Early in my rewards journey, I believed I needed to be loyal to a single airline or hotel program, but transferable credit card rewards changed that assumption entirely. These currencies can be more flexible than points earned directly through a single airline or hotel program. Combined with regular transfer bonuses to select partners, they allow…

What are the cabins and suites like on Ponant Explorations ships? In a word, elegant. Known for expedition-style voyages to off-the-beaten-path places such as Antarctica and Australia’s Kimberley region, the France-based line operates 13 small vessels with some of the most stylish and comfortable cabins of any ship sailing to such destinations. In general, Ponant…

If you regularly order in, you should be rewarded for it. Grubhub, Uber Eats and DoorDash are the biggest names in U.S. food delivery. Rather than offer loyalty programs that let you earn points redeemable for rewards (like your favorite coffee chain), each features a monthly membership that includes $0 delivery fees and other perks….

Alaska Airlines is getting into the debit card game. Next year, the carrier plans to launch a new debit card that will allow members of its Atmos Rewards loyalty program to earn points and credit toward elite status. Once it’s live, this new card product should be a great option for younger travelers to start…

Alaska Airlines is planning a major premium spending spree. The Seattle-based airline on Tuesday announced a slew of upgrades for its planes and its airport lounges. For the first time, Alaska will install lie-flat seats on domestic planes. You could start seeing those fancy new suites on key transcontinental routes as soon as 2028. Also…

Get ready to make your pick. Later this week, Alaska Airlines will go live with one of the most unique new features of its Atmos Rewards program: the chance to choose how you’ll earn points. Typically, airlines just tell customers how they’ll award them miles. But beginning Thursday, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines frequent flyers will…