The world of cruise loyalty is getting a jolt today, as Carnival Cruise Line, the world’s largest line, has announced an overhaul of its loyalty program. The rebranded program — dubbed Carnival Rewards — will take effect on June 1, 2026. This is not just a new name. Instead, Carnival is completely rethinking its approach…

We have seen some absolutely incredible deals this spring for summer travel, even last-minute. You can now add this one to the list: Thrifty Traveler was the first to flag that there is a ton of last-minute award availability to and from Europe in July and August for as few as 60,000 miles one-way right…

When I first started out with rewards credit cards, I quickly noticed some cards got all the attention. I’m looking at you, Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and, of course, The Platinum Card® from American Express. Their popularity is understandable, as these cards come with…

Whether you’re traveling with a large group or want a spacious kitchen where you can cook for your family, there are many reasons to choose a vacation rental over a traditional hotel room. As of this week, Chase cardholders have a new reason to stay in a vacation rental: the ability to earn or redeem…

The next generation of the award-winning The Room business class will soon be flying on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Japanese mega-carrier All Nippon Airways announced Tuesday that it would bring its highly acclaimed The Room business-class product to its growing fleet of 35 Dreamliners. (ANA has 27 additional 787s on order.) ANA The news was…

JetBlue will cut its route map and park planes in a larger effort to reduce expenses as economic uncertainty takes a toll on its balance sheet. Joanna Geraghty, CEO of JetBlue, informed staff of the cuts in a memo Tuesday viewed by TPG. She outlined a number of efforts “to rein in spending and preserve…

Looking to stock up on Marriott Bonvoy points? Folks with Chase Ultimate Rewards points can score a 65% bonus when transferring points right now. But you need to act fast: The 65% bonus on transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy only lasts through June 30. If you miss the June 30 deadline for…

This summer, we anticipated changes coming to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Chase’s premium travel rewards card. Now, the details are official. Our credit card predictions for 2025 considered the Sapphire Reserve a potential candidate for an overhaul, especially since the card’s perks hadn’t been updated since 2021. The Sapphire Reserve will soon charge the highest…

If I’m honest, Centurion Lounge access is the primary reason I’ve kept The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and my husband has kept The Platinum Card® from American Express. We frequently fly through airports with Centurion Lounges and enjoy stopping in for a drink and meal before departure, or getting work done for a…

After months of speculation, we now know what the long-rumored changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® will look like. As of June 23, the card is getting a full overhaul, complete with a slew of new statement credits, some changes to the earning and redemption rates and, unfortunately, a significantly higher annual fee. Whenever an…