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Get Up to a 40% Transfer Bonus When Converting Bank, Hotel Points to Etihad Guest

March 6, 2025 24

Etihad is back with another bonus for transferring hotel points into miles. Now through March 31, 2025, you can get up to a 40% transfer bonus when converting points from 27 different bank and hotel programs to Etihad Guest. For the majority of travelers, the most relevant programs are Capital One, Accor Hotels, and World of Hyatt.

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Air Tahiti Nui Status Match: How to Get Elite Perks on Flights to Paradise

March 5, 2025 1

Have you ever wanted to visit Tahiti? This new promotion can help you get to Tahiti comfortably. Frequent flyers with an existing elite status can match their status to Air Tahiti Nui's Club Tiara to get free luggage, priority check-in, and seat selection. Here are the details — and the one big limitation.

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Best Western Pay With Points: How It Works, Plus Get 2,000 Points Back Per Stay

March 2, 2025 15

Want to stay at a Best Western hotel but don’t have enough points for a full award night? Best Western’s Pay with Points feature lets you use points to cover part of your stay, starting with as few as 5,000 points. Here’s how it works — plus details on an ongoing promotion that lets you earn 2,000 bonus points every time you use Pay with Points.

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Reviewed by JT Genter

Miles for Opinions: How to Earn Free Airline Miles for Sharing Your Thoughts

March 2, 2025 0

Did you know you can earn hotel points and airline miles simply for giving your opinions in online surveys — without paying anything? Several hotels and airlines have survey portals where members can earn bonus points and miles when completing surveys. Here are the details and whether it's possible to earn elite status just from surveys.

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Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG Acquires Ruby Hotels — Here’s What This Means for Program Members Visiting Europe

February 28, 2025 1

IHG recently announced the acquisition of its twentieth brand — Ruby Hotels, a boutique urban lifestyle chain. This addition complements IHG’s other luxury lifestyle brands, such as Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, and Kimpton. Here’s what the acquisition means for IHG One Rewards members.

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AAdvantage Events: Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Tickets

February 24, 2025 0

AAdvantage Events is a platform where you can earn redeemable miles and Loyalty Points on concerts, sports events, and more. Through February 28, 2025, members can earn double miles and double Loyalty Points on AAdvantage events, or use miles to book an event and get 500 Loyalty Points. Here are the details.

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United Premier Luggage Tags Are Back for 2025 — Here’s How to Claim Yours

February 20, 2025 4

United Luggage tags are one of those unique benefits for Premier elite status members. The opportunity to claim them has rolled around again for anyone who achieved Premier elite status for 2025. Unlike in previous years, tags aren't set out automatically. Furthermore, there are some limitations members need to know. Here are the details.

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Accor and Emirates Launch Two-Way Point Transfers — Here’s How This Feature Works

February 20, 2025 0

Accor and Emirates have a long-standing partnership that allows ALL members to convert points to Skywards miles. Now, members can also convert Skywards miles into ALL Rewards points. Here are the details of the Accor and Emirates partnership.

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Status Match To Club Avolta for Free, Then Claim Radisson and Avis Preferred Elite Status

February 12, 2025 0

Club Avolta is a program offering shopping discounts worldwide. Elite status in the program comes with additional perks such as Radisson VIP Status, 25% off Plaza Premium paid lounge access, and Avis Preferred Status for members in select countries. You can match your status from nearly any airline or hotel for free to Club Avolta. Here are the details.

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Marriott Business Access Program: Overview, Eligibility, and the Perks You Get

February 10, 2025 0

The Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy program is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and provides many features and benefits, including an expanded and improved booking experience. Here's everything you need to know about this program.

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Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Access Lufthansa Lounges With Priority Pass: Locations, Hours, and Restrictions

February 5, 2025 45

The number of Priority Pass lounges in the United States seems ever-growing. Currently, Priority Pass members have access to over 120 lounges across 45 airports, including three Lufthansa lounges. Here are the Lufthansa lounge locations available to Priority Pass members along with hours and restrictions.

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Southwest Car Rental Promotions: Up to 35% Off and 2,400 Bonus Points

February 1, 2026 0

Car rentals are yet another way for Southwest Rapid Rewards members to earn extra points. Southwest partners with several car rental companies and has different promotions with a couple of them. Through January 2026, Rapid Rewards members can save up to 35% and earn up to 2,400 points on rentals. Here are the details of these promotions.

