
The airline is shifting focus from actual miles to credit card spending, leaving lifelong MileagePlus members questioning their loyalty.

Taryn White has used airline miles and credit card points to book flights to places like Bali, Prague, and Johannesburg. She shares her top tips.

"And so we just thought it was time to retire that metric."
The airline's Rapid Rewards program has seen massive growth this year. Southwest's latest changes aim to reward members throughout their journey.

Before paying full price for your next food-focused getaway, check your card perks—you might be sitting on an unexpected VIP pass.

From new status tiers to airport lounges, here’s how Southwest’s major Rapid Rewards overhaul nets out for casual flyers.

A new rule could change how travelers qualify for Southwest’s Companion Pass.

For travelers who have spent decades building status with a single airline, the rewards were the point: the lounge before a long flight, the upgrade to a lie-flat seat, the free checked bag. In 2026, those rewards are shrinking, getting more expensive, or both. Lounge Access Just Jumped by up to 75% From August 23, […]

Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers will replace A-List and A-List Preferred.

Southwest Airlines is introducing a new Rapid Rewards tier system, with new ways to earn and redeem points. Here's what travelers should know.

Starting next year, the airline will roll out three new loyalty tiers, trips for its highest-status members, and new ways to use points.

Europe is a place where points can feel generous or oddly thin, sometimes in the same city during the same week. A room in Paris or Rome can cost a small fortune in July and far less in February. Your points don’t always notice the difference. The gap between a good redemption and a wasteful ...

Through Rosenthal's ongoing partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, members can bid points on exclusive multi-day experiences hosted by the TV legend himself.

These hotel rewards programs can help you earn free nights, unlock perks and save money on your next trip.

Earlier this month, American Airlines, the largest carrier in the United States, announced that its AAdvantage members will be able to pay for its airfare using a mix of cash and miles.

United Airlines is making a direct pitch to its two biggest U.S. rivals' best customers. For a short window, eligible U.S. residents with elite status in Delta SkyMiles or American AAdvantage can apply through October 15, 2026, and approved applicants receive the matching United Premier status for 90 days[1]. The clock is nearly out, so ...

Rolling out to AAdvantage members this fall, a new interactive checkout slider lets travelers blend cash and rewards to knock down the price of their next flight.

With gas and airfare rising, saving money on holiday travel by using hotel points for a free stay is even more meaningful. These hotel promos can be really valuable.

This U.S. airline's tempting offer is designed to attract regular fliers away from its domestic competitors -- and it's available only for a limited time.

A newly expanded loyalty perk could turn your next airport delay into a complimentary lounge visit.

The airline is making a play for its competitors' most loyal flyers with a limited-time offer that could unlock valuable travel perks.

Eligible One Key Gold and Platinum members can receive complimentary lounge passes during qualifying delays, plus new perks like flight price protection and discounted CLEAR+ memberships.
The online travel platform wanted to make its loyalty program simpler for members while balancing instant perks with rewards for future trips.

The airline’s new Burnout Quiz takes just a few minutes to complete, and Rapid Rewards members can claim 500 points while entering for additional giveaways.

Your AAdvantage miles are about to get a lot easier to use.

Southwest is offering Rapid Rewards members a simple way to turn their phone notifications into points for a future getaway.

Here's how to get them.

The tool PointsYeah helped us find the best business class and flight upgrades to book with credit-card points. My family saved over $12,000.

The new perk will give customers more flexibility, the carrier said.

With Tokyo reigning as Citi’s top international destination, cardmembers can now transfer points directly to Japan Airlines with a rare limited-time boost.

American Airlines is changing how AAdvantage members can spend their miles. The carrier announced the policy in a memo to customers on a Friday, saying U.S. members of the loyalty program will be able to combine cash and miles to pay for domestic trips.[1] Until now, the choice was mostly all miles or all cash. ...
United Airlines has introduced a targeted status match that links directly to its ongoing rollout of Starlink in-flight connectivity. The promotion gives elite members of select rival carriers a streamlined path to United Premier benefits while highlighting the carrier's investment in faster, more reliable internet above 30,000 feet. Frequent flyers who value consistent connectivity during

As holiday airfares spike, American Airlines plans to let travelers pay for flights with a mix of cash and loyalty points.

Alaska Air Group’s new Atmos Rewards debit card makes earning miles for bucket-list trips as easy as swiping at the grocery store—no high-interest credit cards required.

The new $350 card is arriving as existing IHG cards get higher fees, different earning categories, and revamped loyalty perks.

From O‘ahu’s sunny western coast to a design-forward North Carolina escape, World of Hyatt's newest bonus promotion rewards travelers checking into fresh hotel debuts through mid-December.

A hotel isn't the only thing you can book with timeshare points in 2027.

With 4X bonus points on every stay this fall and winter, travelers can quickly bank enough rewards for multiple free hotel nights across more than 1,000 global destinations.

Guests visiting Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida who have a Disney Visa debit or credit card receive extra discounts and perks when visiting the parks. Disney changed some of these selections. This follows news from earlier this year of a new character photo-op for card members at Disneyland and a new tier of Disney Visa credit card. New discounts have been added for Disney Visa card members at both Disneyland and Disney World. We have the list of new addit

When it comes to perks, this is 2026's best travel and hotel credit card — and it beats cards from big brands such as Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton.
Arriving at a rental counter after a long flight can drain the joy from any journey, yet a little-known benefit tied to certain premium credit cards offers a smoother path forward. Avis President’s Club status, the top tier in the Avis Preferred program, provides meaningful upgrades and expedited service that many travelers already qualify for
Travelers holding Citi ThankYou points now have a direct route into one of Asia’s most respected airline loyalty programs. Japan Airlines Mileage Bank has joined the list of transfer partners, opening new award possibilities on JAL metal and select oneworld carriers. The partnership launched with a limited-time 30 percent transfer bonus that runs through October