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 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…

“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…

Whenever you book travel, there are probably a few key pieces of information — like a flight confirmation number, passport details and airline login credentials — that you like to keep handy. But if you’re a member of TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, there’s another key piece of information you should always have at the…

When multiple employees are making purchases for your business, choosing the right credit card can make your business run more smoothly. And the best card for your business will largely depend on whether you prefer cash back or transferable miles and how much your business spends. Handing out employee cards also means giving others the…

Early in my rewards journey, I believed I needed to be loyal to a single airline or hotel program, but transferable credit card rewards changed that assumption entirely. These currencies can be more flexible than points earned directly through a single airline or hotel program. Combined with regular transfer bonuses to select partners, they allow…

What are the cabins and suites like on Ponant Explorations ships? In a word, elegant. Known for expedition-style voyages to off-the-beaten-path places such as Antarctica and Australia’s Kimberley region, the France-based line operates 13 small vessels with some of the most stylish and comfortable cabins of any ship sailing to such destinations. In general, Ponant…

If you regularly order in, you should be rewarded for it. Grubhub, Uber Eats and DoorDash are the biggest names in U.S. food delivery. Rather than offer loyalty programs that let you earn points redeemable for rewards (like your favorite coffee chain), each features a monthly membership that includes $0 delivery fees and other perks….

Alaska Airlines is getting into the debit card game. Next year, the carrier plans to launch a new debit card that will allow members of its Atmos Rewards loyalty program to earn points and credit toward elite status. Once it’s live, this new card product should be a great option for younger travelers to start…

Alaska Airlines is planning a major premium spending spree. The Seattle-based airline on Tuesday announced a slew of upgrades for its planes and its airport lounges. For the first time, Alaska will install lie-flat seats on domestic planes. You could start seeing those fancy new suites on key transcontinental routes as soon as 2028. Also…