Nonstop routes between Asia and New York have some of the most coveted seats in premium cabins, especially for those looking to redeem frequent flyer miles. I was up to the challenge of finding the perfect award redemption and I…

Earlier this month, American Airlines announced plans for the future of its AAdvantage program, the main takeaway being that it’s switching to a revenue-based redeemable mileage earning. For now, though, it’s fairly easy to get status quickly — especially if…

Last week, my family and I visited one of my favorite destinations in Europe: Portugal. I’d only ever been to Lisbon, so I was pretty excited when the rest of the group was willing to take a day trip to…

Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by…

Earlier this month, we wrote about increased sign-up bonuses on the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express and the Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express (note that the business versions come with similarly increased bonuses). These…

Hyatt is one of my favorite hotel chains. Its Gold Passport loyalty program features strong value per point; it offers any unsold standard room as an award (though some properties have minimum-stay requirements for awards); and points are relatively easy…

THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH AIRBNB. Last December, Harvard researchers released a report that it was harder for members of the online housesharing community with “black-sounding names” to find a place to stay than it was for people with less “black-sounding…