Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. In the American Express lineup of small-business cards, the American Express® Business Gold Card and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express are two popular offerings. But just like their consumer counterparts, these two cards are each geared toward cardholders with different goals and needs. Let’s review these cards to...

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British Airways is the largest full-service airline in the United Kingdom and flies to more destinations in the United States than any other European carrier. The airline’s loyalty program, British Airways Club, uses Avios as its currency. With a substantial U.S. route network, excellent airline partners and a loyalty currency that is easy to earn and redeem, British Airways Club should be on...

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Within the next two months, JetBlue is expected to announce its next major airline partnership, executives said this week. Now, speculation is swirling over which airline that will be — and what it will mean for frequent flyers. Speaking on the company’s first-quarter earnings call Tuesday, JetBlue President Marty St. George said that the airline planned to announce its newest tie-up with another...

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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.   Airline credit cards typically offer standard benefits, like bonus miles on airfare purchases, free checked bags and priority boarding. But one of the most valuable perks any airline credit card can offer is a companion ticket that can cut your cost of travel in half. Thanks to its high...

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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. We often say that the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is the best first credit card for those learning about the points and miles hobby. That’s not because the card is a “beginner” card — quite the opposite. Many of us at TPG still have the...

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Editor’s note: Chase Ultimate Rewards will pause Emirates point transfers from May 29 through June 30 (tentatively). Planning a trip to Italy doesn’t have to just be a bucket list dream. In fact, you could be sipping wine and eating gelato with your family or two of your closest friends sooner than you think. In the world of points and miles, travel rewards...

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