Alaska Airlines is offering a great incentive to join its loyalty program, a bonus that is too good to pass up. For a limited time, new members who sign up for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan can score a $25 or $50 discount on a future Alaska flight, just for enrolling in the program. Mileage Plan…

Hilton Honors free night certificates are among the most valuable hotel perks available, letting you save hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars at top properties worldwide. Unlike most programs that restrict free nights to certain categories or point values, Hilton certificates can be used almost anywhere — even at the brand’s most luxurious resorts. These…

Knowing the best ways to redeem your transferable points and airline miles is essential for getting good value from your rewards. Many of the best airline award sweet spots are for international business-class flights, but you can also find great deals on domestic flights if you know where to look. This article will discuss some…

Whether you pay for your tickets with cash, points or miles, booking your flight at the right time can help you get the lowest price and the best availability. Unfortunately, there's no simple answer to the question of when is the best time to book a flight. But, you can find award availability with some…

Southwest Airlines is dipping its toes into free Wi-Fi. Starting Friday, the airline will offer free inflight internet connectivity to members of its Rapid Rewards loyalty program for one week. It may be a sign of what’s to come. The Dallas-based carrier will make its onboard internet complimentary to loyalty members between Aug. 8 and…

Applying for a new card is exciting, but as time goes on, the same card may no longer serve your needs or fit your lifestyle. You could cancel your card, but that might affect your credit score and cause you to forfeit all of the rewards you’ve accumulated. One way to protect your credit score,…

Is artificial intelligence really behind the price you pay for a flight? Delta Air Lines ignited a firestorm of controversy last month when it revealed it was using AI to help price some of its flights. The fallout included a stern letter from Congress (which Delta said contained “misinformation”) … not to mention, a public…

Even though you may still be figuring out plans for Labor Day weekend, American Airlines is already thinking about where you’ll want to fly next summer. The Fort Worth-based carrier just announced a significant long-haul expansion for summer 2026 that includes what the airline says are six “new” routes. The truth is that just one…

It’s been years in the making, and it’s nearly here. Amtrak’s next-generation Acela trainsets are officially hitting the rails Aug. 28, the company announced Thursday. It’s a major upgrade for passengers, and a milestone for Amtrak after years of delays and anticipation for the new, state-of-the-art Acela product. AMTRAK From the outset, it will be…

Elite status with a hotel chain can make travel much more comfortable, but you don’t necessarily need elite status to unlock extra perks on your next hotel stay. After all, select credit card holders can get elitelike perks by booking through programs such as American Express’ Fine Hotels + Resorts program, Capital One’s Premier Collection…