How To Use the IHG Calendar Search To Find the Best Award and Cash Rates by Jenna Hansen December 24, 2023 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.
Earn Flying Blue Miles on Concert and Event Tickets by Skye Class December 20, 2023 0 Flying Blue members might not know that they can earn miles on concerts and events. Members simply need to purchase the tickets through the Flying Blue Ticketmaster website. Let us show you how it works.
Pros and Cons of the Capital One Airline Transfer Partners by Carissa Rawson December 11, 2023 55 Capital One Miles transfer program features :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, with points transferring at a rate of 1,000 Capital One points to 750 airline miles, or a ratio of 2:1.5. Among the best are Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Red.
How To Get and Use the IHG Fourth Night Free Benefit by Jenna Hansen December 11, 2023 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 one reward night completely free. Check out this post to get all the details on who is eligible and how it works.
Why Earning Hyatt Globalist This Year Is More Valuable Than Ever by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2024 0 World of Hyatt is revamping its rewards program and bringing changes to the benefits Globalists have come to know and love. But there's a way to continue to enjoy a legacy perk for the next 14 months. All you have to do is earn Globalist by December 31, 2023. Here's what you need to know.
Now Live: Free Point Transfers for IHG Diamond and IHG Business Rewards Members by Sam Helmy December 6, 2023 9 IHG announced that IHG Diamond Elite members and IHG Business Rewards members can now transfer points to other IHG accounts free of charge, effective immediately. Other members have to pay a charge of $5 per 1,000 points to transfer points. So, why should you care about this new function?
5 Excellent Redemption Strategies for Amex Membership Rewards by Senitra Horbrook December 1, 2023 8 Between the big credit card welcome bonuses and great category bonuses to maximize earning, American Express Membership Rewards are one of the easiest points currencies in which to accumulate big balances. To ensure you’re getting the best value out of your Membership Rewards points, we're sharing five of our top strategies for maximizing Amex points redemptions.
The Best Ways To Earn JetBlue Points by Ian Snyder November 30, 2023 33 While JetBlue lacks the network breadth of legacy airline competitors, its TrueBlue frequent flyer program offers great value for a revenue-based loyalty plan. You can redeem TrueBlue points on any JetBlue flight with paid seats available, letting you enjoy the excellent service and comfy amenities of this unique U.S. carrier. And it's easy to earn JetBlue points in a variety of ways.
10 Reasons Why Korean Air SKYPASS Should Be on Your Radar by Ian Snyder November 28, 2023 7 Although SKYPASS miles are difficult to earn, travelers have plenty of solid reasons to love Korean Air SKYPASS. The frequent flier program of Korea's flag carrier boasts some excellent award sweet spots and other features you do not want to overlook. Here are ten reasons why you want to consider using the program for booking award travel.
Sweet Spots with United Airlines MileagePlus Awards by Ross Denkin November 25, 2023 4 Check out the sweet spots of the United Airlines MileagePlus program. Whether domestic or international, United miles help travelers see more places using fewer miles. With economy, business class, and first-class sweet spots, United miles have a use however you like to fly. Additionally, United miles are easy to come by and can be accumulated quickly. Here's a rundown of your options.
Lots to Love: 6 Reasons Why Southwest Rapid Rewards Is the Easiest Airline Loyalty Program by Tyler Glatt November 23, 2023 17 It's easy to see why members consider Southwest Rapid Rewards the most customer-friendly airline rewards program. Southwest points never expire, are ultra-easy to use, and you won't pay any change or cancellation fees if your plans change. Here's six reasons why we consider Rapid Rewards the easiest loyalty program to use.
How To Earn & Redeem Hyatt Points on Homes & Hideaways Vacation Homes by Skye Class November 21, 2023 2 Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt is another vacation home booking platform, similar to Marriott Homes & Villas, but how does it compare? Here's a basic review of the platform, and how World of Hyatt members can best take advantage of the rentals when earning and redeeming their Hyatt points.
The Sweet Spots of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer Program by Tyler Glatt November 18, 2023 0 Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program is easy to overlook, but there are lots of sweet spot-related reasons to pay attention to it. We've assembled a list of some of the best sweet spots bookable with Velocity points. Here's what you should book.
Bank of America Preferred Rewards: Boost Your Card Earnings With Your Savings by Ryan Flanigan November 14, 2023 1 The Bank of America Preferred Rewards program 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 boosted earnings on your Bank of America credit cards.
12 Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions For The Budget-Savvy Traveler by Tyler Glatt November 4, 2023 3 Some of the best points and miles redemptions are the ones that don't break the (points) bank. Thankfully, Marriott has a lengthy list of budget-friendly hotels dotted across the world. Even if you don't have a large balance of Marriott Bonvoy points to work with, there's still a property out there for you that's within reach. Here are 12 examples that average under 16,000 points per night.
Earn AAdvantage® Miles From Everyday Mastercard Purchases Through SimplyMiles by Michelle Molloy October 30, 2023 58 The SimplyMiles program lets users earn additional American Airlines miles with hundreds of partners when they shop using a Mastercard. There are no fees and no requirement to use an American Airlines co-branded card. If you want to earn AAdvantage® miles on everyday purchases, SimplyMiles is a program worth taking a closer look at. It also can help you earn AA elite status.
12 Hilton Honors Redemptions for the Budget-Savvy Traveler by Tyler Glatt October 28, 2023 24 Hilton points consistently offer great value for Hilton Honors members, allowing you to book hotels in every corner of the globe. In this post, we walk you through some of Hilton's best low-cost award stays and show you how to get top value from your Hilton points on budget redemptions.
Complete Guide To Using United PlusPoints by Carissa Rawson October 13, 2023 0 United PlusPoints are awarded to Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members after earning status. These highly valuable points can be used to confirm upgrades to Premium Plus or business class before you take off. Here's how they work.
Benefits of Booking Award Flights via the Chase Travel℠ Portal by Jess Farley and Dan Miller October 9, 2023 59 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.
How To Use the Chase Travel℠ Portal by Dan Miller October 8, 2023 61 The Chase Travel Portal makes it easy to find and book travel with your points at a fraction of the normal cost. For those without the time to spend hours searching for award availability and analyzing award charts, this may be the best way to get solid value from your Ultimate Rewards points. Check out our complete guide to booking with the Chase portal.
Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. American Express Membership Rewards: Which Is Better? by Carissa Rawson June 10, 2025 0 American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards are highly valuable currencies to earn. Although they have a lot in common, earning and redeeming points can vary between the pair. Which is better?
Should You Care About Fiesta Americana Rewards, a New Hotel Program? by Sam Helmy September 29, 2023 0 The Fiesta Americana Rewards program is a relative newcomer in the loyalty program market. Focused primarily on resorts and hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, is it the right program for you? Read on to find out more.
The Unofficial Delta SkyMiles Award Chart for Flights from the U.S. by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi September 18, 2023 67 Delta Air Lines uses dynamic pricing for its award flights, which can sometimes make prices astronomical. High prices make it hard to know if you're getting good value from your SkyMiles, so we've assembled an unofficial award chart to showcase what you should expect to pay on your next Delta award flight.
Get a Discount if You Book Avianca LifeMiles Awards in Advance by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2023 2 Avianca now offers an early mileage discount on Avianca-operated award flights. Flights booked more than 30 days in advance qualify for this discount, which is a helpful way to conserve LifeMiles. This once-temporary promotion is now permanent. Here's all you need to know.
Best Aeromexico Rewards Sweet Spots by Sam Helmy September 10, 2023 37 Since its devaluation, Aeromexico Rewards has eliminated most of the outstanding award sweet spots from its program. However, there are still some excellent choices for awards between the U.S. and Mexico and on routes to South America.
Do Sonesta Travel Pass Points Expire? by Sam Helmy October 29, 2023 9 Sonesta Travel Pass points will expire if you have no qualifying activity on your account for 24 months. Qualifying activity can be either earning or redeeming points or a qualifying stay. Here's a closer look at the policy of this growing program.
How To Use Chase Ultimate Rewards in 2025 by Ashley Onadele April 29, 2025 66 Chase Sapphire Points, known as Ultimate Rewards, can be used in a variety of ways. You can book travel with them through UltimateRewards.com or transfer points at a 1:1 ratio to a number of partners, including Marriott, Hyatt and United. These are the ways to use your points, including which are best.
22 Different Ways To Redeem Ultimate Rewards by Miguel Rueda August 6, 2023 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.
1,850 United Award Routes We Found That You Can Book for Just 14,000 Points by Tyler Glatt August 5, 2023 2 United Airlines has repeatedly devalued its award chart in recent months. So, we are peering into United's partner network in search of value. Enter the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. As long as there's saver award availability, you can fly any United domestic flight and routes to and from Canada using just 14,000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles. Here are 534 nonstop and 1,316 connecting United itineraries available at that rate.
Aeroplan Introduces Easy-To-Use Online Award Changes by Sam Helmy August 2, 2023 0 Air Canada Aeroplan now lets you change your awards bookings online. You can change the route, date, and class of travel without the need to cancel and start the booking process from scratch. Here's how it works and something you should consider before changing.
