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Lower Fees and Great U.S. Pricing: The Best Finnair Plus Sweet Spots Bookable With Avios

March 23, 2025 0

Finnair Plus is one of the most underrated Avios programs — but it shouldn’t be. With excellent sweet spots on both Finnair and partners like American and Alaska Airlines, you can unlock fantastic value on redemptions. And since Avios are easy to earn, these sweet spots are more accessible than you might realize.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Do LATAM Pass Miles Expire? Here's the Full Policy, Exceptions, and How to Keep Your Miles Alive

March 20, 2025 24

LATAM Pass has a complex expiration policy, with several factors affecting if your mileage will expire. In this post, we break down LATAM Pass expiration policies, how to extend your miles, and ways to maximize your balance so you don’t lose valuable rewards before you can use them.

Sam Helmy

Should You Redeem Delta SkyMiles for Delta Vacations? Here's Redemption Rate You'll Get

March 17, 2025 0

Delta Vacations is an easy-to-use platform for booking your flight, hotel, and rental car in one place and under one reservation. It allows you to earn toward Delta status and provides opportunities for changing your reservation and adding travel insurance. It even provides ideas for places to go with highlighted deals and locations!

Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Do Free Spirit Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive

March 16, 2025 12

Free Spirit Airlines has a less-than-generous expiration policy. Your points will expire after a relatively short period of time with no activity on your account, compared to other airlines with similar policies.

Sam Helmy

How to Earn Hilton Lifetime Diamond Status (And If It’s Worth It)

March 16, 2025 5

Hilton Diamond status is one of the most valuable hotel elite statuses, offering perks like free breakfast, suite upgrades, and lounge access. While you can earn it annually through credit cards or stays, Hilton also offers a Lifetime Diamond status — granting permanent top-tier benefits with no need to requalify each year. But how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Let's dive in.

Scott Sikes

Reviewed by JT Genter

Do Malaysia Airlines Enrich Points Expire? Here's What You Need to Know

March 13, 2025 0

Malaysia Airlines Enrich Points has a straightforward but punitive points expiration policy. The airline has opted for a hard expiration deadline; here is all you need to know about the airline points expiration policy.

Sam Helmy

How to Maximize Virgin Atlantic’s ANA Award Chart for Flights to Japan

March 11, 2025 0

Virgin Atlantic’s award chart for ANA flights to Japan offers exceptional value — especially for premium cabins. With the right strategy, you can book ANA for fewer points than other programs. This guide walks you through earning points, finding availability, and booking these coveted awards with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Singapore KrisFlyer Miles Have a Fixed Expiration — Here’s How to Avoid Losing Them

March 9, 2025 30

Singapore KrisFlyer miles have a complex expiration policy. Multiple factors, including your elite status, determine when your mileage expires. Here is everything you need to know about Singapore mileage expiration.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Capital One Transfer Partners: Best Uses for Each Airline and Hotel Partner

February 17, 2026 80

Capital One transfer partners give you the ability to book flights with dozens of airlines to virtually every destination in the world. Like other transferrable points currencies, the key to maximizing your value is to familiarize yourself with the strengths and weaknesses of each of the partner programs. In this complete guide, we break down all :cap1_partners_total: of Capital One's transfer partners.

Ashley Onadele & Caroline Lupini

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

7 Best Ways to Redeem Delta SkyMiles for Maximum Value

March 8, 2025 91

The Delta SkyMiles frequent flyer program is a hard one to love. But despite the devaluations and astronomically high award pricing on some routes, there's still plenty of hidden value in the program. With some research and a little bit of patience, you can redeem SkyMiles for a great value. Here are seven great options.

Tyler Glatt & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Ways to Use Chase Ultimate Rewards for Flights to Europe

March 5, 2025 0

Got a stash of Chase Ultimate Rewards points and dreaming of a trip to Europe? This guide is for you. We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to redeem your points for flights across the pond — whether it's business class to Portugal or economy to Amsterdam. Here are six of our favorite sweet spots.

Payton Turner & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

WestJet Rewards Dollars Expire (For Now) – Here’s How to Avoid Losing Them

March 2, 2025 0

WestJet just announced changes coming to its rewards program. Starting April 30, 2025, WestJet Rewards members will earn "WestJet points" instead of Rewards Dollars. Until then, WestJet Rewards Dollars are still subject to expire, based on a complex expiration policy. Here's what you need to know about preserving your WestJet Rewards Dollars until then.

Sam Helmy

FoundersCard Review: Is This Premium Membership Program Worth The Fee?

March 2, 2025 64

FoundersCard is a membership program designed for traveling entrepreneurs and business executives. Through its partnerships, members can get a slew of travel perks. FoundersCard has added several new discounts and perks, including renewing its complimentary Virgin Atlantic elite status benefit. So, is it worth it? Here's our breakdown and how to get a three-month free trial.

Carissa Rawson & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

United Million Miler: How To Earn Premier Elite Status (And Star Alliance Gold) for Life

February 23, 2025 0

United’s Million Miler status offers lifetime elite perks for those who log an extraordinary number of miles with United. Unlike annual status, these benefits never reset. So, how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Here’s everything you need to know about this lifetime status.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Finnair Avios Expiration Policy and How to Keep Your Avios From Expiring

February 23, 2025 2

Like every other airline that uses Avios as its loyalty program points currency, Finnair Avios has an expiration deadline if you are not careful. Here is all you need to know about keeping your points active and stopping them from expiring.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

A Lifetime of Perks: A Guide to Just-Expanded American Airlines Million Miler Status

February 21, 2025 1

Elite status with American Airlines resets every year, but there’s one way to lock in lifetime benefits: Million Miler status. But how do you earn it, and is it really worth the effort? This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from qualification requirements to the perks that come with reaching this milestone.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Airlines Just Extended the Validity of Systemwide Upgrades. Here's How They Work Now.

