points & miles

I don’t usually make credit card decisions based on rumors. There are always rumors in the points-and-miles world. Some turn out to be true, some turn out to be partly …

The outrage of the day in the Hyatt world is that Park Hyatt Sydney and Park Hyatt Tokyo are apparently being treated as resorts for late checkout purposes. That matters …

A new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzed nine hotel rewards programs to see which deliver the most value for travelers. Hotel loyalty programs have been around since the …

For travelers just starting to explore the world of credit card perks, the allure of luxury travel can be irresistible. I remember reading about lie-flat business class seats and stays …

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 …

Quick note before we start: I’m writing this on Sunday night, but you’re probably reading it Monday afternoon — and a lot can change in between. That’s what makes this …

For months, the Barclays-to-Citi American Airlines transition has been one of those slow-motion stories where everyone knew what was coming… but nobody could say exactly how it would land. Now …

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 …

It’s common to see posts about which credit cards are in someone’s wallet, offering a snapshot of their strategy and why they use each card. Some cards might serve niche …