5 ways to earn Loyalty Points for AAdvantage status

If you are working toward American AAdvantage elite status this qualification year, you may be looking for more ways to earn Loyalty Points to secure your desired status. Here’s what you need to know about AAdvantage elite status requirements and five ways to close your Loyalty Point gap before the end of February. American AAdvantage…

Sneak peek: You can now book Frontier’s new first-class seats

Frontier Airlines is about to have first-class seats. Yes, you read that correctly. The Denver-based budget carrier is getting ready to debut roomier seats in the first two rows of its planes. It will be a major shift for an airline long known for its tight, all-coach cabins. And as of Tuesday, Frontier’s first, first-class…

The Points Guy founder, Brian Kelly explains how TPG is building for the future.

When I founded TPG 16 years ago, my goal was to build a community where readers could share their thoughts and get answers to their points and miles questions. Since then, the TPG community has grown more than I ever could have imagined back in 2010 — and we’re not done. Today, I’m proud to…

United Premier status: What it is and how to earn it

Having elite status with an airline can make a significant difference in your travel experience. Shorter lines, faster service, complimentary upgrades, international lounge access and other benefits can easily make stressful trips more seamless. But these perks don’t come without a cost, and United MileagePlus overhauled how members earn status in 2026. This guide will…

Amex points can now transfer to Fanatics FanCash

American Express Membership Rewards aren’t just for travel anymore. Sports fans now have another way to put their points to use. As of today, some American Express cardmembers can transfer Membership Rewards points to FanCash, the rewards currency of sports merchandise retailer Fanatics. The new transfer option is part of a broader partnership between American…

United’s Washington hub gets new concourse, swanky lounge

Travelers on United Airlines Flight 1252 from Washington to Chicago on Tuesday are in for a surprise. They will be the first to depart from the spacious new E Gates at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the first piece of the airport’s more than $20 billion redevelopment and the future center of United’s hub operation…

How to earn Marriott lifetime elite status

Among major hotel loyalty programs, Marriott Bonvoy offers some of the most attainable lifetime elite status tiers. I already have lifetime Gold Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy and will secure lifetime Platinum Elite status in three years. If you’re wondering if it’s within reach for you, here’s what you should know about Marriott lifetime status….

American launches award sale for 1 million economy seats

If you’ve been frustrated by soaring airfare, now may be your best chance to book flights without the sticker shock. American Airlines just launched one of its biggest AAdvantage award sales of the year. And you’ll want to act quickly: It’s only scheduled to be live for 72 hours. American’s AAdvantage award sale American has…