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Check your email: Major airlines, including Delta and United, gifting elite status
Some lucky folks are getting a nice surprise when they check their email or log in to their airline loyalty account — they’ve been gifted status. We are getting reports that members of both Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus are being gifted elite status or having their existing status extended — even when they haven’t […]
Getting a refund for a canceled or delayed flight: What to know in 2026
Recent years have brought us all too many reminders about the importance of knowing your air travel rights as a passenger. From winter weather to summer storms and last fall’s government shutdown, it’s clear that knowing what you should ask for when your flight is delayed or canceled is critical when you’re preparing to fly. […]
The best new points hotels for families to visit in 2026
Regardless of who I’m traveling with, I always look for hotels that participate in major hotel loyalty programs, allowing me to earn points and enjoy elite status benefits, such as room upgrades and late checkout. Aside from that, though, the types of hotels I look for when traveling with my family can differ vastly from […]
What Hilton’s CEO says about devaluations, new elite status and personalized stays
“I’ve never been more excited about the business than I am today,” Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, told a group of journalists in a recent roundtable interview conducted at the reborn Waldorf Astoria New York (“the hotel that literally invented luxury in the [hospitality] world,” he’d said). Over the interview, Nassetta gave snippets […]
21 tips and tricks that will make your first cruise go smoothly
Cruising is easy — or so cruisers will tell you. For starters, you only have to unpack once, even as you travel from place to place. You also don’t have to go hunting for a restaurant every night. Dining spots are usually just steps away from your cabin, with tables waiting for you. You’ll also […]
20,000 flights canceled in winter storm, but the worst may be behind us
As millions of Americans dig out from a weekend of heavy snow and ice, airlines are racing to get operations back on track after the worst stretch of flight cancellations in a half-decade. By noon EST Monday, airlines had canceled more than 4,300 flights nationwide, according to data from FlightAware. That’s certainly a rough day […]
Atmos Rewards Ascent vs. Business: Which $95 Alaska-Hawaiian card should you get?
If you want to collect Atmos Rewards points to use for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights, you may be interested in applying for one of their cobranded credit cards. The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card and the Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card are two mid-tier options to consider. Even if you […]
How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy
You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to various airline and hotel loyalty programs, including Marriott Bonvoy. Though Marriott Bonvoy isn’t one of the most valuable Chase transfer partners, it is one of the most well-known hotel loyalty programs. It can be daunting the first time you transfer Chase points. But don’t worry: It’s relatively […]
Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Sun Valley, Idaho’s Most Fascinating Places
From top to bottom, Sun Valley is full of surprises. Only in this fascinating pocket of central Idaho can you experience an annual heritage festival that parades thousands of sheep from the mountains to Main Street by day, then discover some of the darkest night skies in the world for mind-blowing star gazing. In between, […]
How many credit cards should you have?
When it comes to credit cards, one size doesn’t fit all. The “right” number depends on your financial goals, spending habits and how much effort you want to dedicate to optimizing rewards. Some people do just fine with one card, while others juggle multiple cards to maximize points, miles and perks. The key is knowing […]