Award Travel

Airline loyalty programs generate billions of dollars in revenue each year from their co-branded credit cards. In many cases, those partnerships with banks are more profitable than selling airline tickets. …

Did I waste my Chase Ultimate Rewards on a recent airline redemption? On paper, it sure looked that way. I booked a short intra-Europe flight using 24,000 United miles for …

I knew airlines were charging more for seats these days. I just didn’t expect to hit a point where even the worst seat on the plane wasn’t included anymore. We’re …

When it comes to booking international award flights, flexibility is your best friend. And no, we’re not just talking about being flexible with your destination or travel dates. Sometimes, you …

When it comes to using credit cards to pay for travel, earning points is the easy part. Booking award travel is where the process gets complicated. This post is about …

If you’ve been in the points-and-miles world for any length of time, you already know the game: the goal isn’t just to earn points — it’s to spend fewer of …

When JetBlue announced its 25-for-25 promotion — fly to 25 JetBlue destinations and earn 25 years of Mosaic 1 status, plus a massive points bonus — the reaction was predictable. …

You should always sign up for airline frequent flyer programs. First of all, it’s free. In addition, having your information on file with the airline saves time when making a …

Searching for domestic round-trip airfare is kind of like using MapQuest printouts — it still works, but it’s not how most people actually travel anymore. Most U.S. airlines price tickets …

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 …