Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Etihad strengthen partnership — how to redeem award miles

There’s big news from the other side of the Atlantic concerning the Etihad Guest and Air France-KLM Flying Blue partnership. Etihad announced on Monday, Nov. 27, that the airlines have launched frequent flyer reciprocity, enabling travelers to earn and redeem miles across the airline groups. So, what does this mean, and how can travelers use…

Ends tonight: Get a free 3rd night and 30,000 bonus points with I Prefer’s Cyber Monday sale

Need a great hotel to round out the trip you’ve been planning during Thanksgiving sales week? It’s time to turn your eyes to a smaller hotel loyalty program, I Prefer Hotel Rewards, which is offering a free third night plus tens of thousands of bonus points for Cyber Monday. Through 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 27,…

Norwegian Cruise Line vs. Royal Caribbean comparison

If you are considering a cruise with Royal Caribbean or Norwegian Cruise Line, you are looking for an active, big-ship cruise experience on some of the largest ships in the world. These two companies focus on cruises for everyone — couples, seniors, families — with activities and “wow” attractions to match. Their ships are highly…