Blog Posts
Bank Bonuses Can Fund Your Next Trip—Here’s How to Pursue Them Safely
Bank bonuses can cover travel expenses that points don’t. Here’s how to calculate the real return, manage the risks and evaluate five current offers.
Carnival Rewards Is Live—Status Now Depends More on Spending Than Sea Days
Carnival’s VIFP Club is gone. The new Carnival Rewards program separates redeemable points from spend-based Status Qualifying Stars.
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays to 30 Days on September 15—Here’s What to Check
Thailand’s 60-day visa exemption ends September 15. Here’s who gets 30 days, what Americans need and which longer-trip bookings to revisit.
Bilt’s September Rent Day Offers Up to a 100% Virgin Bonus—But Most Members Get Less
Bilt members can receive a 25% to 100% Virgin transfer bonus on September 1. Here’s the tier math and when $200 in Bilt Cash is worth considering.
United Adds 13 International Routes for 2027—Here’s Where to Watch for Awards
United is adding routes to Okinawa, Slovenia, Ibiza, the Azores and other international destinations. Here’s the schedule and award strategy.
Sending a Child Flying Alone? Compare the Airline Before the Fare
Major U.S. airlines charge $100 to $150 each way for unaccompanied-minor service, with very different age, connection and booking rules.
Sick Abroad? Start the Travel Insurance Claim Before You Leave the Doctor
A medical claim from Japan shows why travelers should collect itemized bills, doctors’ letters, prescriptions and transportation receipts before returning home.
The 2027 Total Solar Eclipse Is Already a Points Trip—Start With the Hotel
The August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse will cross southern Spain and Egypt. Here’s how to secure lodging, monitor award flights and preserve flexibility.
Flying Blue’s Cheapest Awards Are Becoming “Light”—Here’s What You’ll Lose
Flying Blue’s lowest mileage prices aren’t necessarily disappearing, but starting September 8 they’ll buy fewer benefits. Here’s how the new Light, Standard and Flex reward tickets change the value of Air France and KLM awards.
Bilt Mortgage Offer: 50,000 Points, but Check Which Version You Have
Bilt’s mortgage promotion can be worth 50,000 points, but the current public terms no longer award 25,000 points at pre-approval, making it essential to check your exact offer and compare the underlying loan costs.
Save 30% on Thrifty Traveler Premium for National Cheap Flight Day
Thrifty Traveler is taking 30% off the first year of Premium and Premium+ for new members—but only through August 20, 2026.
Alaska’s New Lap-Infant Award Rule Can Save Families Hundreds—But Partner Flights Still Don’t Work
Alaska now charges only international taxes for lap infants on eligible long-haul Atmos Rewards awards. The improvement doesn’t extend to international partner awards.