One of the more beloved redemptions among points and miles enthusiasts is the 60,000-mile business-class award from the U.S. to Europe that is sometimes available through Air France and KLM’s Flying Blue program. It’s considered a redemption sweet spot because it is a favorable number of miles, and it’s easy to transfer points from multiple…

Now more than ever, travelers are seeking out airport lounges as soon as they make it through the security checkpoint. Whether its finding a comfortable place to answer a few emails or eat lunch before a flight — or maybe starting a trip with a cocktail in an exclusive setting — lounges have increasingly become…

When Chase announced a refresh of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) earlier this year, it started plenty of chatter among points and miles enthusiasts. One change in particular became a hot topic for both current and future cardholders: The coveted World of Hyatt 1:1 transfer ratio now had an expiration date….

Last month, American Express added a new transfer partner: The Leading Hotels of the World’s Leaders Club loyalty program. You can now transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to your Leaders Club account at a 4:1 ratio. And while this may look like a less-than-rewarding option on paper, it actually may represent the single best…

Whether kids in your area have already returned to the classroom or are heading there imminently, back-to-school sales are in full swing. But here’s the thing about back-to-school sales: You don’t actually have to be a student to take advantage of them. This time of year can be a great opportunity to pick up those…

Avios is one of the most flexible airline currencies you can earn, and it is currently one of the cheapest to top up. That’s because American Express is offering a 30% bonus when you transfer your Membership Rewards points to British Airways Club, Iberia Club or Aer Lingus AerClub, and the bonus runs through Sept….

American Airlines customers will soon have seatback screens — even in economy. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will begin rolling out personal inflight entertainment displays on its narrowbody fleet in 2028, American said Tuesday. The airline aims to outfit its entire 876-strong fleet of mainline single-aisle aircraft with economy class screens by the early 2030s…

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture Business both charge a $95 annual fee and earn 2 miles per dollar spent on everyday purchases, making them remarkably similar at first glance. However, the two cards are best suited for different types of cardholders. The Venture Rewards is the better choice for…

Amex Membership Rewards’ newest transfer partner may be its most underrated yet. In July, Leading Hotels of the World slipped in under the radar as a new Amex transfer partner without getting quite as much initial fanfare as it deserves. Its intimidating-sounding 4:1 transfer ratio certainly didn’t help, nor did a portfolio that includes ultraluxury…

How many first-class seats is too many? Delta Air Lines is willing to find out. Earlier this year, the carrier debuted one of its wildest planes yet: an Airbus A321neo sporting a whopping 44 domestic first-class recliners. The cabin, which spans 11 rows, takes up almost half the aircraft. For comparison, most of Delta’s single-aisle…