This is exactly why we’re always earning points and miles, even when we don’t have a specific plan for them. Spain has been on my short list for a while now. I’ve had it tucked away as a “someday” trip, but wasn’t sure when we’d make it happen. Then I saw a sale on award […]

If your family flies Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines or wants to find great award flight prices to places like Hawaii, Europe, and Asia, the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card is worth a serious look. It has a modest $95 annual fee, a free checked bag for the whole crew, and an annual companion […]

Last year, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines combined their loyalty programs into a single program called Atmos Rewards. This replaced both Alaska’s Mileage Plan and Hawaiian’s HawaiianMiles. The Atmos Rewards program earns valuable points that can be used for a variety of flights and partner airlines. Let’s go over everything you need to know about […]

When it comes to award travel, so many of our domestic (and international!) travels start with one of our favorite airlines. United Airlines is a U.S.-based airline that is part of the biggest airline alliance, Star Alliance. United’s MileagePlus loyalty program is generous, offering frequent flyers and award travelers plenty of options for earning and […]