Points + Miles

Loyalty is often rewarded in the travel business, with many airlines, hotels, and car rental agencies offering discounts, upgrades, perks, and member status to repeat customers. That you can rack up free nights and free flights through frequent flier miles speaks to the value of travel rewards programs. Find out which credit cards, airline memberships, and points systems will save you the most money on future trips.

Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 Departing From Amsterdam
Everything You Need to Know About the SkyTeam Alliance, From Member Airlines to Loyalty Perks
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The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Travelers
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How to Get More Miles With AAdvantage Dining — No Flights Required
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Amex Points vs. Chase Points: Which Travel Rewards Program Is Best for You?
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This Free Loyalty Program Helps You Earn Points at Some of the Best Boutique Hotels Around the World
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7 of the Best Ways to Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points
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The 6 Best Credit Cards for Frequent Travelers
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Capital One Is Launching Exclusive Trips for Cardholders — What to Know
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Capital One Just Announced New Airport Lounges and Major Perks at 'Premier Collection' Hotels — What to Know
Aerial view of Nickel & Nickel Winery in Napa Valley
How to Use Your Delta SkyMiles to Bid on Luxury Travel Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy New Credit Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Just Released 2 New Credit Cards — Here's How Travelers Can Use Them Effectively
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15 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Redeeming Hotel Points
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11 of the Best Hotel Loyalty Programs — and How to Maximize Their Benefits
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12 Mistakes to Avoid When Redeeming Airline Miles, According to an Expert
MGM Grand Exterior
MGM Resorts Is Expanding Its Membership Rewards Program — What to Know
Qatar QSuites
Qatar's Business Class Suites Have Sliding Doors So No One Can Bother You — Here's How to Fly in Them If You Don't Have $6,000 to Spend
Hands on an Alfa Romeo steering wheel
You Can Earn Major Delta SkyMiles by Using This Car Rental App
JAL First Class Experience
How I Booked a $16,000 First-class Flight on Japan Airlines for Just $32
United Airlines airplane
How to Get the Most Out of Your United MileagePlus Frequent-flier Miles
American Airlines Admirals Club
How to Get the Most Out of Your American Airlines AAdvantage Frequent-flier Miles
Wyndham Hotels
How to Maximize Your Wyndham Rewards for Free Stays and Elite Status
Intercontinental hotel
All the Free Travel Perks You Can Earn As an IHG Rewards Club Member (Video)
Alaska Airlines aircraft up in the air after taking off from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, Silicon Valley
How to Get the Most Out of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Hilton Hotel
How to Earn Hilton Honors Points — and the Best Ways to Use Them
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
How to Get the Most Out of Your World of Hyatt Points
Celine Carlson outside in the mountains
Meet Celine, United's Youngest MileagePlus Member Who's Traveled to 6 Continents by Age 5
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What to Do With Your Frequent Flier Miles and Hotel Points When You Can't Travel
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All the New American Express Rewards Coming to Cardholders Who Can't Travel
Delta plane
American and Southwest Join Delta and United in Extending Elite Status and Frequent-flier Perks Due to Coronavirus
Maps, a passport and American Express Hilton Honors card on a table
This New Tool Will Show You Exactly How to Maximize All Your Unused Travel Rewards
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train departure from Los Angeles Union Station, heading towards to San Diego
Amtrak Is Offering Its Biggest Credit Card Bonus Ever for Its 50th Anniversary
Marriott
This Credit Card's Sign-up Bonus Could Offer Enough Points to Cover Your Next Hotel Bill
Exterior of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Marriott Bonvoy Members Can Snag Epic Perks Like Concert Tickets and Vacation Deals — but for a Limited Time Only
Air Canada Airplane Flies Over New York State
Air Canada Will Match Elite Status on These Major U.S. Airlines Through the End of the Year — How to Apply
Closeup front view of a mid 50's couple waiting for a flight after coronavirus travel ban has been lifted.
Expedia Group to Merge Its Loyalty Programs — Including Vrbo, Orbitz, and Travelocity — for Even More Perks
United Airlines plane
United Airlines Extends the Expiration Date for Flight Credits Through 2022
Delta
Delta Now Allowing Changes to Basic Economy Tickets, Extends Medallion Status Until 2023
Marriott Uber partnership
Marriott Bonvoy Members Can Now Earn Reward Points by Using Uber, Uber Eats
Marriott's Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection
Marriott Is Kicking Off Spring With Discounted Stays at Nearly 5,000 Hotels — but You'll Have to Book Fast
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Marriott Bonvoy Members Can Now Earn Points for Eating at Their Favorite Restaurants — Here’s How
Southwest planes
Southwest Is Offering 30,000 Miles and a Free Companion Pass for New Credit Card Holders This Valentine's Day
Miles After The Flight
How to Redeem Miles After Your Flight
airport guests
This Is the Best Frequent Flier Program for 2020
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Wyndham to Give Free Gold Status to Essential Workers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Chase Sapphire Cardmembers Can Now Use Their Travel Credits for Groceries
United Airlines
United Announces MileagePlus Miles Will No Longer Expire
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This Credit Card Has the Biggest Sign-up Bonus That We've Seen This Year