The best credit card welcome bonuses of August 2026

If you haven’t evaluated your credit card portfolio lately, now is a great time to do so. That’s because we regularly update this roundup to feature top welcome bonuses from cards that made the cut for our best credit cards list. Earning new card bonuses is the fastest way to accumulate a stash of points … Read more

American Airlines A321XLR Flagship Suites business class from JFK-LAX

Quick take: Passengers will soon start seeing these suite-style seats on more transcontinental and transatlantic routes. Hopefully, the doors will be operational by then. Pros There’s more privacy than in American Airlines’ older transcontinental business-class seats. They have excellent entertainment systems. The cost to upgrade isn’t prohibitive. Cons Hopefully, the privacy doors will be certified … Read more

One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

Story updated with additional details of WestJet’s grounding due to the strike. WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job. “We’re disappointed to be here,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of WestJet, in a statement. “This directly impacts the travel plans of our guests, our WestJetters and the communities and businesses … Read more

How (and why) you should earn transferable credit card points

If you’re looking to improve your travel game, there’s one important strategy you can pursue: Focus on earning (and then redeeming) transferable credit card rewards. Transferable rewards are, simply put, the most valuable type of currency to earn in the world of points and miles. This is entirely due to their versatility. American Express, Bilt, … Read more