Tyler Glatt Latest Posts

Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Quarter — Here’s How

July 5, 2025

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The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks Rapid Rewards members can earn. And now, Southwest is making it even easier to get the pass by offering quarterly spending categories for Rapid Rewards cardholders. Here are the details for Q3.

Sapphire Reserve Business vs. Business Platinum: Which Card Offers Better Value for Your Business?

by Tyler Glatt

July 4, 2025

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If you’re deciding on a premium business card, two great options are The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of their key benefits to help you choose the best fit for your business.

A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access

by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam

July 3, 2025

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Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion® Lounge. Here's what to know about having the right card (and potentially flying the right airline) to enter. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges, the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.

Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, Dates & What You Need To Know

by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt

July 2, 2025

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Chase's Pay Yourself Back has become a staple of Chase's rewards ecosystem, and categories have been extended through at least September 2025. Whether you have a Sapphire card, Ink business card, or airline cards from United, Southwest, or Aeroplan, you can redeem your earnings against certain purchases. Here's how it works.

Amex to Devalue Membership Rewards Transfers to Emirates Skywards on September 16

by Tyler Glatt

July 2, 2025

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On September 16, 2025, American Express Membership Rewards will replace its 1:1 transfer ratio to Emirates Skywards with a devalued 1:0.8 ratio. In other words, you’ll soon need to redeem 20% more Amex points for Emirates awards, which is a pretty disappointing development. Here's what to know.

Register to Earn Bonus Marriott Points on United Flights, Bonus United Miles on Marriott Stays

by Tyler Glatt

July 1, 2025

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Marriott and United Airlines are launching a promotion that'll award Bonvoy points on flights and MileagePlus miles on stays. This offer is an extension of Marriott's and United's preferred partnership. Here's all you need to know about this limited-time bonus United miles and bonus Marriott points promotion.

Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 53 Properties

by Tyler Glatt

July 1, 2025

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To incentivize World of Hyatt members to fill new hotels, Hyatt offers members 500 bonus points for staying at new hotels within the first few months after opening. Here's how you can take advantage of this promotion, plus the nine new properties added this month.

Fly to Europe in Business Class From 61k Miles Round-Trip Using Miles & More Mileage Bargains

by Ross Denkin and Tyler Glatt

July 1, 2025

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Lufthansa’s monthly Miles & More Mileage Bargains program is officially back after a brief hiatus. Here's how you can take advantage of deeply discounted awards for travel between North America and Europe in July 2025, starting at just 61,000 miles round trip in business class, 42,000 miles in premium economy, or 25,000 miles in economy class.

Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly From North America to Europe From Just 18,750 Miles

by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin

July 1, 2025

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Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for July 2025. Travelers can book award flights between Europe and six North American airports from just 18,750 miles each way in economy. Plus, you can transfer virtually any available flexible points to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio to book these awards.

Southwest Rapid Rewards: Is There Anything Left to Luv?

by Cameron Laufer and Tyler Glatt

June 30, 2025

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Despite recent changes, there still may be reasons to look at flying Southwest Airlines. Their convenient route maps, low award prices, and no change or cancellation fees are all positives. Plus, with ways to avoid new bag fees and the popular Companion Pass still in tact, there may still be reasons to luv Rapid Rewards.

Last Chance: Amex Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Mileage Plan Loophole Ends June 30

by Cameron Laufer and Tyler Glatt

June 28, 2025

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American Express is ending its transfer partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, cutting off a backdoor way to earn Alaska miles. If you’re looking to boost your Alaska Mileage Plan balance for future redemptions, now’s the time. Here’s how to transfer before the June 30 deadline.

Marriott Homes & Villas Promotions: Earn up to 20k Points on Eligible Stays, 3X Points, and More

by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt

June 27, 2025

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Marriott Homes & Villas is really starting to break from the norm and is now launching multiple promotions simultaneously. One (poor) promotion offers up to 20,000 bonus points on eligible stays, another gives Gold Elite members 15,000 bonus points on 2+ night stays, and a third offers triple points in Latin America and the Caribbean. Here are the details.

Air Canada Launches 30% Discount on Aeroplan Points Through July 3

by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt

June 27, 2025

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Air Canada is currently running a promotion for Aeroplan members to receive an 30% discount on point purchases. That drops the effective purchase rate to 1.92¢ per point. But should you buy Aeroplan points? Here's when it makes sense.

Delta Expands Basic Economy Restrictions with New Fees and Even Blackout Dates

by Tyler Glatt

June 27, 2025

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As if they couldn’t get any more restrictive or expensive to change and cancel, Delta’s Basic Economy tickets just did. The airline quietly added new or increased region-specific change and cancellation fees on its most no-frills tickets. And Delta even introduced blackout dates when you can’t change or cancel certain tickets at all. Here's the latest.

Guide to Capital One Airport Lounges: Amenities, Locations, and How to Access

by Tyler Glatt

June 27, 2025

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Capital One’s airport lounge network is expanding fast, with six locations open and one more on the way. Each lounge offers a unique design, food, and drinks, but all offer top-tier comfort and service. Here’s where to find them, how to get in, and what to expect when you visit.

5 Great Ways to Maximize the 100,000-Point Chase Sapphire Reserve® Welcome Offer

by Tyler Glatt

June 26, 2025

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One of the best perks of signing up for a new credit card is redeeming the points earned from the welcome bonus. In the case of the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, you can do a lot with the 100,000-point welcome offer. Here are five great ways to redeem those points.

Score a Welcome Offer as High as 100,000 Points With the Ultra-Rewarding Amex Gold Card

by Tyler Glatt

June 26, 2025

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If you're looking for a card that generously rewards the purchases you make most, the American Express® Gold Card is a top contender. And now is an excellent time to apply! New applicants could be targeted for a welcome offer as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards points. Here are all the details.