Buying Airline Miles and Points: When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)
Are you thinking of buying airline miles or points to reach your dream award redemption? This guide explores the ins and outs of purchasing miles including the best times to buy to how you can determine if buying miles even makes sense. Discover which airlines allow mile purchases and the latest promotions. Here's everything you need to know before buying points or miles.
What Might Happen to Your Spirit Points and Travel Plans If Spirit Airlines Stops Flying
With Spirit Airlines facing a potential shutdown amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, travelers may be wondering what happens to Free Spirit points and upcoming flights. Here’s what past airline bankruptcies and abrupt shutdowns can tell us about loyalty programs, travel plans, and what to do next.
Deal Alert: Get 45% Off Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones are currently available for as low as $179, roughly 50% off their usual price. This rare discount makes one of the most popular travel headphones far more accessible. Beats headphones are also on sale up to 49% off, offering additional options for frequent flyers this holiday season.
American Express Gold Card: Elevated Referral Offers Showing Up to 100,000 Points for New Applicants
Some American Express Gold Card referrals are currently showing elevated welcome offers of up to 100,000 Membership Rewards points. Here’s a practical look at how the card works, who it makes sense for, and why the Gold Card remains a strong everyday earner.
The 10 Best Airports for AvGeeks: Rare Aircraft, Unique Routes, and Niche Airlines
Tired of the same old Airbus A320s and Boeing 737-800s? In our list of the top 10 airports for AvGeeks, we take a look at airports that often see the most route diversity, fleet variety, airline mix, and the availability of unique award travel opportunities.
Deal Alert: It’s Back, Get Beats Noise Canceling Headphones for 51% Off, Bose for 43% Off
This deal has ended. Click here to see all deals here on TravelUpdate. As a frequent flyer, you…
An Upgrade to a Peloton Room? What To Expect from Fitness-themed Hotel Rooms
In 2017, both Marriott and Hilton partnered with Peloton, a fitness tech brand best known for its stationary bike and virtual cycling courses. Though I had assumed this partnership would have ended with the onset of the pandemic in 2020, this was not the case. To my surprise, during a recent stay at a Courtyard near Washington Reagan/National Airport, I received an upgrade to a Peloton room. Here's what to expect from one of Marriott's fitness-themed rooms and a look at what other hotels are doing to catering to health and wellness-conscious travelers.
Transfer American Express Points to Select Partners and Earn Up to a 35% Bonus
For a limited time, eligible American Express cardholders can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to select partners and receive up to 35% bonus points. While tempting, this promotion might not be for everyone. Here's what you should know about this limited time bonus on points transfers.
Guide: Admirals Club Locations, Access, and Amenities
American Airlines operates a network of 47 Admirals Clubs across the Americas and Europe. Admirals Clubs offer guests a place to relax or work before their next flight with amenities that include hot food, complimentary drinks, and even shower suites at some locations. In this guide, find out where you can find these lounges, how to access them, and what to expect once you're inside.
Guide: How Many Spirit Points Do You Need for a Flight? [in 2024]
If you've been earning Free Spirit points on your flights with Spirit Airlines, you're probably quite eager to start redeeming these points. You're probably wondering, "How many Spirit points do I need for a free flight?" Though the airline has made some passenger-friendly changes over the past few months, Spirit Airlines is still best known for its fees and confusing fare bundles. The good news is that Spirit's Free Spirit frequent flyer program is actually quite straightforward.