Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards Program Guide: Everything You Need To Know by Jess Farley and Senitra Horbrook February 21, 2026 139 Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world's largest and most well-known hotel loyalty programs. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most complicated hotel loyalty programs. In this post, we explain what you need to know about earning and redeeming Bonvoy points, earning elite status (and what benefits come with elite status), the Marriott point expiration policy, buying and transferring points, and more.
World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage® Partnership: How It Works and What You Get by Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce February 20, 2026 0 American Airlines and Hyatt Hotel elite members can choose rewards from both programs as they work towards earning higher elite status or just work on requalification for another year. See what those rewards are and whether you can find value in them.
A Complete Guide to Breeze Airways and Its Loyalty Program, Breezy Rewards by Sam Helmy and Harrison Pierce February 20, 2026 16 New airlines don’t come around that often, and Breeze Airways is one of the newest, launching its inaugural flight in 2021. Here is all you need to know about the airline and its loyalty program, Breezy Rewards.
Bilt Cash Explained: How It Works, How to Earn It, and What You Can Redeem It For by Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce February 18, 2026 0 Bilt Cash is the new way members are rewarded for their spending and loyalty to the Bilt Rewards program. It’s also a way to offset housing payment fees and boost your overall rewards. Here’s a closer look at how Bilt Cash works, including how to earn it and the different ways you can redeem it.
Where You Can Still Find Value in Wyndham Rewards Post-Vacasa by Anthony Cave February 15, 2026 1 Vacasa is no more. The easy status match to Caesars Diamond is gone, too. But, there's still plenty of value to be had with Wyndham Rewards. From 7,500-point redemptions to cardholder discounts and easy-to-earn points, here's where you can still find value in the Wyndham Rewards program.
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Don’t Expire From Inactivity — Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them by Sam Helmy February 15, 2026 33 Chase Ultimate Rewards are one of the best points currencies out there. Cardholders can earn Ultimate Rewards points through several cards. Plus, you can use them for travel rewards through the Chase travel portal or by transferring them to Chase's transfer partners. Furthermore, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a very generous expiration policy that lets you focus on earning and redeeming your points.
Ultimate Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More by Mark Jackson and Max Prosperi February 15, 2026 3 Choice Privileges quietly rolled out major updates in 2026, including lower elite status thresholds, a new Titanium tier, and milestone-based rewards. This guide explains how the program works, how to earn and redeem Choice points, and which changes matter most for travelers deciding whether to focus their hotel loyalty with Choice Hotels.
How to Pool Your Air Canada Points With Others via Aeroplan Family Sharing by Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce February 15, 2026 0 Air Canada Aeroplan is one of the few airline loyalty programs that allows family members to pool their miles, or in this case, points, to book award flights. Here’s how Aeroplan Family Sharing works and when it might make sense to use it.
Sweet Spots (and Downsides) of Each Capital One Airline Transfer Partner by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce February 14, 2026 55 Capital One offers :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, many of which transfer at a 1:1 ratio. Here's everything you need to know about Capital One's airline transfer partners, including the pros and cons of each.
Get Caesars Diamond Status Until Early 2028 With This New Status Match by Mark Jackson and Anthony Cave February 12, 2026 5 Caesars Rewards is one of the largest loyalty programs on the Las Vegas Strip, and with resort fees over $50 per night at some properties after tax, waiving fees can present huge savings on a trip. With Caesars Diamond status, no resort fees is just one of the perks travelers will enjoy. In this post, we explore how to attain the status without gambling.
Do Virgin Points Expire? Virgin Atlantic Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy February 12, 2026 10 The Virgin Group has a very generous points expiration policy. The policy allows you to focus and get the best value for your earned points instead of worrying about jumping through lots of hoops to keep your points active.
Spirit Airlines Launches New Deal on Points Purchases — Up to a 100% Bonus Through March 6 by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt February 11, 2026 2 Spirit Airlines is offering an up-to-100% bonus when buying Free Spirit points through March 6, 2026. This bonus drops the purchase rate to just 1.34¢ per point. But is this a deal you should even consider taking advantage of?
Buy Frontier Airlines Miles With a Best-Ever 150% Bonus Through March 6 (1.08¢ Each) by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw February 11, 2026 1 Frontier Airlines just launched its best-ever deal on miles. Through March 6, 2026, you can get up to a 150% bonus when purchasing miles, dropping the cost as low as 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.
Everything You Need To Know About the Outset Collection, Hilton’s Newest Brand by Mark Jackson February 9, 2026 0 Hilton recently launched the Outset Collection as its 25th brand. And, unlike so many recent brand announcements, locations are already operating! Here's what to know about the new brand, from elite status perks to earning and redeeming Hilton Honors points.
Delta SkyMiles Never Expire From Inactivity — But Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them by Sam Helmy February 8, 2026 52 Delta SkyMiles has one of the most generous mileage expiration policies around. This lets you focus on earning and redeeming miles and achieving status with the airline without the need to worry too much about mileage expiration. But that doesn't mean you can't lose your mileage balance.
