Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain, with over 9,000 properties in 144 countries spread across 35-plus brands. Like most hotel chains, Marriott offers an extensive family of cobranded credit cards. Two issuers offer these credit cards: American Express and Chase. Options range from no-annual-fee, entry-level cards to premium cards and a business card. Here…

Back in the day, mid-sized cities like Memphis, Kansas City and Pittsburgh were home to bustling airline hubs — crossroads of the country where millions of connecting passengers passed through each year. Those days, however, are long gone. As airlines consolidated and evolved their networks, these airports shifted from connecting points to purely origin-and-destination (O&D)…

It’s a move that has created quite a media firestorm: Canadian airline WestJet announced it will begin converting some of its aircraft to a layout including a new, no-recline economy section and new first-class seating. The airline says this will help it offer cheaper fares for some passengers. The trade-off, however, comes at the expense…

If you’re planning your next trip and have your eyes set on an IHG hotel, it’s natural for you to assume the best option for paying may be with an IHG One Rewards cobranded card. That’s not a bad idea, since you will automatically receive high earning rates and program-specific perks, such as elite status,…

American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty members have a new way to travel within South America. Travelers can now use points to book flights on Chilean discounter JetSmart via American’s website. This closes one of the last remaining gaps in the carriers’ partnership, where AAdvantage members could book JetSmart flights but only on the budget carrier’s website….

Some of the most valuable perks on select airline credit cards are companion certificate benefits. Companion certificates allow you to bring a friend or family member along at a steep discount (or, in some cases, nearly free) when you book a qualifying ticket. If you’re looking to fly with Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines, two Atmos…

One of the best perks tied to the Marriott Bonvoy family of credit cards is the complimentary elite night credits you receive each year — ranging from 15 to 25 nights, depending on which card you have. Better yet, if you hold both a personal and a business credit card, you can earn up to…

River cruising is the original slow way to travel, as you cruise the calm waters of inland waterways just like Cleopatra did on the Nile. The best river cruise ships are floating hotels with views galore of such wonders as the castles and vineyards of the Rhine or the rice paddies and villages on stilts…

Shopping for groceries is a task many people have a love-hate relationship with. At times, getting up from the couch to peruse the supermarket can be exhausting. Other times, it can be a joy to roam the aisles in search of the perfect ingredients for a new recipe. Many points and miles fanatics are motivated…

When you consider adding a card that boasts an annual fee close to $900, it makes sense that you’d want to seriously weigh out its benefits before applying. With the The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, its $895 annual fee (see rates and fees) could be potentially justified by its multiple perks and statement…