Between pricier flights, higher bag fees and shrinking perks, it was a wild week for travel and loyalty news. Here’s what you need to know:
With fuel costs rising, we ran the numbers on summer airfare — and they’re not great. Here’s what we found, and our tips for saving money on your next booking.
More airlines have hiked their baggage fees to cope with rising costs. But this one’s fee increase feels especially painful, given its history.
Another premium perk bites the dust: American Express is dropping access to these lounges.
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