Choice Privileges Titanium Status: What to Know About This New Tier — and Why I’m Earning It This Year by Anthony Cave February 8, 2026 0 This year, I’m aiming for Choice Privileges' new top-tier Titanium elite status level, which requires a not-so-daunting 55 nights or 110,000 Elite Qualifying Credits (EQCs). Here's why this status intrigues me — and what benefits might make you consider earning it for yourself.
A Complete Guide to the Air Canada Aeroplan Program: Overview, Elite Status, Earning Points, and More by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce February 7, 2026 18 For those looking for a comprehensively complete loyalty program, Air Canada Aeroplan is worth a look. With plenty of highly valuable ways to earn and redeem points, there's incredible value to be found with Aeroplan, even if you're an occasional Air Canada traveler. Here's everything you need to know about the Air Canada Aeroplan program.
Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash February 7, 2026 0 We've long touted Hilton Honors Gold as one of the best midtier hotel elite statuses one can earn. It's among the easiest to achieve, is consistently rewarding, and offers a slew of cost-saving perks. If Hilton is your brand of choice, it's worth the effort to go for Gold. Here's all you need to know about Hilton Honors Gold and why it's Hilton's elite status sweet spot.
EVA Air’s Mileage Expiration Policy Has a Hard Deadline Most Travelers Can’t Reset by Sam Helmy February 5, 2026 7 EVA Air Infinity MileageLands expire in accordance with a complex expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about EVA Air's mileage expiration policy, and what you can do to keep your miles active.
Choice Privileges Cruises: Earn and Redeem Choice Points on Sailings Through This Booking Portal by Skye Class February 4, 2026 0 Travelers have several ways to book cruises with points and miles, including through Choice Privileges Cruises. This portal lets Choice Privileges members both earn and redeem points on cruise bookings. Here’s what to know about the program and how you can currently earn 10X points through the portal.
JetBlue Status Match: Get Three Months of Mosaic Status, Challenge to Extend Through 2027 by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer February 1, 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.
Do Capital One Miles Expire? A Guide to Capital One’s Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy February 1, 2026 24 Capital One Miles has a generous points expiration policy that is on par with virtually every other flexible credit card currency. This helps make them one of the most valuable points currencies around. But here's what you need to know about how you might lose your Capital One miles balance.
How To Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points — And Which Options Offer the Best Value by Ian Snyder and Cameron Laufer January 31, 2026 3 Have Amex points and wondering what to do with them? From luxurious business class flights to poor-value gift cards, not all redemptions are created equal. This guide breaks down the best (and worst) ways to redeem your American Express Membership Rewards points—including sweet spots with ANA, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and more — so you can get the most value from every point.
Delta Medallion Elite Status: Guide to Travel Benefits and How to Earn Them in 2026 by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce January 30, 2026 10 Whether you aim to earn Delta's elite status for the first time or seek methods to re-qualify, this guide covers everything you need to know about earning Delta Medallion status and how the benefits of it can enhance your travel experience.
Atmos Rewards Communities: Get Bonus Points and Extra Perks for Joining One of These Groups by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea January 30, 2026 0 Atmos Rewards offers affinity-based communities for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines members, helping tailor loyalty perks to travelers’ specific wants and needs. While details are still limited for some communities, a couple are already live and open for enrollment. Here’s what you need to know.
World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class January 30, 2026 2 If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. Here are a few ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing tons of stays.
Wyndham Rewards Guide: How to Earn Points, Elite Status, and Free Nights by Dan Miller and Harrison Pierce January 29, 2026 13 The Wyndham Rewards hotel loyalty program offers four different elite status levels and several ways to earn and redeem Wyndham points. Points are redeemed at three flat levels without dynamic pricing, making it easy to plan out an award stay. Here's everything you should know about this program.
The Alaska Airlines Companion Fare Just More Valuable — Here’s How It Works Now by Ashley Onadele, Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce January 29, 2026 0 The Alaska Airlines Companion Fare is available to both personal and business Alaska credit cardholders after meeting minimum spend requirements. The fare code allows you to book a one-time coach ticket for a companion for just $99 plus taxes and fees on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights within North America. Here's how it works.
Guide to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Elite Status: How To Earn It and the Benefits You Get by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea and Harrison Pierce January 27, 2026 1 In this complete guide to Alaska Airlines elite status you'll learn how to earn elite status using Alaska and their partners, and also how to reach milestone awards in the Atmos Rewards program.
Hilton Honors MyWay Benefits: Choose Your Elite Status Perks at Each Hilton Brand by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 27, 2026 3 On your next Hilton stay as a Gold, Diamond, or Diamond Reserve status member, you'll enjoy an array of staple benefits courtesy of your elite tier. But that's not all. You'll also be able to choose from a selection of MyWay benefits, allowing you to decide how you want to be rewarded at each of Hilton's brands. Here's how they work.
