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…
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What if I told you that having a United credit card could mean the difference between paying 295,000 miles or just 72,000 miles for the exact same international business-class flight? That’s not a rare or theoretical example. It’s a real award flight that a friend of mine was trying to book recently. And while United’s…
Delta Air Lines is adding another route from its fastest-growing “focus city.” Over the weekend, the Atlanta-based carrier filed plans to launch nonstop service from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) outside Bentonville. Flights will begin in March 2027, with Delta offering service on board a Delta Connection regional jet….
Beyond welcome bonuses, points and miles aren’t always the easiest to earn. That’s why I advocate for stacking your card’s earning rates with shopping portal bonuses and other promotions whenever you can. That’s exactly what I did recently when I purchased three tickets for my parents and me to see the Portland Timbers while they…
Sometimes, simplicity is king. And that’s certainly the case with the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. The Venture Rewards is a card I frequently recommend to beginners who want to earn rewards they can maximize for travel. Why? Because for a reasonable $95 annual fee, the card earns at least 2 miles per dollar…