If you typically fly with American Airlines and its partner airlines, earning elite status in the AAdvantage program can unlock many perks, from complimentary upgrades to priority boarding. In 2022, American AAdvantage revamped the method for earning elite status to a system based on Loyalty Points. Nowadays, members earn Loyalty Points through eligible flights, credit…
Is elite status worth it anymore? It’s a question we’ve been diving deep into at The Points Guy this month (and something we’ve been debating for years now). Not only has it been harder to get upgrades and more expensive to earn status, but redemptions have gotten more expensive and watered-down benefits have made pursuing…
‘Tis the season … when frequent flyers scramble for eleventh-hour ways to qualify for airline elite status they haven’t quite reached yet. If Southwest is your airline of choice, the end of 2026 is particularly important to hit status milestones, as Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program is about to change in major ways in early 2027….
There is no shortage of ways to redeem your points and miles for travel to Europe. With most flights being overnight, booking a lie-flat seat is an excellent way to ensure you arrive rested and refreshed on the continent. Points and miles enthusiasts usually need to choose between paying high redemption rates or high surcharges….
Staying at Walt Disney World on hotel points — within walking distance of two theme parks — might sound like a pixie-dust-fueled dream, but it’s actually possible if you stay at the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin or Swan Reserve. These large, highly visible properties are actually three adjacent but distinct hotels that share access…
The best rewards card for your wallet is usually one that rewards you with more of what you really enjoy. For those who love to travel, that might mean earning airline miles or hotel points to help fund the next trip. But what if what you really love is sports? The soon-to-be-released Fanatics American Express®…
Alaska Airlines is rolling out a new invite-only status level called Atmos Global Concierge. Like the other major U.S. airlines that have such a tier, Alaska is not publicly disclosing what it takes to earn an invitation — though you can be sure it will require a lot of spending. News of Alaska’s new invite-only…
There are just weeks left in 2026, and if you haven’t quite reached the United MileagePlus elite status level you’re hoping to secure for 2027, the clock is ticking. But you’re not out of options just yet. From earning bonus Premier qualifying points with the right credit card to taking a last-minute flight, here are…
Who’s ready for first class on United Airlines’s smallest regional jet? The first Mitsubishi CRJ-450, a premium variant of the CRJ-200, is “on track” to begin carrying passengers by the end of the year. That’s according to Andrew Nocella, United’s chief commercial officer, who discussed the arrival of the CRJ-450 on the sidelines of the …
When it comes to earning credit card rewards, sometimes two cards really are better than one. Maybe you have a card that earns bonus points on dining and groceries but falls short on other everyday purchases. Or perhaps you love your card’s travel perks but wish it offered better earning rates outside of travel. That’s…