The SkyTeam alliance connects 624 million passengers annually to more than 1,000 destinations in 160 countries. The alliance began in 2000 with Delta Air Lines, Air France, Aeromexico and Korean Air. In this guide, we’ll discuss the SkyTeam airline alliance members, status tiers, benefits and lounges. SkyTeam alliance members The airlines making up the SkyTeam…

Bad news, Alaska Airlines fans: American Express Membership Rewards will end transfers to HawaiianMiles on June 30. This effectively ends transfers from Membership Rewards to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Since the middle of last year, HawaiianMiles have been transferable to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, giving Amex cardholders an indirect way to transfer their Membership Rewards…

Ask a returning family about their trip to Walt Disney World, and you might hear the common refrain: “My kids just wanted to swim in the pool the whole time!” It’s tough to top the nostalgic appeal of classic rides like Peter Pan’s Flight and the high-speed thrills of coasters like Tron Lightcycle / Run,…

One of the most valuable perks of travel rewards credit cards is their welcome bonuses, often worth hundreds of dollars in points or miles. Missing out on one is the biggest mistake you could make when you open a new credit card. As TPG’s 10 commandments of credit card rewards states: “Thou shalt not miss…

There’s a lot to love about vacationing in Hawaii, but many travelers don’t like the hours of flying it takes to reach the state from the continental U.S. I don’t mind connecting flights, especially if a connection lets me stretch my legs and enjoy an airport lounge. But, regardless of whether you want to fly…

Since starting The Points Guy in 2010, one of my favorite things is hearing from readers who share incredible stories of how they’ve maximized points over the years. It really reminds me of just how valuable the information we share is and that it truly unlocks amazing experiences. A huge part of that involves leveraging…