Gone are the days of the “sure thing” complimentary upgrade. But, for those who find themselves on the road more than once a month, top-tier elite status can mean the difference between being there for that special family event or a disappointing night in an airport hotel. Due to a ton of work travel, I…

It’s a common misconception that trendy, boutique hotels don’t live in the points, miles and loyalty ecosystem. However, there are actually hundreds — and hundreds! — of incredible, independent hotels that are the opposite of cookie-cutter (think: small room counts, art-filled lobbies and a distinct sense of place). A lot of these stylish, boutique hotels…

Online shopping portals can help you save money on everyday purchases, and some let you earn rewards on top of the points or cash back you already get from your credit card. Capital One Shopping takes a slightly different approach: It combines shopping rewards with coupon codes, price comparisons and deal alerts. You don’t need…

Earlier this year, JetBlue raised its checked bag fees and kicked off a wave of fee hikes across the industry. United followed. Then Delta, American and Southwest. Seven months later, JetBlue is leading the fee-hiking charge again. The carrier on Tuesday raised its bag fees for the second time in 2026. Going forward, customers will…

United Airlines will expand to northern Mexico next spring despite a cloudy outlook. The Star Alliance carrier will return to Chihuahua Airport (CUU) in northern Mexico from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) beginning March 28, 2027. Seating on a United CRJ-550. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY Edibray Gómez Gallegos, the secretary of tourism of Chihuahua…