Welcome to the first-ever Points Battle at The Points Guy! Our founder, Brian Kelly, wanted to put the TPG team to the test to see who could make the most of their Chase Sapphire Reserve® card’s (see rates and fees) benefits — and he even gave us a stash of points to make our dream…

American Express has launched a new small-business card, the American Express Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited Card, designed with simplicity in mind. The name follows the industry’s long-running habit of using premium-sounding materials — from “Platinum” to newer additions like “Palladium” — to signal exclusivity. In practice, though, that positioning only holds up when the benefits…

United Airlines was already making a big bet on “premium,” with the launch of its most upscale plane ever — and next-generation Polaris suites — which is set to take flight in the coming days. But the Chicago-based carrier isn’t stopping there in its push to court and keep high-end travelers. United on Tuesday announced…

Beginning next year, United Airlines will offer economy seats that convert into lie-flat “couches.” United just dropped a surprise announcement at today’s media day that caused me to audibly gasp: new lie-flat-seat rows in economy, complete with enhanced bedding and a stuffed animal. No, this isn’t an early April Fools’ Day joke. In fact, this…

You know things are bad when a low-cost airline starts waiving fees. Allegiant announced a new “Travel with Confidence” policy this week, waiving change and cancellation fees on all flights until the government shutdown ends. It may be the latest sign that chaos at the airport is starting to keep travelers away, a feat that…

In the age of online hackers and internet scams, protecting your personal information is as important as ever. Unfortunately, data leaks are on the rise as technology advances. According to a 2025 Pew Research Center study, 73% of U.S. adults have experienced some kind of online scam or attack. So, if you’ve never fallen victim…