Turkish Miles&Smiles has been a popular program for travelers to Hawaii. Award space has been notoriously difficult to find, even when using tools like Seats.aero. Still, redeeming 7,500 Turkish miles (or more recently, 10,000 Turkish miles) to fly one-way on United Airlines between the continental U.S. and Hawaii has been…
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AAdvantage members can redeem miles for FIFA World Cup 26 tickets starting Dec. 17
Fans eager for FIFA World Cup tickets may soon get another opportunity. American Airlines announced Thursday that AAdvantage members will have another chance to redeem AA miles for FIFA World Cup 2026 match tickets, with early-access windows based on elite status. Alongside the redemption rollout, the carrier is also preparing…
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Am I eligible for the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 175,000-point bonus?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is an uber-popular premium travel credit card that earns highly valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points. The Sapphire Reserve includes several statement credits, automatic elite status and high points earning in exchange for a $795 annual fee. Plus, new applicants for the Sapphire…
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How to maximize the Hilton Amex Aspire Card
The top-tier Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card packs a number of benefits for frequent Hilton guests, making it a solid choice if you’re in the market for a premium cobranded hotel card. Let’s dig deeper into the unique benefits of the card and discuss strategies for maximizing each, ensuring…
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Act now: Capital One will devalue transfers to Emirates Skywards next month
Capital One will reduce the value of its transfers to the Emirates Skywards program in January. This decision follows similar transfer devaluations from the American Express Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou Rewards programs for Emirates Skywards earlier this year. Here’s what you need to know and how to get ahead…
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Grand Canyon National Park is closing all South Rim hotels temporarily
The National Park Service ordered all hotels on the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim to close this weekend following “significant breaks” in the area’s Transcanyon Waterline. The closure will go into effect Dec. 6 and remain for the “foreseeable future,” according to the NPS. The order affects hotels within…
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Cathay Pacific’s swanky Aria Suite will make its big US debut next month
It’s one of the most alluring new airline seats in the world — and it’s set for its U.S. debut next month. Beginning in January, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific will begin flying its brand-new Aria Suites to the U.S. The spiffy lie-flat business-class cabin — currently rolling out on the…
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A guide to guest policies for airport lounges
There’s no denying that airport lounges can be the best part of the on-ground experience when flying. You’ll find desirable amenities like complimentary food and drink, shower facilities and seating areas to kick back and relax before your flight. Even better, you lounges allow you to escape from the chaos…
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American launches new AAdvantage Pass for $5,000 with intriguing possibilities for status and bonus miles
American Airlines AAdvantage members now have a brand-new shortcut tool to earn status and a boatload miles — but it will cost you a big chunk of cash. The Fort Worth-based carrier has launched a new “AAdvantage Pass™” that comes with a slew of benefits, including: Instant AAdvantage Gold status…
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What are points and miles worth? TPG’s December 2025 monthly valuations
One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards are worth…