Midwest frequent flyers can take along a friend or family member for just 15,000 more miles, a 5,000-mile discount on the normal price for companion awards....read more»

United is starting the new year with an award sale that dovetails nicely with travelers' natural inclination to seek sun during the chilly winter months. Aloha, Hawaii!...read more»

Through February 4, members of Delta's program can earn triple frequent flyer miles for cruises, up to a maximum of 30,000 miles for a balcony stateroom or higher category room....read more»

The days of earning miles for grocery shopping are numbered. On February 28, Safeway will stop awarding miles in four airline programs....read more»

American's 500-mile bonus for booking hotels on its website is nice. But better bonuses may be available elsewhere....read more»

The airlines' miles-for-dining programs are among the quickest and easiest ways to earn a free ticket. And you gotta eat, right?...read more»

Can the DOT's new online complaint form harness the power of information to make changes for the better? Yes, but only if enough travelers use it to express their gripes....read more»

For travelers who want to support relief efforts in the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake, there are a range of options, including donations of time, money, miles, and points....read more»

Loyalty programs reward the wealthy and penalize the poor. Which poses a dilemma for consumers: forgo their miles, or perpetuate unfairness....read more»

InterContinental is the latest major hotel chain to announce a new promotion, pushing the ongoing bonus frenzy well into the new year....read more»