How to exchange gift cards for United MileagePlus miles

‘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…

A Delta Sky Club crackdown and 11 other airline storylines we’ll be watching in 2025

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…

Florida-based Silver Airways says it will keep flying after bankruptcy filing

Silver Airways, a regional airline that serves Florida and the Caribbean, continues flying after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Monday. The Hollywood, Florida-based airline plans to secure new capital and restructure its debt through bankruptcy, Silver said in a statement. It aims to emerge from bankruptcy in the first quarter of 2025 as…

Amazing first-class seats you can book with points and miles

If you’re preparing for the ultimate points and miles redemption in 2025, a few airlines still offer genuine domestic and international first-class experiences. The best part is you can use your points and miles to book these luxurious first-class seats. While availability can be scarce, if you’re flexible with your dates, you may be able…

Free Disney Dining plans returning to Walt Disney World in 2025

For the first time since before the pandemic, free Disney Dining plans are returning to Disney World for guests with eligible vacation packages. Disney did extend free Disney Dining plan offers to Disney+ subscribers and Disney Visa cardholders in 2024, but this is the first time they have been available to all guests since 2019….

To requalify or not: Here are my 2025 airline and hotel elite status plans

You may have just finished earning elite status during the 2024 qualification year. Or, if you’re chasing status with a program that doesn’t use a calendar year as its qualification period, such as American Airlines AAdvantage, you may still have months to earn your desired elite status. As the year comes to a close, it’s…

The sober cruises trend: Best cruise lines for mocktails, plus alcohol-free charters

Cruises are often seen as one big booze fest at sea, and for good reason. As soon as you step on board, friendly servers make the rounds with trays teeming with rum punches and glasses of Champagne to celebrate the beginning of your vacation. That party vibe often continues throughout your time on the ship….