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Skye joined the AwardWallet team in 2019. After leaving his full-time job in 2014 to travel the world, he created his own website SkyeTravels.com to make traveling a reality for everyone, no matter their financial means. He’s a big fan of reward programs for maximizing points and traveling for less. He can most often be found working diligently in a cafe somewhere in the world. So far he’s been to over 60 countries and counting.

How To Claim a Free Hotel or City Tour With the Turkish Airlines Stopover and TourIstanbul Programs
How To Claim a Free Hotel or City Tour With the Turkish Airlines Stopover and TourIstanbul Programs
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The Turkish Airlines stopover program offers a free hotel for up to three nights or a complimentary "TourIstanbul" excursion on shorter layovers. The stopover and layover programs have several caveats, which you'll want to know about before making a reservation. Here are all the freebies you can take advantage of during your next connection through Istanbul.

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Skye Class

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Frontier Launches Platinum Status Challenge — Earn Free Companion Travel, Bags, and Upgrades
Frontier Launches Platinum Status Challenge — Earn Free Companion Travel, Bags, and Upgrades
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Frontier just announced an incredible opportunity to earn Elite Platinum Status through 2026. Register for the Platinum Status Challenge for just $99 and then earn 12,500 miles within 90 days. Elite Platinum Status comes with First Class upgrades (coming in 2026), free bags, and unlimited companion travel, allowing you to travel with a companion for just the cost of taxes and fees.

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Skye Class
IHG Business Rewards Promotion: Earn Double Points and Bonus Elite Nights Through August 2026
IHG Business Rewards Promotion: Earn Double Points and Bonus Elite Nights Through August 2026
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IHG Business Rewards regularly offers promotions that can help planners and small businesses earn significantly more for hotel stays, meetings, and events. The current promotion offers double points on business stays, meeting rooms, and events through August 31, 2026, plus 2 bonus Elite Night Credits for every $3,000 in spending.

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Skye Class & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter