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How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier
How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier
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Interested in earning elite status with Marriott's Bonvoy rewards program? Marriott Bonvoy elite status consists of five elite tiers (in addition to the base level). The program has a huge worldwide footprint and offers various perks, depending on your status level and the hotel brand you're staying at. In this article, we deeply dive into Marriott's elite status tiers, what they offer, and how to attain these perks.

Ryan SmithMax Prosperi
Ryan Smith & Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Turkish Airlines Offers a ‘Hold the Price’ Feature. Should You Use It?
Turkish Airlines Offers a ‘Hold the Price’ Feature. Should You Use It?
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There are plenty of reasons why you should consider using your points, miles, or best travel rewards card to book a Turkish Airlines flight. But what do you do if you see a flight you want but aren't quite ready to complete your booking? The answer is to make use of Turkish Airlines' "Hold the Price" feature. Read on for a more detailed explanation of what it is and how it works.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Enterprise Plus Guide: How To Get Elite Status and Upgrades
Enterprise Plus Guide: How To Get Elite Status and Upgrades
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the largest car rental company in the United States, with over 9,000 locations and 230 airport locations. Its Enterprise Plus loyalty program is heavily revenue-based, but is straightforward to use. You earn Enterprise Plus points for every dollar spent on qualifying rentals and can redeem your points for free days. Here's everything you need to know about the Enterprise Plus program.

Sam Helmy
Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Everything You Need To Know about Air New Zealand Airpoints
Everything You Need To Know about Air New Zealand Airpoints
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Air New Zealand and its loyalty program, Air New Zealand Airpoints, are among the smallest in the Star Alliance network. Especially for those outside New Zealand, the number of ways you can earn and redeem points is much smaller than those available with other more notable Alliance partners like United or Air Canada. However, Airpoints are some of the most valuable airline currentcies around! Interested in learning more about it? Here's everything you need to know.

Sam Helmy
Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway
Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway
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You've found the perfect Delta flight you'd love to book but don't quite have enough miles to cover the award... yet. If you are an eligible American Express Delta SkyMiles cardholder, you're in luck! American Express and Delta will allow you to get an advance on the miles you need, thanks to Miles Headstart. This can be a convenient way to book travel now when the deal is available and earn the miles later.

Brie Bash
Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Complete Guide to Capital One Rewards Miles: Earning and Redeeming Like a Pro
Complete Guide to Capital One Rewards Miles: Earning and Redeeming Like a Pro
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There are several reasons to consider collecting Capital One Rewards Miles. But if we had to give you the main reason to join the Capital One ecosystem or expand your presence in it, here you go: Capital One miles are the most valuable transferable rewards currency you can earn. In this post, we'll cover the ins and outs of Capital One miles — how to earn and redeem — so you can get the most out of your rewards.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Saving Money With Marriott Bonvoy Cash & Points Stays
Saving Money With Marriott Bonvoy Cash & Points Stays
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The availability of Cash + Points redemptions varies by hotel, and properties participating in Cash + Points redemptions are not listed anywhere on the Marriott website. Unless you know prior to searching for a reservation that the hotel is offering the "Cash & Points Redemption" on the next page, it's sheer luck if you stumble onto a property searching by location. Here's how the process works and when these bookings make sense.

Senitra HorbrookBrie Bash
Senitra Horbrook & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Everything You Need To Know About Air France–KLM Flying Blue Elite Status
Everything You Need To Know About Air France–KLM Flying Blue Elite Status
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Air France KLM Flying has four elite status levels beyond the Explorer, entry-level tier. Each level has its own set of perks, benefits, and qualifying criteria, although top-tier Ultimate status is very difficult to earn. Flying Blue elite status has a few quirks that make it different from other airline loyalty programs; these can be good or bad, depending on your situation.

Sam Helmy
Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

ANA Mileage Club Award Charts and Stopover Rules
ANA Mileage Club Award Charts and Stopover Rules
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One trait of Japanese frequent flyer programs is the tendency to translate the program information in such meticulous detail that readers suffer from data overload. The original intention with our ANA post(s) was to crate just one guide that touched on award pricing, definitions, sweet spots, and how to book an award. But after digging into the program in depth, we’ve had to break it up into three posts. This installment covers the different award charts with ANA Mileage Club and some associated rules.

Samantha HollandJess Farley
Samantha Holland & Jess Farley

Reviewed by Ryan Smith