On paper, airline loyalty programs look simple. Sign up for free, earn miles when you fly, and eventually trade those miles for a "free" trip. In reality, they are carefully designed systems that ...

In the world of travel points, hoarding is a trap and 'earning and burning' is the only winning strategy You can save this ...

Choice Privileges reaches No. 1 for the first time in the Best Hotel Rewards Programs ranking. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan tops the Best Airline Rewards Programs ranking for the 11th consecutive year ...

An increasing number of retirees are ditching the traditional retirement route and opting to embark on extended travel adventures that include either not having a home base or leaving for a ...

Have you ever fantasized about going back in time to relive a moment — or change it? Maybe you’re more interested in traveling to the future where cars fly and the code to immortality has been cracked ...

Have you ever fantasized about going back in time to relive a moment — or change it? Maybe you’re more interested in traveling to the future where cars fly and the code to immortality has been cracked ...

Program updates and new navigation tools help travelers negotiate the increasingly complicated universe of points. By Elaine Glusac Consumers need to be on their game to get the most out of loyalty ...

British Airways reignited the great loyalty debate in the U.K. when it revamped its frequent-flyer program earlier this year. The precious points used to be accrued by passengers for the miles ...