I first heard of Awayz by Odynn when Bilt launched a hotel award availability tool powered by the site. Awayz is one of many apps and websites entering the market to make award redemptions easier to find and book. Although I frequently use Point.me — a tool for finding award flights — I’d mostly ignored […]
Alaska Airlines updated its checked baggage fee page over the weekend, raising prices for checked luggage to $35 for the first checked bag (up $5) starting Jan. 2, 2024. Alaska’s move could have knock-on effects, if history is an indicator. It’s been a few years since we saw a round of airline checked-bag fee increases,
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Each holiday season, some consumers find that they have no extra money for gifts. If you’re in this situation, you could put your holiday purchases on a 0% interest credit card if you know you can pay the charges off during the introductory period. However, if you have points or miles tucked away in your
Whether you live in a big city or a small town, it’s safe to assume that most people have used Uber and Uber Eats. One of the greatest benefits is that you can earn valuable rewards through your transactions with these platforms, which can help you progress toward a free night at one of Marriott’s
With the end of the year in sight, now’s the perfect time to inventory your credit card perks and benefits to ensure you’ve used and maximized as many of them as possible this year. Some of these benefits are “use it or lose it” at the end of the calendar year, which means you could
There’s major news from hotel mega-chain Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott has launched an intriguing status match offer with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, allowing Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members to unlock instant KrisFlyer Elite Silver status and a path to KrisFlyer Elite Gold, as flagged by One Mile at a Time. Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines PPS
What better way to celebrate the new year than with a trip to beautiful Hawaii? Luckily, multiple airlines are offering discounted flights to the islands during January and February 2024. There are flight options from Texas and some West Coast hot spots, as well as some from Boston and Washington, D.C. Deal basics Airlines: Alaska,
American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points are two of the most highly sought-after transferable currencies among travel enthusiasts. These points can unlock incredible redemptions in aspirational locations like the Maldives and Bora Bora. Both programs offer a range of travel rewards credit cards and redemption options, including transferring points to airline
It’s no secret that shopping during the holiday season can net you the best savings since stores typically offer Black Friday sales and additional seasonal sales. But did you know that you can save even more money? There are several ways you can save money with online shopping by maximizing shopping portals, promo codes and