Deal of the day: Fly to Jamaica for only 8,000 AAdvantage miles

Jamaica is one of the most beautiful — and popular — destinations in the Caribbean. Whether it’s one of your favorite destinations or you’ve simply always wanted to visit, there are a couple of compelling reasons to visit right now. The first is

Reasons to get Chase’s Ink Business Preferred

Whether you’re looking for your first business credit card or your fifth, the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is a great option. The $95 annual fee is a bargain, especially when compared to the popular American Express® Business Gold

When foreign airline status beats US airline status

We’re still in the early months of 2026, and many frequent flyers are thinking through their airline elite status strategy for the year. Perhaps you’re going for an AAdvantage tier that gets you complimentary checked bags and priority boarding, or a higher Delta

The best credit cards to use for Alaska Airlines flights

If you’re about to book an Alaska Airlines flight, you may be wondering which credit card will help you earn the most rewards and enjoy benefits like free checked bags. Alaska Airlines is part of the Atmos Rewards loyalty program, along with Hawaiian

Don’t cancel, downgrade: How to do it with Chase cards

It’s easy to justify paying hundreds of dollars in credit card annual fees when you can use card benefits like travel credits, dining credits, shopping credits and airport lounge access. But it’s harder to justify paying those fees if you carry multiple credit

Are credit card rewards taxable? Why you may receive a 1099

With tax season on the horizon, credit card enthusiasts may wonder if they have to pay taxes on the rewards they earned in 2025. The good news? Generally, credit card rewards are not considered taxable income. However, certain types of rewards, such as

Real ID rollout: Here’s what it’s like going through TSA with no ID

Can you go through security screening without an ID? Yes, you can. I just did it at Miami International Airport (MIA), and it was actually fairly painless (aside from the $45 it cost to make it happen). I’m writing this story airside at

2026 TPG Awards winners: Best Innovation in Airline Loyalty

When Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines in 2024 — and announced plans to roll out a new combined loyalty program — there were some valid reasons for frequent flyers to be nervous. After all, Alaska’s former Mileage Plan program had become a favorite

Bilt 2.0 transition: Frequently asked questions, answered

It’s been a busy few weeks for Bilt … and for those who are trying to learn about the updated program and follow along with some of the quick-paced news and pivots that came with it. The company generated a ton of buzz

Wi-Fi on cruise ships: What you need to know about internet use on board

When I first began writing about cruising three decades ago, the typical internet connection at sea wasn’t just slow. It was glacial. You’d click on a website only to experience many seconds of frustration. Maybe the page would come up. Maybe it wouldn’t.