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Amex Expands Streaming Category on Blue Cash Preferred: Earn 6% Cash Back on These 32 Services

January 31, 2025 0

An excellent benefit of the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions. As of January 2025, cardholders can earn cash back with 32 streaming services, including new additions such as AMC+ and Starz. Here are the details — and the list of eligible merchants.

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Citi Flex Pay Partners with Apple Pay: How to Spread Payments Over 3 Months with No Interest

December 27, 2025 0

Apple Pay and Citi Flex Pay are partnering to allow shoppers to spread out their spending without interest. With this partnership, shoppers can spend $75 or more and spread the cost over three months without credit card interest or fees while earning Citi ThankYou points. Here's what you need to know.

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Which Be Relax Airport Spas Can You Access With Your Priority Pass Membership?

January 28, 2025 56

What could be better than getting a massage before stepping on an airplane? Be Relax spas is a part of the Priority Pass network, which lets eligible members enjoy a short massage as a member benefit. Priority Pass members can now visit a Be Relax spa at 11 airports across the U.S. and Canada. Here are the participating locations.

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New Accor and Azul Partnership Allows Double Dipping on Flights and Stays in South America

May 13, 2025 0

Azul is the newest airline to partner with Accor, allowing Live Limitless (ALL) members to double dip on flights and stays in South America and beyond. Here are the details and how to earn reciprocal awards through this partnership.

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Chase and United Downgrade Travel Credits: Key Changes to United Quest and Business Cards in 2025

January 20, 2025 2

This March, Chase and United are significantly changing how the United Quest℠ Card and the United℠ Business Card holders earn and use card benefit credits. Here's what to know about these changes and why this is bad news for cardholders.

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Earn Up to 5X ThankYou® Points in the Citi Travel Portal With These No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards

January 13, 2025 0

Want to earn more Citi ThankYou® Points on travel? Booking hotels, rental cars, and attractions through the Citi Travel portal could be your best bet. This post covers which cards qualify for enhanced earning rates via cititravel.com.

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Delta Drops Lyft and Partners with Uber: Here’s What You Need to Know

December 4, 2025 2

Delta is changing its rideshare partner. After an eight-year partnership with Lyft, Delta is switching to Uber, which will allow members to earn SkyMiles on select Uber rides. This partnership will go into effect soon, and the Delta and Lyft partnership will end on April 7, 2025. Here are the details.

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The Venetian and Palazzo Join World of Hyatt: Earn and Redeem Points on Stays

January 10, 2025 0

In December 2024, Hyatt announced a long-term licensing agreement with The Venetian and The Palazzo. The transition from IHG to Hyatt is now complete. As of January 9, 2025, World of Hyatt members can earn and use points on stays at The Venetian. Here are the details.

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Choice Privileges Announces Major Changes for 2025: Longer Booking Window, Premium Room Options & More

January 9, 2025 0

Choice Hotels is enhancing its Privileges rewards program in 2025, introducing a 50-week booking window for reward nights and expanding premium room options. Additionally, the return of RewardSaver will provide members with opportunities to book reward nights for as low as 6,000 points. Here are all the details.

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Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

IHG Offers 500 Bonus Points for Downloading the IHG App

January 1, 2026 1

Are you in the mood for some bonus IHG One Rewards points? IHG is offering 500 points just for downloading the IHG app. Here's how to register.

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Bad Flight or Subpar Stay? Here’s How To Get Fair Compensation From Airlines and Hotels

December 27, 2024 26

Exploring the beauty of a foreign country, flying to exotic locales in luxury, sampling outlandish foods, and opening yourself up to new experiences are the best parts of travel. However, reality can sometimes fall short of our expectations, and there are valid situations when travelers need reimbursement. If you've wondered how to get fair compensation for a bad hotel stay or a problematic flight, follow these nine steps.

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Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Save Up to 25% on Eligible Hertz Rentals With These Two Promotions

December 24, 2024 0

Are you planning a road trip or need a car rental over the New Year? Hertz is running two promotions that can help you save up to 25% on the base rate of your next rental. Here are the promo codes you need to book with.

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Got the Platinum Card®? Here’s How to Claim Free Pawp Telehealth Support for Your Pet

December 21, 2024 0

A unique benefit has appeared for those with American Express Platinum Card® who have pets. Through the enrollment-required monthly Walmart+ statement credit benefit, Card Members can enroll in Pawp telehealth support, providing 24/7 guidance on how to care for their pets. Here are the details.

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