Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in October
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not. Rather than trying to keep track of all of […]
Marriott announces Uber partnership changes: The good, the bad and the totally worthless
Marriott announced changes to its partnership with Uber on Tuesday, including devaluing riders’ points-earning potential while adding new yet less-than-worthwhile perks. As of Oct. 14, the Marriott Bonvoy points-earning threshold for Uber spending is lowered as follows: From 6 points per dollar spent on Uber Eats deliveries to hotels operating under Marriott brands in the U.S. (a minimum order […]
Breeze Airways set to launch 4 new Florida routes this winter
Breeze Airways is bolstering its service in Florida this winter. The Utah-based low-cost carrier, which commenced service in 2021, unveiled its latest expansion Tuesday, with four new routes to the Sunshine State. Between December and February, Breeze will expand its footprint at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with three new routes — each from smaller U.S. […]
What are points and miles worth? TPG’s October 2024 monthly valuations
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize […]
Book flights to Europe starting at 15K miles: Check out Flying Blue’s October Promo Rewards
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Numerous opportunities, ranging from paid ticket sales to redemption promotions, are available when booking discounted travel. However, one of the most reliable deals is the monthly Promo Rewards offered by Air France-KLM Flying Blue. These monthly exclusive discounts are on the […]
United brings popular app feature to Apple’s newest Watches
United Airlines travelers who wear one of the newest Apple Watches will have one less excuse for missing their flight. The Chicago-based airline announced this week that it’s adding support for Live Activities on the Apple Watch. This feature allows travelers to conveniently access flight information — such as live boarding times, gate assignments and […]
Chase Pay Yourself Back Q4 categories — is it a good use of your rewards?
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If Chase’s Pay Yourself Back hasn’t been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on this redemption option. Not only has the option expanded to a broader list of Chase cards, but some redemption rates aren’t […]
TSA PreCheck adds 2 carriers to program, bringing total to 104 participating airlines
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information. Flyers who don’t want to deal with the hassle of long security lines can now use the Transportation Security Administration’s expedited screening program at even more airports across the U.S. and U.S. territories. The TSA added these two airlines to its TSA PreCheck program […]
You’ll never guess which luxury company is planning the world’s southernmost hotel
There’s about to be a new southernmost hotel in the world — operated by a company you might not expect. Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises revealed on Wednesday that it will build a 150-room luxury property just south of Puerto Williams, Chile — the southernmost settlement in the world. The luxury brand, which has not […]
Which airports and airlines use TSA PreCheck?
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information. Since 2013, TSA PreCheck has allowed users to avoid the hassle of waiting in a long airport security line, plus the annoying process of taking off their shoes and removing laptops, liquids and other items from their carry-on bags. Thanks to the dedicated TSA […]