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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Ink Business Preferred^® Credit Card issued by Chase is one of our favorite business cards on the market, thanks largely to its high-powered earning structure, wide range of…

Last year, Delta made sweeping changes to how travelers can earn Medallion status within its SkyMiles program. In the new normal, the only way to qualify for elite status with the airline is to earn certain amounts of Medallion Qualification…

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has built a reputation for adding and removing routes to and from its network at a fairly rapid clip. While its “dartboard” approach to its network structure can be difficult to keep up with, we’re getting…

The venerable American Express^® Gold Card just got a significant refresh. Along with some new perks and tweaks to existing ones, the card now comes with a higher annual fee (rates & fees). So, is this higher annual fee still worth…

Several years ago, Amex unveiled a new iteration of the American Express^® Gold Card to much fanfare. The card launched with a heavy focus on rewarding cardmembers for foodies by awarding elevated Membership Rewards earnings on purchases made dining out and…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Utilizing transfer bonuses is a great way to extract even more value from your hard-earned points and miles. Right now, Citi ThankYou Rewards is offering an attractive 25% transfer…

I recently returned from a trip to Santa Barbara, California, where I visited with a group of people to attend a surprise engagement celebration. With the couple residing in Los Angeles and the majority of the guests coming in from…

Chase’s 5/24 rule was implemented several years ago and has since become a well-known quantity within the points and miles world. It’s not an official policy formally published by the issuer, but data collected over the years indicates its existence….

I recently returned from a quick trip to Orlando, Florida. While I was there, I stayed at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, one of the resorts within the sprawling Grande Lakes complex in suburban Orlando. I originally had my…

American Airlines seemingly has a never-ending sale on miles. There’s no end date listed for the promotion, and you can currently buy AA miles with up to a 35% discount. Plus, AAdvantage members can purchase up to 150,000 miles through…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is celebrating 30 years of operations with a slew of special promotions. The latest is offering free carry-on baggage on select flights for a limited…

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is in expansion mode. The airline has announced several new routes in the last few weeks and now has added another one: New York (JFK) to Atlanta (ATL). “We’re thrilled to announce this new service at…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. World of Hyatt has recently launched an exciting promotion through which guests can now earn double elite night credits for their stays — and a bonus of 1,000 World…

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has added a few new routes — and will increase service on some existing ones — to popular international destinations in advance of the winter travel season. Let’s take a look at this exciting development from…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Hilton Honors and Delta Air Lines are offering a promotion through which Hilton Honors members can earn extra rewards for flying with Delta this summer. Here’s a look at…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Wyndham Rewards is making a play to fuel your wanderlust this summer by offering the so-called “Ultimate Hotel Pass,” which will give a few lucky pass holders the ability…

The tiny Gulf nation of Oman has attracted much interest from travelers in recent years, and as a result of its newfound popularity, there has been a boom in lodging options across the country. Marriott, which already has several properties…

During a recent trip to Florida, I found myself in Orlando for a few days. I wasn’t in town to visit Walt Disney World Resort — or any other theme park — so proximity to parks wasn’t a concern when…

At the start of this year, Hilton announced a first-of-its-kind relationship with AutoCamp. This outdoor-focused hospitality company aims to provide boutique lodging experiences among incredible natural landscapes. Now, the relationship has taken a huge step forward, as you can now…

We’ve got some great news for flyers everywhere: Southwest Airlines flights finally appear on Google Flights. Previously, Southwest’s fares were not visible within the flight search tool and could only be found directly on the airline’s website or, recently, via…

Starting today, May 15, travelers with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature^® credit card will be able to earn 3x points for every dollar spent on rent, up to $50,000 annually. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know…