travel perks

For years, I’ve been trying to figure out how to use one specific credit card benefit. At this point, I’m starting to think it doesn’t actually exist. We all have …

For travelers just starting to explore the world of credit card perks, the allure of luxury travel can be irresistible. I remember reading about lie-flat business class seats and stays …

American Express didn’t just build airport lounges — they created an entire category. Before Centurion Lounges, most U.S. credit-card lounges felt like upgraded waiting rooms. Amex changed expectations with better …

The Chase Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan has been on our radar since it opened in 2023 — mostly because it was the first domestic Sapphire Lounge, and because the …

We’ve reached that time of year again—the annual tradition of panicked realizations. Many AMEX Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders are scrambling because the $200 Airline Fee Credit resets at the …

When you have the opportunity to fly in business or first class, you still need to navigate airport security, crowded terminals, and shared lounges. There are many barriers between you …

The Ritz-Carlton Card is really an #IYKYK (if you know, you know) product. So, how does a card that hasn’t been marketed for several years—and is only available by upgrading …

Way back when airlines were badly in need of cash, they developed a couple of ways to, well, separate travelers from their money. The first option was something that most …

It’s easy to forget there was a time when you didn’t know how any of this worked — before you cared about elite status, 5x categories, or which programs had …

It wasn’t that long ago that one of the best hidden perks of a travel credit card was using your Priority Pass membership for a proper sit-down meal. Priority Pass …