Is booking Japan Airlines award flights via JetBlue the best new sweet spot?
JetBlue TrueBlue points just got more valuable. Since JetBlue expanded its partnership with Japan Airlines, you can now book JAL flights with TrueBlue points — and there are some fantastic deals out there. Here’s how you can take advantage of our new favorite sweet spot for visiting Japan on points and miles. How to book […]
The best cards to use for your business spending
No matter what type of business or side hustle you manage, there’s a great business credit card that can help you earn more rewards with your everyday business spending. The key is knowing which categories you spend the most on each month — and which cards offer the best rewards in those categories. Let’s cover […]
Alaska Airlines: Loyalty and premium investments paying off
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can look forward to the debut of the carrier’s new loyalty program this summer. The program is a key step in the Seattle-based airline’s merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The as-yet-unnamed program will combine and replace the separate Alaska Mileage Plan and Hawaiian HawaiianMiles programs. During a quarterly earnings call with investors […]
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa debuts extensive renovations
One of our favorite Maui hotels, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, is wrapping up an extensive multiyear renovation, and The Points Guy got an exclusive first look inside. I’ve had a long love affair with this property: It was the first hotel I reviewed when I started at TPG in 2019, and I’ve […]
Make your restaurant reservations as soon as you board your cruise
With the flurry of activity and potential stressors on cruise embarkation day, from encountering traffic on your way to the port to facing massive check-in queues once you get there, it’s understandable that you might want to settle into your cabin or relax on a lounger on the sundeck once you finally make it on […]
Bilt adds Southwest Rapid Rewards as a new transfer partner
TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt advisor and investor. The Bilt news keeps rolling in. After introducing the ability to pay rent with more credit cards and redeem Bilt Points for student loans, the Bilt Rewards program has revealed that Southwest Rapid Rewards will be its newest transfer partner. Bilt currently partners with 18 […]
Authorized users and Chase travel insurance: What to know
I generally divide my credit card perks into two categories: annual statement credits and lounge access, which I actively try to use to enhance my travel experience, and travel insurance and purchase protection, which I hope to never need but appreciate being able to count on when I do. But if you’re an authorized user […]
Best credit cards for military members
There are plenty of discounts and benefits available to military members while on active duty. Some are highly advertised, while others are hidden in plain sight. In addition to all the travel perks and discounts offered to those in the military, my favorite perk is the ability to hold some of the best credit cards […]
The best time to apply for Delta American Express cards
Ask any points and miles enthusiast and they’ll tell you welcome offers are one of the most important parts of their game plan. The welcome offers we’ve earned from our cards have helped us book some great trips domestically and abroad. If you’re a frequent Delta flyer, you’re probably eyeing one of its cobranded cards […]
Hawaii travel 2025: How to book the flights using points and miles
From the bustling city of Honolulu to the long, winding Hana Highway, Hawaii has something for every traveler. Each Hawaiian island has a unique flair, pristine beaches and stunning natural beauty. Despite Hawaii’s reputation as a pricey tourist destination, there is a way to get to these dreamy islands without breaking the bank — you […]