You Can Now Use AmEx Points to Bid on Flight Upgrades
Let the bidding begin. American Express has announced a new plan — titled Upgrade With Points — that allows consumers to bid on seat flight upgrades using Membership Rewards. If…
Chris O'Shea
Chris is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in GQ, Esquire, The Village Voice and Fast Company.
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What You Need to Know About the Chase/sbe Hotel Partnership
Chase is giving travelers an extra incentive to sign up for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card. Through a new partnership with the hospitality company sbe, cardholders will now get VIP benefits…
Hawaiian Airlines’ Award Chart Changes: 3 Things to Know
Hawaiian Airlines has announced some major changes to its HawaiianMiles awards chart. Here are three things you need to know. 1. There are fewer award categories Previously, travelers could select…
This New Website Will Help You Find a Cheap Flight
A team from the MIT Senseable City Laboratory in Singapore has developed a new web tool — called Escape — to help you determine where you should go on vacation.…
Mazes, Culture and More: A Look at the World’s 10 Best Airports
Skytrax has released its annual list of the World’s Best Airports, and once again, Changi Airport Singapore has taken the top spot. This is the seventh consecutive year Changi has…
Is the Platinum Card From American Express Right For Me?
The Platinum Card® from American Express is a true trailblazer. It debuted in 1984, making it one of the first travel rewards credit cards. All those years in the industry…
Top Perks of the American Express Platinum Card
The Platinum Card® from American Express can be a valuable tool for any traveler who wants to take their excursions up a notch. This travel rewards card’s strength lies not…
3 Beach Resorts Where You Can Optimize Travel Rewards
The time has come to start thinking about which beach you’re going to visit this summer. Need help narrowing it down? Try using travel rewards cards to help pay for…
Turn Your Next Conference Trip Into a Family Vacation
There can be something exciting about attending your first business conference. But if you’re in a line of work that regularly requires you to attend them, conferences can get old…
Who Benefits Most From the Platinum Card From American Express?
With its focus on luxury experiences and a $550 annual fee, The Platinum Card® from American Express is a travel rewards card designed for people who travel frequently and spend…
