Synchrony Premier World Mastercard: Automatic cash back redemptions

Synchrony Premier World Mastercard Overview The Synchrony Premier World Mastercard® is a solid no-annual-fee credit card that earns an unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase. With automatic rewards and no changing categories, this could be the most straightforward cash-back card out there. Points earned are automatically applied as a statement credit with a fixed…

Alaska-Hawaiian merger moves closer to approval with DOT agreement

The Department of Transportation said on Tuesday that it had taken a major step towards approving the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, effectively allowing the two airlines to close the deal. The DOT said that it had approved the airlines’ “exemption” request, which would allow the carriers to operate as two separate airlines…

How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value

You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points. This transferable rewards currency gives you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business, as well as the easy-to-use Chase Travel℠ portal, which allows you to cover a wide variety of different costs for your trip, including car rentals,…

United to open its 2nd grab-and-go Club Fly, largest-ever lounge in Houston

United Airlines is building on its popular grab-and-go lounge concept by introducing its second United Club Fly. The Chicago-based flyer will open its newest United Club Fly at its Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) next year. United started construction on the new lounge within the past few weeks, though the carrier hasn’t…

Qatar Airways increases cash surcharge on award seat redemptions

Qatar Airways has increased the carrier-imposed surcharges on redemptions for flights it operates in all classes without notice. While the airline had previously imposed small surcharges (an additional cash payment unrelated to the compulsory airport fees and government taxes), these amounts, which the airline calls a “redemption fee,” have increased. Related: How to transfer your…

Act fast: Air Canada offering 25% off bookings worldwide, plus Aeroplan bonus points

To celebrate the tentative agreement between Air Canada and its pilots, Air Canada is offering 25% off new bookings on all routes. It’s also awarding 2,500 bonus Air Canada Aeroplan points for new bookings. No registration or promotional code is required. Keep reading to find out the details. Air Canada offering 25% off base fares…