Dress like your Condor airplane and reap a reward
When German leisure airline Condor began flying its new Airbus A330neos bearing the carrier’s colorful striped livery, a pilot tried to convince a traveler (me) that a few days before each flight, passengers could vote on what color stripes would be on their aircraft. Condor started rolling out its striped livery in April 2022, citing […]
Book Lufthansa first-class flight to Europe using Chase’s 100,000-point welcome offer
Germany’s flagship carrier — Lufthansa — has engineered a quintessential first-class experience: luxurious, functional, consistent and comfortable, yet without the over-the-top opulence of some of its counterparts. A Lufthansa first-class ticket can set you back over $11,000. Luckily, you are able to book this product using points and miles. While there’s no debating that Lufthansa […]
Score bonus miles: Register now for United’s latest Mile Play promotion
United Airlines has launched a new round of Mile Play promotions, which award bonus miles to targeted members after they complete specific tasks. Now’s a good time to check your eligibility and register — even if you’re unsure about your upcoming travel plans. To see if you’re eligible and register, visit United’s Mile Play page. […]
The credit reporting agency your bank uses matters — here’s why
One of the most important things to know when you apply for a credit card is which credit bureau the bank uses to pull your credit report. Your credit report is a detailed record of your credit history that can determine whether or not you are approved for a new line of credit, such as […]
Earn points, miles or cash back: Maximize online shopping portals for your purchases
Many of us regularly shop at retail stores and sites for pet supplies, home decor, clothing and gifts. In the face of rising costs, we also look for every possible way to save money. Unfortunately, these types of purchases rarely fall into the bonus categories on rewards credit cards, making it harder to earn extra […]
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Citi Strata Premier: Which mid-tier travel card is better?
As much as we love premium credit cards, you may find that you can’t maximize their benefits or want to keep your annual fee costs low. If so, a mid-tier travel card is perfect for you. Today, we’re looking at two popular mid-tier travel rewards cards: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) […]
Hilton Honors: Complete loyalty program guide
Hilton Honors is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs, with over 8,000 participating properties across 24 brands. I appreciate that the program offers excellent opportunities for earning Hilton points, valuable cobranded credit cards and multiple pathways for securing elite status. Although Hilton Honors isn’t my primary hotel loyalty program, I stay at Hilton properties […]
Stack Premier qualifying points from United credit cards
One of the metrics you can use to earn United Premier status is Premier qualifying points. You’ll usually earn PQPs through flights, but you can also earn them through select United Airlines credit cards. Best of all, you can stack PQPs from multiple United cards, which will become more useful in 2026. Here’s what you […]
Airbus unveils posh new ‘flagship’ first-class concept on A350-1000
Airbus is offering up its take on how airlines might want to use the space on its large A350-1000 aircraft. This week, the European plane-maker unveiled a new concept for an ultraluxurious set of first-class suites for the front of the ultra-long-haul-capable jet. The concept calls for three suites in total: one on each side […]
American adds new city in Mexico just days after United does
American Airlines is adding service to yet another new city in Mexico. The Fort Worth-based carrier just announced that it will launch service to Puerto Escondido, Mexico, beginning Dec. 3. American will operate this new year-round, twice-weekly route from its megahub at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Bargain hunting: When […]