Las Vegas is famous for its neon lights and high-energy entertainment, but did you know there are other ways to explore the city? From art walks and desert adventures to luxury spas and scenic mountain explorations, the greater Las Vegas area offers experiences that surprise even the most seasoned of travelers. To show just how…

If you’ve ever been that passenger asking everyone around you to allow you to disembark before them, then this news from United Airlines will likely excite you. The Chicago-based carrier announced on Wednesday a big expansion to its ConnectionSaver technology, which first debuted back in 2019. As part of the expansion, flyers will see an…

Even though this summer season is just kicking off, Delta Air Lines is already thinking about next summer (and its big competitor in Seattle). Delta announced Tuesday that it’ll add two new long-haul routes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airline will commence service from Seattle to Barcelona and Rome next summer. Daily flights from…

If there’s one big hub where Delta Air Lines is really upping the ante, it’s Seattle. For years, Delta has been up against hometown carrier Alaska Airlines for dominance at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). While the two airlines used to enjoy a robust codeshare relationship in the early 2010s, Delta moved to instead build its…

Since starting The Points Guy in 2010, one of my favorite things is hearing from readers who share incredible stories of how they’ve maximized points over the years. It really reminds me of just how valuable the information we share is and that it truly unlocks amazing experiences. A huge part of that involves leveraging…

If you opened a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) in the past year, you might have an unexpected travel treat waiting in your inbox. On June 23, some cardholders (myself included) received a targeted email from Chase with the subject line “Introducing Points Boost on Chase Travel.” While the headline focused on…

There’s a new “best-ever” welcome bonus available on a very popular premium travel rewards card that I’ve had for nearly a decade and remains one of my favorites. I’m talking about the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), which just got a massive revamp. The stellar bonus is even better than the impressive 100,000-point…

If you have big recurring expenses, it’s easy to amass a wealth of points, miles or cash back by using credit cards for all your spending. But what if the opposite is true and your monthly spending is minimal, or you adhere to a strict budget? Is it still possible to earn enough points to…

Whether your ideal vacation involves climbing mountains, snorkeling reefs, exploring caves or hiking through ancient forests, you can do it in a national park. With the recent weakening of the U.S. dollar, domestic travel is becoming a more affordable alternative to exploring abroad. The U.S. has no shortage of stunning sights, including 400-plus national parks,…

If you want to travel to Europe comfortably this summer, Air France-KLM Flying Blue is offering excellent award space in Delta One business class starting at just 55,000 Flying Blue miles. Plus, if you have Citi ThankYou Rewards points, this deal is even better. Citi is currently offering a 20% transfer bonus to Flying Blue,…