Rove Miles Review: A New Tool For Earning Transferable Rewards by Carissa Rawson September 17, 2025 0 Rove Miles is a new travel and shopping platform designed to give you big rewards on your spending. With earnings up to 25X and miles that transfer to 12 hotel and airline partners, this program is certainly worth paying attention to. Here's our full guide of the new program.
IHG Status Match Tips: Earn Elite Status Through Fast Tracks, Cards, or Simply Buying It by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh September 16, 2025 0 IHG doesn't offer a standing status match to other hotels' elite status programs, but you can open an IHG card or join InterContinental Ambassador to gain IHG elite status without staying tons of nights or spending a lot of money. Plus, there are fast-track opportunities available semi-regularly. Here are your options for getting IHG status quickly.
Korean SKYPASS Miles Expiration: A Guide to KAL’s Extremely Generous Policy by Sam Helmy September 14, 2025 2 When it comes to mileage expiration policies, the Korean Air SKYPASS program is one of the most generous around and almost impossible to beat. This gives you ample time to earn, plan, and use your miles for maximum value.
Maximizing Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: Updated Award Charts and 6 Best Uses by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer September 14, 2025 1 Among all the Oneworld frequent flyer programs, Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles is one that often gets overlooked. But between the number of partners you can book, the destinations you can reach, and how easy it is to earn the miles, there are plenty of reasons you shouldn't ignore it. Here are some of the best sweet spots you can book now.
4 Ways to Earn Top-Tier IHG Diamond Elite Status With Credit Card Spending by Harrison Pierce September 13, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite status comes with a ton of benefits, like dedicated Diamond Support, a welcome amenity at check-in, room upgrades, and 100% bonus points on stays. If you can't stay at an IHG property more than 70 nights each year to earn Diamond Elite status, you can earn it through spending with these credit cards.
Bonus Points, Upgrade Certificates, and More: How to Unlock Alaska Airlines Milestone Rewards by Brie Bash and Harrison Pierce September 12, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards members receive exclusive benefits between elite tiers, known as milestone rewards. You'll select your first milestone reward before earning elite status, and you'll select more milestones even after you've earned the highest tier of elite status. Here's how to earn and maximize your milestone rewards.
From Flights to Apple Products: 22 Different Ways to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by Miguel Rueda September 12, 2025 22 Chase Ultimate Rewards® are one of the most valuable and most flexible rewards currencies available. They can be redeemed directly through the Chase Travel Portal, easily transferred to one of Chases's many travel partners, used to pay for purchases and experiences, redeemed for statement credits and more. Here are 22 ways you can use them.
Spacious and Stunning: 9 of The Most Incredible Suites Bookable With World of Hyatt Points by Mark Jackson September 11, 2025 15 The World of Hyatt program is an incredible example of hotel loyalty done right. Hyatt charges far fewer points for a free night than the competition—including to book the best rooms at top-tier properties. My favorite Hyatt redemptions are for ‘Premium Suites’, which members can book for double the standard award rate. Here are our picks for the best Hyatt Suites across the globe.
All the Benefits of Booking Award Flights via the Chase Travel℠ Portal by Jess Farley and Carissa Rawson September 10, 2025 61 In addition to transferring to over a dozen airline and hotel partner programs, collecting Ultimate Rewards also provides access to the Chase Travel℠ Portal. There, cardmembers can redeem points for a variety of travel, including airfare, hotels, cruises, and car rentals. Each option can offer substantial value under the right circumstances.
Enterprise Loyalty Points Expiration Policy: What Counts as Qualifying Activity to Save Your Points by Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 1 Enterprise Plus has a very generous points expiration policy compared to other car rental companies. Here is all you need to know about your points expiring and how to keep them alive.
I Prefer Hotel Rewards: A Niche Program Actually Worth Your Attention? by Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 3 The Preferred Travel Group's I Prefer Hotel Rewards program lets you earn and redeem points at various properties worldwide. Here is all you want to know about the program and some insight on if it's worth your attention.
11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots for Flights to Europe by Ross Denkin and Brie Bash September 7, 2025 23 With :amex_partners_air: airline transfer partners, determining the best ways to redeem American Express Membership Rewards can be daunting. Add in alliances and partnerships of each Amex partner airline, and travelers have even more options to consider. We at AwardWallet dug into all of the options to compile this list of the best ways to redeem Membership Rewards for flights to Europe.
Delta Choice Benefits Explained: Top Picks and Deadlines for Platinum and Diamond Elites by Ian Snyder and Andrew Kunesh September 5, 2025 1 Delta’s Choice Benefits are one of the best perks of earning upper echelons of Medallion status. Whether you’re eyeing upgrade certificates, bonus miles, or statement credits, this guide breaks down your options and helps you choose the most valuable benefits for how you fly.
How to Use IHG’s Calendar Search to Find the Best Award Nights and Lowest Cash Rates by Jenna Hansen September 5, 2025 4 If you find yourself with the itch to plan a trip and flexibility is on your side, using a feature like the IHG award calendar can help save you a chunk of points or cash. It can also save you time. Rather than having to search night after night for the cheapest pricing, you can view availability and costs for an entire month at a time.
