Southwest Airlines launches vacation packages for hotel, car bookings

For the first time, Southwest Airlines loyalists will soon be able to earn Rapid Rewards points when staying in a hotel or booking a rental car. The Dallas-based carrier on Tuesday announced its long-promised vacation packages platform called Getaways by Southwest. Included in this announcement is a way for customers to return to the days…

American Airlines debuts first grab-and-go lounge in Charlotte

If you’re looking for a quick bite between flights, American Airlines has a new solution for you. The airline just opened its first-ever grab-and-go lounge, dubbed Provisions by Admirals Club, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The space, which measures roughly 2,000 square feet, is designed exclusively for travelers to pop by on the way…

Why I’m transferring my Marriott Bonvoy points to airline miles for the first time

Did you know you can transfer certain hotel loyalty rewards to 40-plus frequent flyer programs? I believe that flexibility is king when it comes to hotel rewards, which is why I’ve historically kept a modest stash of Marriott Bonvoy points to redeem free nights rather than transferring these hotel points to partner airline programs. Yet,…

Deal alert: Fly to several European countries for as low as $367 round-trip

If Europe has been calling your name — or maybe just whispering “cheap flights” in your ear — now’s the time to answer. Scandinavian Airlines, commonly known as SAS, just launched an end-of-summer sale that gives you the chance to cross the Atlantic for less than $400 round-trip. SAS is now a full-fledged member of…

Frontier launches $69 status match for Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue, Spirit flyers

Frontier Airlines is making its latest ploy to win over customers who frequently fly with its top competitors. And the offer could be an easy path to scoring upgrades to its brand-new first-class seats. The budget airline on Tuesday announced a new status match opportunity targeting customers who have elite status with any of the…

Citi ThankYou Rewards: Best ways to redeem and maximize your points

If you have Citi ThankYou Rewards points or are considering whether you want to take advantage of a current Citi ThankYou offer, you may be interested in the best ways to redeem these points. While some redemption options offer as little as 0.8 cents per point, you can usually get at least double this value…