The Delta SkyMiles loyalty program can be a valuable program for domestic awards and partner redemptions. Not only does the airline have a vast route network with significant hubs in large U.S. cities, but there are many different ways to earn Delta Air Lines miles that you can redeem for SkyTeam flights. Sometimes, Delta even…

Picture this: You’re booking a trip to Europe and see two options — 60,000 miles for a round-trip flight or $650 in cash. Which do you choose? Without crunching the numbers, it’s just a guess. That’s where calculating the value of an award redemption saves the day. With simple math, you can determine whether you…

Chase is offering its best welcome bonuses in months on its two no-annual-fee Ink Business credit cards. New applicants can currently earn $900 in bonus cash back after meeting minimum spending requirements. Both the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see rates and fees) are…

Points, miles and credit card bonuses are what lit the travel flame for me once I entered my mid-30s and decided to prioritize travel in my life. I have more than two dozen credit card accounts on my credit report, which have fed my travel addiction and enabled me to fly in the front of…

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan gave some of his strongest comments yet that the carrier plans to enter the long-haul international space in the coming years. Speaking on the sidelines of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual aerospace summit in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday he said, “everything is on the table” — lounges, a true…

Earlier this week, Hilton — which has been on a devaluation hot streak lately — raised points prices yet again on some of its top properties around the world. In the case of some of its most aspirational hotels, like the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Mexico, it was the third hike in a…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) is Chase’s newest and most premium business card. It offers premium perks like lounge access, statement credits and impressive travel protections for business owners. The card has a hefty $795 annual fee, but the multitude of statement credits it comes with can help offset this…

If you’re a Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees) cardholder, now’s the time to start swiping. That’s because cardholders can earn up to an additional 1% on purchases after reaching a spending threshold from now through Nov. 30 — perfect timing for early holiday spending. These bonuses are earned on top of the Freedom…

Allegiant Air is benefiting in its hometown of Las Vegas as some of its largest competitors pull back in Sin City. At the city’s Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Allegiant seats are flat year over year in the fourth quarter while its competitors Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are down 13% and 53%, respectively, schedule…

I love sports just as much as I love points and miles. I’ve actually been wondering why there isn’t a dedicated credit card for sports fans. But there is a card that I truthfully may have overlooked: the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). The Sapphire Reserve is a popular premium travel rewards card,…