Hawaiian Airlines-Alaska Airlines merger: What we know (and want to know) about the future loyalty program

In August, the Department of Justice opted not to block the proposed merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The news came just eight months after the two U.S. carriers announced the $1.9 billion deal. Less than one month later, the Department of Transportation is taking another (giant) step forward in approving the airline merger….

SAS returns to Seattle, bolsters ties to Delta after switch to SkyTeam

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) will add Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to its map next summer as it builds connections with its new SkyTeam Alliance partner, Delta Air Lines. The airline, which only joined SkyTeam on Sept. 1, plans five weekly flights between its Copenhagen Airport (CPH) hub and SEA from May 21, 2025, SAS said Tuesday….

Synchrony Premier World Mastercard: Automatic cash back redemptions

Synchrony Premier World Mastercard Overview The Synchrony Premier World Mastercard® is a solid no-annual-fee credit card that earns an unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase. With automatic rewards and no changing categories, this could be the most straightforward cash-back card out there. Points earned are automatically applied as a statement credit with a fixed…

Alaska-Hawaiian merger moves closer to approval with DOT agreement

The Department of Transportation said on Tuesday that it had taken a major step towards approving the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, effectively allowing the two airlines to close the deal. The DOT said that it had approved the airlines’ “exemption” request, which would allow the carriers to operate as two separate airlines…

How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value

You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points. This transferable rewards currency gives you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business, as well as the easy-to-use Chase Travel℠ portal, which allows you to cover a wide variety of different costs for your trip, including car rentals,…

United to open its 2nd grab-and-go Club Fly, largest-ever lounge in Houston

United Airlines is building on its popular grab-and-go lounge concept by introducing its second United Club Fly. The Chicago-based flyer will open its newest United Club Fly at its Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) next year. United started construction on the new lounge within the past few weeks, though the carrier hasn’t…