The points and miles world was buzzing this week, with two announcements from major issuers. The first was Monday’s news about a forthcoming refresh of The Platinum Card® from American Express. Then, we learned Tuesday about a complete revamp of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® set to launch next week (and to affect existing cardmembers as…

For those who call North America home and enjoy the finer things in life (and in the air), you’re in luck: Cathay Pacific just launched the first North American route for its luxurious Aria Suite product. This month, the brand announced that it would launch three return flights per week, starting June 5, from Vancouver…

The first time I went to Seoul, South Korea, back in 2015, I was overwhelmed by the sheer size of the city. Enticed by every neighborhood, I couldn’t decide where to explore, where to eat and where to stay. Back then, reality helped with the last question; I was points-poor and on a backpacker’s budget,…

While your savings will depend on how often you travel, elite status perks can easily save you hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars each year. So why not start ahead every year just by opening a credit card? The Marriott Bonvoy program has the largest footprint worldwide, with more than 8,500 properties in…

The annual fee is how much? I’m not the only one who asked this when I was new to the credit card world and saw the fee on a premium credit card for the first time. With many of these annual fees topping $500, it’s a fair reaction. If you’ve actually said this to someone…

Think Greenland was an unexpected route for United Airlines? There’s likely more where that came from. The Chicago-based carrier has been on quite the run when it comes to alluring new destinations. This spring brought inaugural flights to the likes of Senegal, Mongolia, Sicily and Bilbao, Spain … not to mention this past weekend’s launch…

Fresh off a two-year renovation, a major points property in Northern California has debuted an extensive renovation, and TPG got a first look. Take a winding drive through the picturesque Sierra Nevada mountains, and you’ll find The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe nestled in the pine forests off the north shore of its namesake. The recent refresh…

It was an emotional day in New York this week as Pan Am returned to the skies. On Tuesday, a Boeing 757 with the famous Pan Am livery took off from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As the plane painted with Pan American World Airways’ famous “blue meatball” logo pulled into…

After a brief suspension, you can now transfer American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou points to the Emirates Skywards program once again. This news was first reported by Frequent Miler. In April, each major issuer suspended reward transfers with differing timeframes on when (or if) they…

Travelers heading in and out of New York City looking to save some money are getting a summer surprise. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cutting AirTrain fares to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by 50% as it tries to reduce traffic congestion during the summer travel season. It’s not…