Washington, DC’s Reagan National Airport plans $800 million expansion

Southwest Airlines flyers have something to look forward to at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) soon. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates DCA, is planning a new nine-gate concourse for Terminal 1, as shown in environmental documents for the project released in July. The facility would replace the midcentury concourse and rotunda — … Read more

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex review: Marriott’s most premium card

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is Marriott’s premium hotel credit card, but you don’t need to stay at Marriott every week to get your money’s worth. Between its annual free night award, monthly dining statement credits and automatic Platinum Elite status, it’s surprisingly easy to justify the card’s $650 annual fee (see rates … Read more

Using AI to write complaint letters? Here’s why it doesn’t work

If you’re thinking of using artificial intelligence to craft a complaint to an airline, cruise line, or car rental company, you may want to reconsider. As a consumer advocate and TPG’s ombudsman columnist, I’ve observed a distinct change in the help requests that cross my desk. Troubled travelers are using AI to navigate customer service … Read more

A guide to Capital One’s Spark business cards

Capital One offers an expansive suite of personal cards, some of which are at the top of our lists, but it also offers a family of cards designed for businesses. These cards are known as the Spark cards, and they earn cash back. You can currently apply for three Spark cards: the Capital One Spark … Read more

Earn up to 11 miles and Loyalty Points per $1 on American Airlines Vacations packages

If you’re struggling to earn enough Loyalty Points for your desired American Airlines elite status tier, a new MaximizeMiles promotion from American Airlines Vacations may be appealing. Normally, American AAdvantage members without status earn 1 mile and Loyalty Point per dollar spent and AAdvantage status members earn 5 miles and Loyalty Points per dollar spent … Read more