Category: Award Programs

ANA Mileage Club Award Chart Rules: How Stopovers, Open Jaws, and Partner Awards Work

ANA Mileage Club Award Chart Rules: How Stopovers, Open Jaws, and Partner Awards Work

June 7, 2026 40

One trait of Japanese frequent flyer programs is the tendency to translate the program information in such meticulous detail that readers suffer from data overload. The original intention with our ANA post(s) was to crate just one guide that touched on award pricing, definitions, sweet spots, and how to book an award. But after digging into the program in depth, we’ve had to break it up into three posts. This installment covers the different award charts with ANA Mileage Club and some associated rules.

Samantha Holland & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Choice Adds New Experiences: Bid on Packages for Racing from 20K Transferable Points

Choice Adds New Experiences: Bid on Packages for Racing from 20K Transferable Points

June 5, 2026 0

Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Alongside a wide variety of racing locations, Choice offers close encounters with drivers and garage teams.

Zhanna Startseva & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Virgin Atlantic Award Fees: What You’ll Pay and Whether It’s Still Worth Using Points

Virgin Atlantic Award Fees: What You’ll Pay and Whether It’s Still Worth Using Points

June 4, 2026 2

If you're like many Flying Club members, you probably appreciate the award rates Virgin Atlantic can charge on routes — but not the taxes and fees that come with them. Here's what you'll pay out of pocket on Virgin Atlantic-operated award tickets and whether redeeming Virgin points still makes sense.

Tyler Glatt

Marriott Fifth Night Free: How To Get and Maximize a Free Night on Eligible Award Redemptions

Marriott Fifth Night Free: How To Get and Maximize a Free Night on Eligible Award Redemptions

May 31, 2026 4

Marriott's 'Stay for 5, Pay for 4' perk allows all Marriott Bonvoy members to get a free night on eligible award stays. To qualify, you simply need to book a standard or PointSavers redemption. Here's everything you need to know about getting a fifth night free on Marriott stays.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How To Book a Free Stopover Using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles

How To Book a Free Stopover Using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles

May 31, 2026 0

If you didn't know, you can add a complimentary stopover to your Singapore Airlines award ticket. In this post, we cover all the stopover rules, how long you can stay on your stopover, and how to use this feature of the KrisFlyer program to get the most out of your miles.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

BofA Rewards: How To Boost Bank of America Card Earnings Up to 75% — Plus More Perks

BofA Rewards: How To Boost Bank of America Card Earnings Up to 75% — Plus More Perks

May 30, 2026 1

Bank of America just relaunched its "Preferred Rewards" program as the "BofA Rewards" program. Although there are notable changes, the program still rewards customers with various bonuses and discounts, based on the amount of money they keep in Bank of America or Merrill Lynch accounts. The more you have in your accounts, the more you earn — including up to 75% boost to the earnings through your Bank of America credit cards.

Ryan Flanigan & Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by JT Genter

World of Hyatt Advance to Launch Advanced Booking Window for Select Elites and Cardholders

World of Hyatt Advance to Launch Advanced Booking Window for Select Elites and Cardholders

May 30, 2026 1

Select elite members of the World of Hyatt loyalty program, along with all Hyatt credit card holders, have access to a new and exclusive advance booking window ahead of all other members. Here's everything you need to know about it and how it might help you get your reservations before anyone else gets them.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Southwest Airlines Status Match: Get A-List or A-List Preferred Benefits and Save On Future Travel

Southwest Airlines Status Match: Get A-List or A-List Preferred Benefits and Save On Future Travel

May 29, 2026 1

Southwest offers a straightforward status match that you can take advantage of more than once over the life of your account. Now you can match to get A-List or A-list Preferred benefits, which you can extend by booking a few qualifying one-way or round-trip flights. Here's how it works.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

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

How Many Hilton Points You’ll Earn on Stays — and How To Stack Up to 34X Earnings

How Many Hilton Points You’ll Earn on Stays — and How To Stack Up to 34X Earnings

May 28, 2026 0

Hilton Honors is one of the largest global hotel brands with one of the biggest loyalty programs in the industry. When you stay with Hilton, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return, but just how many points can you earn on Hilton stays?

