Points & Miles

You’ve been working toward your dream trip for as long as you can remember. You set a goal, diligently saved your points or miles, and finally booked that coveted award …

Airlines have dramatically changed their policies on the expiration of loyalty program points. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s been …

In February of last year, we jumped on one of those Southwest offers that seems to pop up like clockwork at the start of the year: a credit-card welcome offer …

Another IHG points sale launched yesterday. You’ve probably already seen the deal posts, so I’m not going to rehash the terms here. Instead, I want to talk about the part …

British Airways Avios can be a great way to book American Airlines flights — especially on shorter routes where the Avios cost can be reasonable, and the taxes are low. …

Many airlines seem to have something that no (or few) other airlines do or offer. KLM’s Delft houses are a good example of that. Or until recently, Southwest Airlines had …

Most hotel loyalty programs do have a points-expiration policy — it just doesn’t always feel like one because it’s usually tied to account inactivity (not the age of the points). …

If you fly even occasionally, it’s worth creating a frequent flyer account with each airline you use. Not only does it store your info for faster bookings, but it also …

You know the script: in the points-and-miles world, the “right” redemption is always a lie-flat seat that costs $8,000… booked for 60,000 points… with a champagne flute in the stock …

As we enter 2026, many travelers are reflecting on their hotel loyalty program status and planning how to maximize their benefits for the new year. If you already hold elite …