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If you want to earn double Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points, you can do so easily — if you move quickly. Virgin Atlantic is awarding its members double points on flights between the U.S. and U.K. through the end of…

During a recent visit to Hong Kong, my wife and I spent a day at Hong Kong Disneyland and thoroughly enjoyed it. The park first opened in 2005, making it a relative newcomer among Disney’s castle parks. Hong Kong Disneyland…

Chase and Capital One are trying to catch up to American Express, which has led the credit card lounge game for many years. When Chase announced its Sapphire Lounge by The Club offerings, there was understandable excitement. The first of…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, has been in the news a lot lately. The latest reason is a status match to its Volare frequent flyer program. Since becoming Italy’s…

If you have a Citi credit card, you’ll want to pay close attention because you may be able to earn up to 5x points and 10% cash-back from targeted spending offers. Read on to see how you may be able…

Just a few weeks ago, Allegiant Air confirmed that it would close its base in Austin, Texas, citing space constraints. And while we knew that would likely impact the airline’s routes out of Austin, it wasn’t until today that we…

Have you ever wondered how long you’d have to wait for an Uber at your destination airport and how much it may cost? Uber’s latest update will let you find out. Through Uber Insights, you can now check the average…

Sadly, if you have the Capital One Walmart Rewards^® Mastercard^®*, your card will soon be converted to a different Capital One credit card. Details remain thin, but Capital One and Walmart have confirmed that the relationship is ending. However, you…

In preparation for the end of the year, American Airlines is already planning its snowbird routes to Florida; additionally, the airline will add service to another destination in Turks and Caicos. The airline is making other changes to its route…

Hertz is no stranger to controversy, and the mixed bag of changes announced for its Gold Plus Rewards program is sure to cause conflicting emotions for travelers. The silver lining is that Hertz is giving us notice this time, unlike…

Update: The issue below has been resolved, and reservations are working again. If you want to redeem your Virgin Atlantic points for flights on Air France or KLM, you’ll have to wait until next month. That’s because of a “system…

Earlier this week, members of the Avianca LifeMiles program started seeing notices that they could transfer miles to GOL Smiles on a trial basis. I immediately logged into my account to test out this feature, but sadly, it wasn’t there….

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. It’s black and yellow, is celebrating a big anniversary, and its famous for low fares. What is it? Spirit Airlines. To celebrate 25 years of flying to Los Angeles,…

When “until July 10, 2024,” first appeared in the benefits description for the Marriott Bonvoy Bold^® Credit Card, we knew changes were coming. Now, they’ve arrived, and we’re here to help you understand what’s changed about this card. Whether you’re…

UrCove remains a bit of an enigma. You see it mentioned on the Hyatt website but don’t find them at most of your upcoming destinations. My wife and I recently stayed at 2 different UrCove hotels during a multiweek trip…

When it first launched in 2021, Bilt’s credit card was issued by Evolve Bank & Trust — prior to Wells Fargo starting to issue the card in 2022. If you still have the Evolve version, it’s going away at the…

Looking for a no-annual-fee credit card that earns bonus points on dining, streaming, gas, and EV charging stations — and has an elevated welcome bonus? The U.S. Bank Altitude^® Go Visa Signature^® Card checks all of those boxes. Here’s a…

Avianca is bringing back a route it flew between 2018 and 2019 once it resumes nonstop service between its hub in Bogotá and Chicago later this year. Let’s look at the details of this upcoming daily service from Avianca. New…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can save up to 50% on select award redemptions booked this month, thanks to the Global Getaway promotion. This recurring promotion offers new deals…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Frontier Airlines is a low-cost carrier, which means you’ll pay extra for “perks” often available for free on a full-service carrier, such as baggage and seat selection. But a…

The latest trend in hotels is launching a business rewards program and management tool, allowing business owners to track travel spending and earn rewards from their employees’ hotel stays. Not to be left behind, Marriott has launched its own business…