If you’re an avid business traveler or an enthusiastic globe-trotter, achieving Delta Air Lines Million Miler status demonstrates your unwavering loyalty to the Delta SkyMiles program and rewards you with lifelong Delta Medallion status. Only a small fraction of Delta SkyMiles members will attain Million Miler status, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth striving…
Of all the Trusted Traveler Programs, Global Entry is perhaps the least well known. If you are unfamiliar with Global Entry, it gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad through automated kiosks at more than 75 airports. How Global Entry works SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Global Entry is most…
If you are a frequent forward-cabin flyer, you come to expect certain things: a comfortable and spacious seat, reliable Wi-Fi, and a quality meal with an accompanying cocktail. These amenities are commonplace at 35,000 feet, but a new tourism company is about to take the luxury flight experience to all-new heights — 100,000 feet, to…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again — the time of year when the sun goes down early, the scent of hot cocoa and peppermint fills the air, warm sweaters keep you cozy and you realize it’s definitely time for a vacation. If you’re looking for a true winter escape, where the falling…
Saving money is on everyone’s to-do list. I mean, just look around at the cost of things. The good news is that if you have an American Express card, it’s actually easy to do so with a few simple clicks. From premium travel cards to cash-back cards and more, Amex has a diverse lineup of…
This holiday season, it’s been severe thunderstorms — not snow or ice — that have proven to be main hurdle for the millions of travelers headed to airports. And more trouble could be brewing. Stormy weather snarled air traffic on Thursday at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the nation’s second busiest airport — and…
Colombian airline Avianca is plotting a big U.S. expansion in 2025. The Bogota-based carrier announced five new proposed routes Thursday, each of which would bring new nonstop Latin American flights to the state of Florida. As part of Avianca’s planned expansion, the carrier would launch its first-ever service from Tampa International Airport (TPA). And, it…
American Airlines offers two primary types of travel credits: “trip credits” and “flight credits.” Given that the names are practically synonymous, we understand if you’re confused. But American Airlines trip credits and flight credits are actually very different animals, so it’s important to know which type you have and how you can use it. Let’s…
Airports can be crowded and vexing places to spend your time. They can also be charming, fun and surprising. In 2024, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) brought back its coat check service, and Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) hosted another pop-up marriage license bureau around Valentine’s Day. Plus, during this presidential election year,…
Are you looking for a new rewards credit card? You may be evaluating various welcome offers, rewards and redemption options. But when considering a credit card’s features, remember to consider the benefits of the card’s payment network. The Visa Signature and Mastercard World Elite programs are two of the largest and most widely accepted credit…