Flying Hawaiian Airlines’ longest domestic flight in first class

One of the coolest things about being an AvGeek is finding unusual routes or products to explore. Some of the longest domestic routes in America are between the East Coast and Hawaii, with journey lengths longer than many overseas international routes. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines (now part of Alaska Air Group)…

Register now to earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points and elite night credits

One way to fast-track earning elite status in a hotel loyalty program is by taking advantage of promotions that help you earn bonus elite night credits. Luckily for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists, the program just launched a new promotion that comes with bonus points and elite night credits, just in time for spring travel. The Westin…

Which Delta SkyMiles Amex credit card is right for you?

If you fly Delta Air Lines even a few times a year, you’ve probably wondered whether one of the airline’s cobranded cards is worth adding to your wallet. With multiple personal and business options offering overlapping benefits at different price points, choosing the right Delta card can feel more confusing than helpful. To ease that…

How airports are making family travel easier

Last July, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration announced a new initiative to make the journey through the airport less stressful for families. As part of the “Families on the Fly” campaign, the TSA created dedicated security checkpoint lanes for families at more than a dozen airports and announced plans…

Loyalty Points addict: Why it was worth spending nearly $400 at a not-so-great hotel

Why would I spend nearly $400 on a hotel I didn’t really want or need to stay at? It’s all about American Airlines AAdvantage Loyalty Points. In fact, I stayed at the Miami International Airport Hotel twice just to earn enough Loyalty Points to reach a new reward tier after I requalified for top-tier AAdvantage…