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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Despite what you’re told, it’s not too late to book that trip to Southern Italy (or elsewhere in Europe!) this summer. The team at Upgraded Points just found widespread…

College basketball fans, listen up. Ahead of this year’s NCAA tournament, Capital One cardholders will get access to exclusive benefits and rewards. Whether you’re attending a game — or hoping your team makes it to the championship — here’s a…

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card* was my first foray into the points and miles world. I was still in college when I applied, so I only had a few priorities in mind — and the Capital One Venture…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. JetBlue is celebrating its 24th birthday with a week full of deals. The final deal has landed, and $49 flights are back — here are the details! JetBlue’s Birthday…

You may not have heard of start-up carrier Breeze Airways, but it’s among the fastest-growing airlines in the country. Created by JetBlue founder David Neeleman in 2021, Breeze takes a different approach compared to most other airlines. Straddling the line…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Morocco is full of travel contrasts, from bustling souks to the remote Sahara Desert. Thanks to TAP Air Portugal’s latest fare sale, you can book flights from North America…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Airlines and hotels will often team up to provide reciprocal benefits for travelers, and this latest partnership is no exception. Etihad Airways, one of the world’s leading airlines based…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. This summer, Lufthansa is coming to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) with a 5x-weekly service to Frankfurt, Germany. This new route adds to the North Carolina airport’s growing list of…

The Chase Freedom Unlimited^® is a well-rounded card for everyday uses, mainly because it earns 1.5% cash back on purchases outside its excellent bonus categories. Now, this fan-favorite starter card comes with a special welcome offer for new applicants —…

Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways is on the move again with another West Coast expansion. This spring, the airline is introducing service to its fifth California city: San Diego. Along with the announcement, there are 8 additional routes that Breeze is…

Resorts World made its official debut on the Las Vegas Strip back in 2021, opening a massive complex consisting of 3 hotels, a concert venue, a club, a mall, and, of course, a casino. The opening of this behemoth property…

Delta announced its partnership with T-Mobile earlier in 2023, offering free inflight Wi-Fi to travelers. And now, the airline is going one step further by rewarding SkyMiles members who switch their cell phone plan over to T-Mobile. Here are the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Hilton Honors American Express^® Aspire Card or the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass^® Card got a major refresh this past fall, with new and improved benefits to get…

Summer 2024 is shaping up to be another big travel season with more ways to get to Europe than ever before. HiSky, a Romanian-based airline, is set to launch its first transatlantic route between Bucharest and New York next June…

Getting to Greece next summer will be much cheaper thanks to this low-cost carrier’s newest transatlantic route. “We are thrilled to announce the commencement of ticket sales for our Athens to New York-JFK route,” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and…

Booking a mistake fare can be more exhilarating than the actual trip itself — until the airline cancels your ticket just days later. That’s exactly what happened to many hopeful travelers this week, as an Air France business class deal…

“Aloha” is the Hawaiian word for hello and goodbye — but when your vacation nears its end, parting ways with paradise isn’t easy. Fortunately, many Delta flyers can enjoy one final taste of aloha at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport…

Some award devaluations hit harder than others, and this one will impact many domestic travelers. 7,500 Avios on shorter hops, 13,000 Avios to Hawaii, the list goes on. If any of this sounds familiar, leveraging British Airways’ partner award rates…

Capital One Lounges have skyrocketed in popularity ever since the flagship location opened at Dallas-Fort Worth back in 2021. While the lounge network’s footprint remains small (it is poised to keep growing), the credit card issuer has now announced it…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Southwest’s personal cards come in 3 flavors: the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Plus Credit Card, the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Premier Credit Card, and the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Priority Credit Card….

When it comes to loyalty program changes, they’re usually associated with 1 word … devaluations. However, Hyatt fans can take a breather with this latest announcement. Rest assured, Hyatt isn’t exactly overhauling the program, but there are certainly a few…