News

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > travel > less-known-flower-festivals

Skip the sakura crowds at lesser-known flower festivals

9+ hour, 57+ min ago  (1429+ words) Lately, I've developed a love-hate relationship with cherry blossom season. I love the canopy of delicate pink blooms at cherry blossom-viewing spots around the globe. But the hordes of fellow flower lovers jostling to get the perfect picnic spot or…...

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > news > united-airlines-raises-checked-bag-fees

United to raise checked bag fees by $10 beginning April 3

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (295+ words) United Airlines will raise checked bag fees beginning starting Friday, the airline announced. Beginning with tickets purchased on April 3, passengers will pay an extra $10 when checking a bag on most flights. Going forward, United's standard baggage fees for flights within…...

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > united-mileageplus-earning-changes-cardholders

Why I love the United MileagePlus changes as a cardholder

4+ hour, 34+ min ago  (826+ words) United Airlines is shaking up its United MileagePlus program " and for many flyers, the changes aren't pretty. As of April 2, earning rates will be slashed for travelers without a cobranded credit card, making United miles significantly harder to come by....

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > travel > hilton-honors-premium-ncaa-basketball-experience-chicago

Hilton Honors Experience: Premium NCAA basketball weekend

15+ hour, 1+ min ago  (846+ words) As a huge college sports fan, I'm always looking for ways to be close to the action " especially around basketball championship season. While it's obvious how points and miles can help you travel for events, I was excited to learn…...

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > news > rome-cavalieri-remodel-lisa-vanderpump-hotel

Rome Cavalieri’s makeover, Lisa Vanderpump’s first hotel and other hotel news you missed

18+ hour, 56+ min ago  (292+ words) March was an interesting month for hotels, especially those with loyalty programs. Now, as spring weather starts to set in (praise!) let's look back at some of the major hotel news that happened last month " and the smaller stories that…...

Google News
thepointsguy.com > news > united-mileageplus-changes-take-effect-what-to-know

Google News

19+ hour, 51+ min ago  (9+ words) United's big MileagePlus changes now in effect'The Points Guy...

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > news > hyatt-under-canvas-promotion-100k-points

Earn up to 100K Hyatt bonus points with Under Canvas stays

16+ hour, 51+ min ago  (410+ words) If you've been eyeing a luxury glamping trip this summer, this promotion could help you earn a sizable stash of World of Hyatt points in the process. Cardholders with the World of Hyatt Credit Card (see rates and fees) can…...

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > news > amex-ends-points-transfers-to-etihad-guest

Amex points will no longer transfer to Etihad starting in June

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (248+ words) Amex points will no longer transfer to Etihad starting in June'The Points Guy Amex Membership Rewards is ending points transfers to Etihad Guest Starting June 30, American Express Membership Rewards members will no longer be able to transfer their points to…...

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > news > southwest-bonus-points-lyft

Southwest Airlines cardholders now eligible to earn on Lyft

15+ hour, 22+ min ago  (311+ words) Chase's long-running partnership with Lyft is getting an upgrade. Southwest Airlines cardholders can now earn up to 5 points per dollar spent on Lyft rides (through Dec. 31, 2027). Even better, this perk is effortless. Unlike with other Chase cards that earn bonus…...

The Points Guy
thepointsguy.com > travel > mgm-rewards-las-vegas-tips-to-save-money

Planning a trip to Las Vegas? How you can save money and earn more rewards

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1237+ words) Are you hoping to "hit the jackpot" on your Las Vegas vacation? If so, you won't want to "roll the dice" when it comes to planning your next trip to Sin City. There are a few ways to ensure you…...