Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples

Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples

Travelers can pay just 5,000 extra Aeroplan points to book a stopover. This feature allows travelers to build highly-customized itineraries as part of the same award. While nearly an unlimited number of options exist, we highly just few examples of how to make the most of Aeroplan stopovers and open jaw awards, including saving points by flying longer and how to save 25,000 points on business class trips to Asia.

How to Earn Rewards on Bill Payments With Plastiq — and if This Service Is Worth the Fees

The landscape of paying bills with credit cards has changed, so it's worth overhauling our review of Plastiq — a service that allows you to pay nearly any bill with a credit card. While providing opportunities for increased spending is a positive, Plastiq charges fees for doing so. Are those fees worth it? And how does Plastiq work? Here's a look at Plastiq, plus its strengths and weaknesses in terms of credit card rewards.

Cathay Unveils Major Elite Status Changes for 2026 and 2027 — Including a New Top-Tier Level

Cathay Pacific just announced major changes coming to its loyalty program — some good, some not. The changes will roll out in two parts, with a few minor changes to membership cycles beginning in 2026, and a major overhaul of Cathay's elite status program taking effect in 2027. Here's everything you need to know about the enhanced Cathay Pacific membership program.

World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More

If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. In fact, it's possible to qualify for Hyatt elite status without stepping foot on a Hyatt property. Here are four ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing stays.

Alaska Airlines Companion Fare Just Got More Restrictive — Here’s How It Works Now

The Alaska Airlines Companion Fare is available to both personal and business Alaska credit cardholders after meeting minimum spend requirements. The fare code allows you to book a one-time coach ticket for a companion for just $99 plus taxes and fees on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights within North America. Here's how it works.