Marriott Is Considering Airport Lounges — Here’s How the Hotel Giant Might Get Into the Game Marriott Is Considering Airport Lounges — Here’s How the Hotel Giant Might Get Into the Game

Marriott Is Considering Airport Lounges — Here’s How the Hotel Giant Might Get Into the Game

Marriott’s CEO hinted that the hotel giant might be wading into the airport lounge wars. Now, you’re probably thinking, why would Marriott, a hotel brand, want to get into the airport lounge game? I’m wondering the same thing. So, let’s explore what that might look like.

Air Canada Is Making Positive and Negative Changes to Elite Checked Bag Allowances in 2026 — What to Know

Air Canada is making slight changes to free baggage allowances next year for select Aeroplan elite tiers. Some changes are good...the others not so much. These adjustments will affect members with 25K and 35K status, while those with higher status won’t see any changes. Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming so you’re not caught off guard on February 1, 2026

Frontier Launches Platinum Status Challenge — Earn Free Companion Travel, Bags, and Upgrades

Frontier just announced an incredible opportunity to earn Elite Platinum Status through 2026. Register for the Platinum Status Challenge for just $99 and then earn 12,500 miles within 90 days. Elite Platinum Status comes with First Class upgrades (coming in 2026), free bags, and unlimited companion travel, allowing you to travel with a companion for just the cost of taxes and fees.

Southwest Week of Wow: 5K Points with Hotel Stays, Double Points on Cruises and Flights, and More

The Southwest Week of Wow is back with a new round of promotions for Rapid Rewards members, offering double points on flights, 5,000 points on hotel bookings, double points on cruises, and up to $500 off vacation packages with Getaways by Southwest. Members can also find flights for as low as $39 or rent an SUV for as little as $54 per day, while earning the standard 600 bonus points per day.

Bask Bank Drops Earning Rate on Mileage Account. Is It Still Worth Earning Miles?

Interest rates are dropping. While that's good news for borrowers, it's undoubtedly bad news for savers. Bask Bank already decreased the interest rate on its Interest Savings Account. And unfortunately, Bask just dropped the earning rate on the Bask Mileage Savings Account. That makes now a great time to revisit the question: is it better to earn miles, cash interest, or a bit of both from your savings?

Chase Launches New 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It?

Now through October 22, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 80% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here are some considerations on how to use your Ultimate Rewards points toward IHG stays for even more value.