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Earning Alaska miles was quite the challenge until very recently — that is, when the merger and Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines became finalized. Transferring miles freely between the 2 loyalty programs at a 1:1 ratio recently became possible. Why…

Who likes free flights? Everyone does, of course. Fortunately, Chase has just launched a new transfer bonus between Ultimate Rewards and Avios that will help you get closer to reward flights on British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia. Let’s take…

If you didn’t already know, Marriott has had a partnership with Uber since 2021, allowing you to earn Marriott points on all your Uber rides. Now, Marriott is updating the way you’ll earn points. It’s mostly negative, though you’ll now…

Choice Privileges is back with a new promotion — to the tune of 8,000 points for every 2-night stay through January 5, 2025. Here’s what you need to know! Offer Details Choice has 22 brands under its umbrella, from Cambria Hotels…

United Airlines‘ newest promotion allows travelers to convert points from 8 different hotel loyalty programs into United MileagePlus miles and receive a 30% bonus when doing so. Converting your hotel points into airline miles isn’t usually great value. However, there…

As of October 1, 2024, the enrollment fee for Global Entry has jumped from $100 to $120. This is the first fee hike in 15 years, according to the agency. Global Entry is one of the best expedited security programs…

Do you need to be in India sometime before October 31, 2024? If so, you’re in luck, because JetBlue has dropped the pricing for select routes from the U.S. to India for the next month. These deals are 44% off…

Hilton recently announced that it would acquire Graduate Hotels, and the brand is already making big waves with new hotels on or near U.S. college campuses. The first Graduate hotel in Alabama has just opened near the campus of Auburn…

If you haven’t been watching airline news recently, you may have missed out on the fact that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), previously a member of Star Alliance, has now jumped ship and moved over to SkyTeam. While this is a loss…

Raise your hand if you don’t want a hot meal on a flight over the ocean. We’ll guess that not too many people raised their hands. JetBlue has quietly removed hot meals from its service offerings on transatlantic flights, at…

Southwest Airlines is offering bonus points when spending on your Southwest credit card for the next week. It’s also giving away prizes of up to 25,000 bonus points during daily drawings through October 7, 2024. Winning daily prizes and earning…

American Express is known for occasionally offering generous bonuses, and it appears that new promotions have recently been released. Amex is currently offering targeted bonus offers to specific business cardholders who add employees as authorized users and meet a certain…

Japan Airlines (JAL) now offers complimentary Wi-Fi for business class passengers on international flights, beginning October 1, 2024. Passengers traveling in long-haul business and first class with the airline will receive unlimited Wi-Fi access, whereas those in premium economy and…

United credit card holders who are looking to boost their miles balance are in luck. Through the Chase and MileagePlus “Elevate Your Rewards” promotion, you can choose from 3 offers if you have an eligible United card and meet a…

Dominica is regarded as one of the Caribbean’s hidden treasures, so it’s no surprise that United has announced it will launch a new route between Newark (EWR) and Dominica (DOM). Here’s what you need to know about the start of…

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have long held a dominant presence in Texas. That’s because their headquarters are located in Fort Worth and Dallas. Today, however, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced plans to expand its operations in Texas by adding…

Hyatt continues to expand its luxury and lifestyle brands with the opening of Thompson Palm Springs. This modern new hotel will be located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert city, with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Here…

Hotel elite status can be difficult to earn, especially for those who don’t travel often. Sure, you can open up credit cards that offer status to cardholders, but IHG offers something different: the ability to purchase status. The cost to…

While it’s an often-overlooked program — especially compared to its peers — the Radisson Rewards program certainly provides some value. Right now, there’s an opportunity for you to squeeze even more value out of the program thanks to the chain’s…

The travel industry produces tons of green economically, but it isn’t a very green operation. According to the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance,¹ the hospitality sector accounts for around 1% of global carbon emissions. The aviation industry is even worse at 2.5%.²…

Even though I have over 30 active credit cards, each serves a unique purpose. Whether it’s a free hotel night certificate, airport lounge access, car rental insurance, or a free checked bag, I have a card for almost every situation….