Ryan Flanigan & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

The Ultimate Guide to World of Hyatt: How To Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Value

The Ultimate Guide to World of Hyatt: How To Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Value

May 27, 2026 36

Interested in learning more about program features, elite status, and how to earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt? Thanks to a great award chart, excellent elite benefits, and great credit cards, World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel loyalty programs.

Ian Snyder, Mark Jackson & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

What You Get by Signing Up for the Free Bilt Rewards Program and Why You Should

What You Get by Signing Up for the Free Bilt Rewards Program and Why You Should

May 26, 2026 2

Bilt Rewards is a flexible point currency like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards. Unlike these, however, you're able to earn points on the rent that you pay. Pair this with a strong list of transfer partners and monthly Rent Day promotions offering free perks, and Bilt Rewards is a no-brainer to join.

Carissa Rawson & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

What Alaska Atmos Rewards Points Are Worth — and How To Get Top Value

What Alaska Atmos Rewards Points Are Worth — and How To Get Top Value

May 25, 2026 0

Of all the airline points you can earn — and there's a lot — Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points are some of the most valuable. From aspirational business-class redemptions on international airlines to short-hop partner awards, Alaska points go far. Here's everything you'll ever need to know about the value of Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points.

Tyler Glatt & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Guide to Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Which Programs Offer the Best Value for Your Points?

Guide to Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Which Programs Offer the Best Value for Your Points?

May 25, 2026 64

Citi ThankYou® Rewards offers a ton of value with top transfer partners and plenty of options to collect ThankYou Points. In this post, we break down each Citi transfer partner in detail to help you decide where to transfer your Citi ThankYou Points, highlighting some great example redemption options with the best partners.

Harrison Pierce & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How To Transfer Hilton Honors Points Between Member Accounts, Bank, and Airline Partners

How To Transfer Hilton Honors Points Between Member Accounts, Bank, and Airline Partners

May 23, 2026 0

In addition to earning Hilton points through Hilton credit card spend and Hilton property stays, travelers can transfer points to Hilton from several programs. Also, Hilton Honors members can transfer Hilton points to airlines or other members. Here's everything you need to know about transferring points in and out of your Hilton Honors account.

Scott Sikes & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Best Capital One Transfer Partners: Our Favorite Partner Programs

Best Capital One Transfer Partners: Our Favorite Partner Programs

May 21, 2026 49

Capital One miles are one of the best flexible points programs out there. With a lengthy list of transfer partners, you're sure to find something that will work for you. To help you make the most of your Capital One miles, we’ve created this guide to the best partner programs and how to use them.

Jenna Hansen & Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Get a 150% Bonus on Frontier Airlines Miles Purchases Through June 12 (1.08¢ Each)

Get a 150% Bonus on Frontier Airlines Miles Purchases Through June 12 (1.08¢ Each)

May 20, 2026 1

Frontier Airlines just launched another deal on buying miles. Through June 12, 2026, you can get a 150% bonus when purchasing miles, dropping the cost to just 1.08¢ per mile. This sale won't be around forever, so you'll have to act soon if you're interested. Here are all the details.

JT Genter & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The 10 Best Korean Air Award Chart Sweet Spots You Can Book With SKYPASS Miles

The 10 Best Korean Air Award Chart Sweet Spots You Can Book With SKYPASS Miles

May 20, 2026 19

Not familiar with the Korean Air SKYPASS program? While SKYPASS miles are harder to earn than most, there are a number of excellent sweet spots you'll want to consider taking advantage of. From 80,000-mile round-trip business-class awards to Europe to 25k-mile round trips to Hawaii, here's why you shouldn't sleep on the SKYPASS program.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How To Earn JetBlue Mosaic Status — and the Perks of Doing So

How To Earn JetBlue Mosaic Status — and the Perks of Doing So

May 17, 2026 0

JetBlue's TrueBlue program has four elite status tiers, conveniently all called "Mosaic" plus a number. Rather than needing to track qualifying dollars and flight segments, you track just one thing to earn JetBlue Mosaic status: tiles. So, how do you earn tiles? And what benefits do you get with Mosaic status? Here's everything you need to know.

