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American Express Platinum Card gets pricier $895 fee, and adds new perks including a $400 dining credit The Amex Platinum is one of the most popular - and expensive - credit cards for gathering points and perks

September 18, 2025
Delta drops outlook for 2025 and says growth has stalled in trade war “With broad economic uncertainty around global trade, growth has largely stalled,” CEO Ed Bastian said

April 9, 2025
Taking Off: Latest data shows MSP Airport seeing pre-pandemic levels and airlines are increasing service International travel is up and both Aer Lingus and Lufthansa are offering new nonstop flights to Europe

April 29, 2024
Flying the Friendly Skies: MEA Weekend travel should provide insight into travel trends for the rest of the year Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler says increased summer demand has carried over and kept prices high for airlines

October 17, 2023
Up, Up and Away: Airline prices drop for summer travel and experts say you should book now If you already paid high prices there are ways to get some of that money back

July 17, 2023
Travel Headache: Government asks travelers for longer lead times for new or renewed passports "Things don't seem to be getting any better and that's leaving a lot of people in the lurch"

July 6, 2023