Last August, after months of anticipation, Alaska Airlines unveiled the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card — and its debut set the credit card world abuzz. Yes, it had some of the perks you’d expect to find on any premium cobranded airline credit card, such as a free checked bag for you and up to six guests on…
As someone who is naturally drawn to travel cards that earn transferable rewards, it takes a lot for me to be impressed by a cobranded option. But when it comes to the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, I’d recommend it to many types of travelers. The Hilton Surpass was the first cobranded hotel card that won me over….
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Dynamic award pricing (pricing redemption rates based on demand rather than a set award chart) has its pros and cons. Sure, it can complicate the booking process, but it can also deliver stellar value during high-demand periods. I’ve found that some of the best times to lean on my stash of points and miles are when cash rates skyrocket…
Atmos Rewards offers fantastic value to Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flyers, but I love this loyalty program for its stellar award rates with Oneworld partners, such as American Airlines, Japan Airlines and Qantas. The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card is an excellent airline card to earn Atmos Rewards points. Its current welcome offer for new cardholders…
If you have plans to travel to Mexico, you may already be aware of the civil unrest that occurred this past weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 22, violence erupted following the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, who led the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion. The popular tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara in the Jalisco region, where Cervantes…
For the first year ever, I earned top-tier elite status with not one, but two airlines — American Airlines and United Airlines — thanks to a status match. For readers new to airline elite status, a “match” means you use your status from one loyalty program to match into an equivalent level of status in another program. I have…
For years, the hospitality industry has been talking about personalization. Today, personalization is no longer optional; it is a critical differentiator that drives loyalty, revenue, and long-term competitive advantage. Hotels that deliver experiences tailored to each guest are outperforming the market, while those relying on generic messaging increasingly risk irrelevance.
