American Airlines Raises Checked Baggage Fees: Here’s How to Avoid Paying These Higher Fees. by JT Genter February 20, 2024 0 American Airlines just made it up to 33% more expensive to check your bag on the world's largest airline. Effective immediately, American Airlines baggage fees have increased from $30 to as much as $40 for a first checked bag on domestic and short-haul international flights. However, travelers still have plenty of ways to avoid paying baggage fees entirely. Here's what you need to know.
Best Airlines for International Lap Infant Award Tickets by Ashley Onadele February 15, 2024 30 A widely known cornerstone in the travel community is that babies under the age of two can travel domestically for free as a lap infant. However, it’s not as simple with lap infants and international award tickets. One would assume that a parent could book an international award ticket and merely add their lap infant to the reservation. However, there are various forms of airline-dependent fees involved. Knowing the pricing structure before you book could save you a pretty penny — or a pile of points.
Claiming Compensation for a Delayed, Overbooked, or Canceled Flight in the US and EU by Andrew George Bradshaw February 9, 2024 57 Flight delays and cancellations can be expensive and stressful. Fortunately, there are some protections in place to make sure you don’t get stuck with the bill when irregular operations force you to change your plans. If you know your rights, you can avoid worrying about covering extra costs out of pocket and make sure you extract the full compensation to which you’re entitled.
A Complete Guide to American Airlines Award Travel Rules by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt April 1, 2024 68 American Airlines AAdvantage miles can offer huge value if you know how and when to use them. If you learn the rules for booking awards, you’ll spend fewer miles, avoid unnecessary fees, and save valuable time planning your next trip. Here’s everything you need to know about booking award tickets with AAdvantage miles.
What Is the Bank of America 2/3/4 Rule? by Sam Helmy and Ryan Flanigan February 6, 2024 16 Bank of America has a 2/3/4 rule for credit card applications, which while not the same as Chase’s 5/24 rule, does place restrictions on new card approvals based on recent card approval history with Bank of America.
How To Get Free Breakfast at Hilton Hotels by Skye Class January 29, 2024 0 Free breakfasts are among the best perks at hotels, but not all hotels have that option. And elite status can be a good path toward securing complimentary breakfast, but it doesn't apply equally at all hotel brands. Here's how to get a free breakfast on your next stay at Hilton Hotels.
You Can Now Cancel American Airlines Basic Economy Flights for a Partial Credit, but You’ll Need To Take One Step First by Tyler Glatt January 29, 2024 1 Earlier this year, American Airlines teased that Basic Economy fares would become less punitive. And now, they are. The carrier has made good on its promise to alleviate the burden of canceling non-refundable tickets by introducing partial refunds. But there's a catch. Here's what you need to know about the now-live changes to American Airlines Basic Economy.
Which Airlines Allow Elite Status Extensions for Life Events? by Tyler Glatt January 23, 2024 0 Sometimes, life happens. And if you lose your elite status when it does, almost a dozen airlines stand at the ready to help you get it back. Whether you've got a newborn, adopted a child, went on military deployment, or had to care for a sick family member, many airlines will help you get back the status you lost in the interim.
Plastiq Review: Pluses and Minuses of Paying Bills via Credit Card by Kennedy Miller and Ryan Smith January 12, 2024 5 The landscape of paying bills with credit cards has changed, so it's worth overhauling our review of Plastiq — a service that allows you to pay nearly any bill with a credit card. While providing opportunities for increased spending is a positive, Plastiq charges fees for doing so. Are those fees worth it? And how does Plastiq work? Here's a look at Plastiq, plus its strengths and weaknesses in terms of credit card rewards.
Bank of America Credit Card Application Rules by Ryan Flanigan January 6, 2024 2 Bank of America has a solid portfolio of cash-back and miles-earning credit cards. For those looking to earn significant rewards, there is great value to be had. But, can you just dive right in and quickly open every card the bank offers to get all the welcome bonuses? Unfortunately, the answer is no. So what are the rules for getting Bank of America credit cards? Let us show you.
TAP Miles & Go Increasing Service Fees From January 11, 2024 by Sam Helmy January 4, 2024 0 In an era where airlines are slashing fees, TAP Miles & Go has chosen to be an outlier and is massively hiking service fees. The changes predominantly affect issuing, modifying, or canceling award tickets. The new fee structure comes into force on January 11, 2024.
Survey Says: The Fine Print Really Is Getting Longer and Harder To Read by Sam Helmy December 16, 2023 1 Secure Data Recovery has published an analysis of the fine print from 100 companies in a variety of sectors, and the results are surprising. The differences in length are shocking — even for companies in the same sector — and most companies have fine print that is quite difficult to read.
Everything To Know About The Amex Welcome Offer Eligibility Tool by Max Prosperi and JT Genter December 9, 2023 3 Hoping to take advantage of a lucrative welcome offer from American Express? You might not be eligible for that amazing bonus. Luckily, you can use the Amex welcome offer eligibility tool to find out if you're eligible before submitting the application. Here's everything you need to know about this eligibility tool.
