From "instant" status hacks to the one brand making VIP treatment attainable, The Points Guy Lead Writer Katie Genter breaks down the new rules of hotel loyalty.

Modern digital communication is more than just words on a screen. Even tiny status indicators in our messaging apps carry more weight than a person often cares to admit. Whether you’re typing in a ...

Do you look on with envy as an airline’s elite loyalty members get called to board even before first class passengers? You likely think they are being rewarded for taking dozens of flights annually ...

The SkyTeam alliance connects 624 million passengers annually to more than 1,000 destinations in 160 countries. The alliance began in 2000 with Delta Air Lines, Air France, Aeromexico and Korean Air.

United is holding steady its elite status requirements for 2025, following a similar move by Delta. But the carrier will make the value of Plus Points — its ...