It has only been a month since Southwest Airlines’ first planes touched down in Sonoma County, but an airline turf battle is brewing in California’s wine country. Now, the region is getting three new routes from Alaska Airlines, its longest-serving carrier. Alaska on Thursday announced it’ll launch service this fall from Sonoma to three western…

I have a special connection with my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). It was my first travel rewards card, and I proudly used its rewards to make my first-ever transferable points redemption in 2023 — booking a comfortable Hyatt House in Atlanta by transferring my Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt….

I took my very first solo trip to Europe last year. After some debate, I settled on Germany as my destination, since I speak some German and have always been intrigued by the country’s history and culture. After securing my first long-haul lie-flat business-class seat on United Polaris for 60,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points plus…

The American Express® Gold Card gets a lot of attention for its aesthetic, topping our list of the prettiest cards available. It’s also heralded as the ideal foodie card for its dining-related bonus-earning categories and statement credits. At first glance, the Amex Gold’s $325 annual fee (see rates and fees) can seem steep. However, this…

Points and miles enthusiasts spend a lot of time talking about high-value redemptions, such as lie-flat business-class seats and multinight stays at luxury hotels. These redemptions often cost tens of thousands of points, which we generally earn through lucrative welcome bonuses. These welcome offers often require thousands of dollars in spending in exchange for the…