The 10 Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks, Tested by TravelFreak
Tortuga designed this to be the ultimate carry-on backpack for urban travelers. Its outstanding build quality, thoughtful design, and superior comfort earned it the highest score of any carry-on backpack our team has ever tested. It’s ideal if you want an easy-to-pack, easy-to-carry backpack that works for almost any trip to any destination. It’s ideal […]
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
The Marriott Bonvoy program is unique in that it has credit card partnerships with two different issuers: Chase and American Express. If you’re in the market for a new card, you may be torn between the mid-tier Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) from Chase and the premium Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American […]
What credit score do you need to be approved for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is one of the best travel cards on the market. With a moderate $95 annual fee, it’s a top choice for both frequent and casual travelers — especially those new to earning travel rewards. If you’ve been eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, now is a great […]
ANA Mileage Club changes: One-way award flights, ending RTW tickets and more
Changes are coming to ANA Mileage Club, the loyalty program of Japan-based All Nippon Airways, as first reported by View from the Wing. The updates, set to be implemented in June, are a mixed bag. Mileage Club members will finally be allowed to redeem miles for one-way flights, opening new redemption options and ending the […]
Current offers on the Avios credit cards from British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus
If you’re planning a big getaway, taking advantage of welcome bonuses across travel credit cards is a great way to offset some costs. And sometimes, this involves an international airline loyalty program. There are currently elevated offers on Chase’s three Avios-earning credit cards. The British Airways Visa Signature® Card (see rates and fees), Iberia Visa […]
United award sale: Fly to Latin America for as low as 9,000 miles
United MileagePlus just launched a flash award sale specifically for Chase United Airlines cardmembers. If you hold one of these cards, you can access flight deals starting at 9,000 miles each way to 20 destinations in Latin America. Deal basics Rio de Janeiro. FABIO CANHIM/GETTY IMAGES Airline: United Airlines Routes: Between the mainland U.S. and […]
Amex Business Platinum set to change 2 popular statement credits
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium business card with a steep $695 annual fee (see rates and fees), but the benefits and statement credits can easily offset that fee. Some notable statement credits, which were set to expire in June, come from popular brands many businesses use, like Dell and Adobe. […]
Where I Find the Best Travel Deals in 2025
Finding the best travel deals is a matter of timing. A lot of people think travel is just expensive, but in reality, there are incredible deals happening all the time. They often don’t last too long, and you have to act quickly. That can sometimes be a problem when a deal requires jumping on a […]
Why the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey won an award at the 2024 TPG Awards
Last year, the seventh-annual TPG Awards recognized the best in the travel and loyalty industries. And while many of these honors came out of spirited debates among our editorial staffers, there was one credit card award that was, simply put, a slam dunk. We’re talking about the trophy for the Best New/Refreshed Credit Card of […]
How to transfer Chase points to Hyatt
You have many options for redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Typically, you can get the most value by transferring them to one of the program’s 11 airline or three hotel loyalty programs. My favorite and most used Chase transfer partner is World of Hyatt. So, here’s what you need to know about transferring Chase points […]