How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott

You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to various airline and hotel loyalty programs, including Marriott Bonvoy. Though Marriott Bonvoy isn’t one of the most valuable Chase transfer partners, it is one of the most well-known hotel loyalty programs. It can be daunting the first time you transfer Chase points. But don’t worry: It’s relatively…

Check your email: Major airlines, including Delta and United, gifting status

Some lucky folks are getting a nice surprise when they check their email or log in to their airline loyalty account — they’ve been gifted status. We are getting reports that members of both Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus are being gifted elite status or having their existing status extended — even when they haven’t…

Alaska Airlines finishing Boeing 737 retrofits, begins Starlink upgrades

If you haven’t stepped on an Alaska Airlines plane in awhile, chances are you’ll notice more premium seats next time you board. The Seattle-based carrier is nearing the finish line of a two-year push to retrofit its planes with more first-class and extra-legroom seats. It’s part of an effort to add 1.3 million higher-priced seats…

London’s Heathrow Airport ends carry-on liquids restrictions

Europe’s busiest airport is finally ditching one of the most cumbersome requirements at security checkpoints. London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Friday announced it officially scrapped its limits on carry-on liquids. That means you can now pass through Heathrow security with a full-size bottle of shampoo, water or sunscreen — and you don’t need to remove…

Current hotel elite status match and challenge offers guide

Hotel elite status can unlock valuable perks like free breakfast, room upgrades and late checkout, but earning it the traditional way often requires dozens of nights or significant spending. That’s where hotel status matches and challenges come in. These programs allow travelers to leverage existing loyalty status to fast-track elite benefits, sometimes with little to…