How to choose a credit card for airport lounge access

When people find out my job is to write about travel credit cards, they often ask for expert advice. They want to know which of our favorite credit cards I recommend, which cards will complement their existing portfolio, and whether their current everyday card is actually a good choice. Increasingly, people also want to know … Read more

New Southwest credit card offers: Earn up to 90,000 Rapid Rewards points

For Southwest Airlines loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel. While these latest bonuses focus on points rather than limited-time perks like the Companion Pass, they still offer great value, especially for those planning upcoming Southwest flights. Right now, the three Southwest personal cards are offering elevated … Read more

How to book American Airlines flights with Chase Ultimate Rewards points

American Airlines AAdvantage miles aren’t the easiest rewards to earn. The airline program is only a transfer partner of one major transferable credit card program: Citi ThankYou Rewards. Even though AAdvantage isn’t a direct transfer partner of most issuers, including Chase Ultimate Rewards, that doesn’t mean you can’t redeem your hard-earned Chase points for American … Read more