At the start of this week, I had no intention of trying to see the solar eclipse. London, my home of almost 20 years, was set to experience more than 90% partial coverage, and that felt good enough for me. After an intense year of work and travel — and celebrating my 40th birthday last…

If you’ve flown United, you’ve probably wondered whether you’re leaving value on the table by not carrying one of the airline’s cobranded credit cards. And after United’s MileagePlus changes earlier this year, the answer is more likely than ever to be yes (more on that below). As a United cardholder myself, I’ve seen that value…

Over the last few years, Delta Air Lines has become a major player at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Now, the airline is taking its biggest step yet in the Texas capital. Delta on Thursday revealed it will launch its first long-haul service from Austin, with nonstop Paris flights set to begin in the spring…

When Bilt underwent its 2.0 transformation earlier this year, it introduced Bilt Cash as one of the types of rewards you can earn if you have a Bilt credit card. One of the most anticipated ways to use Bilt Cash — at least, for those who live in or visit the New York City area…

United Airlines is growing where it can. The Chicago-based Star Alliance carrier will add two new routes from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this winter even as it indefinitely postpones 10 new routes Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), where the Federal Aviation Administration has capped flight numbers. From SFO, United will launch daily flights to…

The American Express® Gold Card has long been one of the most popular rewards cards for people who spend heavily on food. Between its high earning rates at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (subject to spending caps), and its collection of dining-focused statement credits, it can deliver significant value for the right cardmember. But that…

One of the things the rewards community has waited years for just happened. For the first time, U.S. Bank has officially added airline and hotel transfer partners to the U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card, as reported by The Frequent Miler. This move has been a long time coming. U.S. Bank has said transfer…

When I got married last year, of course, I was excited about the wedding and gathering all our friends and loved ones. And I was even more excited about our honeymoon in Australia, which we’re finally taking this month after a year of planning. But, as the points and miles nerd that I am, one…

I’m a wizened road warrior who flies more than 175,000 miles a year and spends about 200 nights a year at hotels. I also have elite status with four airlines and five hotel programs (including top-tier status with American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt). But one of my favorite loyalty programs is one that…

I’ve long said Cathay Pacific’s The Pier, First, is one of my favorite airport lounges, and it’s certainly one of the reasons I prioritize requalifying for Oneworld Emerald status each year. But after visiting the newly renovated The Wing, First, I might have a new favorite lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The renovated…