Bank of America More Rewards Day (Nov. 7): Earn extra points, miles and cash back on purchases

Bank of America offers a large portfolio of cards. Some carry Bank of America branding in their names, such as the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card and the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card. Others, such as the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card, are cobranded cards offered by Bank of…

Hilton Honors now has more than 200 million members — and more ways to earn and redeem points

Hilton hit both an important loyalty milestone and a growth record in the third quarter — further signs the hotel giant is increasingly a formidable competitor against its rival and the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott International. The Hilton Honors loyalty program now has more than 200 million members, a symbolic growth feat as industry…

IHG to cut ties with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas at the end of the year

IHG One Rewards members have a limited time to earn and use points at one of the most popular resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. IHG Hotels & Resorts is ending its partnership with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort at the end of 2024. The license agreement, which…

Comparing flat-rate and bonus-category cash-back credit cards

Cash-back credit cards can be great. You know exactly what you’re getting in return every time you swipe your credit card: an almost instant bonus for your purchase and no need to worry about the valuation down the road (as you would with many travel rewards credit cards). But even though cash-back credit cards are…

Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card review: Full details

Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card overview The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card is one of the best cards for earning Alaska miles. Even if you don’t live on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines miles are valuable since you can use them to book flights on Oneworld partner airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines,…

How to search flight award availability for the major airlines

Becoming an advanced award traveler requires mastering two skills: earning points and miles and effectively redeeming them. By taking advantage of the best travel rewards credit cards, you can master the first skill. However, the second skill can be more challenging. At TPG, we help you redeem your transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards points, American Express…

Salt Lake City airport finally gets new tunnel that cuts down on the dreaded walk

If you’ve been to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) since the coronavirus pandemic, odds are you’ve been impressed with its new terminal. That’s unless you’re flying out of Concourse B, which is connected to the main Concourse A by a bit of a circuitous tunnel. After clearing security, you must first walk by many…

3 big lounge updates for Newark Airport, including an all-new Air France lounge

Waiting for your flight in Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) isn’t exactly too inspiring. The terminal’s low ceilings and crowded gate areas aren’t necessarily the most welcoming, and the concession options aren’t all that much better than what’ll likely be served on board, especially if you’re seated in business class. While a…

How states have become the new hub for credit card-related legislation

Over the last few years, the federal government has shown an increasing interest in credit cards and points and miles. Much of this originated with the proposed Credit Card Competition Act, but it has since expanded to major airlines and the loyalty programs they offer. Incidentally, the two original cosponsors of the CCCA were the…