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…
The hidden cost of premium credit card perks: Keeping track of them
An up to $25 monthly statement credit toward eligible digital entertainment purchases (up to $300 per calendar year). Up to $15 in monthly Uber Cash for U.S. purchases, plus an extra up to $20 in…
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…
Why I love my Amex Gold card — and will keep it for years to come
Asking me to pick my favorite credit card would be like asking a father of 27 to pick his favorite child. And yes, I do have that many open, active credit cards (but only one…
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…
Convivial and convenient: Flying Aer Lingus business class across the Atlantic
Quick take: Aer Lingus business class is a great transatlantic option — award space is plentiful, taxes and fees are low, and flights departing Ireland to the U.S. include customs and immigration preclearance. Pros There…