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One of the best times to travel is during college. However, travel is expensive. Luckily, there are a few programs that make it easier and less expensive for younger travelers. One of the newest programs is Aegean Airlines' genAIRation program aimed at those ages 18 to 25. From discounted air tickets to free Wi-Fi on every flight, here are the details of this young traveler program.

American Airlines and British Airways now operate at New York-JFK under one roof. With the two airlines having co-located at Terminal 8, sweeping changes have been made to the premium travel experience, including lounges. Here is what travelers need to know about the three joint premium lounges.

LifeMiles just discounted United, ANA, and other Star Alliance awards to Japan by up to 40%, dropping the award price to as little as 28k LifeMiles each way in economy or 60k LifeMiles in business class. Combine with the 15% American Express transfer bonus to redeem for Star Alliance flights to Japan for as few as 25k points in economy or 52k points in business!

Barclays recently added eight new transfer partners to one of its credit cards. However, adding these new transfer partners is somewhat of a head-scratcher as this card is no longer available to new applications. What could the addition of these transfer partners mean for the future of Barclays' travel rewards credit cards?

Capital One plans to open two new lounges in 2023. These two new lounges will be somewhat different compared with existing lounges with a focus on providing guests with a culinary experience. Here's what travelers need to know about the two upcoming Capital One Landing lounges.

Hoping to take advantage of a lucrative welcome offer from American Express? You might not be eligible for that amazing bonus. Luckily, you can use the Amex welcome offer eligibility tool to find out if you're eligible. Here's everything you need to know about this eligibility tool.

Although often used by travelers for award flights to and throughout Europe, the Avios program goes far beyond the European continent. You can even redeem Avios for travel solely within the Americas. Awards start at just 7,500 Avios with flights to Hawaii starting at 13,000 Avios. Here are some of the best ways to redeem Avios for flights within the Americas.

For a limited time, Alaska Airlines' Flight Pass program now comes with Mileage Plan elite status. However, you will only be eligible if you live in certain states. With this promotion, eligible new members can score Oneworld elite status for just $99 a month. Here's what travelers need to know about this unique offer and who is eligible.

United MileagePlus announced some major program changes for next year. Beginning in 2023, United will implement changes to the MileagePlus program including significant increases to what's required for elite status, adding elite earnings on award flights, and removing award redeposit fees. Here's what members need to know about changes to the United MileagePlus program.

Of all the frustrations felt by rewards travelers, few present more of a headache than carrier-imposed surcharges, better known as fuel surcharges. It can take years to amass the required miles for a premium cabin redemption, and to then be told it will cost an additional $1,000+ in fees and carrier-imposed surcharges can be a deflating experience, particularly when fuel prices are the lowest they have been in years.

British Airways Avios provide incredible value if you know how to redeem them. Beyond flights with British Airways itself (which can have high taxes and fees), Avios can also be used to book award travel on 20+ airlines across the globe - including American Airlines and Alaska. In this guide, we'll show you how to find Avios award availability and redeem your Avios for maximum value.

Now through September 30, 2022, American Express Membership Rewards members can get a 20% transfer bonus points when transferring points to Club Premier, the frequent flyer program of Aeromexico. Aeromexico's Club Premier allows members to redeem points for travel on SkyTeam partners (Delta, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, and more) as well as select non-alliance partners. Here are the details of this limited-time promotion.

Air Canada's Aeroplan frequent flyer program has added yet another new partner airline. Eurowings Europe and the recently launched Eurowings Discover are not Aeroplan partner airlines. Here's what Aeroplan members need to know about earning and redeeming points for flights operated by the German low-cost carrier.

Get ready to pay even more out of pocket when redeeming Avios for flights operated by British Airways. As British Airways increases fuel surcharges again, this adds to the airline's already extreme fees and surcharges -- a big headache on award bookings. Here's how much more you'll pay when redeeming your Avios on select long-haul routes.

