Avios are the points currency used by the airline loyalty programs of British Airways Executive Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Aer Lingus AerClub, Iberia Plus, and Finnair Plus. You can transfer Avios at a 1:1 ratio between each of these loyalty programs. Of these airlines, British Airways has the largest route network and flies to many destinations in Europe, the U.S., and worldwide. Flying isn’t the only way to earn Avios points. You can spend on credit cards, buy Avios, and make purchases with retail partners.

British Airways revolutionized air travel by inventing the first lie-flat Business Class seat. Of course, the first lie-flat Business Class seat isn’t nearly as impressive by today’s standards as some of the world leading Business Class products. However, British Airways still has one of the nicest current Business Class products of any European airline, the Club Suite. On a recent flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow on BA’s Boeing 777-200ER, I had the chance to put the current Club World product to the test.

American Airlines AAdvantage is often considered to be one of the best airline loyalty programs because there are several ways to earn and redeem miles when flying on American or their OneWorld and non-alliance partners. Creating an AAdvantage account is free on the American Airlines website, and you’ll need one to earn your miles. In this guide, we’ll discuss a variety of ways to stack up on AAdvantage miles.

Having the ability to transfer your credit card points to a variety of hotel and airline transfer partners really helps you maximize your travel. For example, if one airline or hotel program devalues, you can just as easily switch to another program to complete your booking. If one airline doesn’t have award availability, you can search for another airline with more space before transferring any points. In this guide, we’ll break down credit card points that transfer to hotel and airline partners, including transfer ratios and how to earn transferable points.

American Airlines is going to be making some changes to its domestic route network. The Dallas/Fort Worth based airline recently filed plans to add four new routes and cut two others in existence.

Out of all the premium travel credit cards out there, the Platinum Card from American Express is one of the most popular. It includes countless benefits, many of which are travel-related, a pretty solid welcome bonus, and multiple statement credits. While the Platinum Card comes with great benefits, it includes a high annual fee of $695. So, if you’re going to make use of all the benefits, then having this card might be worth the annual fee.

United Airlines is expanding its regional route network with the introduction of four new domestic routes. Recently, the Star Alliance carrier filed plans to launch service from their hubs in Chicago (ORD) and Washington D.C. (IAD) in the city’s metro area.

Recently, Southwest’s executives revealed a massive overhaul, which includes plans to add extra legroom seats and get rid of its open seating policy. The assigned seats are planned to go on sale in late 2025 for flights that will depart in the first half 2026. However, the extra legroom seats will appear on some aircraft before 2026. Before the airline’s greatest changes are live, the Texas-based carrier will shift the way it prices some of its boarding products.

Chase Ultimate Rewards are some of the most valuable credit card points that transfer out to several airline and hotel partners, one of which is Hyatt. If you have an Ultimate Rewards-earning credit card, Chase points offer a terrific value when transferred to a hotel or airline partner. It’s important to understand when to transfer your points before redeeming them for that hotel stay you’re looking forward to.

For beginners, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a great travel credit card that comes with good earning rates and valuable perks at a pretty affordable $95 annual fee. Now, Chase has added a $300 travel credit to its welcome offer of 60,000 Ultimate Rewards points on the card, making now a great time to apply.

If you’re loyal to a certain airline and fly them quite often, you might want to earn elite status with that specific carrier. Alaska loyalists who fly the carrier regularly can earn one of the four tiers of MVP elite status. Each tier of status comes with its own benefits to make the travel experience more smooth. You can accumulate miles that are needed to reach status by flying Alaska and their OneWorld partners or by spending on an Alaska Airlines co-branded credit card.

Deep in the heart of Washington’s Dulles Airport is a space where passengers can relax in a modern and comfortable ambiance before the runway. Of course, I’m talking about the Capital One Lounge. Ever since Capital One joined the airport lounge market, they’ve surpassed the lounge experience offered by many airline clubs, and the location in IAD is a perfect example of that.

United Airlines will add a new country to its route network, which is very exciting. The Chicago-based airline has recently filed plans to launch weekly flights from its third largest hub at Newark Liberty International Airport to Douglas-Charles Airport, DOM, in Dominica.

With over 15 transfer partners, Capital One Miles offer a variety of ways to redeem points for travel. Several Capital One credit cards earn transferable points at good earning rates and come with good welcome bonuses. In this guide, we’ll discuss the best ways to redeem Capital One Miles for travel.

Centurion Lounges are those offered by American Express and can be found at a variety of airports scattered across the country. In American Express Lounges, you can expect to find locally inspired food and drinks, comfortable seating, and plenty of amenities. One of the nicest Amex Centurion Lounges is located in San Francisco International Airport. Here’s what our visit was like to this lounge.

American Express has a large collection of Centurion Lounges, most of which are located in the United States. One of Amex’s nicest lounges is located in New York JFK. Before visiting this Centurion Lounge, I’ve only been to their locations at LaGuardia and Buenos Aires Ezeiza. The JFK Centurion Lounge features plenty of comfortable seating, delicious food options, and tons of other amenities. While this isn’t the newest lounge in Amex’s portfolio, it is one of the nicest, being Amex’s first lounge with two floors and a prohibition themed secret speakeasy. After visiting this lounge, I can confirm that it’s my favorite Centurion Lounge.

United Express is the regional subsidiary under United Airlines. With aircraft from both Embraer and Bombardier, United Express has many jets with less than 100 seats across First Class and Economy. The airline operates several daily flights between the U.S. capital, Washington D.C., and the largest U.S. city, New York. Many of UAL’s services between IAD and LGA see the ERJ-175, which is what I had the chance to fly on a recent flight in Economy.

Currently, it’s possible to spend less than the normal price for round-trip flights to Europe on various OneWorld airlines in Economy. This sale involves transatlantic flights on airlines such as American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia. Flights that are part of this sale can be booked for as low as $407 round-trip. The travel window that this deal encompasses is quite generous, as it runs from October of 2024 through April of 2025.

With the debut of new Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, United Airlines is making a pretty big investment in its inflight Wi-Fi service. Recently, the company announced it would be adding SpaceX’s Wi-Fi service to its massive fleet of over 1,000 jets. Testing begins in early 2025, and the first few jets with the Wi-Fi service will take to the Friendly Skies later next year.

If you’re a frequent traveler, being an airline elite member can make the travel experience more smooth with several benefits. However, deciding which airline to try and reach elite status with might be difficult, as you’ll want to enjoy as many perks as possible such as complimentary upgrades, lounge access, earning bonus miles, and priority check-in and boarding. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to achieve Medallion status with the Delta SkyMiles program, discuss the benefits, and see if it’s worth it.