Alaska Airlines is removing the ability to earn miles and status when purchasing basic economy tickets in addition to increasing partner award booking fees, as first reported by AwardWallet and confirmed by the carrier. It now joins American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in adding new restrictions to basic economy tickets, which have … Read more
Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to help you maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions. You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to an airline or hotel partner during one of these bonus periods. Remember, though, that these are limited-time offers: You’ll … Read more
Believe it or not, summer is here. I’m writing this column from ultra-humid and hot Miami, where I’ll spend a week at a hospitality conference trying to learn what’s new, what’s great and where you should go spend your hard-earned dollars. But first: writing by the beach. It’s a tough gig, but someone has to … Read more
Many rewards cards come with a list of monthly benefits that help offset annual fees. Whether you have two credit cards or 12, it may feel overwhelming to keep track of them all. If you want to ensure you’re getting the most out of your cards’ monthly benefits, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ve … Read more
A new Wyndham Rewards promotion is now seriously making me consider booking one or two stays with the program this summer. With this new promotion, you must register and then book your qualifying stay(s) by Sept. 3. That’s right: Wyndham says stays booked before you register for the promotion won’t count. If you complete your … Read more
Delta is doubling down on Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airline has announced plans to open its second Delta One Lounge at the airport soon, meaning LAX will be the only hub (so far) with two of the airline’s swanky international business-class lounges. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY The new Delta One Lounge at LAX … Read more
