If you’ve opened the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® to take advantage of a welcome bonus, you probably know that, in addition to a list of perks, you have access to…

Many points and miles enthusiasts recommend searching for award flights when the booking window first opens—typically between 330 and 362 days in advance depending on the airline—and/or close to…

If you aren’t familiar with Southwest Airlines, it’s the fourth largest carrier in the United States by several metrics. Southwest developed as a low-cost carrier and has operated differently than…

Given that United Airlines is one of the largest United States-based carriers, many travelers will have opportunities to fly on United and its partners and participate in the MileagePlus…

Earning points and miles is relatively straightforward, but the redemption side can be more challenging and complicated. Most of us share the desire to obtain good value for our points and miles, but…

If you don’t know what an open-jaw itinerary is and haven’t booked flights this way, you’re not alone. The simplest way to think about an open jaw is that it represents a gap without flights at some…

If you want to use American AAdvantage miles for your next international trip, there are numerous options. Award availability and award rates vary significantly depending on where and when you want…