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‘Tis the season. The pumpkin spice lattes, turkey, and Christmas carols … the holidays can bring plenty of cheer but also impending dread. This may ring especially true when you’re traveling, with the potential to miss important celebrations at Grandma’s…

I have … well, a lot of credit cards. And so does my wife. Many of these cards help us earn extra points on spending or add extra perks to our trips, such as lounge access or free checked bags….

I’ve often heard people say, “Platinum Elite is the level where Marriott Bonvoy benefits become good.” And that’s largely true. However, I aim for the elite tier above that every year — Marriott’s Titanium Elite tier. For me, the extra…

Southwest Airlines is famous for allowing passengers to check up to 2 pieces of luggage at no additional cost (for now, at least), but heavier, oversized, and additional baggage beyond the current allowance will now face increased fees. Here’s what…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card is one of the top card options for points and miles travelers thanks to its combination of rewards, perks, and a low annual fee. But casual travelers might be wondering whether that Chase Sapphire Preferred…

Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air Portugal is offering 6x status-earning miles on all bookings made by November 10, 2024. The promotion is meant to celebrate the sixth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go, the airline’s loyalty program. Let’s look at how this…

We all remember what it was like to start building a credit history. At first, qualifying for credit cards was tough — options often came with high interest rates or required a cosigner. Even with these hurdles, we were usually…

Earlier this year, United announced that it would be launching several new routes, including flights to Mongolia and Greenland. So far, only Greenland has gone on sale, but it hasn’t been bookable with United miles, only cash or partner awards….

It’s the dawn of a new era for Avelo Airlines as the low-cost carrier opens a new base at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL). A new base wouldn’t be complete without a set of new routes, and Avelo is launching…

RetailMeNot is back with its National Cash Back Day promotion — which actually runs for 3 days this year. From November 7 to 9, 2024, you can earn bonus cash-back on numerous merchants. How does 20% cash-back on your upcoming…

The holiday travel season is upon us, and Hyatt is celebrating the beginning of the season by offering travelers savings across the globe at participating hotels in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Let’s dive into the details! Hyatt’s “Members…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. One of the most popular travel rewards credit cards around is currently offering a generous welcome bonus offer, which is set to end on November 14, 2024. Let’s look…

One of our favorite tools for searching flights using points and miles got better. Seats.aero has started rolling out seat maps and a fare class viewer for Pro users. Both new features are still in beta but are already proving…

I’ve been deep in the points and miles game for a decade and have grown to appreciate credit cards that offer easy value. In other words, if I can get enough value from a card without jumping through hoops to…

Today, November 7, 2024, Bank of America is bringing back its More Rewards Day for cardholders to earn either 2 additional miles or 2% cash-back on purchases made that day. This single-day event could provide an opportunity to earn extra…

Spirit Airlines has not made a profit since 2020, and it’s trimming its route network to try to stem the losses. The latest development is that the ultra-low-cost carrier is terminating 24 flights from several cities. At the same time,…

Air Canada is expanding into the U.S., Europe, and Asia with its summer 2025 schedule, targeting mainly vacation destinations across the Atlantic and smaller but growing cities in the U.S. The new flights include services to Naples in Italy and…

Converting hotel points to airline miles (and vice versa) often doesn’t make sense. The math changes a bit when there’s a 15% transfer bonus, however. Right now, you can enjoy 15% extra Flying Blue miles when converting your ALL –…

American Airlines and one of its partners in the Oneworld alliance, Finnair, are cooperating more closely. In a filing with the Department of Transportation, the airlines said they would extend their codeshare agreement to 13 destinations in Mexico, from American’s hub…

Looking for a luxury hotel stay and want to save money? Buying points for your upcoming reservation might help you save money. Leading Hotels of the World is a collection of over 400 luxury properties, and you can buy Leaders…

Hilton has announced the signing of agreements for 2 new hotels in Italy: DoubleTree by Hilton Naples Oriente and Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter’s, both scheduled to open next year. Here’s what you need to know. Italy Will Soon…