Amex Expands Trip Cancel Guard to Flights Booked on Other Platforms — But Is It Worth Buying? Amex Expands Trip Cancel Guard to Flights Booked on Other Platforms — But Is It Worth Buying?

Amex Expands Trip Cancel Guard to Flights Booked on Other Platforms — But Is It Worth Buying?

If you want to be able to cancel nonrefundable airfare, you're in luck. American Express offers Trip Cancel Guard, which reimburses you up to 75% for nonrefundable flights, provided you purchase it within 30 days of booking your flight and at least five days before departure. Here's everything to know, including how to determine if it's worth it.

You Can Purchase an NFT To Get Lounge Access, but You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why.

One of the best ways to pre-game a flight is to spend some time in an airport lounge. Conventionally, one can access a lounge by holding the right credit card, enrolling in Priority Pass, holding elite status with an airline, or flying a first- or business-class fare. And now, there's another way. You can access 36 worldwide lounges by purchasing an NFT. Yes, you read that correctly.

U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card Review: Quality Earnings and an Attainable Bonus

The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card is a user-friendly option that comes with a generous welcome offer along with practical everyday spending categories. Travel purchases and fuel purchases — which include gas stations and electric vehicle charging — earn 4x points, and grocery purchases get 2x back. Is this the right card for you? Read our Altitude Connect review to find out more.

Earn Bonus American Express Membership Rewards or Cash Back by Adding Employee Cards

American Express has a nice incentive to add employee cards to your small business credit card account, coming in the form of bonus Membership Rewards points or cash back. Even better, this bonus is easy to earn and lucrative if you can take advantage of it in its entirety. When maximized, it offers up to 75,000 bonus points or $500 cash back. But this offer won't last forever; the enrollment period closes on February 2, 2024. Here's everything you need to know about this American Express offer.

Emirates Devalues Business Class Award Rates on All Partners. Skywards Awards Increased Up to 27%.

Emirates just sent its partner award chart "Skywards" with a new devaluation that increases partner award rates by up to 27%. Effective today, partner business class awards now cost up to 25% more miles than before — with some business class awards increasing by as much as 25,000 Skywards miles one-way. Meanwhile, first class awards increased by up to 27%. Here are the new award charts and where you can still find value.

Last Call: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus

For the first time we've ever seen, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue. However, it's ending soon. Until January 10, 2024, Chase cardholders can transfer Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue with a 25% bonus. But should you take advantage of this bonus? While it's not a slam-dunk for JetBlue redemptions, Chase cardholders can use this transfer bonus to book Qatar Qsuite business class from 56k Chase Ultimate Rewards points.

Alaska Airlines Just Made It Easier to Get a Refund for a Schedule Change or Flight Cancellation

In the wake of grounding its entire fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, Alaska Airlines just significantly improved its policies for schedule changes and flight cancellations. Travelers can now claim a full refund to their original form of payment (not just a trip credit) for schedule changes and flight cancellations, without having to contact an Alaska Airlines representative. Here's what you need to know about these changes.

Capital One Venture X Card: The Ultimate Guide to Features, Benefits, and Rewards

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium travel credit card made to be accessible. Although it has an expensive annual fee, it still charges far less than the competition while managing to offer great benefits. These include a $300 annual travel credit, airport lounge access, free authorized users, rental car elite status, travel insurance, and a TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credit.

Free Meals, Spa Treatments, Nap Rooms, Even Swimming Pools with Priority Pass

Priority Pass is the largest independently operated lounge network in the world. But did you know that Priority Pass consists of more than just airport lounges and clubs? Priority Pass members also enjoy food and beverage credit at participating restaurants, complimentary spa treatments, and free nap rooms. Here are some of the best Priority Pass experience outside of lounges and clubs.