THE POINTS + MILES EXPERTS SINCE 2010
Your life rewarded
Take off with top cards, tools and guides:
Global stories of award travel, points + miles
News
Aeromexico adds 9 US routes from Monterrey, Guadalajara
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
3 min read
Guide
Quick Points: Earn more points and miles with Uber, Lyft and Starbucks apps
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
3 min read
News
The long-awaited Thompson Palm Springs is taking reservations starting Sept. 30
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
3 min read
Guide
What credit score do you need to get the Citi Double Cash Card?
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
9 min read
Guide
Airline loyalty programs for small businesses: Which is right for you?
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
9 min read
News
New York City is getting a new Kimpton near Rockefeller Center
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
2 min read
Guide
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex card review: Delta’s top-tier credit card
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
11 min read
News
United Airlines will add free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
4 min read
Great offers from partners that reward every day
BEST FOR BEGINNERS TO TRANSFERABLE POINTS
Terms Apply
60,000 bonus points
HOW WE'D USE THESE POINTS
Madison Blancaflor
Managing editor
WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT
Valuable rewards, a low annual fee and wide-ranging travel protections
Limited-Time Offer
Best for Freelancers
Terms Apply
Earn $900 bonus cash back
HOW WE'D USE THESE POINTS
Matt Moffitt
Managing editor
WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT
Flexible redemption options: use cash back at face value or convert it into points.
HOW WE'D USE THESE POINTS
Augusta Stone
Associate credit cards writer
WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT
Foodies will love that this card is unmatched at U.S. supermarkets and restaurants.
High Bonus Miles Offer
BEST FOR BUSINESS OWNERS WHO FLY DELTA AND WANT A MID-TIER CARD
Terms Apply
Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles
See rates & feesHOW WE'D USE THESE POINTS
Matt Moffitt
Managing editor
WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT
Get elitelike perks like priority boarding, upgrades and a free checked bag
We know what points are worth
Invest in the right programs with our unique points valuations — designed to help you travel your way.
2.05¢
Chase Ultimate Rewards
2.05¢
Bilt Rewards
2.0¢
American Express Membership Rewards
1.85¢
Capital One miles
1.8¢
Citi ThankYou Rewards
1.55¢
American AAdvantage
1.5¢
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
1.5¢
Avios
1.5¢
Southwest Rapid Rewards
1.4¢
United MileagePlus
1.35¢
JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program
1.2¢
Delta SkyMiles
1.7¢
World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
0.84¢
Marriott Bonvoy
0.6¢
Hilton Honors
Navigate with more news, reviews + guides
We’ve traveled the world to bring you the do's and don'ts of points and miles.
The latest
Credit cards
Loyalty programs
Aviation
Cruises
Hotels
News
Real ID is finally coming May 7, but with a phased enforcement plan
Published Sept. 13, 2024
/
4 min read
News
Amex Platinum and Gold cardmembers: Changes coming to your Uber Cash benefit
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
3 min read
Guide
What’s the best ski pass this season? Comparing Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective and Indy passes
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
15 min read
News
New Avios credit card offers: Earn 85,000 bonus points, worth almost $1,200 in travel
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
5 min read
Guide
Chase Ink Business Premier card review: Solid cash back but little flexibility
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
8 min read
Guide
Flight delayed or canceled? Here are the best credit cards with trip delay reimbursement
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
11 min read
News
New Delta card offers: Earn up to 110,000 bonus SkyMiles with these best-ever bonuses
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
16 min read
Reviews
BILL Divvy Corporate Card review: Great account management features and bonus points aplenty
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
10 min read
Guide
If you work for an airline or have a buddy pass, which credit card should you get?
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
18 min read
News
Strategic success: 10,000 bonus points for adding my teen as an authorized user
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
7 min read
News
Chase Freedom Q3 categories: Last chance to activate for gas and entertainment
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
11 min read
Guide
Best Avios sweet spots: How to redeem for domestic and international award flights
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
11 min read
Guide
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: How to earn and redeem miles, book partner flights and more
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
16 min read
Guide
Flights, credit cards and more: How to earn miles with the United MileagePlus program
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
16 min read
News
Reader success story: How this couple toured 3 European countries using points and miles
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
8 min read
Guide
Best ways to redeem British Airways Avios: From flights to Hawaii to island hopping in the Caribbean
Published Sept. 09, 2024
/
9 min read
News
Singapore KrisFlyer Global Redemption sale: 25% off premium economy from North America — but is it worth it?
Published Sept. 09, 2024
/
4 min read
News
Allegiant Air's first Boeing 737 MAX could be flying passengers by year's end
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
3 min read
Deals
Book now: Beach getaways to the Caribbean and Mexico from 14,400 Delta SkyMiles round-trip
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
4 min read
News
United CEO Scott Kirby pushes back against new credit card, frequent flyer regulation
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
3 min read
News
Air Canada braces for imminent pilots' strike; US airlines continue flight attendant negotiations
Published Sept. 10, 2024
/
3 min read
News
What’s in an (airport) name? Will Rogers World Airport gets a rebrand
Published Sept. 10, 2024
/
3 min read
Guide
What are airport slots, and how do they affect your flights?
Published Sept. 09, 2024
/
8 min read
News
American reveals details of upcoming Boeing 777 retrofits, new Airbus A321XLR routes
Published Sept. 09, 2024
/
5 min read
Reviews
Carnival Freedom cruise ship review: Old-school glam meets celebratory good times
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
38 min read
Guide
The 8 best Christmas market river cruises for 2024 and 2025
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
16 min read
Guide
Celebrity Cruises ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
8 min read
Guide
Cruise weddings: Everything you need to know about getting hitched at sea
Published Sept. 10, 2024
/
14 min read
Guide
The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Cunard Line cruise ship
Published Sept. 09, 2024
/
10 min read
Guide
Norwegian Cruise Line ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list
Published Sept. 09, 2024
/
10 min read
Guide
San Juan cruise port guide: Top things to see and do in Puerto Rico
Published Sept. 08, 2024
/
19 min read
Reviews
Cabo's newest luxury resort has a swimmable beach and excellent dining: Four Seasons Cabo San Lucas
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
17 min read
News
Raffles Boston rolls out major offer for the ultraluxe hotel’s first birthday
Published Sept. 12, 2024
/
2 min read
News
Four Seasons Hotel New York reopening delayed to later this year
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
2 min read
News
Our 10 favorite college town hotels to book this fall, including points properties
Published Sept. 11, 2024
/
13 min read
News
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar plans multimillion-dollar renovation at popular Puerto Rico resort
Published Sept. 10, 2024
/
2 min read
Reviews
What it’s like to stay at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California
Published Sept. 10, 2024
/
19 min read
Fuel your adventure with the latest in points + miles
Explore the world with breaking news, exclusive offers and expert intel to maximize every dollar.
Go-to stories from our writers
Get to know the points guides that have grown TPG over the years.
Points 101
Prepare for takeoff with points + miles
Begin your points and miles journey here. We'll walk through terms you need to know, earning points 101, how to find new cards and loyalty programs, and how to make that first redemption.
Go to guideKeep The Points Guy in your pocket
Keep TPG in your pocket
Download the TPG App
- Get the latest news and deals, curated just for you
- Maximize points on every purchase
- Track all your points, miles and rewards in one place
- Find limited-time offers for new credit cards
- Identify earning gaps and round out your wallet