There’s something extremely nostalgic about visiting a college town after Labor Day. Even on a warm day, there’s a crispness in the air. Fall is on its way as campuses hum with activity and fans cheer on their favorite college teams at packed stadiums. If you’re a parent visiting for a family weekend, an alumni…

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned Tuesday that legislative meddling is a threat to popular airline loyalty programs. “The one risk to [loyalty] programs are legislative initiatives that I’m sure are well intentioned but would just be bad policy, particularly the Credit Card Competition Act,” he said at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Global…

Dianna and Michael Norton both dreamed of visiting the U.K. She’s an English history buff fascinated by things like the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, and Michael had always wanted to see Stonehenge. But Michael’s leg swelling prevented them from flying more than six hours at a time — a serious hurdle when…

From fiery birch, elm and sugar maple in the Great Lakes to sunset-hued beech and oak in the southern Appalachians to glowing sumac and cottonwoods along the Mississippi, the forests of the Midwest flaunt some of the most vivid fall colors in the United States. Here is a guide to five Midwest road trips to…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the first lessons I learned when I got into the points and miles hobby is to put everything possible on a travel rewards card. Simultaneously, choosing the best card is important to ensure you get the biggest bang for…

AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business Mastercard Overview The AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business Mastercard is a well-rounded option for frequent AA flyers. While the card isn’t the most rewarding for ongoing spending, perks like the first checked bag free, an annual companion certificate and a 5% annual bonus on miles earned with the card make…

In 2021, Bilt Rewards launched a points program to help renters build credit and earn points on rent payments. Shortly afterward, it debuted a cobranded credit card. The concept of paying rent with a credit card is not new; however, it typically involves fees of 2%-3%, which can eat up the value of any rewards…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best flexible rewards currencies available, and you can get some incredible value from your Ultimate Rewards points. Plus, Chase offers the Chase Travel℠ portal, where you can earn and redeem points and take advantage…

After halting applications in March 2023, the U.S. Department of State has reopened its pilot program to allow Americans to renew passports online. As of Wednesday, a limited number of applications will open daily at 1 p.m. Eastern time on a first-come, first-served basis. Status of online passport renewal program TRAVEL.STATE.GOV Since launching in late…

There’s officially a new lifestyle hotel member of the Hilton Honors family, and it’s all about the collegiate life — well, without the stress of midterms and awkward roommates. Graduate Hotels — now known as Graduate by Hilton — joined Hilton Honors this week. Members can now earn and redeem points at the brand just…