United launches mileage-earning debit card with unique savings tie-in

United Airlines just introduced a debit card that earns MileagePlus miles. The card certainly won’t be for everyone — particularly those looking to maximize their benefits and perks with the airline’s cobranded credit cards — but there are likely still some travelers who will find value in the new United MileagePlus® Debit Rewards card. The…

I went on an Alaska cruisetour with Princess — here’s why you should, too

“Look, directly overhead! A bald eagle!” After I heard the excitement from the row behind me, I gazed up through the glass dome ceiling of the train car and watched the majestic bird race above us as we chugged through Alaska’s rugged interior. I was on a Princess cruisetour, a two-in-one vacation that allows seamless…

The true Southwest Airlines reboot is almost here — and it may be just the beginning

Over the past year, Southwest Airlines customers have heard plenty about the company’s transformation, from the end of “bags fly free” to the upcoming dawn of assigned seating. Now, you can practically glimpse the future … if you’re on the right plane. Earlier this month, I had the chance to fly on Southwest’s first aircraft…

Southwest unveils latest partner: Philippine Airlines

Southwest Airlines has added its fourth partnership with an international airline. The carrier on Tuesday announced a new tie-up with Philippine Airlines. As part of the interline agreement, you’ll be able to book an itinerary that includes a seamless connection between Southwest and the Manila-based carrier. Eventually, the tie-up could open up Rapid Rewards redemptions…

Choice Privileges announces changes to its loyalty program

The Choice Privileges hotel loyalty program just announced some positive changes that will take effect starting in early 2026. Details are thin for some of these changes, but here’s what we know so far. Lower requirements for existing elite status tiers Starting in 2026, each of the existing Choice Privileges elite status tiers will require…