Attention, points and miles enthusiasts: You’ve probably been keeping up with the breaking aviation news regarding Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. On Tuesday, the merger was finalized, and details were revealed regarding how the two airlines would continue to operate while maintaining their distinct brands. Details cited in the document outlining the agreement between…

Few places on the West Coast conjure up California beach vibes like Santa Monica, famous for its ride-filled pier, busy shopping streets and beautiful ocean views. Lately, Santa Monica has experienced a bit of a hotel renaissance, with a slew of exciting new hotel openings in the works from high-end brands like Regent and Marriott’s…

Quick take: LATAM’s new business class is one of the best ways to fly between North and South America. Just be sure your jet is equipped with the airline’s latest seats. Pros Roomy seats with high-end finishes Good food and wine courtesy of a South American celebrity chef and a master sommelier Available on an…

More than half of small-business owners don’t have a business credit card, instead depending on personal credit cards to pay for business expenses, according to a survey by small business-focused financial platform Hello Alice. The number of small-business owners using personal credit cards to cover operating expenses balloons to 80% when considering the “new majority”…

Halloween isn’t just about dressing up and devouring candy by the pound. It’s also the perfect excuse to explore some of the most haunted places in America. Why settle for a theme park haunted house when you can visit these historic destinations allegedly frequented by ghosts? From cursed prisons to eerie hotels, the United States…

Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card overview The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card has the lowest annual fee of any Southwest credit card on the market, which is either a strength or a weakness, depending on how you look at it. While the $69 annual fee is affordable, the Plus card lacks the perks…

Sept. 20, 2024 • 4 min read Quick Points: Earn 500 bonus points when staying at new Hyatt hotels The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but…

Whether you opened your first-ever credit card in the pursuit of free travel or already had a few accounts before you found this incredible world of points and miles, your first couple of moves will be highly scripted, thanks to Chase’s 5/24 rule. The issuer uses this rule to automatically reject applicants who have opened…

Delta Air Lines wants to take you to Europe next summer. The Atlanta-based carrier unveiled on Friday its transatlantic schedule for summer 2025, and it includes six new routes, an exciting new destination and expanded service to some of the most popular markets across Europe. There’s lots to get excited about, especially if you’re planning…

Portugal’s picturesque capital is one of my favorite cities in the world. I always enjoy my time wandering its labyrinthine streets, enjoying the stunning ocean views, and sipping an endless flow of wine. Perched on the southern edge of the country’s west coast, Lisbon (or Lisboa, as the locals call it) offers an amazing blend…