Flying a long-haul flight in economy class isn’t fun, so if you have the miles to upgrade to a premium cabin, you should always explore that option to make your trip more comfortable. Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has some of the most coveted first, business and premium economy products out there. While upgrading isn’t cheap, […]
In January 2018, United Airlines refused to allow a passenger to bring a peacock on board a flight departing from Newark-Liberty International Airport as an emotional support animal. This, along with a series of other aircraft pet incidents — including the alleged mauling of a child by a pit bull on an Alaska Airlines flight […]
Hilton unveiled a complete revamp of its Honors loyalty program, including scrapping its award redemption chart, in 2017. Now the number of points needed to redeem for an award room is based on factors including hotel brand, type of room and the date it’s booked. Below we outline how to make the most of your […]
United.com is one of the more accessible airline sites to search for award flights and premium cabin upgrades. However, if you’re on the hunt for the hardest-to-score MileagePlus® loyalty program awards — business and first class seats — you’ll eventually run into the frustrating ‘Mixed Cabin’ message, as illustrated on the Chicago-Kahului, Hawaii, flight below: […]
The information related to the United MileagePlus® Club Card and Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express has been collected by CompareCards and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card prior to publication. When the end of the calendar year gets closer, those with airline loyalty program elite status may start to feel the pressure if they’re a bit short of what […]
The Blue Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express is the only $0 annual fee option that earns Delta miles with every purchase. But it comes with fewer benefits than the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express, including key perks like priority boarding and free checked luggage. But which card is better for your wallet? Here’s the short answer: You can earn more miles from the Blue Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express […]
The information related to the Amtrak Guest Rewards World MasterCard® has been collected by CompareCards and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card prior to publication. For those who ride the rails regularly, the Amtrak Guest Rewards® loyalty program is one of the most valuable travel reward programs out there because of its high […]
One of the biggest benefits of having the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® in your wallet is having two ways to use points to book airline flights. The first is transferring the Chase points you earn on those cards to the loyalty programs of nine airline partners and redeeming them for flights. The second is using […]
Hawaiian Airlines has one of the better first/business class cabins for its long-haul flights, with lie-flat seats, gourmet island cuisine and exclusive amenities, so an upgrade is an excellent way to get your vacation started right. Upgrades using HawaiianMiles loyalty program miles aren’t an incredible bargain, but for a special occasion, they’re often better than […]
Nothing lasts forever, and that includes the airline miles earned for flights. The question is: Can you get those miles back once they’ve expired? The short answer is it depends on the carrier, since each has its own reinstatement policies. Below, we outline how top U.S. airlines handle requests to reinstate expired miles. Alaska Airlines […]
Dreaming of visiting the white sand beaches of Hawaii? With more airlines opening direct routes to these island shores, it’s easier than ever to turn those fantasies into reality. It may not be a cheap trip, but using miles and points can help defray some of the cost. Marriott is well represented in the Aloha […]
The information related to the Citi Prestige® Credit Card has been collected by CompareCards and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card prior to publication. Imagine you’re hiking in the Himalayas or on a rural safari in Kenya, enjoying the scenery, and you become severely injured. The closest medical facility is hundreds of miles […]
