Save miles or money and unlock better availability with positioning flights

If you’re looking to fly to a particular destination, searching for flights from your nearest airport to your destination is natural. However, you may be paying more than you should by doing so. Savvy travelers often save points and cash by booking positioning flights. I frequently book positioning flights for my own travel. For example,…

Qatar Airways Privilege Club: How to earn and redeem Avios, elite status and more

Qatar Airways is one of the world’s top airlines, with an excellent business-class product and great lounges at its hub in Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH). The airline has a huge route network as well, with routes to major U.S. airports like Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Philadelphia…

Bark Air promises a first-class ride for your pet — for a hefty fee

Many airlines allow dogs onboard, with a lot of restrictions, while other airlines take large dogs as cargo. Soon, though, dogs of all sizes will be able to fly between New York and Los Angeles or between New York and London in high style. Bark Air’s scheduled charter flights are just for pooches and their…

Deal alert: IHG members can save 25% on stays in the US, Caribbean and Mexico this summer

Summer vacation is right around the corner, and IHG Hotels & Resorts wants to help you save money on your summer travels during the IHG Summer Sale. This sale is eligible at participating locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean and other international destinations if you book between now and May 21…

St. Regis Longboat Key in Florida is now taking reservations

A much-anticipated coastal Florida property — from our list of the most exciting hotel openings in 2024 — is nearly open, and the luxury Marriott hotel is finally accepting reservations. Bookings are now open for The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort starting as early as October, the hotel told TPG on Thursday. The resort, which…

Fairness of frequent flyer programs questioned in Washington, DC, hearing

Are frequent flyer programs fair to their members? That was the subject of a Thursday hearing in Washington, D.C., held jointly by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The hearing, announced last month following reports in late December that the DOT was investigating frequent flyer programs, was positioned as a…

New to Chase Ultimate Rewards? Here are 3 easy ways to redeem 75,000 points

There’s never been a better time to consider applying for one of the Chase Sapphire cards, with both cards currently offering elevated welcome bonuses for a limited time only. These are the highest bonuses we have seen on these two popular cards in over a year. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card currently offers 75,000 bonus…