Perks and upgrades at Mondrian Seoul Itaewon thanks to Chase’s The Edit

Since opening in August 2020, the 295-room Mondrian Seoul Itaewon has staked a claim as one of the South Korean city’s swankiest hotels thanks to its trippy decor, striking modernist tower, bustling bars and restaurants, monumental art installations and general cool factor. ERIC ROSEN / THE POINTS GUY The hotel is also part of Accor…

Airlines lobby DOT to remove major passenger consumer protections

Say farewell to your right to a refund, if airlines have it their way. Several U.S. airlines filed a request with the Department of Transportation seeking to cancel major consumer protections enforced by the federal government, an action that could see passengers lose refunds, information and more. The 93-page request by Airlines for America —…

Southwest Airlines to launch free inflight Wi-Fi in October

Sept. 04, 2025 • 3 min read Southwest Airlines will launch free Wi-Fi starting in October The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews,…

Dallas gets a new long-haul flight, this time to Jordan

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is about to land yet another new Oneworld alliance airline. Royal Jordanian announced on Wednesday that it will begin nonstop service from DFW to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan, starting May 10, 2026. This marks the first time that travelers based in Texas will be able…

Westin Puerto Vallarta is becoming an all-inclusive next year: Westin Playa Vallarta

If you’re looking for a new beachfront all-inclusive that’s points friendly and feels like a true luxury resort, there’s good news to share from Marriott. Starting May 1, 2026, The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta in Mexico will relaunch as an all-inclusive property, The Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort, with what the company…

Deal alert: Fly British Airways to Europe for as low as $323 round-trip

British Airways just released an end-of-summer sale that offers discounted fares on flights and vacation bundles to the U.K. and Europe. Some of the highlights include round-trip flights from Boston to Madrid for as low as $323, as well as solid discounts on premium economy and business-class deals to dreamy destinations like Barcelona and London…

Spirit Airlines to end service to 11 cities amid bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines will end service to 11 cities in October as it begins the hard work of overhauling its route map in bankruptcy. The Dania Beach, Fla.-based airline will end service to the following cities during the week of Oct. 2, 2025, a spokesperson confirmed: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) in New Mexico Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport…

Why I moved from cash-back rewards to points and miles cards

My wallet has come a long way. I’ve always believed that credit cards are a gateway to smart spending, eventually leading to top-tier rewards. But when I was just getting started, I couldn’t simply apply for a premium card like The Platinum Card® from American Express. I needed to start with an option better suited…

How to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for maximum value

Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a “free” award stay at one of the program’s many properties around the world, it can also sometimes make sense to transfer Marriott points to airline programs. This article will explore the various ways to use Marriott points,…