Do Qantas Frequent Flyer Points Expire? by Sam Helmy September 4, 2025 12 Qantas Frequent Flyer is very stingy with its points expiration policy compared to other major airlines. Here is all you need to know, and how you can keep your points active indefinitely.
Marriott Silver Elite Status: Are the Few Benefits You Get Worth the Cost to Earn Them? by Harrison Pierce September 4, 2025 0 Marriott has five elite status tiers. The first, Marriott Silver Elite, doesn't come with a ton of benefits, but it is easily attainable. Silver Elite members earn bonus points on stays and priority late checkout. Whether you earn status through hotel stays or co-branded credit cards, Silver Elite is your first step on your path to a higher tier of status. Here's what you need to know.
Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer by JT Genter September 4, 2025 5 Bask is currently offering 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before November 30, 2025 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.
Southwest Flight Credit Expiration Rules: What Travelers Need to Know by Scott Sikes August 31, 2025 0 In case you missed it, Southwest Airlines ended its popular policy of never-expiring flight credits. Starting May 28, 2025, all new credits now come with an expiration date — with funds expiring in as little as 6 months from purchase! Here’s a breakdown of how the new rules work and what travelers should know to avoid losing value.
What Is Hertz Five Star Status — And How to Get It Without Ever Renting a Car by Tyler Glatt August 31, 2025 1 One of the perks of renting through Hertz is that you can earn points and enjoy benefits courtesy of its frequent driver program, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Even better, you can earn mid-tier Hertz Five Star status for free — no rentals required. Here's how.
How to Fly Lie-Flat Business Class to South America From 35k Alaska Points by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 31, 2025 1 Flying to Peru and South America for only 35,000 points is a steal, and using Alaska Airlines' partner network, it's now possible to more cities than ever. Using LATAM you can fly in flat beds to many South American cities.
How to Redeem the IHG Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 27, 2025 0 One of the best perks of InterContinental Ambassador status is the Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night. We'll walk you through how to use it for maximum savings on a weekend stay at an InterContinental property.
Comprehensive Guide to the New Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Program by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Ian Snyder August 25, 2025 52 With valuable points, a strong elite program, and unique partnerships with global airlines, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is one of the best U.S. airline loyalty programs. Here, we provide a complete guide to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, including how to earn and redeem points, the ins and outs of elite status, and the best Alaska Atmos Rewards redemption options.
Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer August 24, 2025 4 The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
New Program, New Policy: Guide to Alaska’s New Atmos Rewards Points Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy August 24, 2025 84 Alaska updated its expiration policy this month with the revamp of its loyalty program. And the new Alaska "Atmos Rewards" program features one of the most generous expiration policies around. Here's a rundown of the full expiration policy and what it means to your points balance, and tips on how to earn and burn your Alaska Atmos Rewards points.
Choice Adds New Sports Experiences: Bid on Tickets or VIP Packages for Football and Racing from 4k Points by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva August 22, 2025 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Currently, you can redeem just 4,000 Choice points (just 2k transferred points!) for grandstand tickets. Or, bid as few as 40,000 points to get a VIP pit road tour, driver meet and greet, and trackside catering. Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for experiences and how to place a bid.
Delta One Business Class: What to Expect from Delta’s Flagship Service by Andrew Kunesh August 21, 2025 0 Delta One is Delta's term for business class on long-haul international and select domestic flights. This cabin features lie-flat seats, onboard dining, and lounge access before departure. However, given Delta's large fleet, the hard product varies based on the plane you fly. Here's what you need to know about Delta One.
Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards: What to Know About How to Earn, Use, and Maximize These Upgrade Awards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 20, 2025 0 One of the most coveted perks of the World of Hyatt program is the ability to confirm a suite in advance using a Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award. In this guide, we'll explain how to earn and use this popular benefit to book a more luxurious experience without spending a fortune.
How to Unlock and Maximize the IHG Fourth Night Free Benefit by Jenna Hansen August 17, 2025 9 Want to save thousands of IHG hotel points each year? IHG's fourth night free benefit allows you to book an award stay of four or more nights and get the fourth night completely free. Check out this post to get all the details on who is eligible and how it works.
Best Western Rewards Expiration Policy: What Budget Travelers Should Know by Sam Helmy August 17, 2025 11 Best Western Rewards has a generous expiration policy that allows you to focus on earning and burning without worrying much about expirations. So, do Best Western points expire? Here is all you need to know.
Cathay Asia Miles Routing Rules: How to Build Multi-Stopover Trips to Maximize Value by Ian Snyder August 17, 2025 0 Real magic can happen when you use the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Oneworld multi-carrier chart to book award tickets. You can add multiple stopovers to create a complex trip at a great price. Some of the pricing bands offer excellent value, especially compared to the cost of many business class one-way and round-trip awards. Here, we cover all the award routing rules in one place.
