US Bank Card declined for an overseas purchase? Call the bank.
I've booked a number of overseas rental cars over the past couple of weeks (for trips coming up over the next year). I wanted...
Roame Award Tool Complete Guide
When Roame debuted it was amazing. While point.me was the first tool to offer user friendly flight award searches across many airline loyalty programs,...
Air Canada’s United devaluation hurts less if you travel more
Air Canada recently devalued awards for travel on United Airlines flights. Whereas awards for travel on United long conformed to Air Canada's regular partner...
Best ways to get to Africa using points and miles (2025)
From the markets of Marrakesh to the quintessential South African safari, the African continent has many wonders to behold. Whether you're hoping to catch...
Dynamic changes to credit cards, award programs, and Citi’s product change policy [Week in...
The world of loyalty programs and rewards credit cards is a dynamic place. From award availability to the best pricing to the benefits on...
Shortcuts to Delta elite status (2025)
Delta elite status is shockingly easy to earn this year. It was true last year too, but we figured that Delta would make things...
World of Hyatt: Complete list of all-inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean
Hyatt has a separate award chart for the numerous all-inclusive properties that it has been gradually phasing into its program since 2022. While there...
Should I pursue elite status with Alaska or American Airlines? (On Nick’s mind)
Loyalty programs exist at least in part to encourage us to make irrational decisions. On the surface, it is pretty irrational for me to...
Best ways to get to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific using miles...
Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific are bucket-list destinations for many travelers, in no small part due to the travel time and the...
Southwest variable award pricing is live and values range from 1.1 – 1.7 cents...
Southwest Airlines has been hacking away at many of the most popular elements of its business model and rewards program over the last couple...
Which United card is best?
Earlier this week United revamped their entire lineup of credit cards. With six different cards available, and each jam-packed with coupon-like perks, it can...
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Complete Guide
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards is a loyalty program that shares some characteristics common of airline frequent flyer programs (like priority check-in and boarding for...
United’s overwhelming coupon-book onslaught
Until now, Amex was the king of coupon book credit card perks. These are rebates and discounts available to cardholders for specific types of...
[Changes go live 3/25] Air Canada Aeroplan adopting dynamic pricing for some partners (including...
Reminder that these changes go live tomorrow, 3/25/25, so this is a last chance to make bookings under the current chart before several airlines...
