I got into the world of credit card rewards for one reason: to explore the world on a budget. Therefore, any other perks I’ve received from my cards have been a pleasant surprise. But I was recently jostled awake to the actual power of what I previously considered “throw-away” credit card perks, namely, extended warranty…

Avelo Airlines is shaking up its operation as part of a wide-ranging turnaround effort. The startup budget airline said this week that it would close three of its bases and realign its network around four remaining bases, changing its schedule as it moves to firm up its financial performance amid a period of losses for…

I’m not sure I’ve ever camped in a place as serene as the place I camped this week. From the entrance to my red two-person tent, anchored atop a field of ice, I looked out over an epic landscape: Soaring snow-covered mountains, glaciers, a bay so still that I could see my reflection in the…

Although the first Peninsula Hotel opened in Hong Kong back in 1928 and remains an Asian landmark to this day, the brand is still one of the world’s smaller ultraluxury hotel chains, with just a handful of hotels sprinkled around the globe. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY In fact, there are only three Peninsula hotels in…

When John Stachura drove his rental car through Sixt’s futuristic artificial intelligence scanner in Manchester, England, he was impressed. He assumed that such an elaborate contraption must be a foolproof way to document the vehicle’s preexisting damage. However, his opinion of the technology disintegrated when he received a $2,200 repair bill after his 24-hour rental….

One of America’s top budget airlines has a new leader in charge. Frontier Airlines on Thursday announced it tapped James Dempsey as its new CEO, following the departure of longtime chief executive Barry Biffle late last year. Dempsey had been serving as interim CEO since December and now will continue in the role permanently. The…

Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is best for American Airlines flyers who value lounge access. It provides a complimentary Admirals Club membership, as well as several other benefits that make flying American Airlines more enjoyable. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating…

We’ve known for several months that three new credit cards are on the way for Bilt Rewards — with features including the ability to earn points on any mortgage. And we now may have more details on what these cards will look like. If the rumored changes we dug into yesterday are true, Bilt is…

There are two primary ways to book “free” stays at Marriott properties worldwide: You can redeem Marriott Bonvoy points, and you can use free night award certificates. The latter are earned through activities such as renewing your Marriott credit card membership each year or meeting an annual spending threshold. Several Marriott cards offer free night…

Your wallet doesn’t have to be overflowing with credit cards for a maximized award travel strategy. In fact, you can pair two of my favorite cards for a bevy of benefits, rewards and statement credits: the American Express® Gold Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. These two cards combine for a simple…