Alaska Airlines MVP elite status: What it is and how to earn it

In addition to being rewarded with valuable miles, when travelers choose to fly Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines and credit flights to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan loyalty program, they may qualify for MVP elite status. You can access exclusive and valuable benefits and perks by achieving elite status, enhancing your overall travel experience….

Deal alert: American Airlines Flagship First to London for 110K AAdvantage miles

If you’re looking to put your stash of American Airlines miles to good use and splurge on a first-class trip to Europe, there are some good deals out of Los Angeles. Specifically, AA has redemptions for Flagship First from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) available from 110,000 AAdvantage miles each…

Hyatt’s losing Tommie Hollywood to Marriott. Is Thompson Hollywood next?

While Hyatt has been on a lifestyle hotel expansion spree in the last few years, one of its better-known properties is leaving the World of Hyatt orbit for Marriott Bonvoy. It appears another could soon follow. The 212-room Tommie Hollywood (a sister brand to Thompson Hotels and a part of JdV by Hyatt) will ditch…

Current welcome bonuses on IHG One Rewards credit cards

If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands — which include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo — an IHG cobranded card can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. And that’s not even factoring in these juicy welcome bonuses. Let’s examine these welcome offers and…