There are currently six Marriott credit cards available to new applicants and several cards that no longer accept new applications. Chase offers three of the Marriott credit cards you can currently apply for, while American Express offers the other three. These cards are similar in some ways and different in other ways. If you’re thinking…

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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card overview Even if you aren’t a Marriott loyalist, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card is worth considering. It comes with a valuable welcome bonus, an annual free night and elite night credits but carries a lower annual fee than most other cards in the Marriott card lineup. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐…

Marriott elite status offers some impressive benefits to frequent travelers. But the perks get particularly compelling once you accrue at least 50 elite nights in a calendar year and reach Marriott Platinum Elite status. One of the benefits you’ll receive is the ability to choose a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit. You can select one once…

What was the most on-time airline — and airport — in the world in 2024? New numbers released to kick off the new year offer some answers. Aeromexico proved to be the global winner, according to data released Thursday by aviation analytics firm Cirium. In 2024, nearly 87% of the Mexico City-based carrier’s flights arrived…

The start of a new year means new beginnings and new opportunities. That includes new beginnings for your American Express shopping credits and new opportunities for purchases that might have $0 out-of-pocket costs to you. Specifically, I’m referring to the annual Saks Fifth Avenue credits on The Platinum Card® from American Express and Dell shopping…

‘Tis the season for gifts — and that includes gift cards. Unfortunately, you may have received some gift cards for the holidays that you aren’t very excited about. If that’s the case, we have some good news: You can turn those unwanted gift cards into United MileagePlus miles through United’s MileagePlus Gift Card Exchange. Here’s…

Marriott and MGM Resorts are rolling into 2025 with a few fresh updates to their loyalty partnership. One year after the brands announced the details of their partnership, guests looking to leverage Marriott Bonvoy perks when they stay at an MGM Resort will have more benefits available. These changes went into effect on Jan. 1,…

2024 was an eventful year in the U.S. airline industry. It started early when a door plug explosively separated from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft last January, renewing scrutiny of the U.S. plane-maker and ultimately fueling a shake-up of its leadership. The year also brought us news of Southwest Airlines’ shocking move…

Travel to Las Vegas is booming, and the year ahead promises to be another exciting one for the city. While Fontainebleau Las Vegas and The Sphere (the $1.8 billion entertainment venue and largest spherical structure in the world) opened in 2023, each continues to draw crowds. Of course, travelers also flock to the area for…