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Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable transferable currencies you can earn. Because of this — and Chase’s 5/24 rule — many people start with an Ultimate Rewards points-earning card when they first get into points and miles. If you’re new to Ultimate Rewards, you can redeem your points for travel through … Read more
Many rewards cards come with a list of monthly benefits that help offset annual fees. Whether you have two credit cards or 12, it may feel overwhelming to keep track of them all. If you want to ensure you’re getting the most out of your cards’ monthly benefits, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ve … Read more
American Airlines’ biggest plane is about to make its grand re-entry, complete with a major glow-up and the biggest business-class cabin the airline has ever offered. Beginning Wednesday evening, American’s first newly-retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER will return to service. It will sport the all-new enclosed Flagship Suites that the carrier first debuted last year. This will … Read more
Flights during peak travel periods — like the holidays, spring break and summer — are usually expensive, but the soaring cost of jet fuel has made prices even worse. This summer, airfare prices were as much as 27% higher than they were last summer. While the holiday fares don’t look as bad yet, they are … Read more
Fresh off a blockbuster international expansion, United Airlines is cutting a route to South America. This weekend, the Chicago-based carrier filed plans to end its nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lima, Peru. Travelers should have plenty of time to adjust their plans, as flights will continue to operate for the next … Read more
We know what you’re thinking: Why pay hefty annual fees on two cards that earn the same type of points? Well, for us (and many others), it’s entirely worthwhile. Indeed, the combined $1,220 price tag on the American Express Platinum Card® (see rates and fees) and American Express® Gold Card (see rates and fees) can … Read more
