The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards program Companion Pass is one of the most valuable perks in all of travel. Once you earn it, you can bring a designated companion with you on both paid and award flights, paying only the taxes and fees on their ticket. Whether you’re looking to fly to Las Vegas, take…

There’s nothing quite like airport lounge access. With the right credit card, you can escape from the general airport stress to a separate space to work, relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments while you wait for your flight. But typically, that access is reserved for those with the most premium cards, like The Platinum Card® from…

Delta Air Lines on Wednesday announced two new Europe routes out of Boston for summer 2026, doubling down on Beantown as competition over the city continues to heat up. The airline will begin flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) starting May 16 and to Nice Cote d’Azur Airport…

This is a guest post by Raimee Iacofano from Raimeetravel. Growing up in Michigan, Ludington was THE place to be. Every summer, my family would pack up the car, blast some classic rock (think Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, and the occasional Lynyrd Skynyrd singalong), and head west for beach days, lighthouse climbs, and the BEST…

Autumn officially begins Sept. 22, and deciduous forests across the U.S. will soon burst into shades of gold, orange and red. Where and when the foliage will be most colorful depends on location, altitude and weather. Leaves turn earlier in places with higher elevations and lower temperatures. The northernmost states and mountainous regions could peak…

If you regularly read The Points Guy, you are no stranger to our frequent deal alerts. Thrifty Traveler is one of the tools we use to find flight deals — and right now, in honor of National Cheap Flight Day, the company is throwing one of the biggest sales of the year on its Thrifty…

Atmos Rewards Summit card overview The Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card is the premium card targeted at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines’ most loyal flyers. It offers unrivaled earnings on purchases abroad, lounge passes and the quickest path to earning elite status through card spending on the market. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating…

I broke the cardinal rule of the points and miles world: I hoarded points. Over the last three years, I have amassed over 800,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, and I am contemplating what to do with them. It wasn’t my intention to hoard my Marriott Bonvoy points, as I initially planned on redeeming them for a…

It’s been a good day for fans of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. A newly rebranded loyalty program launched without a major devaluation, new perks for elite members were revealed and, perhaps best of all, a new premium credit card that comes with some impressive benefits and a huge sign-up bonus was unveiled. I’ve been…

Airfare fluctuates constantly. Since many airlines let you change your flights for free (on non-basic economy tickets), you can get money back in the form of a refund or airline credit by rebooking your flight at a lower price. But the more you fly, the harder it is to remember to reprice and rebook your…