Air Canada’s Aeroplan is about to get more expensive. Starting June 1, 2026, the program will roll out updated award charts. And while it isn’t as painful as recent devaluations like Hyatt’s latest changes—and some award bands will even cost less—most redemptions are heading in the wrong direction. If you’ve been sitting on a stash […]

If you’ve ever searched for an award flight and wondered why a Lufthansa flight shows up in your United search results, you’ve already brushed up against one of the most useful concepts in points and miles: airline alliances. Understanding alliances is one of the fastest ways to level up your travel strategy. It opens more […]

Chase is rolling out a new elevated redemption opportunity. It can stretch your Ultimate Rewards® points even further, but only if you’re booking high-end stays through its curated hotel program. Through Chase Travel℠, cardholders can get up to a 2.5x redemption rate with Chase’s Points Boost on select stays within The Edit, Chase’s special collection […]

American Airlines is rolling out a new boarding process at its Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) hub, and it could change how you board your next flight. The airline has begun testing electronic boarding gates. Instead of handing your boarding pass to an agent, passengers scan their own passes before entering the jet bridge. Think of it […]

Several airline loyalty programs use Avios as their rewards currency, but not all Avios programs work the same way. One of the most useful of these programs is Iberia Club, the loyalty program of Spain’s flag carrier, Iberia. The program—formerly known as Iberia Plus—was recently rebranded as Iberia Club as part of a broader refresh […]

When people start getting serious about credit—whether to qualify for travel rewards credit cards or simply protect their finances—they often hear about credit freezes. A credit freeze is one of the strongest tools available to prevent identity theft. It stops lenders from accessing your credit report, which makes it much harder for someone to open […]

Capital One is giving its small-business card lineup a facelift, rebranding the Capital One Spark Miles for Business and Capital One Spark Miles Select cards as the Capital One Venture Business and Capital One VentureOne Business, respectively.  If those new names sound familiar, that’s the point. The update brings Capital One’s business cards more in […]

American Express is making another round of changes to benefits for the American Express Platinum Card®—and this time, it’s a mix of added flexibility and some paper cuts. One change adds value, while the others are small and somehow still noticeably painful. This latest round of updates expands flight discounts, including eligible domestic economy fares. […]

Remember when mom used to say, “If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you?” It turns out airlines absolutely would—especially when it comes to raising fees. Just days after United and JetBlue bumped up their checked bag prices, Delta, Southwest, and American have followed right behind. And when airlines all jump, it’s travelers who […]

United Airlines isn’t slowing down when it comes to changes, and this latest round hits both ends of the cabin. Just days after boosting earning rates and perks for co-branded cardholders, United is now increasing checked baggage fees while also shifting toward “unbundled” premium fares.   Bag Fees Are Climbing Yet Again First, there’s the […]

One currency to connect them all, one currency to bind them—and through a network of airline programs, make award travel far more flexible than most frequent flyer miles…. In the world of airline rewards, that currency is Avios. Originally created by British Airways, Avios now powers the loyalty programs of several airlines, including British Airways, […]

Airlines don’t make most of their money from flying anymore. A huge share comes from their loyalty programs and a big chunk of that comes from credit cards. United’s latest MileagePlus changes make that reality even clearer. Starting April 2, 2026, earning rates dropped for general members, while cardholders are now rewarded with higher rates […]

JetBlue is raising checked baggage fees, citing a recent spike in jet fuel costs. And while baggage fees themselves aren’t new, the timing—and the reason—feel a bit harder to stomach. What JetBlue’s New Bag Fees Look Like For most travelers, a first checked bag now costs about $39 during off-peak periods or $49 during peak […]

Travel credit cards can unlock incredible benefits, from free flights and hotel stays to airport lounge access and travel protections. But before you can start earning points and miles, you need a solid credit profile—whether you’re building credit for the first time or working to rebuild it. That’s because many of the best travel rewards […]

Chase has introduced a new hotel price-match guarantee through Chase Travel℠, a move that brings its portal more in line with (my personal favorite) Capital One’s long-standing price-match benefit. While this seemingly could make booking through the Chase portal more appealing, the details aren’t necessarily supporting this.  How the Price Match Works With this new […]

TSA lines are having a moment, and it’s not in a good way. Just this morning, I hopped on social media and was immediately bombarded with posts showing crazy TSA lines. Travelers across the country are sharing horror stories of hours-long waits, missed flights, and security lines stretching so far you’ll need to pack a […]

If flights you’ve been watching just jumped in price, you’re not imagining it—the cost of airfare is already rising ahead of summer. This isn’t your usual seasonal bump, either. Between high travel demand and rising fuel costs—driven in part by escalating tensions involving Iran—higher ticket prices are popping up earlier. And as airlines adjust, travelers […]

Disney fans have long had a couple of co-branded credit card options through Chase. Now there’s a new higher-tier option: the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card. With a steeper annual fee and a larger welcome bonus than the existing Disney cards, it’s designed for travelers who visit Disney destinations regularly. But does it actually deliver enough […]

World of Hyatt members looking to try glamping this year have a new incentive to do so. Hyatt has launched a limited-time promotion offering 2,000 bonus World of Hyatt points per eligible night on stays at Under Canvas properties and select outdoor partner properties across the United States. Members can earn up to 60,000 bonus […]

Luxury travel doesn’t always mean five-star resorts and infinity pools. Sometimes it means hiking for four days straight, showering (maybe), and collapsing into a bunk bed in a remote mountain hut. Over the past several years, I’ve used points and miles to backpack some of the world’s most spectacular trails, from the Dolomites to Iceland […]

Marriott Bonvoy® members have a new way to stretch their free night certificates a little further. As of March 12, 2026, Marriott increased the maximum number of points members can add to a Free Night Award certificate from 15,000 points to 25,000 points. That extra flexibility could help travelers book hotels that previously fell just […]