The standard going rate for award flights to Europe these days is somewhere between 50,000 to 60,000 miles in coach and 80,000 to 105,000 miles in business class. American Airlines offers a 40,000-mile… Continue Reading

Hyatt Gold Passport members will receive 50 percent more miles when converting points into United Mileage Plus miles until Sept. 15, 2009. Gold Passport points normally convert into Mileage Plus miles… Continue Reading

On the plus side, Choice Privileges members have a new way to redeem points. Barcelo is the newest Choice Privileges partner and members can redeem points for hotel stays at participating properties in… Continue Reading

JAL Mileage Bank members living in the Americas can redeem miles for upgrade awards at a 50 percent discount or more. Members flying between Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Vancouver or… Continue Reading

Amtrak is supporting a greener environment by matching all point redemptions made to carbonfund.org through Dec. 31, 2009. Carbonfund.org is a leading carbon reduction and carbon offset organization that… Continue Reading

It has come to our attention that some frequent flyers of late have made the trip to the airport expecting to get on an award flight to find that the partner airline they expected to fly does not have… Continue Reading

Wyndham Hotels Group has launched the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand in China with the opening of a new 588-room luxury hotel in Xiamen. Wyndham Hotel Group is the largest U.S. based hotel company in… Continue Reading

While the risk of swine flu continues to keep some travelers away from Mexico, now is the perfect time to visit if you are looking for a bargain. And Alaska Airlines can fly you there and back at a 10,000-mile… Continue Reading

Several frequent flyer programs have a way for you to spend those orphaned miles you have in your various frequent flyer accounts. Or, it might be a great way to keep your miles active–spending… Continue Reading

The rates for redeeming Marriott Vacation Club awards is changing. Effective July 16, 2009, Marriott Vacation Club properties will now be assigned hotel category levels. The point requirements start at… Continue Reading