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In many ways, our lives have begun to return to something like normal even though we are still in a pandemic. While the Delta variant continues to raise alarm and is keeping many industries on...
Elite status can do wonders in the travel world. It can put you at the front of the plane, get you a more spacious room, unlock airport or hotel lounge access, provide free breakfast, help you save on fees, open up better customer service and much more. However, these lucrative perks typically come at a …
Where should I credit my flights? Maximizing American and JetBlue’s new loyalty partnership Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Last year, American Airlines and JetBlue teamed up to form the “Northeast Alliance.” This partnership lets the airlines start codesharing on each other’s flights in the Northeastern U.S., providing better connectivity at major airports like Boston (BOS) and New York-JFK. This partnership ...
A Guide to U.S. Airline Change Fees, from the Most Flexible to the Most Expensive Meredith Carey, Jessica Puckett © Getty Airline change fees can be confusing—especially now, as widespread travel is restarting. During the pandemic, several major U.S. airlines dropped change fees for good in the majority of fare classes for most flights originating in North America. But that doesn't mean all fares and carriers offer the same flexible policies. (Hint: If you've booked a basic economy fare, the rules are much more restrictive.) It's important to note that in special circumsta...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When an airline changes or cancels a flight because of weather, crew scheduling, maintenance or another reason, you as the passenger are rarely offered compensation. However, when you need to change or cancel your own reservations, you can be hit with huge …