The best Avios-earning credit cards: Which is the one for you?

Avios are quickly becoming one of the most popular loyalty currencies in Europe — and worldwide. While British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus and Aer Lingus AerClub have long used Avios as their loyalty currency, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Finnair Plus have now followed suit. What is unique and valuable about Avios is that…

Fly to London this summer for just 5,000 Citi ThankYou Rewards points

For a limited time only, Citi cardholders can receive a 30% bonus when transferring ThankYou Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. ThankYou Rewards members typically get a 1:1 transfer ratio, meaning you’ll typically get 1,000 Virgin points for transferring 1,000 ThankYou points. However, from now until May 17, you’ll get 1,300 Virgin points instead…

Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred remains the top travel rewards credit card year after year

Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. Chase has snagged the award for Best Travel Rewards Credit Card for the seventh year in a row. A consensus favorite among TPG…

The world’s busiest airports in 2024, ranked

For 26 out of 27 years, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has been the world’s busiest airport. The Georgia airport, home base and megahub of Delta Air Lines, once again claimed the top spot in Airports Council International’s annual rankings of the world’s busiest airports in 2024. ATL saw more than 108,000 passengers in 2024…

The best time to apply for these popular Marriott credit cards, based on offer history

Marriott’s is the world’s largest hotel chain, with over 9,000 properties in 144 countries spread across 35-plus brands. Like most hotel chains, Marriott offers an extensive family of cobranded credit cards. These credit cards come from two issuers, American Express and Chase, with options ranging from no-annual-fee, entry-level cards to premium cards and a business…

How to avoid getting banned for life by a cruise line

It might surprise you to know that cruise lines routinely ban problematic customers — even without notification. Sometimes, these bewildered would-be cruisers only learn about their unwelcome status while attempting to book a new trip. For the four former cruise passengers you’re about to read about, landing on the “Do Not Sail” list came as…

How to book American Airlines flights with Chase points

American Airlines AAdvantage isn’t a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards — or any other transferable credit card currency, for that matter. In fact, AAdvantage miles are some of the hardest airline miles to earn. But this doesn’t need to stop you from redeeming your hard-earned Chase Ultimate Rewards points for American flights. Let’s dive…