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…

What a pleasant surprise! I’m recently back from a quick trip to London, where I stayed at an unfamiliar property because I had a Marriott free night certificate burning a hole in my pocket. I hadn’t previously heard of London’s Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection, but it was one of the few Marriott Bonvoy properties where…

Chase and American Express are two of the most significant issuers in the credit card market right now. They both offer stellar products that have a place in most points and miles devotees’ wallets. I personally have cards from both issuers. If you’re new to the points and miles world or looking to enhance your…

For years, the most asked question I receive as a travel and credit card expert is: What’s the best travel credit card out there? To provide a helpful answer, I ask questions of my own, including what a person’s travel habits and goals are, so I can help them find the best credit card for…

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…

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,…

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…

If you’re in the market for a personal Hilton card and are willing to pay an annual fee to receive great benefits, you may be wondering whether to apply for the mid-tier Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card or the premium Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. Let’s walk through the ins and outs of…

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…

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…