Mark Jackson

Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Debit Card: What It Costs, What You Can Earn, and Whether It’s Worth It

April 13, 2026 0

Nearly a year ago, Spirit Airlines first teased a rewards-earning debit card. Since that original announcement, we’ve watched United and Southwest roll out debit cards of their own. But now, Spirit’s competing product is live, and as of April 13, 2026, you can become an accountholder. Here's what to know.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Redeem Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles for an Award Flight

April 12, 2026 41

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer maintains a unique position in the world of rewards travel. It flies a quality hard product backed by excellent customer service and a reputation for providing a top in-flight experience. KrisFlyer miles offers some of the best premium cabin award redemptions and miles are easy to get thanks to partnerships with several transferrable rewards currencies. Want to book an award for yourself? Here's everything you need to know about redeeming KrisFlyer miles.

Mark Jackson & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Delta Has Eight Boarding Groups — Here’s How They Work and How to Board Earlier

April 10, 2026 0

The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. If you’re wondering how many zones are ahead of you or how to board earlier, we break down everything you need to know.

Mark Jackson & Olivia Fey

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Pay Rent via Bilt Rewards and Earn Points on Your Biggest Monthly Expense

April 9, 2026 1

Bilt Rewards has made a big splash by making it possible to earn valuable Bilt Points on rent. If you’re thinking about using Bilt to earn rewards on rent, this guide has everything you need to get started.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Top-Tier Hotel Status From Credit Cards: What You Can Get — and What You Can’t

April 8, 2026 11

Earning elite status with a hotel program can be both tough and expensive. It's possible to achieve mid-tier hotel status with credit cards quite easily. But what about top-tier elite status: Can you get that from credit cards? Here's an overview of the cards that offer top-tier elite status and other credit card shortcuts to elite status.

Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Lost an Item? Your Amex Card May No Longer Protect You

March 29, 2026 3

Amex's Purchase Protection policies are strong for cardholders, but the brand has made changes to its sub-$200 annual fee cards. Now, you'll need a premium card to be covered for lost purchases made in the last 90 days.

Mark Jackson

Lap Infant Award Tickets Can Cost Thousands — Here Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines for Infants

March 28, 2026 30

A widely known cornerstone in the travel community is that babies under the age of two can travel domestically for free as a lap infant. However, it’s not as simple with lap infants and international award tickets. One would assume that a parent could book an international award ticket and merely add their lap infant to the reservation. However, there are various forms of airline-dependent fees involved. Knowing the pricing structure before you book could save you a pretty penny — or a pile of points.

Ashley Onadele & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Cathay Pacific Is Devaluing Some Business and Premium Economy Awards in May 2026

March 26, 2026 0

Fresh on the heels of a devaluation in April 2025, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles announced another change to its award program, effective May 1, 2026. If you're a fan of booking premium cabin flights with Asia Miles from U.S. gateways, you'll want to pay attention. Here's what's new.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Use the Citi AAdvantage Globe Card In-Flight Credit

March 23, 2026 0

The Citi AAdvantage Globe card comes with a $100 credit for inflight purchases on American Airlines each year. This can be helpful to purchase an inflight snack or wifi, though the fleet now offers complimentary wifi as of 2026.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Upgrade Your Travel Experience: Best Travel Credit Cards With Lounge Access in 2026

March 21, 2026 37

One of the easiest ways to unlock airport lounge access is by getting a credit card with lounge access. These cards can grant entry to a wide network of lounges — even when flying budget carriers. Here are the best cards for airport lounge access.

Mark Jackson & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How to Get Maximum Value From the Chase Ink Preferred’s 100,000-Point Welcome Bonus

March 20, 2026 22

The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is offering new applicants 100,000 after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Here are some of the top ways to redeem this massive bonus for excellent value.

Mark Jackson & Jess Farley

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Airlines That Let You Extend Elite Status for Life Events (New Kid, Illness, School, and More)

March 19, 2026 0

Sometimes, life happens. And if you lose your elite status when it does, almost a dozen airlines stand at the ready to help you get it back. Whether you've got a newborn, adopted a child, went on military deployment, or had to care for a sick family member, many airlines will help you get back the status you lost in the interim.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Unlimited Priority Pass Guest Access: Which Credit Cards Still Offer It in 2026

March 15, 2026 2

Priority Pass remains one of the easiest ways to access airport lounges worldwide, especially through premium travel credit cards. But the days of generous, unlimited guest privileges are quickly disappearing. Here are the two cards still offering unlimited guest access, and another 9 that offer two free guests.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Earn up to 15,000 Bonus Loyalty Points Via the Citi AAdvantage Globe Card 'Flight Streak' Bonus

March 15, 2026 0

The Citi AAdvantage Globe card is a new card offering from the issuer, focused on the frequent American flyer. Their Flight Streak bonus offers up to 15,000 bonus Loyalty Points each year for flying up to 12 flights. It's an interesting benefit that some may find compelling.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Flying JSX? Here’s How to Earn United MileagePlus Miles or Club JSX Rewards on Your Flight

March 13, 2026 0

If you find yourself flying with JSX, you might be surprised to learn that you can earn rewards on your flight — either through Club JSX or by earning MileagePlus miles through JSX’s partnership with United. Here’s what to know and how to earn miles with these programs.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Launches Partnership With ANA, Teases More Tie-Ups On the Way

March 12, 2026 0

Southwest has announced, via a LinkedIn post, its seventh partnership with ANA, out of Japan. This is yet another exciting development for the once-domestically focused Southwest. While the partnership will take time to roll out in full, it's great news for Rapid Rewards members.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Ultimate Guide to Bilt Elite Status: SkyTeam Status, Helicopter Rides, and More

March 11, 2026 1

Bilt Rewards Elite Status offers a compelling reason to engage with the program, if just for Rent Day transfer bonuses alone. If you're on the East Coast and can take advantage of other top-tier benefits like BLADE, Bilt could make sense for your spending habits.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Avant Card Review: A Credit-Building Card With No Security Deposit

March 11, 2026 0

The Avant Card is an interesting credit card, in that the offer can change based on the applicant. That's because the pre-qualification process, which doesn't affect credit, will deliver one of four distinct rewards and annual fee combinations to apply for.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Alaska Atmos Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks

March 9, 2026 1

If Alaska Airlines is your airline of choice, Atmos Gold status offers several benefits that are sure to save you money and make your next trips more comfortable. This is the sweet spot among Alaska's elite status tiers. From complimentary premium cabin upgrades to bonus points, free checked bags, and more, here's everything you need to know about Alaska Airlines Atmos Gold.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How To Use Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Admirals Club Globe Passes

March 8, 2026 0

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® offers some interesting benefits, including Admirals Club Globe passes that can be used across the Admirals Club lounge network. These passes have less access restrictions than traditional day passes, but they aren't restriction-free. Here's what to know about how these passes work.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam