2025 Travel Trends - The Points Guy
Younger generations are traveling farther from home In the first quarter of 2024 alone, around 15.9 million people left the U.S., according to the Mastercard Economics Institute.Younger generations especially are booking international trips just as often as domestic flights, compared to older generations.
How to use the Amex Platinum $200 airline fee credit in 2024
Editor's note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. It's no surprise that The Platinum Card® from American Express is packed with premium benefits.One of the most generous perks of the premium card is the annual statement credit for …
25 gifts for travelers in 2024 - The Points Guy
Nov 22, 2024 · 25 travel gifts for travelers, as curated by the travel experts at The Points Guy.
How to get a Global Entry appointment: 5 essential tips
Global Entry, which gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad, is among the five expedited security programs the U.S. government offers.. Like other Trusted Traveler programs, Global Entry requires new users to submit an online application, followed by an in-person interview.. During the COVID-19 pandemic, securing …
Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners: Everything to …
Oct 29, 2024 · Chase Ultimate Rewards points are the currency of most Chase-branded credit cards.You can earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points for everyday spending and then redeem them for a wide range of rewards.. Despite increasing competition from American Express Membership Rewards points, Citi ThankYou Rewards points and Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate …
What is Clear airport security — and is it worth it ... - The Points Guy
Jan 29, 2024 · Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.View the current offers here.. Clear Plus is an expedited security program currently available at 58 U.S. airports, as well as stadiums and other large venues, with more than 17 million members nationwide.. As a secure identity platform, Clear uses member data, including fingerprint and iris scans, to …
The best apps and websites to find flight and hotel award …
We get it — mastering points and miles is no easy feat. You may have already seen our guide to getting started with points and miles, but what happens once you are ready to cash those points in for a trip?. Maximizing points and miles to travel luxuriously without breaking the bank doesn't need to be laborious and time-consuming. In fact, there are various tools available that make it …
How to use the Amex Platinum digital entertainment credit
Nov 18, 2024 · The Platinum Card® from American Express is a top-tier premium travel rewards card with a $695 annual fee (see rates and fees).. At first glance, that figure looks colossal for a single card. However, the plethora of lifestyle-oriented benefits helps cardholders justify keeping the Amex Platinum in their wallets.. One such feature is a monthly statement credit toward …
Best ways to use Amex Membership Rewards points - The Points …
Apr 30, 2024 · ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY. If you want to travel to Europe comfortably, consider transferring your Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program. The program prices award tickets dynamically, so on peak dates, you can be charged more than 100,000 miles for a flight to Europe.
8 ways to redeem points with the Hilton Honors program
May 16, 2024 · Hilton Honors may not be the most rewarding hotel rewards program, but it can still provide some significant value. The chain has over 7,500 properties across six continents, and all of them — even the most luxurious Conrad and Waldorf Astoria properties — can be booked with points.