Alaska Airlines is planning a major overhaul to its Mileage Plan program for 2025. Next year, Alaska will follow in the footsteps of many other U.S. carriers, allowing its members…

Cruise industry executives like to boast that most people who cruise are highly satisfied with the experience, and the research backs them up. But that doesn’t mean every voyage goes…

Delta Air Lines is giving its cabins a new look. The Atlanta-based carrier Tuesday announced plans for a cabin facelift for its planes, featuring updated seat coverings, new mood lighting,…

Earlier this year, American Airlines promised that it would enable online redemptions for systemwide upgrade certificates. Well, 2024 is (nearly) coming to a close, and the Fort Worth-based carrier is…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Kimpton Karma Rewards folded into the IHG loyalty program in early 2018. But, to the delight of Kimpton…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Many hotel loyalty programs have shifted to dynamic pricing, making it difficult to know how many…

On many a cruise, rubber ducks can be found peeking out from random hiding places, beckoning passengers to pick them up and read their accompanying information tags. Perhaps you’ll find…

Air Canada’s Aeroplan program offers a lot of value. Points are easy to earn as a transfer partner of several credit card currencies. While redemption rates flying Air Canada are…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers; some offers may be expired.  If you truly want to maximize your points and miles, periodic…