Why would I spend nearly $400 on a hotel I didn’t really want or need to stay at? It’s all about American Airlines AAdvantage Loyalty Points. In fact, I stayed at the Miami International Airport Hotel twice just to earn enough Loyalty Points to reach a new reward tier after I requalified for top-tier AAdvantage…

Ask any points and miles enthusiast and they’ll tell you welcome offers are one of the most important parts of their game plan. The welcome offers we’ve earned from our cards have helped us book some great trips domestically and abroad. If you’re a frequent Delta flyer, you’re probably eyeing one of its cobranded cards…

If you’re planning a visit to the United Kingdom, getting an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA for short, needs to be high on your travel to-do list. While the ETA requirement has technically been in effect for over a year, authorities have been somewhat flexible on enforcing it. As of Feb. 25, that leniency is…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to various airline loyalty programs — and one of our favorites is Iberia Club. It’s a relatively niche loyalty program for U.S.-based travelers, but it has some excellent redemption sweet spots for transatlantic flights. And even if Iberia’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) hub isn’t your final destination, you can…

Delta Air Lines’ Medallion elite status has plenty of perks, including same-day confirmed changes, international lounge access and Choice Benefits. Still, one perk sits above all others when it comes to chasing status: a free seat upgrade. While free upgrades are becoming harder and harder to get on Delta, they still happen. However, the upgrade…

When people find out my job is to write about travel credit cards, they often ask for expert advice. They want to know which of our favorite credit cards I recommend, which cards will complement their existing portfolio, and whether their current everyday card is actually a good choice. Increasingly, people also want to know…

Last spring, I indirectly confessed one of my long-held beliefs about laundry: You can get away with doing far less of it than most people think. As I explained to a colleague, I don’t put clothes into the to-wash pile just because I’ve worn them. They have to actively get dirty for me not to…

With more than 1,400 slot machines, an aviation museum, smoking areas, a liquor store, a kids play area, and Las Vegas-themed shops and bars — as well as Capital One, Chase Sapphire and several other airport lounges — Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) has plenty of year-round attractions and amenities to keep flyers occupied and…

Previously known as the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort is one of the most iconic properties in Scottsdale, Arizona. Fresh off a $124 million renovation at the end of 2024, the resort is ready for a new era. TPG recently got to take a peek inside…

Bilt Rewards cardholders, it’s activation day. If you applied for the Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees), the Bilt Obsidian Card (see rates and fees) or the Bilt Blue Card (see rates and fees) by Feb. 1, you should have it in hand now. If you haven’t applied for a new Bilt card yet,…