We typically spend a lot of time on personal credit cards here at The Points Guy. By picking the right cards (and then using them responsibly), the average consumer can earn hundreds of dollars a year in rewards — whether it’s cash back, airline miles or flexible points that can be used in a variety…

Travelers may face frustrations with high fares, full flights, and drastically changing airline business models, but at least one part of the journey is better than ever: the airport. That’s according to a new report from J.D. Power, which found that consumer satisfaction with North American airports is improving, with scores up across the board…

Foodies, get your forks ready. There’s a new offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) that could earn some serious savings on your next top-rated dining experience. Chase is partnering with The Infatuation, a restaurant-discovery platform, to launch a monthlong promotion for Sapphire Preferred Card holders who check out restaurants in…

Don’t let regionally named airlines fool you. You don’t have to live in the Pacific Northwest (or Hawaii) to find great value in the new joint loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, Atmos Rewards. Take it from me. I live in South Carolina and fly most often out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport…

The recent Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) refresh ushered in a higher annual fee and tons of new perks, including lifestyle credits, hotel elite status and Points Boost. But one benefit you may not have heard of is the ability to book a custom trip with the help of a Chase travel designer…

Marriott Bonvoy members with Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite status get complimentary access to a Marriott Executive Lounge, sometimes called an M Club, during every stay at properties that offer the private lounge. The problem? It can be difficult to find hotels that actually offer them. But now, Marriott is making it easier…

There’s nothing like Sweden in the summer. Light hangs in the air for hours, boats nose through island-studded bays, and cafés spill onto sidewalks as Swedes take advantage of the fleeting warm weather.  With so much of the year spent in the cold and dark, the never-ending light that summer brings does not go to…

Plenty of credit cards offer hotel statement credits to cardmembers as a benefit. The Delta Air Lines and American Express family of cards is no different, with one of the more underrated credits offered on most of the Delta cards being the annual Delta Stays credit. While this is a valuable benefit that can help…

The results are in! Last month, Delta Air Lines customers and employees got to vote on which European destination the carrier would launch as its next destination. The choices Delta offered: Sardinia in Italy, Malta or Ibiza, part of Spain’s Balearic Islands. After nearly 150,000 votes, two winners emerged. Delta SkyMiles members crowned Sardinia as…

Citi finally launched a premium rewards card, the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees), which offers premium perks, bonus-earning rates on select categories and other noteworthy benefits. Plus, this card is the world’s first World Legend Mastercard, a new premium tier above World Elite Mastercard that offers exclusive dining, lifestyle and travel perks….