Paul Rubio
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Major Changes Are Coming to Airport Lounge Access in 2023
Exciting new airport lounges are on the horizon, but revised policies will make it harder to access some of them. Here’s everything you need to know now. → Read More
Earn up to 100,000 Miles With These United Airlines Credit Card Bonuses
As of November 10, 2022, introductory offers on United’s four personal cards have all been raised, starting at 30,000 miles for its entry-level, no annual fee United Gateway℠ Card to 100,000 miles for its premium United Club℠ Infinite Card, which comes with a full United Club membership. → Read More
You Can Score a Southwest Credit Card 75,000-Point Bonus Right Now
Plus, you can possibly earn a valuable Southwest Companion Pass for all of 2023 and 2024 with these limited-time, introductory offers. → Read More
Why the X1 Is a Game-Changing Credit Card
With an alternative application process and a high earnings rate yet no annual fee, the new X1 is rewriting the credit card narrative. → Read More
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Is Offering Its Highest Welcome Bonus Since 2016
An increased 80,000-point welcome offer on the popular travel credit card is the highest since it debuted six years ago. → Read More
This Must-Have Card for American Airlines Frequent Fliers Is Offering Its Biggest Welcome Bonus in Years
Get Admirals Club® access plus 80,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles with the current offer on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®. → Read More
At Green O, an Adults-Only Wilderness Retreat in Montana
At the green o, the new adults-only addition to the famed Resort at Paws Up, a wilderness retreat comes with a nine-course meal. → Read More
How the Amex Platinum Can Pay You Back Thousands of Dollars Through Statement Credits
The $695 annual fee is steep, but the Platinum Card® from American Express offers nearly $2,000 in statement credits each year. → Read More
Capital One’s Premium Travel Credit Card Is Quickly Becoming One of the Industry’s Best
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card currently has a 75,000-mile welcome bonus and offers benefits and perks competitive with premium Chase and American Express cards. → Read More
Marriott Launches Two New Credit Cards: Bonvoy Bevy and Bountiful
Plus, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card gets a major upgrade—and heftier annual fee. → Read More
Air Canada’s Aeroplan Credit Card Is Worth it for U.S. Travelers
Designed for U.S. travelers, the Aeroplan® Credit Card by Air Canada is offering a 70,000-point welcome bonus that can be used on 45 other airlines serving more than 1,300 destinations. → Read More
Why Google Flights and Wikipedia (Yep!) Are a Traveler’s Best Friends
If used correctly, these two websites can be the ultimate travel planning tools. → Read More
Do Credit Card Points, Hotel Points, and Frequent Flier Miles Expire?
Every loyalty program has a different policy on the expiration of points and miles, but the best ones have no-expiration policies. → Read More
Get $800 in Gift Cards or 80,000 Airline Miles With Citi Premier’s Best-Ever Introductory Offer
Get the Citi Premier card for the welcome bonus. Keep it for the earnings rates, which are better than the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve cards. → Read More
5 Great Ways to Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred Introductory Bonus
What are the best ways to spend 80,000 Chase points? There are many options, but below are our five favorites. → Read More
Earn Up to 140,000 Bonus Points With Newly Rebranded IHG Rewards Credit Cards
The InterContinental Hotels Group relaunched its IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card and IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card with major new benefits. → Read More
Earn 120,000 United Miles and Lounge Access With This New Credit Card Offer
Earn 120,000 United MileagePlus Miles and get lounge privileges with this limited-time offer on the United Club Infinite Card. → Read More
Get a Coveted Companion Pass With Southwest’s Latest Credit Card Offers
Southwest credit cards are currently offering a rare companion pass welcome bonus, which gives holders unlimited two-for-one travel on both paid and award tickets. → Read More
The Best Credit Cards for Transferring Points to Airline and Hotel Partners
We break down loyalty programs of American Express, Chase, Citi, and Capital One and how to transfer those points to airline- or hotel-specific loyalty programs. → Read More
Air Canada Launches New Credit Card With Welcome Offer up to 100,000 Points
The new Aeroplan Credit Card comes with a welcome offer up to 100,000 points that can be used on Air Canada and dozens of partner airlines. → Read More