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Alaska Airlines plans to retire its Airbus family of aircraft as well as its Bombardier Q400 propeller aircraft by the end of 2023 in an effort to simplify the fleet to save on costs. Current Fleet Alaska Airlines is the…

New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the world’s busiest airports. It serves as a major hub for domestic flights, as well as a key gateway city for international departures. There are a variety of ways…

The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express currently has a $350 annual fee for authorized users (rates & fees). Prior to June 1, 2022, the fee was only $300. While employee cards feature a host of benefits, the hike in this…

Caesars’ loyalty program Caesars Rewards offers one of the most generous benefits of any elite status program out there — the chance to get free nights at one of a few select properties each and every year of your membership….

Travel rewards credit cards that offer a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit have become relatively commonplace in the world of points and miles. The Platinum Card^® from American Express, which seeks to stand out from its competitors as the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Plaza Premium Group, an operator of a worldwide network of lounges, is offering a $59 2-visit pass to a number of lounges within its America portfolio. You don’t need…

Hawaiian Airlines will be adding a new flight from Oakland to Kona, as well as adding a second daily frequency from San Francisco to Honolulu. The addition of these flights represents significant demand to the Hawaiian Islands as tourists flock…

American Express will soon be reopening its Centurion Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), but until that date is announced and arrives, Amex is offering grab-and-go food and beverages for eligible cardholders. This service was previously offered in the…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Alaska Airlines is offering a unique opportunity to receive up to 50% off all Fiji Airways awards when you book using your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. The…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Delta Air Lines is offering a status match opportunity to targeted customers and then bumping their status up by 1 level. This unique approach will help increase engagement and…

American Airlines is changing when its AAdvantage mileage currency expires for members, and it’s not all bad news. Members will now find their miles expiring without activity within a 24-month period, and those with a co-branded American Airlines credit card…

American Airlines is making a number of changes to the upgrade process, some of which will be beneficial to lower-tier elites. The airline is introducing complimentary upgrades for AAdvantage Gold and Platinum members, as well as introducing an automated system…

Citi will become one of the only top major banks in the U.S. to eliminate overdraft fees come this summer. Overdraft fees have caused a lot of economic hardship for consumers as they struggle through the pandemic, and Citi is…

Marriott’s high-end St. Regis brand will open a new hotel in London’s fancy Mayfair neighborhood in 2023. This will be the first St. Regis hotel in the U.K. and will provide another luxury hotel to redeem points at once it…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Kimpton Hotels, part of the IHG family of hotels, is offering 20% off its best available rate plan at most of its hotels through the end of 2022…

Capital One is introducing an innovative new dining program for its rewards cardmembers that will begin debuting in 11 large U.S. cities. The program, in partnership with famous chef José Andrés, will offer cardmembers the opportunity to book tables at…

Beginning in March 2022, Delta will be returning hot food to its first class cabins on domestic flights — a sign of a return to normalcy following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Up to this point, most flights both…

Delta Air Lines is adding 3 new long-haul routes to the sunny state of Hawaii, allowing passengers from the mainland to head to the island state from more locations. Starting this fall and winter, Delta will add nonstop, daily, round-trip…

Aer Lingus, the flag carrier for Ireland, is bringing back its non-stop flight from Miami, Florida to Dublin, Ireland starting October 21, 2022. The 4,165-mile flight has previously been incredibly popular with travelers but was suspended at the start of…

Delta Air Lines is expected to open a new Sky Club in Las Vegas, a welcome addition to the airport where thousands of passengers transit annually to head into Sin City for shows, good food, conventions, weddings, and more. The…

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines have extended elite status levels almost universally across the board. As travel starts to creep back to normal, United Airlines has reduced the qualification requirements for status in 2022, and has now further offered an…