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…

After years of editing and reading articles about all-inclusive beach resorts, I finally took the leap on my very first all-inclusive beach trip. In June, I traveled to Isla Mujeres, a small but accessible island off the coast of Cancun, Mexico (which is a popular all-inclusive resort destination in and of itself). Isla Mujeres is…

Hyatt offers two of the most well-rounded hotel cards: the World of Hyatt Credit Card (see rates and fees) and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (see rates and fees). Besides the obvious distinction between a personal product and a business product, these two Hyatt cards have significant differences. So, does it make sense to…

Skiing is always better with a friend, and the Epic Pass wants to make that easier by introducing new discounted companion tickets. The “Epic Friend Tickets” offer 50% off the price of lift tickets for companions during the 2025-26 season, according to Vail Resorts, which owns the Epic Pass. All 37 of Vail’s North American…