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Airlines around the world have spent the last few years furiously inking partnerships with each other. These connections allow travelers to book itineraries more seamlessly — and they tend to create some pretty solid redemption options for those with points…

Everyone loves a good stopover. Whether you’re making the most of a layover or spending a few extra days getting from one city to another, stopovers can help you maximize your time away from home. Airlines know this, which is…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The airline market in California is hot. Although no airlines have official hubs in the Golden State, basically every airline does big business there, including Southwest, United, American,…

Have you flown to Thailand recently? If so, you likely encountered a long trip, with a couple of stops thrown in and plenty of hours wasted. This is in large part due to the lack of direct flights from the…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Who doesn’t love fresh pasta and ancient ruins? We certainly do, which is why we were so excited to find this fare deal — which can take you…

Did you know that the Department of Transportation requires airlines to either allow you to hold a ticket for 24 hours or give you a refund up to 24 hours after purchasing? This regulation gives customers the benefit of flexibility…

JSX is a small air carrier that aims to offer semi-private service at economy-class prices. However, thanks to partnerships with both JetBlue and United Airlines, those who fly JSX can earn frequent flyer miles on their purchases. Now, JSX and…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Ok, we know that nobody actually loves Frontier Airlines. Sure, it has cheap seats and will get you from Point A to Point B without a lot of…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you have an American Express card (or multiple cards), you’re going to want to check your account to see if you’ve been targeted for this latest Amex…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. American Express has a long history of co-branded credit cards, including many from some of our favorite travel companies. Amex and Square, the card reader company, recently announced the…

Update: The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. Big news this week from Choice Hotels, the chronically underrated hotel program that no one seems to talk about. Through November 18, 2022, we’ve seen different daily deals…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Hoping to get to the Middle East next year? While these fares aren’t operated by the best airline out there, they’re significantly cheaper than you’d usually find. First…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. It’s not easy to find cheap business class fares to Asia, especially from the East Coast. Fortunately, we’ve found you some fares that’ll cost you less than $2,600…

You didn’t actually want to use any of those Delta SkyMiles, did you? Or did you want to use every last one — all at once? Delta certainly seems to think so, as it appears to have launched a no-notice…

Everyone loves earning rewards on their purchases. Banks know this, which is why they use these rewards to lure you into doing business with them. And the newest competitor to enter a card is U.S. Bank, whose upcoming U.S. Bank…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. We’re all familiar with Starbucks and odds are that you’re also familiar with Delta. If you’re a fan of both, then today you’re in luck — the pair have…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. A new promotion from Aegean offers the chance to get a 30% discount on its Miles+Bonus award tickets. While Aegean doesn’t have a huge route network, this can provide…

Do you love to ski? Good news, because Alaska Airlines has again partnered with several ski resorts to offer free skiing when you fly to select destinations. With many resorts opening in late November, we’ll review what you need to…

You’re probably familiar with Priceline, the online travel agency (OTA) popular for its discounted hotel and flight options. In keeping with other OTAs, Priceline has now added a new capability to its service — experiences. Let’s take a look. Priceline…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Who here likes business class? Kidding … we already know the answer to that. Everyone would rather be up front than squished into row 42. Well, today you’re…

We all love a good Hyatt, don’t we? With 26 brands under its belt, the hotel chain has been on a tear these last few years with expansion. It’s no surprise, then, that Hyatt and Japanese company Kirkau have announced…