Alaska Airlines cuts one of its newest routes from Everett’s Paine Field

Alaska Airlines is ending one of its newest routes from Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE). The Seattle-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to cease flying between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska and PAE, located in Everett, Washington, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson….

Air Canada Aeroplan: Why it’s my favorite Star Alliance loyalty program

Even if you travel on many different airlines, it makes sense to focus on just one loyalty program in each of the Big Three airline alliances: Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam. By focusing on one program per alliance, you can earn rewards faster by crediting everything to one program, as your points and miles won’t…

Bilt Rewards adds Accor and TAP Air Portugal as transfer partners

Bilt Rewards is expanding its loyalty program with new hotel and airline partners. Members can now use Bilt Points to book hotel rooms with Europe’s largest hotel chain, Accor, as well as transfer points to Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal. Transfers to the ALL—Accor Live Limitless and TAP Miles&Go loyalty programs are now live…

United adds 8 new destinations, 13 routes in unique worldwide expansion

United Airlines is gearing up for its biggest — and perhaps most exciting — summer season yet. On Thursday, the Chicago-based carrier unveiled a blockbuster expansion that includes a whopping eight new international destinations and 13 new routes. In recent years, United (and its competitors) have turned their summer expansions into a grand reveal, with…

Should my partner get their own card or be added as an authorized user?

When it comes to points and miles, you may have heard of the term “two-player mode” before. It refers to couples planning their strategies for credit cards and points and miles together, leading to more rewards. However, there is a common question that often comes up for couples: Should my partner get their own credit…

Check your accounts before 2025: Loyalty programs and their rewards expiration policies

As the end of the year approaches, odds are you’re doing a travel rewards self-audit. Do you know which points, certificates, vouchers and credits will disappear at midnight Jan. 1, 2025? You obviously don’t want to leave value on the table if you can help it, so here’s a quick look at popular loyalty programs…