Points & Miles

Manufactured spending. What does that mean? It’s not apparent from the name, but a good guess would be that it has something to do with spending money concerning travel since …

It’s not the happiest thought in the world, but the inevitable ending for all of us is that we’re going to die someday. We can make as many plans as …

If you were one of the many people who transferred American Express Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines before the deadline, you’re probably sitting on a nice stack of HawaiianMiles. …

If it hasn’t already happened, today was likely the last day you could transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines. I’ve written about this before, since HawaiianMiles could …

If you’re part of a hotel loyalty program, you’ve probably spent a lot of time and effort earning points for free hotel stays. But knowing the value of your points …

I recommend earning transferrable points rather than locking yourself into a single loyalty program. For instance, I’d rather earn Chase Ultimate Rewards than commit to points with Aeroplan, Hyatt, or …

When I saw the headline saying that American AAdvantage had partnered with OpenTable, I thought, “Nice! Free miles just for eating out? Count me in.” But then I actually read …

Hilton Honors has launched its newest promotion for summer 2025, and it might sound familiar. That’s because it’s once again called Points Plus, just like the promo they ran at …

If you’re diving into the world of points and miles, one of the first things you’ll hear about is airline alliances—oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam. Each includes a collection of …

Travel Planning Isn’t Always a Solo Job When it comes to planning our travels, I usually take the lead. It’s not that my wife Sharon can’t do it—far from it. …