American Airlines first-class and business-class passengers will now get even more of a head start when boarding. And, beginning in May, passengers on certain flights may need to get to the airport a little bit earlier than before. In recent months, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier announced a handful of changes to its boarding process […]
Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to 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 partner during one of these bonus periods. Remember, though, that these are limited-time offers, so you’ll need […]
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Let’s face it: Travel can be expensive. Whether you’re planning a solo trip or a family vacation, even economy flights can set you back thousands of dollars. However, there is a way to save money on your biggest travel expense. As a frequent traveler, I am constantly looking for tips and tricks to get me […]
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If you’re like me and use online grocery delivery frequently, you’ll want to take note: Starting today, eligible Chase cardholders will receive bonus Instacart benefits through Dec. 31, 2027. These new benefits will help some cardholders gain even more value to offset their cards’ annual fees. That said, it’s important to understand these new perks […]
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Chicago has long been competitive turf for airlines, but with some pretty well-defined roles. United Airlines is the clear leader at O’Hare International Airport (ORD), its home base. American Airlines is a distant second, with its own O’Hare hub operation. And some 30 miles down the road, Southwest Airlines operates a major base at smaller […]
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As a partner of many transferable points programs — and one of the best ways to book Singapore Airlines’ coveted first-class suites product — there’s much to love about Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program. Even if Singapore isn’t in your travel plans, KrisFlyer’s Star Alliance and nonalliance award charts have some hidden gems you should know […]
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is among the best travel rewards credit cards for beginners. It hits on all fronts: lucrative earning rates, valuable perks and versatile rewards — all for an affordable $95 annual fee. Offer ending soon: Chase Sapphire Preferred — highest-ever 100,000-point bonus after spending $5,000 on purchases […]
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Bilt added the Southwest Rapid Rewards program as its 19th transfer partner, and it isn’t wasting any time in celebrating that addition with a Rent Day that offers up to a 100% transfer bonus from Bilt Rewards to the Southwest Rapid Rewards program. For one day (May 1), Bilt members can transfer points to Southwest […]
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Searching for the best luggage for solo travel? I share my honest review of Level8 in this article If you’ve ever battled with a squeaky-wheeled suitcase across cobblestones or had to unpack half your carry-on at the airport because it didn’t quite meet the size rules, you’ll know just how much of a difference good […]
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American Airlines is growing fast in Chicago. Next winter, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will add seven new routes and increase flights on another 10 from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The move is seemingly the latest escalation in a renewed battle with United Airlines for the upper hand in the Windy City. American’s new […]