Bilt adds Wyndham Rewards as a new hotel transfer partner

Bilt has quickly expanded its transfer partner lineup since launching in June 2021. Even so, it’s difficult to believe the Bilt program just added its 25th transfer partner and sixth hotel transfer partner in the form of 1:1 transfers to Wyndham Rewards. Now you can transfer Bilt Points to Wyndham Rewards in increments of 1,000…

MGM launches a $330 all-inclusive-style Las Vegas vacation package

On a quest to prove that Las Vegas can still be affordable, MGM Resorts International is going all in on the all-inclusive model by offering a new booking option that includes a room, meals and lots of entertainment for one relatively affordable price. Both Luxor Hotel & Casino and Excalibur Hotel & Casino are now…

Amex launches Graphite Business Cash Card with 2% cash back

American Express has launched a new small-business card, the American Express Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited Card, designed with simplicity in mind. The name follows the industry’s long-running habit of using premium-sounding materials — from “Platinum” to newer additions like “Palladium” — to signal exclusivity. In practice, though, that positioning only holds up when the benefits…

United Airlines announces posh new planes with Polaris suites

United Airlines was already making a big bet on “premium,” with the launch of its most upscale plane ever — and next-generation Polaris suites — which is set to take flight in the coming days. But the Chicago-based carrier isn’t stopping there in its push to court and keep high-end travelers. United on Tuesday announced…

United to introduce economy seats that turn into ‘couches’ in 2027

Beginning next year, United Airlines will offer economy seats that convert into lie-flat “couches.” United just dropped a surprise announcement at today’s media day that caused me to audibly gasp: new lie-flat-seat rows in economy, complete with enhanced bedding and a stuffed animal. No, this isn’t an early April Fools’ Day joke. In fact, this…

Allegiant, United and Delta waive some fees due to TSA chaos

You know things are bad when a low-cost airline starts waiving fees. Allegiant announced a new “Travel with Confidence” policy this week, waiving change and cancellation fees on all flights until the government shutdown ends. It may be the latest sign that chaos at the airport is starting to keep travelers away, a feat that…

Credit card fraud rising: Why you should freeze your credit

In the age of online hackers and internet scams, protecting your personal information is as important as ever. Unfortunately, data leaks are on the rise as technology advances. According to a 2025 Pew Research Center study, 73% of U.S. adults have experienced some kind of online scam or attack. So, if you’ve never fallen victim…

United debuts swanky new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Polaris Studios

United Airlines’ most premium plane ever is here and ready for takeoff — and it’s fully equipped with the next era of its Polaris business-class cabin. Inside a hangar in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the Chicago-based carrier took the proverbial wrapper off its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in one of the more anticipated new-aircraft reveals…