The Top 10 IHG Hotel and Resort Redemptions for Luxury Stays by Andrew George Bradshaw and Toni Southam October 14, 2024 20 When thinking of luxurious hotels, IHG probably isn't the first brand to come to mind. But IHG shouldn't be ignored when planning your dream trip, as it has its share of amazing properties around the world. Here are some of the best redemptions we found by looking at AwardWallet members' recent redemptions.
Copa Airlines ConnectMiles: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Miles, Earning Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash October 12, 2024 0 Copa Airlines ConnectMiles is a valuable program you might not know much about. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about Copa Airlines ConnectMiles, including its advantages, airline partners, elite status, and how to earn and use ConnectMiles.
Status Match Your Marriott Bonvoy Status to Hertz: Get Upgrades, Bonus Points, and More by Skye Class October 8, 2024 2 Marriott Bonvoy members can match up to Hertz President's Circle or Five Star status from their Marriott elite status. What was once an offer that came and went is now a regular benefit. Here are the status match details and how to match your Marriott elite status to Hertz.
Dollar Rent a Car Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Dollar Express Rewards by Sam Helmy September 30, 2024 0 When it comes to simple car rental loyalty programs, Dollar Express Rewards is one of the most straightforward and easiest to use. Check out our comprehensive guide, which covers everything you need to know about Dollar Express Rewards.
The Ultimate Guide To United MileagePlus by Ian Snyder November 18, 2025 29 United's MileagePlus program is one of the most accessible and rewarding frequent-flyer programs. Although we've seen significant changes in recent years, MileagePlus retains its core value for members. In this guide, we'll cover how to earn United miles, the best ways to redeem them, and how to make the most of MileagePlus Premier elite status.
How to Transfer Hilton Points To/From Bank and Airline Partners, Between Member Accounts by Scott Sikes September 29, 2024 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.
The Sonesta Travel Pass Loyalty Program: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Get Elite Status by Sam Helmy September 29, 2024 42 The Sonesta Travel Pass program is one of the fastest growing in the U.S., and the brand now has over 1,200 properties worldwide. The growth is so impressive that the program is worth a closer look to see if it fits into your travel and elite status goals.
How To Get Reciprocal Upgrades on Alaska and American Airlines Flights as an Elite Member by Mark Jackson September 25, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines and American Airlines offer reciprocal elite benefits, including first class upgrades, to their respective elites. Let's dig in to see exactly how this unique offering works in practice!
Complete Guide to Brex Rewards, Transfer Partners & Redemptions by Ian Snyder September 20, 2024 2 Brex Rewards is a program businesses can use to collect transferable/flexible points. While lesser known than other programs like Chase or Amex, Brex points are worth understanding and holding due to their variety of redemption options. Here's what you need to know about the Brex Rewards program, including Brex's airline transfer partners.
When Do PayPal Rewards Points Expire? by Sam Helmy September 11, 2024 0 PayPal Rewards points expire if you have no activity on your account for a given time. To keep your points active, you need to either earn points or complete other qualifying PayPal transactions. Here's what qualifies.
Should You Book Hotels and Vacation Rentals Through Stays by Alaska Vacations? by Brie Bash September 9, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines teamed up with Expedia to launch Stays by Alaska Vacations. This portal allows travelers to earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles at over 900,000 hotels and vacation rental properties. Here’s what you need to know about Stays by Alaska Vacations.
JetBlue’s Blue Basic Just Got a Bit Less Restrictive — Is It Worth the Savings Now? by Sam Helmy September 8, 2024 0 Sometimes, you just need to get from Point A to Point B and don't require anything beyond a seat on a flight. That is where basic economy fares can be very useful and economical. Like several other airlines, JetBlue offers a low-cost fare bucket for those simply looking for a seat and a bare minimum level of service. But before you book a JetBlue Blue Basic fare, there are some things you'll want to know. Here's our guide to JetBlue's cheapest fare.
How To Combine Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Between Credit Cards by Miguel Rueda and Scott Sikes September 8, 2024 60 If you have multiple Chase credit cards that earn Ultimate Rewards, it is important to combine the points earned on each card. This allows you to maximize the value received from all of your rewards. So, how do you combine your rewards? And which card should you combine your rewards with? Read on to find out.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Miles, Achieving Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash September 8, 2024 2 Flying Blue is the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, and despite being a foreign airline program, it is worth your attention — especially if you frequently fly on SkyTeam carriers. In this post, we'll cover how to earn and spend your Flying Blue miles and how to reach elite status.
The Ultimate Guide To Earning a Southwest Companion Pass by Senitra Horbrook and Joe Petrovic July 25, 2025 65 The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with one other person for free (plus taxes and fees). To help you plan your earning strategy, we’ve summarized all of the ways you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass this year.
