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Which Points Transfer to United Airlines? A Guide to Mileage Plus Partners

If you regularly rely on United miles, building a stash of transferable points can significantly expand your booking options and knowing which flexible points transfer to United Airlines can help you meet your travel goals faster. In this post, I’ll cover the programs that transfer to United directly, as well as a few workarounds for booking United flights with other points programs.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Ending June 13: Flying Blue’s Status Match Is Open to U.S. Residents for a Limited Time

June 11, 2026 8

Flying Blue’s status match offer has been around for a long time, but if you haven’t taken advantage of it, now’s the time. The offer is open to elites from nearly two dozen airlines and, through June 13, 2026, is available to U.S. residents. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

The United Gateway℠ Card Review: Earn MileagePlus Miles Without Paying an Annual Fee

June 7, 2026 4

The United Gateway℠ Card allows travelers to collect MileagePlus miles without paying an annual fee. While the card doesn't automatically offer as many benefits as some of the other United cards, it punches above its weight by offering a variety of perks including statement credits for in-flight purchases, mileage pooling, and more. Is it right for you?

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Book an Airbnb Like a Pro

May 30, 2026 13

Love it or hate it, Airbnb has forever changed the face of travel. In this guide, we're doing a deep dive into all things Airbnb to demonstrate the fantastic value it can present for travelers. After reading this, you should have all the tools you need to book Airbnb stays like a pro.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Best Ways To Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From Domestic Deals to First Class Suites

May 29, 2026 36

American Airlines offers travelers a number of great opportunities, both domestic and international, to redeem their hard-earned miles. Dynamic pricing presents domestic sweet spot opportunities, while American's region-based global award chart offers endless international sweet spots. Here's a roundup of our favorite AAdvantage® sweet spots currently available.

Brie Bash & Toni Southam

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

The United Quest℠ Card Review: Extensive Travel Benefits That Offset the Annual Fee

May 26, 2026 41

The United Quest℠ Card is the Goldilocks option in Chase’s lineup of MileagePlus credit cards. It offers a solid set of benefits that justify its $350 annual fee. Here's everything you need to know about the card to help you decide if it belongs in your wallet.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Easy Ways To Check Your Chase 5/24 Status for Free

May 24, 2026 76

Chase’s 5/24 rule is one of the strictest and most well-known credit card application restrictions. However, Chase doesn’t officially publish the rule or tell you what your current 5/24 status is. Here are the best free ways to check where you stand.

Brie Bash & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Chase 5/24 Rule Explained: What It Is and How To Work Around It

May 24, 2026 81

For points and miles enthusiasts, the Chase 5/24 rule is one of the most notorious restrictions you'll run into when applying for a new rewards card. It's a rule that can be confusing and frustrating. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Chase 5/24 rule.

Brie Bash & Miguel Rueda

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card Review: Modest Benefits for No Annual Fee

May 23, 2026 24

The Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card is the entry-level Delta co-branded card from American Express. Despite charging no annual fee, the card comes with a decent welcome bonus and 2x earning rates on eligible Delta purchases and restaurants. Here's a full look at the card.

Dan Miller & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

United Hotels Credit: What It Covers and When To Use It

May 21, 2026 0

Most United credit cards offer some form of hotel statement credit for stays booked either through the United Hotels platform or the Renowned Hotels and Resorts program. This post explains how these credits work and tips for when to use them.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How Many Wyndham Points You’ll Earn on Hotel Stays

May 10, 2026 0

Despite being somewhat underrated in the world of hotel loyalty programs, Wyndham Rewards points can provide a lot of value. One of the main ways to earn Wyndham points is by staying at a Wyndham property, but there are plenty of other options. Let's explore how many points you can earn from your stays and how you can accelerate your earnings.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How to Use Carnival Fun Match to Score a (Nearly) Free Cruise

May 10, 2026 7

Carnival Fun Match allows you to use your existing loyalty to hotels and casinos on the land for nearly-free cruises on the sea. The idea is that luring you with offers could replicate the same loyalty you have to other brands, but now to a cruise company. Here's how I used status matching for a big discount on a cruise.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Buying Mother’s Day Flowers? Here's How To Stack Rewards and Save on Your Order

May 3, 2026 0

With Mother's Day approaching, you might be thinking about ordering flowers online — and, of course, earning rewards with your favorite credit card when you pay for those pricey bouquets. Let’s explore the best ways to earn extra rewards on your flower order.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Amex Blue Cash Everyday® Card Review: Earn Up to 3% Cash Back in Key Categories With No Annual Fee

April 26, 2026 0

If you're looking for a solid no-annual-fee option in everyday spending categories like gas and groceries, the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express is definitely worth looking into. While other cards offer higher returns, they also come with annual fees that detract from your rewards. Here is a detailed look at this card to see if it will work for you.

Ryan Flanigan & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card: Great Perks that Outweigh the Fee

April 22, 2026 4

From mid-tier elite status to a free night each cardholder anniversary and fourth night free on award stays, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a valuable wallet addition that pays for itself year after year. Here's everything you need to know about the card to help you decide if it deserves a spot in your small business wallet and a look at if it's worth spending money on.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

How Many IHG Rewards Points Can I Earn on Hotel Stays?

