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Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: Opening a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest is what it's all about. If you're in the market for...
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Even if you never fly the Seattle-based carrier, you should want to earn Alaska Airlines miles. They're easily the most valuable miles among the big U.S. airlines … and arguably in the...
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United's Polaris business class seats are the crown jewel of an airline that's angling to be America's premier international carrier. Whether you're flying to Europe, deep into South America, or over to...
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How do buy-one, get-one flights this summer and fall sound? Here's your chance to try out the Southwest Companion Pass – and get it easier than ever: Book just one roundtrip Southwest...
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Travelers with Chase Ultimate Rewards points from cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, pay close attention: Time is running out on a big transfer bonus worth...
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Forget just your ride from home to the airport and back: You can call an Uber in 70-plus countries and counting. But soon, hopping in an Uber overseas may cost you a...
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Premium travel perks like airport lounge access, rental car elite status, and top-notch travel insurance make the *venture x* a no-brainer for most travelers. But if you ask me, a couple of under-the-radar...
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For years, points and miles aficionados have put up with Avianca LifeMiles' shoddy customer service and wonky website for one reason: Low mileage redemption rates, which made it the best way to...
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The *capital one venture card* is one of our favorite credit cards for beginners thanks to its low annual fee and how easy it is to both earn and redeem miles for...
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Most travelers follow a similar script when planning any trip: Pick your dates, select a spot, book a hotel, book a flight, and go. You're doing it wrong. While it might seem...
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From the *delta skymiles gold* to the top-tier *delta skymiles reserve*, Amex has a SkyMiles credit card for nearly every type of Delta flyer. And if you're just adding one of these...
Who doesn't love an airport lounge? At a minimum, it's a spot to charge your phone, eat a snack, or drink for free before your flight. At their best, you can take...
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Travelers love the *venture x*, the bank's premium travel rewards credit card that burst onto the scene a few years back with high-end travel perks at a palatable price point. But if...
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I’m a loyal Delta flyer, avoiding American Airlines as much as possible. Yet I’m always looking for new ways to earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles. Yes, you read that correctly. Between its...
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Not long ago, parents could count on selecting their seats on a flight for free … or at least getting assigned a spot next to their children. But the growth of cheap...
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Even with the pandemic in our rearview mirror, airlines are still giving travelers unprecedented flexibility to cancel almost any flight for a credit or voucher. But once you’ve got them, you're stuck...
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Transfer bonuses are a great way to get even more value from your credit card points – and if you've got Citi ThankYou points from a card like the Citi Strata Premier℠...
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There are few things that will improve your time spent at the airport more than having access to an airport lounge. Think you need to be an ultra-frequent flyer with top-tier airline...
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There are some obvious pitfalls you'll want to avoid when it comes to using a credit card. Missing payments, carrying a balance, and overspending are all big no-nos … but you won't...
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Delta was the first of the major U.S. airlines to introduce basic economy tickets, competing with budget airlines like Spirit and Frontier by selling no-frills fares. Yet for years, Delta's spin on...