Ashley Onadele & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Marriott PointSavers: How To Find Marriott’s Hidden Award Discounts

Marriott PointSavers: How To Find Marriott’s Hidden Award Discounts

May 17, 2026 1

PointSavers awards allow Marriott Bonvoy members to save points on standard or premium room redemptions at top destinations worldwide. However, these can be incredibly challenging to find. Here's what to know about Marriott PointSavers Awards, and how they can save you thousands of points each year.

Senitra Horbrook & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Perks At Sea: How to Status Match to MSC's Voyagers Club

Perks At Sea: How to Status Match to MSC's Voyagers Club

May 17, 2026 1

MSC Cruises offers a status match into its Voyager Club, matching cruise programs, hotel programs, some Asian airlines, and even an OTA or two. Depending on your program, you can match all the way up to Diamond, MSC's second-highest tier, which offers great perks like a complimentary bottle of prosecco, cruise discounts, and more.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Safari Lodges You Can Book With Marriott, Hyatt, and Virgin Points

Safari Lodges You Can Book With Marriott, Hyatt, and Virgin Points

May 16, 2026 0

There are now several great options for redeeming loyalty points for a stay in Africa to go on safari. From custom-built lodges to old mainstays, the time has never been better to visit a safari on points.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Marriott Business Access Launches New Fast-Track to Earn Gold Elite Through 2027

Marriott Business Access Launches New Fast-Track to Earn Gold Elite Through 2027

May 14, 2026 0

For a limited time, new Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy members who book and stay for eight qualifying nights through the platform within 90 days of registration will be expedited to Gold Elite status, unlocking benefits such as late checkout, discounted member room rates, and more.

Sam Helmy & Olivia Fey

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Boost Your Recent IHG Point Earnings By Up to 12X — But Is the Rate Worth It?

Boost Your Recent IHG Point Earnings By Up to 12X — But Is the Rate Worth It?

June 1, 2026 0

IHG One Rewards relaunched its points accelerator letting members boost recently earned points by up to 12x with a discount of up to 35%. That can be a compelling option in the right situation. Let's dive into when the IHG Points Accelerator can make sense to use.

JT Genter & Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

How Many Wyndham Points You’ll Earn on Hotel Stays

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

Hyatt's Newly Adopted Award Charts

Hyatt's Newly Adopted Award Charts

May 9, 2026 0

Hyatt’s award chart maintains a nondynamic pricing model, a rarity among loyalty programs today. While award rates are increasing on May 20, 2026, the program is keeping its fixed pricing structure. Here are the before and after charts.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Southwest Points Value: AwardWallet Analysis Shows a 27% Drop Since Dynamic Pricing

Southwest Points Value: AwardWallet Analysis Shows a 27% Drop Since Dynamic Pricing

May 7, 2026 0

Whether you've got a stash of Rapid Rewards in your Southwest Airlines account or you're eyeballing a five-digit welcome offer on a co-branded credit card, you might wonder what those points are worth. Here's a look at the value of Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

JetBlue Enhances Status Match: Get Three Months of Mosaic Status, Challenge to Extend Through 2027

JetBlue Enhances Status Match: Get Three Months of Mosaic Status, Challenge to Extend Through 2027

May 4, 2026 2

Feeling blue about your airline elite status? Travelers with elite status from seven major airlines can match into JetBlue’s Mosaic program, unlocking priority perks and waived bag fees from day one. Here’s how to match, what you’ll get, and how to keep your Mosaic status through 2027.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program

Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program

May 3, 2026 21

Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program, thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you'll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton's elite status, and some shortcuts on how to get it. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.

Ian Snyder & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Guide To Earning British Airways Club Tier Points

Guide To Earning British Airways Club Tier Points

May 3, 2026 0

British Airways Club has introduced a new way to earn status. Tier points can now be earned through flying and other spending opportunities. This guide breaks down all the ways to earn tier points and reach British Airways elite status faster under the updated program.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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