Points + Miles

Loyalty is often rewarded in the travel business, with many airlines, hotels, and car rental agencies offering discounts, upgrades, perks, and member status to repeat customers. That you can rack up free nights and free flights through frequent flier miles speaks to the value of travel rewards programs. Find out which credit cards, airline memberships, and points systems will save you the most money on future trips.

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How I Booked a Week in Europe Using Points and Miles
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Want to Switch Your Airline Loyalty? Here's What You Need to Know About Frequent Flier Status Matches
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Amex Centurion Lounges: What to Know About Each Location, and How to Access Them
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How to Book Your Dream Vacation With Credit Card Points
Southwest Airlines at Palm Springs International Airport
Everything to Know About Southwest's Rapid Rewards Program — Including How to Earn the Elusive Companion Pass
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How Much Are Your Airline Miles Worth? Here's How to Find Out
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What to Know About the JetBlue TrueBlue Frequent Flier Program
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What to Know About United MileagePlus— Including How to Earn Status and Redeem Miles
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What to Know About the American Airlines AAdvantage Program — Including How to Earn Elite Status and Redeem Miles
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What to Know About the Delta SkyMiles Program — Including How to Earn Status and Redeem Miles
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How to Get More Miles With AAdvantage Dining — No Flights Required
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Amex Points vs. Chase Points: Which Travel Rewards Program Is Best for You?
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This Free Loyalty Program Helps You Earn Points at Some of the Best Boutique Hotels Around the World
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7 of the Best Ways to Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points
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The 6 Best Credit Cards for Frequent Travelers
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Capital One Just Announced New Airport Lounges and Major Perks at 'Premier Collection' Hotels — What to Know
Marriott Bonvoy New Credit Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Just Released 2 New Credit Cards — Here's How Travelers Can Use Them Effectively
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15 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Redeeming Hotel Points
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10 of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs — and How to Maximize Their Benefits
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11 Mistakes to Avoid When Redeeming Airline Miles, According to an Expert
Qatar QSuites
Qatar's Business Class Suites Have Sliding Doors So No One Can Bother You — Here's How to Fly in Them If You Don't Have $6,000 to Spend
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You Can Earn Major Delta SkyMiles by Using This Car Rental App
Wyndham Hotels
How to Maximize Your Wyndham Rewards for Free Stays and Elite Status
United Airlines
United Announces MileagePlus Miles Will No Longer Expire
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Everything You Need to Know About Earning and Redeeming Airline Miles
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Everything You Need to Know About the SkyTeam Alliance, From Member Airlines to Loyalty Perks
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MGM Resorts Is Expanding Its Membership Rewards Program — What to Know