April 21, 2026 0

With a huge global footprint and a large portfolio of hotel brands, IHG provides many opportunities for great reward redemptions. IHG's points may not be as valuable as some other hotel brands, but, luckily, earning lots of IHG points is fairly easy to do. Here's how many points you can earn from your stays and how you can accelerate your earnings.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Spring Cleaning My Wallet: How I Decide Which Credit Cards Stay or Go

April 19, 2026 2

Every so often, I like to step back and ask a simple question about each card in my wallet: Is it still earning its keep? In this post, I’ll walk through how I decide whether to keep, downgrade, or cancel a credit card and the simple questions I use to guide those decisions.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Book Cottage Rentals With Wyndham Points (and Why It’s a Great Deal)

April 19, 2026 0

This year, Wyndham Rewards lost one of its most popular redemption options when its Vacasa partnership ended. But booking vacation rentals with Wyndham points is not off the table. You can still redeem points for private home stays in the United Kingdom through Cottages.com. Here’s what you need to know to turn your Wyndham points into a U.K. getaway.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

The Top Hotels for Using Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Free Night Award Certificates

April 18, 2026 78

Multiple Marriott credit cards provide free night awards automatically on your account anniversary each year. Here, we look at maximizing these awards with some of our top picks for redeeming your free nights, no matter how many points they're worth.

Miguel Rueda & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How To Choose the Right Premium Travel Credit Card for You

April 12, 2026 40

At first glance, credit card fees north of $400 don’t make sense to a lot of points and miles fans. Why would you pay $400-plua per year for a card that's probably going to earn fewer points per dollar than some low or no-annual-fee cards? To understand why these cards are worth their annual fees, we need to take a closer look a each card's benefits.

Brie Bash & Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card Review: Unlimited 2% Earnings, Massive Sign-Up Bonus

April 8, 2026 1

The Capital One Spark Cash Plus is a good option for high-spending businesses. There is no need to focus on bonus spending categories since all purchases earn at least 2% cash back. But is this card with no preset spending limit the right option for your business?

Jenna Hansen & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Gabriela Milton

How I Leveraged Hotel Elite Status Into 3 Nearly Free Cruises (Plus the Fourth I Didn't Take)

March 31, 2026 3

Cruise lines want to attract gamblers to their casinos, so they're willing to give away discounted and even free cruises. But you don't have to be a high roller to get in on this game! One hotel loyalty program can get you the same free cruises without ever setting foot in a casino.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Score a Comped Stay at Atlantis Bahamas Through Casino Status — Which You Can Get Via a Card

March 30, 2026 1

Want to know how to leverage your hotel or casino status to score a complimentary stay at Atlantis Bahamas each year? We've got all the details on this valuable elite status perk and how to take advantage of it.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® Credit Cards Compared: Benefits, Bonuses, and Elite Status Boosts

March 27, 2026 6

Citi offers several types of American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards. So how do you decide which card is right for you? Here's a comparison of the benefits, perks, and fees associated with the cards to help you understand what ongoing value they provide beyond just the welcome offer.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Earn up to 100,000 LifeMiles and Get Elite Benefits With These Avianca Credit Card Offers

March 11, 2026 0

Avianca offers two credit cards for U.S. applicants. By applying for a co-branded LifeMiles card, you can earn up to 100,000 bonus miles after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here's an overview of these Avianca card offers.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How Adding a 'Player Two' Supercharges Your Points and Miles Strategy

March 8, 2026 0

A "Player Two" can help you level up your points and miles hobby in a variety of ways. Learn more about what it means to team with other people while earning and redeeming points and miles, including how to stay organized, work together, and earn referral bonuses. Here's everything you should know about what a Player Two is.

Samantha Holland & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More

February 27, 2026 0

While Diamond Elite sits at the top of the IHG One Rewards hierarchy, Platinum Elite status often offers the best balance of value and accessibility. From bonus points on stays to complimentary upgrades to Milestone Rewards and more, it offers many of the benefits travelers actually use. Moreover, you can earn it relatively easily. Here's everything you need to know about IHG Platinum Elite status.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

From Gas Discounts to Whoppers: 6 Wacky Amex Platinum Perks You Might Not Know About

February 25, 2026 0

At AwardWallet, our focus is on helping readers extract maximum value from their cards, not just from the headline benefits, but from the lesser-known opportunities that often fly under the radar. With that in mind, we took a closer look at the indirect perks available to American Express Platinum Card® members. Here’s how to stretch your Platinum Card even further.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Use a Chase Transfer Bonus to Fly Virgin Atlantic to the U.K. From 5k Chase Points or 21k in Business

February 16, 2026 0

Right now, there’s a 40% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With this bonus, you can book a one-way flight from the U.S. to London for as few as 5,000 Chase points in economy, 8,000 points in premium economy, or 21,000 points in business class. Here’s how.

Brie Bash & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It

February 7, 2026 0

We've long touted Hilton Honors Gold as one of the best midtier hotel elite statuses one can earn. It's among the easiest to achieve, is consistently rewarding, and offers a slew of cost-saving perks. If Hilton is your brand of choice, it's worth the effort to go for Gold. Here's all you need to know about Hilton Honors Gold and why it's Hilton's elite status sweet spot.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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