How To Transfer Chase Points to World of Hyatt by Payton Turner September 2, 2024 0 You can easily transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt for award stays at over 1,300 Hyatt hotels worldwide — plus even more through Hyatt partnerships. By linking your Chase and Hyatt accounts, you can instantly convert points in 1,000-point increments at a 1:1 ratio. Here's the step-by-step process how to do so.
Do Aer Lingus AerClub Avios Expire? by Sam Helmy September 1, 2024 0 Like many other airlines, your Aer Lingus Avios will expire if your account has no activity for a given period of time. Here is all you need to know about keeping your Avios balance active indefinitely.
Air Canada Partners: 48 Airlines You Can Book Using Aeroplan Points by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin October 21, 2025 5 Air Canada lists a whopping 51 partner airlines on its website. To be exact, that's the sum of 24 Star Alliance partners and 27 non-alliance partners. However, not all of its partner airlines are available for award redemptions. Including Air Canada itself, Aeroplan members can reserve flights on nearly 50 different airlines using points. Here's a look at which airlines you can book with Aeroplan points.
Chase Transfer Partners: A Complete Guide to the Best Way to Redeem Ultimate Rewards by Ian Snyder October 20, 2025 42 While you can get decent value by using Ultimate Rewards points directly for travel through the portal, Chase transfer partners unlock even greater savings that can’t be attained with other redemption strategies. In this guide, we'll cover the :chase_partners_total: Ultimate Rewards airline and hotel partners with examples of maximizing your savings for any type of trip.
Do EVA Air Infinity MileageLands Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy August 25, 2024 4 EVA Air Infinity MileageLands do expire. Unless you redeem them ahead of time, they'll expire at the end of the 36th month after which they were originally earned, unless you meet certain activity requirements. Here is all you need to know about EVA Air's mileage expiration policy.
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need to Earn It and the Perks It Yields by Ian Snyder and JT Genter November 25, 2025 2 Marriott is one of several hotel loyalty programs that offers lifetime elite status, rewarding its loyal members after years of faithfully staying at its hotels. Lifetime elite members enjoy various benefits depending on which lifetime status level they have achieved. In this guide, we also highlight a way you can slowly progress toward Marriott lifetime status even if you don't stay with the chain frequently.
Do Asiana Airlines Asiana Club Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy August 11, 2024 1 The Asiana Club mileage expiration policy is one of the most generous around! However, the exact policy depends on your Asiana Club elite status level at the time of your mileage accrual. Here's what you need to know about Asiana Club miles expiration.
Everything You Need to Know about Radisson Rewards by Ian Snyder July 31, 2024 7 Radisson Rewards is one of the successors to the previous Club Carlson program, covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. Let’s take a deep dive into Radisson Rewards to understand what it offers, including how to earn Radisson points, they're best uses, and how to make the most of their elite program.
Everything You Need to Know About Marriott Bonvoy Moments by Jenna Hansen November 13, 2025 0 Did you know that you can use Marriott Bonvoy points for things other than travel? Check out this article for how to turn those points into amazing experiences like concerts, sporting events, food tours and more with Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
What to Know About the Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards Car Rental Program by Sam Helmy July 30, 2024 0 The Thirty Blue Chip Rewards program is unique and easy to use. It is aimed primarily at budget-conscious leisure travelers interested in a great deal without worrying about status and complex program policies. Here's what you need to know about the program.
How To Find Choice Preferred Hotel Award Availability by Sam Helmy July 17, 2024 0 Finding Preferred Hotel award availability using Choice Privileges points can be difficult if you don't have a significant points balance. Here is the easy way to find availability online, whether by date or location, even if your points balance is zero right now.
The Complete Guide to National Car Rental and Emerald Club by Ross Denkin July 15, 2024 2 Points and miles enable air travel and hotel stays across a wide variety of programs. However, a trip often includes other aspects beyond a set of flights and a hotel stay. National Car Rental stands out based on how members can earn status via credit card, as well as the outsized value of the rewards offered by its loyalty program, Emerald Club.
How To Earn Hyatt Points On Hyatt Stays, Meetings, Card Spending, And More by Ryan Flanigan and Mark Jackson July 23, 2025 0 World of Hyatt has one of the most useful and generous point-earning loyalty programs around. When you stay at one of Hyatt's many brands and properties, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But just how many points can you earn on World of Hyatt stays? Let us show you.
Do TAP Portugal Miles&Go Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy July 14, 2024 0 TAP Miles&Go miles expire after a set amount of time — regardless of activity — with some miles expiring just one year after being earned. Here's what you need to know about avoiding mileage expiration.
How To Redeem Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles for an Award Flight by Mark Jackson and Jess Farley July 13, 2024 41 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer maintains a unique position in the world of rewards travel. It flies a quality hard product backed by excellent customer service and a reputation for providing a top in-flight experience. KrisFlyer miles offers some of the best premium cabin award redemptions and miles are easy to get thanks to partnerships with several transferrable rewards currencies. Want to book an award for yourself? Here's everything you need to know about redeeming KrisFlyer miles.
