Meghan Coyle

I know. I'm pretty sad about it, especially the fact that they're bringing back expiration dates on flight credits.

I know. I'm pretty sad about it, especially the fact that they're bringing back expiration dates on flight credits.

I know. I'm pretty sad about it, especially the fact that they're bringing back expiration dates on flight credits.

They love to do that. And it also does mean, at least on the bright side, holding a Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card can be much more valuable now as those cardholders will receive their first checked bag for free.

They love to do that. And it also does mean, at least on the bright side, holding a Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card can be much more valuable now as those cardholders will receive their first checked bag for free.

They love to do that. And it also does mean, at least on the bright side, holding a Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card can be much more valuable now as those cardholders will receive their first checked bag for free.

Yeah, you know, so I'm low-key cringing saying this, but beginning October 1st, 2025, for flights from the U.S. and Canada, you won't pick a cabin class, no test. You will pick what's called a travel experience.

Yeah, you know, so I'm low-key cringing saying this, but beginning October 1st, 2025, for flights from the U.S. and Canada, you won't pick a cabin class, no test. You will pick what's called a travel experience.

Yeah, you know, so I'm low-key cringing saying this, but beginning October 1st, 2025, for flights from the U.S. and Canada, you won't pick a cabin class, no test. You will pick what's called a travel experience.

I know it's true. Okay, so now with these changes, you'll choose from options including basic, classic, and extra. Extra is the new top tier fully refundable option. It has perks like priority boarding and more miles.

I know it's true. Okay, so now with these changes, you'll choose from options including basic, classic, and extra. Extra is the new top tier fully refundable option. It has perks like priority boarding and more miles.

I know it's true. Okay, so now with these changes, you'll choose from options including basic, classic, and extra. Extra is the new top tier fully refundable option. It has perks like priority boarding and more miles.

It does. Just wait for it. The Exeter gives you seven miles per dollar spent, which is more than the usual five. So that's good news. Heads up, though, you cannot book extra with Delta SkyMiles. And if you're flying basic, you're earning zero miles.

It does. Just wait for it. The Exeter gives you seven miles per dollar spent, which is more than the usual five. So that's good news. Heads up, though, you cannot book extra with Delta SkyMiles. And if you're flying basic, you're earning zero miles.

It does. Just wait for it. The Exeter gives you seven miles per dollar spent, which is more than the usual five. So that's good news. Heads up, though, you cannot book extra with Delta SkyMiles. And if you're flying basic, you're earning zero miles.

It is pretty tough. You know, and this is part of a trend we're seeing lately where perks are being unbundled. Now, I will say I do not completely hate this trend because the good news is it means lower base airfares. If you're someone who doesn't care about priority boarding or miles, then this can be an opportunity to score a lower airfare.

It is pretty tough. You know, and this is part of a trend we're seeing lately where perks are being unbundled. Now, I will say I do not completely hate this trend because the good news is it means lower base airfares. If you're someone who doesn't care about priority boarding or miles, then this can be an opportunity to score a lower airfare.

It is pretty tough. You know, and this is part of a trend we're seeing lately where perks are being unbundled. Now, I will say I do not completely hate this trend because the good news is it means lower base airfares. If you're someone who doesn't care about priority boarding or miles, then this can be an opportunity to score a lower airfare.

Speaking of lower airfares, I do have some more good news for you. So as you notice, I track airfare fluctuation super closely every month. And this month was particularly fascinating. So we just got fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week. The report dropped in May, but it refers to April prices. Just keep that in mind.

Speaking of lower airfares, I do have some more good news for you. So as you notice, I track airfare fluctuation super closely every month. And this month was particularly fascinating. So we just got fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week. The report dropped in May, but it refers to April prices. Just keep that in mind.