Qatar Airways recently launched Student Club. This program gives college students a new way to save on airfare while getting elite-like perks like additional checked baggage allowance. Plus, upon graduation, Student Club members receive elite status. Here's what you need to know about this free program.

JetBlue and Emirates have been partners for a while, and that relationship has just improved over time. The icing on the cake has been added: you can book JetBlue Mint (business class) between New York and London using your Emirates Skywards miles. Best of all, this is actually a good deal. Let's take a look at the latest development and how to book.

Have some spare Capital One miles that need to be redeemed? Now through March 31, 2022, you'll earn a 20% bonus when you transfer Capital One miles to Aeromexico Club Premier. Here are the details of this limited-time promotion and how to take advantage of it.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members will soon need more miles for select award redemptions when traveling in first class, because the airline is set to increase select first class award redemptions this March. Here is how many more miles will be needed and which awards will be impacted by this devaluation.

Heads up to those with Marriott and Ritz-Carlton credit cards: there is a change to how you will earn Bonvoy elite status through annual spending. Cardholders will soon earn status based on annual spending -- not cardmember year spending. Thankfully, we get a transition period. Here's what you need to know.

Through Tuesday, Avianca LifeMiles members can save 15% on select routes across the US, Guam, and Israel when they book award travel. Use this promo to fly to Tel Aviv for 36k miles or fly United's Island Hopper for as cheap as 23,380 LifeMiles. Here are all of the routes that are included in this promo and what members need to know about redeeming their LifeMiles.

There's a new subscription-based way to earn miles with United: Miles by the Month. United Airlines is the first U.S. airline to allow members to pay each month to earn a fixed amount of MileagePlus miles. Here's everything you need to know about this program - including how to purchase miles at an even-better rate.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem miles for travel on Qatar Airways. Mileage Plan members can redeem their miles for travel in all three classes of service offered by Qatar Airways - including Qatar's excellent Qsuite business class product. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members need to know about redeeming miles for travel on Qatar Airways.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® now offers 10X points on purchases made through the Chase Dining platform. For frequent diners who live in an area with an ample selection of participating restaurants, this is a huge return on spending. But you can’t just walk up to your favorite neighborhood eatery and swipe your card for 10X points. Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of this perk.

Yet again, British Airways devalued its Avios frequent flyer program. For the second time in just over 4 months, British Airways has increased the number of Avios travelers will need for select partner award redemptions. Here is just how many more Avios you'll need for flights on Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

Delta recently expanded its partnership with Cape Air. Delta SkyMiles frequent flyers can now earn SkyMiles as well as Medallion Qualifying Miles on additional flights booked through Delta and operated by Cape Air. Plus, to celebrate this expanded partnership, SkyMiles members can earn 500 bonus miles.

Marriott recently made a change to its Points Advance feature. Members can no longer use Points Advance to book an award nearly a year out and accumulate points over the next year to pay for that stay. While this seems like a devaluation of a popular feature, this may be a positive change for some points travelers.

Singapore Airlines recently launched new new "Student Privileges" program for college students. Students receive exclusive savings on airfare, added baggage allowance, and added flexibility on Singapore Airlines. Here's how to register for the Singapore Airlines "Student Privileges" program to take advantage of these benefits.

It's official. The long-standing partnership between Alaska Airlines and Emirates is coming to an end. Luckily, there is still some time for Mileage Plan members to take advantage of this partnership. You can still earn and redeem miles through July 31.

The "Northeast Alliance" between American and JetBlue just got even better. Members of both the AAdvantage program and the TrueBlue program can now earn miles/points when traveling on all flights operated by either airline. Previously, only codeshare flights were eligible for members to earn points when traveling on either JetBlue or American.

The COVID-19 vaccine could be your ticket to free flights for a year. United Airlines is currently running a sweepstakes to give vaccinated travelers a shot at free flights for a year. Here's how to enter to win.