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From bonus points on your next hotel stay to generous sales of airline miles, we’re always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem them for maximum value. In other words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams. This week, we found round-trip flights to […]

Earlier this week, it became possible to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for award seats on Japan Airlines, opening up potential sweet spots for traveling between the U.S. and Japan. While award availability in premium cabins for the first day or so the new functionality was live seemed to be limited to within a few days […]

Each credit card issuer has its own set of restrictions it uses to guide approvals and determine welcome offer eligibility. Criteria include the number of cards you can apply for, the timing of your applications and how often you can earn a welcome bonus on the same card. With American Airlines offering substantial welcome offers […]

If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road or in the skies, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. Frequent travelers will benefit from the Amex Business Platinum’s lounge access, hotel elite status and other offerings. For a limited time, […]

Angelenos are now one step closer to having a direct rail connection between Los Angeles’ transit network and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In 2014, city officials approved building the much-needed Automated People Mover to connect LAX to the city’s public transport system. This plan also included building the Metro Transit Center, which will open […]

So often when I’m recommending a rewards credit card to friends and family, I immediately get the question: “But is that one of those cards with an annual fee?” It’s true that many rewards cards worth having come with an annual fee. But, in my opinion, it is usually a very minor investment that delivers […]

I’m in the midst of a bit of a points predicament. I’m trying to decide how many of my American Express Membership Rewards points I’m going to transfer to Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program — and, by extension, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program — before it’s too late. Here’s the situation: Last fall, when the two […]

A good beach vacation can be a lifesaver for families after a long school year. Parents can kick back, relax and catch rays while the kids play in the sand and surf. Certain places have all the sun and fun you could dream of, along with top-notch resorts for families. Plan a trip to one […]

American Airlines’ new business-class lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is on track to open next month, the airline’s top executive confirmed Thursday. Philly’s Flagship Lounge is expected to open sometime in May, American CEO Robert Isom said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. The premium outpost, which was first announced last summer, will be […]

Starting this summer, Amtrak will launch a new twice-daily service between two of the most popular Mardi Gras destinations in the southern U.S. Dubbed the “Amtrak Mardi Gras Service,” this new route will ferry guests along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. Four stops in Mississippi will be made: Bay St. […]