The allure of travel rewards cards makes it easy to forget that there are tons of good reasons to also hold a cash-back card in your wallet. Cash-back cards generally have a simple earning and redeeming structure, and you can’t beat the flexibility of cash rewards. If you have a card that earns Capital One…

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are making a big change on their flights between Seattle and Tokyo. Starting in January, it’ll be Hawaiian’s beautiful new Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating the route between Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Narita Airport (NRT). For travelers flying between the two cities, it’s a significant upgrade from Hawaiian’s older…

This fall, Frontier Airlines will fly to two new cities, and make its return to a third. Starting in October, the budget carrier will launch nonstop service from Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Virginia and Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) in Texas. Plus, the Denver-based airline will return to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the first time…

As a value-minded traveler, I love finding and staying at Category 1 Hyatt properties. These hotels often aren’t on our list of the best Hyatt hotels, but you can book them for a fraction of the points you’d need at higher-category properties. Based on the Hyatt award chart, travelers can book a standard room at…

No matter what type of business or side hustle you manage, there’s a great business credit card that can help you earn more rewards with your everyday business spending. The key is knowing which categories you spend the most on each month — and which cards offer the best rewards in those categories. Let’s cover…

Travelers flying from London to America’s second-busiest airport can now save tons of time before catching a connecting flight. American Airlines on Tuesday announced the start of the long-awaited “one-stop” security setup at its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) home base. As part of the trial setup, DFW-bound passengers from London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR)…

American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points are two of the most highly sought-after transferable currencies among travel enthusiasts. These points can unlock high-value redemptions at aspirational destinations. Both programs offer a range of valuable travel rewards credit cards and redemption options, including transferring points to airline and hotel partners and booking…

Southwest Airlines is gearing up for assigned seating. Starting early next year, all Southwest passengers will get an assigned seat — and they’ll have the option to fly in the airline’s all-new extra legroom rows. Flights with the new seating setup go on sale July 29 for flights departing on or after Jan. 27, 2026….

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) offers a couple of benefits that make flying American Airlines more pleasant. It’s also a great pick for anyone looking to diversify their loyalty portfolio. Here are the top six reasons why you may want to add it to your wallet. Sizable…

Since I write about points, miles and credit cards, the topic of annual fees often comes up with friends and family. I’ve been surprised to hear how many people avoid — and, in some cases, completely exclude — cards with annual fees. I’ve heard many people say, “Why would I pay to have a credit…