I stopped chasing airline status blindly. Here’s how credit cards help me keep the perks that actually matter without overspending.

American’s biggest AAdvantage changes in 2026 surround its Loyalty Point Rewards. These are the perks members receive upon ...

Flying high isn't just about getting from point A to point B anymore. It's about the perks that can add a little boost to your personal finances. We're talking free upgrades, lounge access, priority ...

While most loyalty programs do not offer a way to extend elite status beyond the current year, there's a workaround available: By matching your expiring elite status to a competing loyalty program, ...

All the major U.S. airlines have loyalty programs where passengers can earn miles. If you travel with an airline often enough or spend enough on one of its credit cards, you could also earn elite ...

An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 plane in flight. Alaska Airlines recently updated its frequent flier reward benefits. The new tiers start at 10,000 miles and offer perks or status in increments.

American Airlines has announced updates to its AAdvantage loyalty program for 2025, but for the second consecutive year, the program requirements remain unchanged. American has introduced enhancements ...

Do you look on with envy as an airline’s elite loyalty members get called to board even before first class passengers? You likely think they are being rewarded for taking dozens of flights annually ...

Bonnie Crawford was in danger of missing a connecting flight to Toronto for a board meeting last week when a United Airlines customer-service representative saved the day. She got rebooked on a pricey ...