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…

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…

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…

Bilt Rewards has established itself as the best way to earn points on rent payments. And now, United credit card holders have an opportunity to earn more miles when paying rent. Typically, rent payments made through the Bilt app or website code as nonbonus purchases on most credit cards. However, Alaska Airlines cardholders earn 3…

If you feel like your points and miles are getting harder to maximize, you’re not alone — 34% of respondents said they think their travel points and miles are less valuable than they were two years ago, according to a TPG/YouGov survey in July 2025. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still get tremendous value…