February 20, 2025 0

Systemwide Upgrades let travelers upgrade into premium cabins on American Airlines and British Airways. Check out our guide to know how to best use them — including how to earn, what the rules are for use, how to find award space, and more.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Fly Mint for the Price of Economy: How To Earn and Use JetBlue Move to Mint Certificates

February 19, 2025 0

JetBlue Move to Mint certificates are a cool perk offered to the higher tiers of TrueBlue Mosaic members. These certificates let you enjoy the comfort and service of the airline's premium Mint cabin for the cost of economy. And it doesn't matter whether you've booked with cash or with points. In this short guide, we'll cover how to earn and use Move to Mint certificates.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

When Do ANA Miles Expire? A Breakdown of ANA Mileage Club's Complicated Expiration Policy

February 16, 2025 4

ANA Miles expire according to one of the most complex mileage expiration policies we have seen. Depending on how the miles were earned, they can fall into one of four different expiration groups. Here's a breakdown of what to know about ANA's expiration policy.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Maximize Your AAdvantage® Miles: The 20 Airlines You Can Book and The Best Redemptions for Each

February 16, 2025 265

You can redeem American miles to reach destinations worldwide, including places beyond American Airlines’ network. From Oneworld partners like British Airways and Japan Airlines to non-alliance airlines like Etihad and Fiji Airways, this guide covers all the AAdvantage® partners you can book with your miles.

Tyler Glatt & Ross Denkin

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG Elite Status Explained: Tiers, Benefits, and Fast-Track Shortcuts

February 11, 2025 0

IHG elite status grants valuable perks like bonus points, complimentary upgrades, and a welcome amenity during each stay. Benefits increase as you rise through the four status tiers. IHG also offers multiple co-branded credit cards which can let you shortcut status qualification requirements and enjoy IHG elite status even faster.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Ultimate Guide to Amex Transfer Partners: Best Redemptions for Each Airline and Hotel Partner

February 9, 2025 46

American Express transfer partners are one of the best ways to maximize Membership Rewards. With :amex_partners_air: airline partners and :amex_partners_hotel: hotel partners, you'll find options for virtually any travel plan. Here's our complete guide to Amex travel partners.

Ian Snyder & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

9 Things We Love About Hilton Honors: Points Pooling, Free Breakfast, Fifth Night Free & More

February 5, 2025 39

From the best mid-tier hotel status to a fifth night free on awards and an excellent policy on sharing your points with others, there's a lot to love about the Hilton Honors program. Here are nine of our favorites.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

A Complete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy’s Partnership With MGM Resorts

January 27, 2025 1

If you didn't know, MGM has a partnership with Marriott, which offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy your Marriott Bonvoy membership benefits at unique properties and score extra points along the way. Here's everything you need to know about the Marriott-MGM partnership.

Tyler Glatt & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How To Use the Revamped American Airlines Miles Finder Map To Plan Your Next Award Redemption

January 27, 2025 1

The American Airlines Miles Finder Map helps you explore where your AAdvantage® miles can take you on American Airlines and select partner airlines. Here's a quick overview of how to use this free tool.

Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Best ANA Mileage Club Award Sweet Spots: Seven Great Ways To Redeem Your Miles

January 25, 2025 34

With the seemingly constant devaluations in U.S. frequent flyer programs, those looking to maximize their points and miles should look further afield. Foreign loyalty programs can offer tons of value if you know where to look. A great example is ANA Mileage Club, offering multiple sweet spots worth your hard-earned rewards.

Dan Miller & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Get Free Breakfast at Marriott Hotels: Brand and Status Guide

January 25, 2025 0

Marriott's portfolio of hotels and resorts is massive; it contains 30+ brands! And because each brand features unique benefits and offerings, it can be confusing to figure out what your next stay might look like. Here's everything you need to know about how to get free breakfast at Marriott properties.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Play the American Airlines Loyalty Points Game to Unlock AAdvantage Elite Status

January 22, 2025 2

Playing the AA Loyalty Points game makes it possible to earn top-tier American Airlines status without flying. By stacking opportunities like SimplyMiles and the eShopping Portal, you can rack up Loyalty Points on everyday purchases—and even score discounts along the way. Here's how.

Ross Denkin & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

See Two Places for the Price of One: How To Add a Free Stopover Using Alaska Airlines Miles

January 20, 2025 11

You book a flight for almost free using miles, plus you get to add an additional stop in another city for free along the way. But that's exactly what Alaska Airlines lets you do when you book a qualifying award flight! Here's how.

Jenna Hansen & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards: Bonus Points, Suite Upgrades, and New Options for 2025

January 19, 2025 0

World of Hyatt elite status can be pretty rewarding. However, one of the neatest aspects of the Hyatt program is its Milestone Rewards, which are choice benefits you can earn at different thresholds en route to elite status. Here's all you need to know about Hyatt Milestone Rewards and how to earn them in 2025.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

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