There’s been a major development in the merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as the two carriers just launched the ability to transfer miles between their respective loyalty programs. While post-merger plans call for a single, combined loyalty program, this is an important first step — and opens up a lucrative new avenue for…

Are you tired of having to recheck your bags and clear security again for your connection after arriving in the U.S. on an international flight? Relief may be on the way — at least for some travelers. The Transportation Security Administration is laying the groundwork for a new program that will allow passengers flying from…

As American Airlines has moved to dynamic pricing for mileage awards, it’s been increasingly difficult to find really good award deals … especially on highly desirable routes like the U.S. to Europe in business class. If you are having trouble finding business-class awards on American or other Oneworld airlines, know that there are some routes…

A huge shake-up could be in store for the world of points and miles. Sen. Richard Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois and the prominent author of the Credit Card Competition Act (a bill intended to curb swipe fees among credit card companies), introduced additional legislation on Thursday to foster more transparency in frequent flyer and…

Halloween Horror Nights is one of the largest, scariest and most popular Halloween events in the country. The annual monster mash is held at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, so you can attend Halloween Horror Nights on either coast (or both, if you love HHN as much as I do). The event…

Aman is well known for its ultraluxury resorts and hotels found in some of the world’s favorite cities, like Tokyo and Venice, Italy, as well as destinations as close as Utah and as far as Phuket, Thailand. Now, Aman has planted its flag in the Maldives and is gearing up for an all-new island resort…

The Aeroplan® Credit Card from Chase is a valuable cobranded airline credit card that offers cardholders ongoing value for a low annual fee. Right now, the card is offering potentially its best-ever bonus; however, it comes with a couple of caveats, which I’ll explore below. And before you assume that the Aeroplan Card has nothing…

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card provides solid earnings at Hilton properties and automatic Hilton Gold elite status, which offers complimentary breakfast, increased earnings and space-available upgrades when you stay at Hilton properties. The status perk alone may make it easy to justify the card’s $150 annual…

November can feel like the forgotten middle child of the holiday season. Halloween’s sugar rush is fading, and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hasn’t quite started (at least not until Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 28 in the U.S. this year). But here’s the secret: It’s the perfect time to pack your…