I’ve never flown Alaska Airlines, and I don’t live in a city where the airline currently operates. Yet the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card has jumped to the top of my rewards wish list, even though I have no plans to step on an Alaska Airlines jet. It’s one of the most exciting…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the decade, with unprecedented demand expected as the tournament comes to North America for the first time in more than 30 years. That demand makes tickets especially hard to lock down. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card holders, however, will…

Amtrak riders in the Pacific Northwest have something big to look forward to this summer. The railroad’s new workhorse, the Airo train, will enter service mid-summer on the Cascades route that connects Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, Canada. For riders, that means everything from new seats to plane-like amenities and even high-speed 5G Wi-Fi. “It’s…

If you’re considering a cobranded card with American Airlines, it’s important to pick the right option for you. Each choice offers a different annual fee, its own set of perks and distinct earning rates. Among Citi’s five AAdvantage cards, you may be struggling to decide which is the best for you. Here are my thoughts…

There is no shortage of choices for a cruise to the Caribbean, the most popular place in the world for cruising. More than 200 cruise ships spend at least part of every year in the region. Cruise-selling websites list thousands of individual Caribbean sailings. This can be great news for would-be Caribbean cruisers, but it…

It’s about to get a lot easier to earn United Airlines miles when flying JetBlue — and vice versa. This week, the two airlines expanded their Blue Sky partnership that began in 2025. Going forward, you’ll be able to book JetBlue itineraries on United’s website — and United flights via JetBlue’s site — whether you’re…

American Airlines is making a major investment in Chicago, where it has added a ton of additional flights to and from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) over the past year — all as it ramps up competition with Windy City rival United Airlines. Up next? A big lounge upgrade. American on Tuesday announced plans to build…

One of the coolest things about being an AvGeek is finding unusual routes or products to explore. Some of the longest domestic routes in America are between the East Coast and Hawaii, with journey lengths longer than many overseas international routes. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines (now part of Alaska Air Group)…

One way to fast-track earning elite status in a hotel loyalty program is by taking advantage of promotions that help you earn bonus elite night credits. Luckily for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists, the program just launched a new promotion that comes with bonus points and elite night credits, just in time for spring travel. The Westin…

When business owners start earning travel rewards from their spending, their first goal is usually to rack up enough points to take a family vacation. But there are extremely valuable rewards — in addition to those points and miles — you could be earning with your loyalty. In some cases, the volume of spending a…