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…

If you hold a discontinued credit card, consider yourself lucky — it’s a rare item you might even brag about. Issuers frequently discontinue credit cards for several reasons. There are times when an airline or hotel group switches relationships from one bank to another or consolidates its credit card portfolio with one or the other….

Marriott Bonvoy differs from most major hotel loyalty programs in that its top elite status has two requirements members must meet each calendar year. To earn Ambassador Elite status, members must stay frequently with Marriott and spend a significant amount with Marriott each calendar year. Here’s what you need to know about earning Marriott Ambassador…

A few years ago, American Airlines completely changed how its members earn elite status. Instead of elite-qualifying miles and dollars, Loyalty Points are now the metric by which you earn American Airlines elite status. Interestingly, you can earn elite status in the American AAdvantage program without taking any flights. And perhaps more interestingly, you can…

United Airlines is following through on its promise to make PlusPoints far more flexible, but the increased utility is coming at a (steep) cost. The Chicago-based carrier rolled out its highly anticipated updates to how Premier elite members can use PlusPoints on Thursday. The airline is sharing the updates via customer emails, and it also…

Chase Ink Business Unlimited overview The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is one of the best business cards with no annual fee because it earns 1.5% back on every purchase. That cash back can be turned into valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points when paired with an eligible Chase card. Card Rating*:…

This is what AvGeek dreams are made of. Several of us at TPG got a behind-the-scenes look at American Airlines’ Fort Worth, Texas headquarters, training facilities and operations center. We also got up close and personal with the airport operations at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), America’s second busiest airport and American’s mega-hub. Here’s…

One of the best ways to get a stash of points is to earn a credit card’s welcome offer. One of the best times to apply for a new card is when the bonus is elevated. If you’re a Southwest Airlines loyalist, you’re likely on the hunt for Southwest Rapid Rewards points or an easy…

“What’s the best airline?” It’s one of the questions we get asked the most here at TPG. On one hand, it can be a tricky one to answer. After all, each of us has our own personal travel preferences and needs and should weigh everything from how affordable an airline is to how family-friendly its…