Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the country’s fifth-busiest airport in terms of passenger numbers, according to the Official Airline Guide (OAG). In 2025, more than 45 million passengers traveled to, from or through LAX. The airport is a massive […]
The best credit cards to jump-start elite status
If you travel often, elite status can quickly go from a nice-to-have perk to something you never want to travel without. Free checked bags, room upgrades, lounge access, late checkout and bonus points can make trips noticeably smoother and potentially […]
United Airlines adds 2 new leisure routes from Cleveland
United Airlines is throwing its hat in the ring on two popular leisure routes from Cleveland. The carrier on Thursday announced it’s adding nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Miami and Las Vegas. Both flights will launch […]
The best time to book flights for cheap airfare in 2026
Flights during peak travel periods — like summer, the holidays and spring break — are often a lot more expensive. The soaring cost of jet fuel has made things even worse. Right now, new data from TPG’s partner Points Path […]
Bunk beds in the sky: Air New Zealand Skynest now on sale for $495
It’s actually happening: Bunk beds in the sky are now on sale for economy passengers. The selling price? $495 for a four-hour block of nap time. Beginning in late December, Air New Zealand will offer what it calls the Skynest: […]
Credit card transfer bonuses (May): 55% bonus to Marriott Bonvoy and more
Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to help you maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions. You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to an airline or hotel […]
The best airport hotels in the US and Canada
Let’s be honest: Airport hotels can be a mixed bag. First, they’re not necessarily places you want to be. Whether you’re coming or going, they’re a means to an end rather than the destination itself. Sometimes we find ourselves at […]
The tool that found me surprise flight credits this week
Multiple times this past week, I received a very exciting notification in my inbox: I’d earned a future flight credit … with almost no work on my part. Here’s why that happened and how you can get in on it, […]
Rippling Corporate Card review: Is it worth it?
The Rippling Corporate Card is designed for businesses that want cash-back rewards paired with built-in spend management features. Rather than operating purely as a stand-alone credit card, it’s tied to Rippling’s broader spend management platform that combines corporate cards, bill […]
7 cards that compete with the Amex Platinum card
The American Express Platinum Card® is an excellent premium card that provides a wide range of travel and lifestyle benefits for a high $895 annual fee (see rates and fees). Even with all the benefits it offers, the Amex Platinum […]









