AAdvantage members can redeem miles for World Cup 26 tickets

Fans eager for FIFA World Cup tickets may soon get another opportunity. American Airlines announced Thursday that AAdvantage members will have another chance to redeem AA miles for FIFA World Cup 2026 match tickets, with early-access windows based on elite status. Alongside the redemption rollout, the carrier is also preparing for the tournament with expanded…

How the Citi/AAdvantage Globe Mastercard benefits can save you thousands

The newly launched Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is a great product for occasional American Airlines travelers to have in their wallet. With an annual fee of $350, new applicants can earn 90,000 miles after spending $5,000 in the first four months of account opening. While you may wonder if this…

British Airways to increase cost of all Avios redemptions

The British Airways Club program has announced that it will increase the cost of Avios redemptions starting Dec. 15 — but we don’t know which ones or by how much. To the program’s credit, British Airways Club has kept most Avios redemption amounts stable for several years (other than increasing short-haul domestic flights operated by…

How credit card issuers build ecosystems to capture loyalty

We’re used to airlines and hotels influencing how and where you book travel. But that trend is going to spread in 2026 — now, credit card issuers want in too. And they’re using increasingly innovative methods to keep you in their ecosystem. Let’s say you add the American Express Platinum Card® to your wallet for…

Earn 5% or 5 points per dollar with PayPal on Chase Freedom cards this December

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us: It’s the holiday season, and we’re checking off gift lists for loved ones. For reward card enthusiasts, now is also the easiest time of the year to earn 5 points per dollar spent on your purchases. Ready to learn how? Let’s dive into what select…