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Terminal B at New York City's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is less than a decade old. It's state-of-the-art, airy and home to three premium credit card lounges.So why would JetBlue want to trade those digs for the airport's 80-year-old terminal building?Money."While people love fountains and artwork, at the end of the day, we need to make sure that these airports are really providing what matters most to people," CEO Joanna Geraghty said of LaGuardia Tuesday.And what matters

The best business credit cards don't just support your spending — they work for you. With generous earning rates, valuable perks and benefits that can both elevate your lifestyle and boost your bottom line, the right card becomes one of your most valuable financial tools.The right business card lets you earn rewards while staying focused on day-to-day operations. Whether you're an established business owner, a freelancer or just launching your first venture, choosing a card that best a

Choosing between two Viking cruises can feel like choosing between identical twins.No matter which ship you board — whether the oldest Viking Star or newest Viking Mira — you'll find the same elegant Scandinavian interiors, adults-only atmosphere and destination-focused itineraries.That's by design: Unlike other cruise lines, Viking ships are intentionally similar to each other in order to create familiarity across the fleet.Even so, there are differences.A newer Viking ship means more

Every year, our editorial team evaluates hundreds of credit card offers. Some are good. A few are great. But only a small handful rise to the level where we feel compelled to keep reminding our community about them.That's exactly what's happened with the current offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees).Last chance: Earn 100,000 bonus points on the Chase Sapphire Preferred after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.The limit

If you're a fan of camping but not looking to sacrifice anything on the comfort front, glamping — or glamorous camping — might be the travel experience you should book for your next weekend getaway. Glamping allows you to enjoy gorgeous views and outdoor activities (think swimming, biking and boating) while sleeping comfortably in the great outdoors.Glamping resorts have been gained popularity around the U.S., and now you can even book some with hotel loyalty program points, such as Under C

American Express is expanding its Membership Rewards program with a new luxury hotel transfer partner.Beginning July 28, eligible cardmembers can transfer Membership Rewards points to The Leading Hotels of the World's Leaders Club loyalty program at a 4:1 ratio, unlocking award stays at more than 425 independent luxury hotels across more than 80 countries.While the transfer ratio isn't as favorable as some of Amex's existing hotel partners, it opens the door to iconic properties t

Credit card issuers have increasingly invested in their travel portals over the past several years.Now, Bank of America is giving its Travel Center one of its biggest updates yet.Bank of America, in partnership with Booking.com, has redesigned its Travel Center, with expanded hotel and flight inventory and new features that it says will give travelers more flexibility when booking trips.Credit card issuer travel portals need to offer competitive pricing, broad inventory and useful features to pe

As a millennial who grew up obsessed with Mary-Kate and Ashley movies, the opportunity to stay at the iconic resort backdrop for 'Holiday in the Sun' was a bit of a full-circle moment.Atlantis Bahamas had long been a place I wanted to visit, but before actually going, my only real knowledge of the place came from my childhood memories of the fictional Madison and Alex Stewart's hijinks. Thankfully, there was no high-stakes mystery to solve during my visit, like in the movie. There

If you're a Discover cardholder, you've likely known about the Capital One merger for over two years. The Discover card migration to Capital One officially begins today, July 27, but don't expect it to be instant.A Capital One spokesperson confirmed to TPG that all Discover consumer card accounts will "gradually" transition to Capital One's platform in waves, from now through 2027. Once your account is migrated, you will manage your Discover card on Capital One&#x27

When fuel prices surged earlier this year, Delta Air Lines decided to put three routes from New York City on hiatus.The carrier halted service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Houston, Memphis and St. Louis — with plans, at the time, to bring those flights back later this fall.It's not happening.Delta on Monday confirmed it's ending those three routes from JFK to the Deep South.On the flipside, the Atlanta-based carrier also filed plans to operate a new nonstop fligh

Living in Colorado — where there are mountains, sand dunes, lakes and other natural wonders just a short drive away — I love a weekend getaway. And national parks are among my favorite places to go because they offer a variety of outdoorsy activities, whether I want to embark on a grueling hike or relax with a riverside picnic.I recently spent a long weekend in Moab, a town in the heart of Utah's red-rock country that's known for having two national parks as well as countless other adv

The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) is Citi's premium travel rewards card, offering strong earning rates, travel and lifestyle credits and access to Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners.If you're thinking about adding it to your wallet, new Citi Strata Elite Card holders can currently earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.Before you apply, though, it's worth understanding Citi's application r

First-class is coming to JetBlue later this year.Within the next few months, the airline plans to debut domestic-style, first-class recliners on many of its planes.Eventually, you'll see those new seats on all JetBlue aircraft that don't already have the airline's high-end Mint cabin.JetBlue hasn't said exactly when you'll start seeing those first-class seats appear — just that they'll start to debut by the end of 2026.But the carrier is confirming the much-anticipa

Marriott Bonvoy has a broader global footprint than almost any other hotel loyalty program, with properties ranging from inexpensive roadside hotels and extended-stay brands to luxury resorts and overwater villas.That scale is a major reason the program remains useful despite dynamic award pricing and some overly complicated policies. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points across more than 30 brands, transfer points to dozens of airline programs and use cobranded Marriott credit card

As someone who has covered travel and loyalty programs — and everything tied to them, including credit cards — for over a decade, it's safe to say I've become a go-to resource for my friends and family. I've fielded all kinds of questions from them as they make decisions around where to go and how to fund their trips.How can I go to Europe for less? How do you afford to stay at such nice hotels? How can I budget for trips when everything I already pay for (home expenses, gas, groc

If you have Joshua Tree National Park with its fantastical desert landscapes and Seussian-cacti on your bucket list, I have good news for you: RESET Hotel, in the heart of the desertscape — and just five minutes from the park — is now bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points.RESET is the first new property to join Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy's stylish, outdoor-oriented accommodations since the collection launched in September 2025."Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy was create

One of the biggest advantages of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is their broad definition of "travel."Unlike many rewards cards that only award bonus points on airfare or hotels, Chase includes everything from parking garages and tolls to ferries, taxis and cruises.That generous travel category makes it easier to earn bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards points on everyday trip expenses — not just flights and hotels. How

World of Hyatt routinely ranks among the best hotel loyalty programs thanks to an easy-to-understand system of earning and redeeming points as well as the ability to transfer certain credit card points to your Hyatt account.The program recently underwent a massive overhaul, so instead of just three tiers of pricing per award category, there are now five, which can vary by tens of thousands of points from night to night.CARLY HELFAND/THE POINTS GUYThat means it's more important than ever to

I've had the American Express Platinum Card® for the best part of a decade, and for most of that time, United Airlines has been my selected airline for the card's up to $200 annual airline fee statement credit (enrollment required).It was the right choice then.Earlier this year, I used part of my 2026 credit toward a United Economy Plus seat assignment on a flight to Mexico.United Economy Plus seats. ZACH HONIG/THE POINTS GUYA few months later, though, my travel habits had changed.I no

Yet another record-size cruise ship is about to debut — this time in Europe.Dubbed Legend of the Seas, the 20-deck-high Royal Caribbean vessel will sail from Civitavecchia, Italy, on Saturday on a maiden voyage that will take it to Marseille, France; Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca, Spain; and La Spezia, Italy before a return trip to Civitavecchia.Built at the giant Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, Legend of the Seas is the latest ship in Royal Caribbean's much-ballyhooed Icon Class