Guide to Citi / AAdvantage Executive statement credits

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is American Airlines’ premium cobranded credit card with Citi, best known for its complimentary Admirals Club membership. Following a recent refresh, the card also offers a collection of statement credits that can help offset its $695 annual fee. These include credits for American…

American Airlines steps up push for premium seats, service

It’s about to get a lot easier to book a flight featuring one of American Airlines’ fancy new Flagship Suites. With brand-new planes coming and older ones getting makeovers, the the posh new business-class product will be on many more aircraft in the coming months — and years. American debuted its next-generation suites last year…

Air France plans massive new lounge at New York JFK

New York’s newest airport terminal is months away from opening at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). And we just learned who scored the biggest lounge space. Air France plans to open a sprawling, 29,000 square foot club at JFK’s new Terminal One, the airline announced Tuesday. It will be the French flag carrier’s biggest…

Delta returns to Monterey, California after 19-year hiatus

Delta Air Lines is returning to California’s Central Coast for the first time in almost 19 years. In December, the airline will launch service from the Golden State’s Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). It’s a return that’s certainly a long time coming. Delta last operated regular service to the airport in January 2008. Now, most of…

Sports travel is booming: How airlines are swinging big

Next month, the reigning national champion Indiana University Hoosiers head to Lincoln, Nebraska, for a college football showdown against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. United Airlines is planning to help with the fan frenzy. The carrier plans to offer a rare flight between Indianapolis and Lincoln on game weekend. Normally, it wouldn’t connect those two…

How to redeem American Airlines AAdvantage miles

American Airlines AAdvantage miles are some of my favorite rewards to earn and redeem. And there are plenty of ways to earn AAdvantage miles, whether you frequently fly American Airlines or earn miles through American Airlines credit cards and other partners. In fact, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® (see rates and fees)…

Blacklane car service: How it works and the best ways to save

When you don’t want to deal with public transportation or the will-they-cancel-or-won’t-they game you sometimes have with ride-hailing apps, booking a real, grown-up car service can absolutely be worth it. Think: when you want a car waiting for you after a long flight, when you’ve got multiple stops in a city within a few hours,…