Tag: credit card


  • American Airlines Raises AAdvantage Credit Card Fees

    Quick answer: The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select and Business cards rise from $99 to $150 a year, with new benefits from January 24, 2027 and the higher fee at the next renewal after that date. One family round trip with two checked bags saves $180 in bag fees, covering the $150 fee, while the free…

  • Your Airline Is a Credit Card Company That Happens to Fly Planes

    Quick answer: Airlines now profit most from credit card partnerships: Delta expects over $9 billion from Amex in 2026, and American made $6.2 billion in 2025. SkyMiles alone is valued at $31.8 billion. Here’s a sentence that should change how you see every flight you take: Delta Air Lines expects to receive more than $9…

  • Capital One Venture X for Families: Points, Perks & How It Compares

    Quick answer: The Venture X costs $395 per year and earns 2 miles per dollar, with a $300 yearly travel credit. It pays only if a family uses that credit yearly and accepts paid lounge guests since February 2026. The Capital One Venture X is the simplest premium travel card on the market: 2 miles…