Category: News

Check your latest billing statement on the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, J.P. Morgan Reserve card, or The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card for some bad news. One of each card's key benefits is changing this summer, and you'll lose the ability to get a free meal or comfortable nap at the airport soon. Here's what you need to know.

For a limited time, a targeted promotion offers Delta SkyMiles members 500 bonus SkyMiles after completing a few Starbucks orders. How many? That varies by what offer you receive. However, this stacks on the long-running benefit of earning 1 mile per dollar spent at Starbucks with linked accounts. Here are the details.

In an effort to grow its market share, Breeze Airways made a trio of announcements — all of which will make the self-proclaimed "nice" carrier look more like the big guys. To do so, Breeze is renaming its loyalty program as "Breezy Rewards," introducing a co-branded Barclays credit card, and adding its first online travel agency (OTA) partner.

Copa Airlines has launched a promotion for all members making their first ever ConnectMiles purchase. Members can receive a 15% discount on purchases of 1,000–100,000 miles. The cost per mile comes out to 2.55¢ apiece — not exactly the best value. This promotion is indefinite, so as long as you've never made a ConnectMiles purchase with Copa before. Let's check out some of the details of this deal to see if it's worthwhile.

It's not uncommon to see promotions from different hotel chains, and sometimes the offers can be quite unique. World of Hyatt has a very intriguing promotion for purchasing hotel gift cards to earn points and elite nights toward status, but this offer is ending soon. Let's take a look at the details.

Through March 31, 2024, holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express can claim a $15 Uber credit after completing a single ride. That's in addition to the usual $15 Uber Cash Amex offers with the card, which has been around for years. This offer is ending soon, so you'll need to book and complete your ride fast. Here are the details.

Over 70% of Americans used credit card rewards to fund their travels in 2023, according to a new study from the U.S. Tourism Economy Alliance. An even higher number: Over 75% of Americans have a credit card that earns travel rewards. However, these rewards could change significantly or even go away if a new law passes in the U.S. The effect? People say they'll travel less.

United Airlines has announced the implementation of free miles pooling, allowing United MileagePlus members to combine their rewards together for redemptions. This is great news, especially for families and elite members who'd like to share their benefits.

Qatar Airways and Accor Live Limitless have a new promotion offering a 30% bonus when you convert Avios to Accor points. The promotion is valid for conversions through March 26, 2024. Qatar Airways is one of multiple airlines partnering with Accor, and the typical conversion rate is 4,500 Avios to 1,000 Accor points. With this offer, you'll get 1,300 Accor points in the end. But is it worth it?

There's a new offer for double points or a $50 credit on bookings made with your Priceline VIP Rewards™ Visa® Card. These offers apply to rental car bookings and cruises booked over the next few months, giving you plenty of time to plan and book. Let's take a look at the details of these new offers for extra rewards.

Turkish Airlines is running an interesting promotion through the end of the month. Miles & Smiles members get a 25% discount when activating or transferring miles through March 31, 2024. Here are the details and what we think about this promotion.

Base-level airline loyalty program members typically don't get many benefits besides earning and redeeming miles. Virgin Atlantic is changing that by now offering all Flying Club members priority economy boarding. Here are the details and what that means for travelers.

Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion, allowing Privilege Club members to buy Qpoints with 40% off when renewing or upgrading to a higher status tier. This promotion is valid through March 28, 2024. Does it make sense to buy Qpoints with this offer? Here's a closer look.

We're generally fans of more options for using your points and miles. However, the title is likely a dead giveaway for how we feel about the ability to use your El Al Matmid points for Air France flights.This is a new redemption capability, coming online just recently. And while that seems exciting, the pricing will kill any original joy you felt when learning about this redemption option.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has introduced the ability to redeem your Avios for experiences. The auction-style events let you bid on a wide range of events, including sporting events, concerts, and much more. How does it work? Is it a good use of your Avios? Here's everything you need to know.

Hyatt and SLH have announced that they're officially drawing down their partnership on May 15, 2024. While bookings beyond this date will still be honored, Hyatt guests can no longer expect benefits or elite night credits for their stays. That's a bummer, and there's some additional bad news (with a glimmer of hope attached).

Marriott and MGM are taking their partnership one step further with news that BetMGM members can now convert their rewards to Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting today, BetMGM points from gambling activities can be transferred to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio.

One of the keys to extracting value from The Platinum Card® from American Express is using its benefits each year. Among those benefits is up to $240 in annual digital entertainment credits — often referred to as streaming credits. However, my favorite use of this is going away, as SiriusXM will no longer be a qualifying merchant.

This week, Amex launched a new partnership with Point.me, letting travelers with an Amex Membership Rewards-earning card complete free Point.me searches. Here's how to utilize this free tool — and the limitations that might make you want to keep a full Point.me subscription instead.

If you've missed it, some big stuff is happening with Alaska Airlines. Let's start with the one you care about most when time is of the essence: The new award charts are rolling out. Not all of the "new" pricing is live yet, but here's what you should do right now if you've got miles and want to book some flights.

Online gambling has taken the internet by storm. And for those who use online gambling as a chance to earn points or cash back on bets, Discover has announced that it'll soon come with an added cost in the form of cash advance fees. Here's what you need to know about Discover's latest announcement to its cardholders.

Air Canada is rolling out some changes to its Aeroplan frequent flyer program. Thankfully, nothing is overwhelmingly negative — just a few minor tweaks and new partner airline benefits for 25K and 35K members. By extension, this means the cardholder benefits for those with the Aeroplan® Credit Card are improving. Here are the details on the Aeroplan program changes for 2024.

The Air Passenger Duty (APD) is the infamous tax you pay on flights departing the United Kingdom. While the APD typically increases annually to account for inflation (as will be the case in 2024), the U.K. government is planning a big one-off adjustment in 2025 to offset higher-than-normal inflation. Here's what the increasing Air Passenger Duty means for you.

We've got good news and bad news about the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card. Some benefits are going away, while others are being added. All of this is happening on September 9, 2024, so let's take a look at the changes to help you re-evaluate this card and whether it fits in your wallet going forward.

British Airways Club members have some good news: The ability to earn double tier points on vacation packages has been extended for another six months. Originally set to expire on December 31, 2024, this offer is now good through June 30, 2025. Here's how you can earn double tier points toward elite status through this offer.

Lufthansa First Class is an aspirational redemption. But in recent years, it's become increasingly difficult to book. And according to reports, Lufthansa is altering how it makes First Class awards available to partner airlines. Here's a look at the new rules and a way to avoid having to book Lufthansa awards close-in.

Paying off your credit card statement on time and in full is an easy way to avoid fees, interest, and a host of other problems. Among those negative impacts are late fees — the penalty card issuers can levy if they don't receive your minimum monthly payment on time. In a ruling handed down by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), there will be some changes to how credit card late fees work. Here's what you need to know.

Later this month, Wyndham Rewards is making two alterations that will impact what you'll pay for an award stay: adjusting the award category for select hotels and re-pricing select Vacasa vacation rentals. Here's what you need to know about the changes coming on March 26, 2024.

Wells Fargo just announced the introduction of the brand-new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card and new Wells Fargo transfer partners. Here's what we know so far about when this card will be available and the initial six transfer partners.

When it rains, it pours. Put another way: When one airline raises the fee to check a bag, they all do. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Delta Air Lines is taking a cue from other U.S. carriers and hiking the cost to check a bag by $5 — effective for tickets booked on or after March 5, 2024.