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Frontier Airlines is making its latest push to fill the void left by Spirit Airlines. The Denver-based budget airline on Tuesday revealed it’s adding two western U.S. routes formerly served by its defunct low-cost competitor. That includes making its return to one Bay Area airport for the first time in three years. Later this summer, … Read more
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a good choice for Delta Air Lines flyers who want solid perks at a mid-tier annual fee point. The card’s annual companion certificate, free checked bags (the first bag is free worldwide and the second bag on domestic U.S. flights) and elite status boost help offset the … Read more
All Spirit Airlines wants is top dollar for its sought-after landing rights at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The bankrupt carrier that shut down business operations May 2 wants to auction its 22 takeoff and landing rights, otherwise known as “slots,” on July 9. By the airline’s estimate, the portfolio could fetch at least … Read more
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is Chase’s flagship personal card. It offers a plethora of benefits, including a flexible $300 travel credit and up to $300 annually for StubHub purchases (activation required). One of its most compelling perks is its limited-time, best-ever welcome bonus: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on … Read more
Even before Carnival announced plans for a complete overhaul of its loyalty program to take effect later this year, it was criticized for having one of the weakest big-ship cruise line programs. Unlike rival Royal Caribbean, Carnival’s loyalty program (currently called the VIFP Club and soon to be renamed Carnival Rewards) has never offered its … Read more
These days, premium travel cards are packed with statement credits designed to offset sky-high annual fees. As someone focused on real-world value, I’m not interested in how many statement credits I can access — I want to know how many of them I’ll actually use. The American Express Platinum Card® and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® … Read more
