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Here we go again with another credit-card-focused piece of legislation introduced by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), who has recently drawn the ire of award travelers for his Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 proposal, which sought to limit credit card…

There’s never been a better time to consider adding Chase’s Aeroplan^® Credit Card to your wallet. For a limited time only, successful new card applicants will enjoy a welcome bonus offer of up to 100,000 bonus points. The Aeroplan card…

We’re big fans of Disney at Upgraded Points, which is why we’re glad to see that Chase and Disney are out with new welcome offers on their co-branded credit cards. While these may not be as popular as some other…

Oman Air may not have the world’s largest route network, but it’s been expanding in recent years — and that includes its decision to join Oneworld. While it’s not a member yet, you can now redeem your Alaska Airlines miles…

Choice Hotels may not be the first chain you think of when you want to book a stay, but its Choice Privileges program offers decent value, and its award redemptions can be a downright steal. Now, a new promotion from…

Ever heard of GHA Discovery? It’s not a hotel program we cover often, though this loyalty program covers more than 800 properties worldwide. Its brands include Kempinski, Viceroy, Anantara, NH Collection, and more. Now, as first reported by View From…

Drop everything, because one of our favorite deals in the Maldives is back, and this one won’t last long! Have you wanted to visit the Maldives but don’t have enough points? Are you worried that the cost of food and…

Do you have an IHG Business Rewards account? If not, you may want to rethink that, because IHG has relaunched a great promotion for members. You can earn double points on bookings for weddings, meetings, or rooms through June 2025…

I’m part of a small group of travelers willing to spend endless hours searching for award flights, pay hefty credit card annual fees, and go to great lengths to earn elite airline status — but I realize most aren’t. And…

The Ink Business Unlimited^® Credit Card is one of the most sought-after Chase business credit cards, thanks to its combination of uncapped 1.5% cash-back on all purchases, benefits, and annual fee. Usually, no-annual-fee credit cards aren’t known for having the…

Flying from the West Coast to Europe in business class is nearly always an expensive affair, even when you’re trying to position to the East Coast. That’s why we were so excited to spot fares for $2,361 round-trip. Even better,…

Are you a sports fan? Then you’d better book your next flight with Alaska Airlines, because the company primes is adding live sports to its entertainment lineup. Let’s take a look at the details. Alaska Partnering With FOX Sports Alaska…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Cash flights from the U.S. to South Africa are notoriously pricey, but there’s a great deal on premium economy seats from several West Coast cities to both Johannesburg and…

We’re all likely familiar with Instacart, the app that helps you get groceries delivered to your door. While you’re usually on the hook for delivery fees, those who have an Instacart+ subscription can avoid those. And now, with a new…

Vietnam Airlines has just launched a status match program allowing you to match over to top-tier Lotusmiles status. While there’s a fee, you’re also able to match directly up to Lotusmiles Platinum status — the highest level Vietnam Airlines offers,…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Several airlines based in the Middle East are known for their extravagance, and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is certainly one of them. It’s been awfully difficult to find first-class…

Seats.aero is one of our favorite ways to search for award availability and continues to improve its offerings as often as it can. Today’s big news? The addition of Copa ConnectMiles. While this may seem a little outside of the…

Looking for a reason to skip on over to Italy? Why not, with prices this low? We’ve found some notable fares from several U.S. cities, mostly on the West Coast, to Italy for less than $450 round-trip, even during the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Etihad Airways is a Middle Eastern airline based in Abu Dhabi that has become popular for its opulent first class. While it’s regarded as a member of the “Middle…

American Express has been on a tear over the last year, introducing new products for both its consumer and small business customers. You can earn 70,000 Membership Rewards points with a new account — let’s take a look at the…

The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card launched earlier this year, bringing the ability to transfer points to travel partners and strong rewards earnings. And as someone who travels a ton, it’s quickly earning its way toward a spot in my wallet…