When Marriott acquired Starwood Preferred Guest, it merged three separate loyalty programs — SPG, Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Marriott Rewards — into Marriott Bonvoy in 2019. This combination has resulted in one of the largest loyalty programs worldwide, with over 235 million members worldwide (as of early 2026) who can earn and redeem points at almost…

Quick take: Incredible service and spacious seats set Qantas’ first-class cabin apart, but the airline is also due for an update to its most premium offering. Pros Passengers can enjoy some of the most comfortable bedding in the skies. Great food and wine menus are available. The service is sincerely warm yet polished and professional….

Using points and miles instead of cash to pay for flights and hotels sounds like a dream come true for any frequent (or even semifrequent) traveler. Actually taking your first steps into this hobby, however, can feel daunting. I remember putting off using the points I’d accumulated for a while, since I felt overwhelmed by…

The costs keep rising for passengers booking flights: Delta Air Lines just announced it will be the latest U.S. airline to hike checked bag fees. Going forward, most Delta flyers will pay $45 instead of $35 for their first bag. That’s a jump of $10, or roughly 28%. The change will apply to tickets booked…

Rove Miles members can now look forward to four new ways to redeem their travel rewards through this up-and-coming loyalty program. On April 7, Rove unveiled Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red as its newest transfer partners, and it recently added Scandinavian Airlines EuroBonus and Japan Airlines Mileage Bank to its list as well….