The Points Guy
- You can now earn Alaska status by buying sustainable offsets May 7, 2024If you’re looking for a feel-good way to boost your Alaska Airlines elite status, look no further than the carrier’s latest initiative. On Tuesday, the Seattle-based carrier announced that flyers will receive Mileage Plan elite status credit for sustainable aviation fuel offsets toward their flights. Effective immediately, you’ll be able to choose to offset 5%, […]Zach Griff
- JetBlue and Etihad expand partnership to include loyalty benefits May 7, 2024JetBlue is bolstering its partnership with a major Gulf airline. Starting Wednesday, the New York-based carrier will expand its partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways to include loyalty benefits. That means, going forward, you’ll be able to use your TrueBlue points to book a flight aboard Etihad — or vice versa. And the same goes for […]Sean Cudahy
- 12 best Panama Canal cruises for a bucket-list trip May 7, 2024A Panama Canal transit is a rite of passage for many cruise lovers. Experiencing this marvel of early 20th-century engineering appeals to those with a wide array of interests, from history and politics to colonial architecture and wildlife. Built by the U.S. government between 1903 and 1914, this 50-mile waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific […]Donna Heiderstadt
- Budget airline survival guide: Avoid fees and enjoy your flight May 7, 2024I will come right out and say it: Ultra-low-cost airlines have gotten a bad rap. Yes, you have to pay for a cup of water and overhead bin space for your carry-on bag, but if you know what to expect with a budget airline and plan accordingly, you can travel all over the U.S. — […]Tarah Chieffi
- Universal Studios’ first high-speed, outdoor coaster set to open in 2026 May 6, 2024Universal Studios Hollywood has decades of history as a working movie studio and is home to more than a dozen rides and attractions that make you the star of your favorite film franchises. But there is one thing it doesn’t have yet — a high-speed, outdoor roller coaster. That won’t be the case for long, […]Tarah Chieffi
- 5 cities with hotels you can still book with points for Memorial Day weekend May 6, 2024Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As a kid, Memorial Day marked the start of pool season and summer golf tournaments. But as an adult, it’s the first three-day weekend I’ll get since January without using any vacation time. If you, too, get a three-day weekend this Memorial Day, […]Katie Genter
- Earn bonus miles with these airline shopping portal promotions May 6, 2024Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Maybe you are planning a major vacation in 2024, or you simply want to top off your airline account with some miles. Did you know you can use an online shopping portal to earn cash back or airline miles or points […]Gabrielle Bernardini
- Mexico deal alert: Fly business class to Tulum from $545 round-trip May 6, 2024Tulum has become Mexico’s “it” destination — and with good reason. A brand-new airport, located just 20 miles from the city, now offers visitors easy access to incredible Mayan ruins nestled on white-sand beaches, electric nightclubs and a bevy of fine dining options. With the addition of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO), American travelers […]Mike Avila
- Why booking a British Airways flight for less than $2 is not a good way to use your Avios May 6, 2024British Airways Executive Club recently introduced a tempting new offer to reduce the price of any BA-operated flight to just 1 British pound (about $1.25) by using Avios, but here’s why it is not a good deal. BA has offered short-haul flights for just 1 pound round-trip using Avios (Reward Flight Saver) but has now […]Ben Smithson
- What credit score do you need for the Amex Business Platinum Card? May 6, 2024Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road or in the skies, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. Frequent travelers will benefit from the Amex […]Katie Genter
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