Rove transfer bonuses: Japan Airlines, Air France-KLM and Qatar Airways

Rove, the travel rewards program that lets you earn transferable miles without a credit card, credit score or credit check, has launched three generous airline transfer bonuses for October. Until Oct. 31, members can get a 50% bonus when transferring their Rove miles to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, a 40% bonus when transferring to Air…

US passport application and design changes

The U.S. passport is getting a facelift. As first reported by Newsweek, the Trump administration has announced upcoming changes to the passport’s appearance as well as the application process. Here’s everything travelers need to know. New application process and design MINISERIES/GETTY IMAGES The biggest change is a new online process for first-time passport applicants, who…

How to earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles

American Airlines AAdvantage miles are by far the airline currency that I redeem the most. After all, there are some excellent AAdvantage sweet spots, and the AAdvantage program has customer-friendly award cancellation policies. But to redeem a lot of AAdvantage miles each year, I must earn a sizable amount of AAdvantage miles. So, here’s what…

Alaska plans no-annual-fee credit card, teases new Atmos partner

Alaska Airlines plans to launch a new credit card that will earn points without charging an annual fee. Fresh off of revealing plans Tuesday to add a points-earning debit card to the mix, the airline also confirmed it will release a no-annual-fee credit card in the near future. The exact timeline and benefits of the…

United is bringing unbundled fares to its first-class cabins

“Basic” is coming to yet another premium cabin on United Airlines. The Chicago-based carrier plans to launch a restrictive new basic fare for its domestic first-class passengers. Tickets are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks, according to an internal memo that TPG viewed Wednesday. Passengers who book the airline’s new “Base” first-class…