United Club Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Card showdown

The premium rewards card market is full of options. If you’re into maximizing transferable rewards or ready to collect more perks to use with your favorite loyalty program, adding a credit card can be a great choice. Two of our favorite options represent each of these choices. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees)…

New survey signals softening U.S. travel demand heading into 2026

Travel has proven remarkably resilient in 2025 despite some pretty significant economic headwinds. In their just announced third-quarter earnings, airlines suggested that things have stabilized after a weaker-than-expected start to the year — but all the major carriers have lower expectations than they did at the beginning of 2025. Tariffs, inflation and high interest rates…

25 cities in 11 days: How this JetBlue flyer earned 350,000 points and 25 years of elite status 

As an avid traveler and a points enthusiast, Gurnaj Johal has been on his fair share of memorable flights, from Singapore Airlines’ premium suites to first class on the Emirates Airbus A380 to Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class. But the most rewarding of all may have been an otherwise unremarkable flight in July from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood…

Hawaiian Airlines cuts 3 routes, including longest US domestic flight

Hawaiian Airlines is pulling back flights to Asia and cutting its longest domestic U.S. route. Instead, the airline will fly more frequencies to Australia, Tahiti — and, above all else, between Honolulu and the U.S. West Coast. Hawaiian announced the network shakeup late Tuesday, revealing plans to suspend its nonstop service between Honolulu’s Daniel K….

The best no-annual-fee business credit cards

Looking for a no-fee business credit card that’ll net you valuable rewards? You’re in the right place — and you’ve got some solid options. Small businesses and startups benefit from no-annual-fee cards designed to cater to entrepreneurial needs. Here are our top seven picks. Related: The best business credit cards The Blue Business Plus Credit…

Why Hyatt is my favorite Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partner

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the best credit card rewards currencies. That’s not just my opinion; TPG’s August 2025 valuations peg Chase Ultimate Rewards points as the most valuable credit card rewards currency. You can book through the Chase Travel℠ portal and get decent value from your Chase points. But you can often…

Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas opens as the first Hilton in USVI

Hilton is digging its toes into the sand with its first-ever property in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The brand-new 126-room Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas has started welcoming guests, marking a milestone for the major hotel brand. The property, which overlooks Long Bay, joins about 50 other Hilton properties stretching across the Caribbean from brands…

Transfer Chase points or book a hotel through Chase Travel?

Many travelers love redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points for hotel stays through the Chase Travel℠ portal. This is especially true now that Points Boost lets eligible cardholders redeem points for hotel stays through Chase Travel for up to 2 cents per point, depending on the card and the redemption. If you have one of the…