Points & Booking Tools

Google is bringing award prices, fare tracking and hotel booking into AI Mode. The new tools could make comparing cash versus points much easier—but loyalty travelers should know about some important limitations.

AirAdvisor will fight airlines for compensation on a no-win, no-fee basis — but keeps at least 30% of many successful claims. Here’s when I think that tradeoff makes sense.

All of these tools are very functional, even if you don’t get the paid versions. I personally subscribe to Seats.Aero and I may add TripIt if I book a complex international trip. 1. Travel Freely - Free. If you are going to pursue this hobby, you need to be

This is a work in progress as the banks can shift what bureaus they use (I just had BofA hit Experian last week when they had normally hit Transunion in the past). Apparently, the banks can shift their inquiries based on location and which card is being applied for. So

This free website tracks availability for Marriott stays using corporate codes as opposed to the rack rate. If you are using the MMP Associate code, I recommend searching one day at a time if you are 90 days out or more (MMA code searches can be set for 120 days.

Marriott Bonvoy credit card rules are notoriously complicated. Our updated matrix shows how your Chase, Amex, Ritz-Carlton and old SPG cards affect eligibility for your next Marriott welcome bonus.