Believe it or not, summer is here. I’m writing this column from ultra-humid and hot Miami, where I’ll spend a week at a hospitality conference trying to learn what’s new, what’s great and where you should go spend your hard-earned […]
The best credit card welcome bonuses of June 2026
If you haven’t evaluated your credit card portfolio lately, now is a great time to do so. That’s because we regularly update this roundup to feature top welcome bonuses from cards that made the cut for our best credit cards […]
Delta to adds new Los Angeles-Vancouver flights
Delta Air Lines is adding a popular West Coast destination to its roster of routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The SkyTeam Alliance carrier will connect LAX and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) twice daily with an Airbus A319 from […]
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card review: Full details
If you’re a Southwest Airlines frequent flyer, the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card (see rates and fees) may just be the perfect airline card for your wallet. The card offers perks like a Preferred seat at booking (when available), […]
Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus review: Practical perks for a modest annual fee
The (see rates and fees) is Southwest’s most affordable personal cobranded credit card, offering practical Southwest-specific perks like a free checked bag, anniversary bonus points and preferred boarding for a modest $99 annual fee. However, loyal Southwest flyers may get […]
Best Hyatt Category 4 hotels for free night certificates
One highlight of the World of Hyatt program is that it still uses award charts to determine how many points you need to redeem for a free night. The World of Hyatt award chart for Hyatt hotels and resorts has […]
United Airlines rules out ‘idiotic’ JetBlue merger talk
Talk of a blockbuster merger between United Airlines and American Airlines went nowhere. Now, it appears United is setting its sights on … well, no one. The Chicago-based carrier on Wednesday said it expects to sit out any big airline […]
Hilton Honors free award night certificate booking trick
One of my favorite perks of my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the free night certificate it offers every year. It’s probably the main reason I keep the card year after year despite its high annual fee. You […]
How to use the American Express Clear+ benefit
Whether you’re at the airport, a sporting event or a concert, going through security can be a pain. And if you’ve ever stood in a barely-moving line and longed to be one of the people zipping along beside you in […]
How you can book a hotel room with an airplane factory view
The Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport sits on the shore of Lake Washington and offers views of downtown Seattle and the Olympic Mountains. It also sits right next to Boeing’s Renton Production Facility, which currently operates around the […]