How To Unenroll From Amex Pay Over Time (And Why It’s a Good Idea) by Kennedy Miller November 30, 2023 4 Pay Over Time from American Express gives cardmembers more options and flexibility when it comes to paying off their balance, but it comes with a price. Here's how and why you should unenroll from this feature to avoid accidental interest charges and to make sure you are eligible for future offers.
The Cost for CLEAR Family Members Just Went Up by Ryan Smith November 17, 2023 0 Without warning, CLEAR has increased the price per adult to add family members to your account — a jump of more than 40%, sadly. While this isn't great news, there remain ways to get a discount or even a free CLEAR Plus membership.
Citi Product Change Rules: How and Why To Switch Credit Cards by Ian Snyder November 8, 2023 13 Citibank has very flexible rules when it comes to exchanging one of its cards for another. The Citi product change rules can allow you to convert between card "families" or even to discontinued products, some of which can be attractive choices. Here's why and how to product change.
Complete Guide to American Airlines Basic Economy by Tyler Glatt, Jenna Hansen and Sam Helmy November 6, 2023 42 American Airlines Basic Economy tickets have some restrictions. From unchangeable tickets to no free checked bags, this guide goes over everything you need to know about these fares. We'll help you decide whether the cost-savings are worth it, plus tell you how to circumvent some of the restrictions.
More Amex “Family” Restrictions Added to Amex EveryDay® Credit Card by Ryan Smith October 16, 2023 2 For the third month in a row, Amex has added "family" restrictions to a card, now targeting the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express and Amex EveryDay® Credit Card. Here's what family language is and how this could impact you.
Amex Strikes Again, Adding ‘Family’ Language to the American Express® Gold Card by Ryan Smith October 6, 2023 1 Amex has been on a tear, making numerous changes to limit who can earn the welcome bonus on its cards. The latest victim: the American Express® Gold Card
What Is the Credit Card Competition Act, and Why Should You Care? by Ryan Smith and JT Genter September 22, 2023 3 The Credit Card Competition Act purports to reduce fees on credit card purchases, saying businesses will save money and then reduce prices — leading to savings for consumers. History tells us this isn't true. So what is this legislation, how does it relate to credit card rewards, why should you care? These are the latest developments.
The Unofficial Delta SkyMiles Award Chart for Flights from the U.S. by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi September 18, 2023 67 Delta Air Lines uses dynamic pricing for its award flights, which can sometimes make prices astronomical. High prices make it hard to know if you're getting good value from your SkyMiles, so we've assembled an unofficial award chart to showcase what you should expect to pay on your next Delta award flight.
American Express Adds ‘Family’ Language to Delta Credit Card Rules by Ryan Smith September 18, 2023 0 It hasn't been a quiet week for Delta, and there's another change sure to make people unhappy: the introduction of a "family" rule on American Express' Delta co-branded credit cards. American Express and Delta offer numerous credit cards, and we've had numerous questions over the years from people wondering whether it's possible to earn the welcome bonus on all of these cards. Until today, the answer was an easy "yes." Now, it's muddier.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Slashes Point Transfer Fees by Sam Helmy September 9, 2023 2 Virgin Atlantic has slashed the cost of transferring points between family and friends. Effective immediately, you will only have to pay aflat fee regardless of the number of points transferred. Let's look at this 90% drop in fees.
Southwest to Extend Free Standby to All Fares and Offer Free Wi-Fi for Business Passengers by Sam Helmy August 16, 2023 0 Southwest announced that it will bring in free same-day standby for all fares and free Wi-Fi for Business Select travelers. While no date has been set for the change, the airline stated it will be soon. Let's look at the impending changes.
Capital One Adds 48-Month Credit Card Bonus Rule by Ryan Smith August 16, 2023 2 Capital One has added new 48-month terms to the application terms for many of its credit cards. And while this might feel restrictive, the silver lining is that this provides clarity over the vague terms on previous applications. Let's look at the rule and how it applies to your credit card strategy going forward.
Southwest Airlines To Raise Some Fees Starting August 15th by Jenna Hansen July 9, 2023 0 Southwest is known for its fee-free tickets, however, they do charge for things like excess bags, overweight bags, and unaccompanied minors. Coming in August, these fees are being raised. This article tells you what you need to know about the fee changes (plus what's not changing), so you can be an informed traveler.
Free Jabbrrbox Workspace Sessions for Some Priority Pass Members by Skye Class June 14, 2023 2 Jabbrrbox first partnered with Priority Pass in 2018. Now, Priority Pass members can get a free session in a Jabbrrbox workstation if they have a paid Priority Pass membership. That means Priority Pass members are excluded if they get a complimentary membership through their credit card. What's a Jabbrrbox and who gets access? We've got the details here.
