
Should You Pursue Marriott Elite Status?
Marriott's award chart went to the wayside earlier this year, but Bonvoy elite status remains worth the effort.

Marriott's award chart went to the wayside earlier this year, but Bonvoy elite status remains worth the effort.

Frequent Delta flyers have the best chance at getting the full value from a SkyMiles card.

Marriott edges Hilton in several key areas, but if it's elite perks that you're after, stick with the latter.

Follow this step-by-step guide for transferring Chase points to any of the bank's travel partners.

If you fly short Alaska routes regularly, you can save big from the Alaska Flight Pass. Otherwise, skip it.

The FHR program is all about making your hotel stay more luxurious. At these hotels, you really get VIP status.

The ITA Matrix is great for filtering by airline, flight number, aircraft type, fare class and so much more.

You can upgrade your Southwest fare, earn elite status or open a Southwest credit card.

PlusPoints are an upgrade currency only available to Premier Platinum or Premier 1K elite members.

To save big on travel, book hotels — not flights — with points.

Earning status with a member airline can get you benefits across the Oneworld alliance.

Booking travel through the Capital One Travel portal will get you a higher earning rate and other benefits.

Chase’s travel portal lets you book flights, hotels, cruises and more with points, or pay in cash to earn bonus rewards.

Flying isn't always necessarily faster than driving. Here are some trade-offs to consider.

Travel is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to cut costs.

The Southwest Basic fare offers notable affordability — but there are naturally downsides.


M life is rebranding as MGM Rewards with some notable new benefits.

Use your AmEx card to earn extra points when booking flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises and other reservations.

Suite Night Awards can get you a confirmed room upgrade before your stay, but there are some limitations.

What started as a unique and authentic way to travel has become a victim of corporatization.