It’s the day that American Airlines flyers (and investors) have long been waiting for. The Fort Worth-based carrier has officially inaugurated its snazzy Boeing 787-9P, the next-generation Dreamliner that’s poised to help American finally compete more fiercely in the arms race for premium travelers. Pro tips: The biggest mistakes people make with travel rewards credit…

There are many benefits to being a United MileagePlus member. While you’re probably familiar with earning and redeeming miles and United’s plan to bring free Wi-Fi to members, you may not know that United loyalists can save money or earn miles on Timeshifter, an app designed to help travelers beat jet lag. Timeshifter, available for…

Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. If you’re not booking through hotel loyalty programs, you’re missing out on great deals and leaving money on the table. These programs offer…

Every traveler has suffered from jet lag at some point, and there’s no magical cure that works for everyone. However, there are some things that can help, and, surprisingly, technology is one of them. Apps are one of the newest ways travelers have started combating jet lag, but can your phone really heal your exhausted…

If you have Chase Ultimate Rewards points and an eligible Chase card, now is a great time to transfer your points to Air Canada’s Aeroplan program. Through July 17, eligible cardmembers will receive a 20% bonus for every 1,000 Chase points they transfer to Aeroplan. Here’s how to utilize this bonus offer and redeem Aeroplan…

London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a large, major international airport that serves millions of passengers each year. It’s currently home to four terminals and a few dozen lounges on both the departures and arrivals sides of the facility to accommodate passengers taking the many long-haul flights in and out of London. The airport has credit…

Whether you’re new to the credit card rewards space or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s a cardinal rule that every rewards enthusiast should follow: It’s essential to pay off your card balance each month. When you carry an outstanding credit card balance from one month to the next, it doesn’t take long for the interest…

Are you a commuter, a parent driving between sports practices or the driver for your weekend getaway? If so, you could be missing out on valuable savings when filling up your gas tank. The Fuel Rewards® program at Shell offers drivers valuable ways to save on gas purchases. It’s free to join and allows you…

The Points Guy officially turns 15 years old Saturday, June 7. What originally started as the personal blog of our founder, Brian Kelly, has evolved into a powerful brand in the travel media landscape, with millions of readers and followers across our site and social media and video platforms. We love hearing how points and…

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