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…

Allegiant Air is at it again, announcing its second new city in as many days. This time, it’s Atlantic City, New Jersey. Allegiant will add four Florida routes from Atlantic City, the first of which begins in December. It’s the airline’s third expansion during the past month, cumulatively covering 16 new routes and two new…

Capital One’s travel rewards ecosystem has become a serious contender for savvy points and miles collectors. With more than 15 airline and hotel partners, most of which offer 1:1 transfer ratios, Capital One miles can unlock exceptional value when used strategically. Whether you’re eyeing premium‑cabin flights or stretching your miles for everyday trips, Capital One’s…

The airport experience keeps getting less stressful for passengers flying to the U.S. from abroad — especially for travelers hurrying to catch a connecting flight. In recent months, we’ve seen the U.S. relax some security protocols for passengers after a long intercontinental flight. This specifically applies to flights from the U.K. and Australia. Up next…

I’m always thinking about earning and redeeming points and miles and constantly asking myself, what’s the best card to use? Points and miles have helped me substantially fund my travels over the years, as I’ve traveled to nearly 90 countries. Throughout my travels, there’s one card I seem to use more frequently than expected. In…

When you’re considering a new credit card, you’ll want to factor in the value of its welcome bonus. That’s because many welcome offers provide a sizable chunk of a card’s first-year value. Most credit cards will occasionally offer elevated bonuses for new cardholders, which means the number of points you collect upfront will vary. With…

Charles and Linda Stricker made four common but disastrous travel insurance mistakes before, during and after their last vacation. Those easily avoidable errors put nearly $3,000 of the couple’s cash in peril. The Strickers’ problems began when they purchased a comprehensive travel insurance policy but neglected to read it. That oversight caused a cascade of…

Nick Ewen: Hey, everyone! Nick Ewen, senior editorial director here at The Points Guy, and really excited to talk about one of my favorite card products that just underwent a major refresh. This is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), one of the 20-plus cards that I currently carry in my wallet, and…

The largest airline in New York will hibernate a little bit during the winter. Delta Air Lines is cutting nearly 20% of its flying from its two hubs in New York City during one of the slowest winter months. Delta filed plans to pull 16% and 19% of its flying from John F. Kennedy International…

New, limited-time welcome offers have arrived on three cards from Capital One. The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card will provide new cardholders with a $100 Capital One Travel credit (to be used in their first cardholder year). The…