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As Budget Airlines Falter, Sun Country Could Swoop In

The headlines for the country's biggest budget airlines have been bad and getting worse: Too many open seats, leading to the low fares that travelers love but investors hate. Bruising financial losses....

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Get at Least 20% More Points With These Current Transfer Bonuses!

Got a stash of transferable points but find yourself still shy of that dream getaway? Don't write it off just yet. Banks like American Express, Capital One, and Chase routinely roll out bonuses when...

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American Express Business Gold vs Chase Ink Business Preferred: Which is Best?

If you're a small business owner and you're not already earning points and miles with a business credit card, you're missing out on valuable rewards that can be used for business travel, personal...

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You Can Now Search for Southwest Flights on Kayak, Too

After years of going it alone, selling its tickets only on Southwest.com and through its app, Southwest Airlines broke tradition by finally listing its fares on Google Flights in May. Now, the carrier...

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Outdated Technology is to Blame for Delta’s Meltdown, Microsoft Says

Microsoft is pushing back on Delta after the airline repeatedly blamed cybersecurity company CrowdStrike for its meltdown following the global software outage last month, suggesting the airline's own,...

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8 Items to Buy With Your Amex Business Platinum Dell Credits

One of the many benefits of holding *biz platinum* is that you get $400 in credits annually to use online at Dell, split up into two $200 installments. You'll receive $200 from January through June and...

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Delta Basic Economy: Everything You Need to Know & How to Beat It

Delta was the first of the major U.S. airlines to introduce basic economy more than a decade, selling no-frills fares that come with fewer perks or benefits in order to compete with budget airlines...

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How to Use the New Resy Credit on Your American Express Card

American Express has been on a roll this year, updating many top travel cards like the Delta SkyMiles co-branded portfolio, Hilton Honors cards, and most recently, the popular Amex Gold Card. The...

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You Can Still Book Cheap Labor Day Weekend Flights This Year (Under $250 RT!)

Falling on Sep. 2, Labor Day is coming a little bit earlier this year and that means Labor Day weekend trips are right around the corner. But if you haven't booked an end-of-summer getaway yet, your...

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5 Reasons Why Capital One is King in My Wallet

American Express and Chase might be top dogs when it comes to travel credit cards. But if you ask me, Capital One deserves a place at the podium – and maybe the gold medal. The bank is behind the...

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9 Great Ways to Book Business Class to Europe for Fewer Points

We've all been there: Dreaming of flying business class across the Atlantic only to start searching and see sky-high rates of 200,000 miles, 300,000 miles each way per person … if you find any flights...

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Earn Up to 185K Points (or 3 Free Nights) with New Marriott Offers

Staying at Marriott hotels and wondering if you should get one of the chain's co-branded credit cards? With six different cards currently available (from not one but two different banks), there's...

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Amex, Chase, & Citi Increasing Global Entry Credits to Cover Higher Fee

The cost of enrolling in Global Entry will increase to $120 later this year, but most of the biggest banks are raising the credits that cover Global Entry on their top travel cards to cover the higher...

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The 24-Hour Flight Cancellation Rule: Your Guarantee for a Full Refund

If you've ever hesitated to book a flight – asking yourself “What if the price goes down later?” or “What if I can't get these dates off work?” – here's your excuse to book now … and ask questions...

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American Express® Gold Card vs The Platinum Card® from American Express:...

The *amex gold* and *amex platinum* are Amex's top two travel cards and easily rank among the best rewards cards … from any bank. But when it comes to a head-to-head showdown between the two, there is...

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Use Positioning Flights to Save Hundreds on International Airfare

Most travelers searching for airfare start and stop with their home airport. Unless they get lucky with a great deal, they may be forced to choose between swallowing a higher price to fly abroad … or...

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Delta SkyMiles vs MQDs: What’s the Difference?

If you're a regular Delta flyer, you likely know and love (or maybe loathe) SkyMiles. But there's another thing you're earning on nearly every Delta flight: Medallion Qualifying Dollars, or MQDs....

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This is Now the Best Workaround to Book Delta Flights for Fewer Points

Dead set on flying Delta Air Lines but seeing sky-high flight prices and even SkyMiles rates through the roof? There's a better way to book those exact same Delta flights for far fewer points now.  For...

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From Island Resorts to 5-Star Properties, The Best Hotel Alerts We’ve Sent...

For most of us, staying at a five-star hotel or luxury resort is out of the question – especially if you're paying cash. But that's where hotel and credit card points come in … if you know where to...

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9 of the Best Deals in the World of Points & Miles

When it comes to using points and miles, there are good redemptions, better redemptions, and the best. You're looking at the best of the best. Whether you want to fly business or first class or just...

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