After weeks of rumors, it’s official. Changes are coming to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — including a negative one pertaining to Hyatt point transfers. And while the Hyatt news is undeniably bad for some travelers, most of the update is refreshingly positive. Plus, existing cardholders have some time before the…

All Spirit Airlines wants is top dollar for its sought-after landing rights at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The bankrupt carrier that shut down business operations May 2 wants to auction its 22 takeoff and landing rights, otherwise known as “slots,” on July 9. By the airline’s estimate, the portfolio could fetch at least…

Hilton loyalists, listen up: There’s a brand-new points hotel now available for booking on Kauai, Hawaii. Hale Hokuala Kauai, a Curio Collection by Hilton property, debuts on Hawaii’s “Garden Island” later this year and is now accepting reservations for stays beginning October 1, 2026. It will be the first Curio Collection hotel in the Aloha…

Frontier Airlines is making its latest push to fill the void left by Spirit Airlines. The Denver-based budget airline on Tuesday revealed it’s adding two western U.S. routes formerly served by its defunct low-cost competitor. That includes making its return to one Bay Area airport for the first time in three years. Later this summer,…

Even before Carnival announced plans for a complete overhaul of its loyalty program to take effect later this year, it was criticized for having one of the weakest big-ship cruise line programs. Unlike rival Royal Caribbean, Carnival’s loyalty program (currently called the VIFP Club and soon to be renamed Carnival Rewards) has never offered its…

American Airlines will soon have a new partner in the South Pacific. Over the weekend, the Oneworld alliance announced that Philippine Airlines will soon become its newest member. The move will see the airline, based in Manila, become a full-fledged alliance partner of American and more than a dozen other global airlines — like British…

These days, premium travel cards are packed with statement credits designed to offset sky-high annual fees. As someone focused on real-world value, I’m not interested in how many statement credits I can access — I want to know how many of them I’ll actually use. The American Express Platinum Card® and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®…

For years, Choice Privileges has been one of the best-value ways to book hotels in Japan with points. The program has offered relatively inexpensive yet centrally located award options, making it my go-to loyalty program when visiting Japan. In the past four years, I’ve redeemed Choice points for 45 nights, including 37 nights in Japan….

Don’t let Central Florida’s steamy weather stop you from visiting Walt Disney World in the summer. There is no denying it can get hot, humid and steamy in the summer months, but that’s what hotel pools and water parks are for. Temperatures aside, summer is one of the best times to visit Disney World thanks…

Southwest Airlines is getting ready to switch on high-speed Starlink inflight connectivity. The first aircraft equipped with the free and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, a Boeing 737-800, will enter service by the end of June, Southwest chief customer and brand officer Tony Roach said at an industry conference this weekend. It’s a major step forward for the…