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How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier

July 5, 2024 105

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 Smith & Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Another Account

June 22, 2024 114

Marriott Bonvoy has an excellent points transfer policy between members. You can send up to 100,000 points per calendar year and receive up to 500,000. This makes it easy to move points between friends and family for specific redemption opportunities. Even better, Marriott has launched an online points transfer tool that is much better than calling them to transfer points.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Enterprise Plus Guide: How To Get Elite Status and Upgrades

June 19, 2024 0

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

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Everything You Need To Know about Air New Zealand Airpoints

June 16, 2024 2

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

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

When Should You Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest?

June 15, 2024 9

Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program is a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can transfer Chase points to Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 ratio if you have an Ultimate Rewards-earning credit card. Not all redemption opportunities are created equal, though; check out our analysis of when it does and doesn't make sense to transfer points to Southwest.

Kennedy Miller & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Complete Guide to Capital One Rewards Miles: Earning and Redeeming Like a Pro

June 7, 2024 0

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

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Everything You Need To Know About IHG One Rewards

June 5, 2024 13

With over 6,300 properties in over 100 countries around the world, IHG hotels are ubiquitous. Thanks to generous promotions, reasonable award rates, and a great credit card portfolio, IHG One Rewards is a favorite hotel loyalty program for many. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the program — from how to earn and redeem points to program features and elite status.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Finnair Avios Can Be Redeemed for Good Value at Some Hotels in Europe

June 2, 2024 2

Using Finnair Avios, you can book some hotels in Scandinavia (and beyond) and average 2 cents per Avios on these redemptions. While this redemption isn't useful in all situations, for the right person and the right trip, it could be an excellent opportunity. Here are all the details you need to take advantage of it.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Do Avianca LifeMiles Expire?

May 26, 2024 7

Avianca LifeMiles has a relatively short mileage expiration policy. However, there are lots of ways to reset your mileage validity deadline and keep your mileage balance alive.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

When Do CVS ExtraCare Rewards Expire?

May 8, 2024 0

CVS ExtraCare Rewards has one of the shortest expiration policies we've seen. Fortunately, you have plenty of opportunities to redeem your ExtraBucks, making the program ideal for a quick turnover of points. Here's what you need to know.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Saving Money With Marriott Bonvoy Cash & Points Stays

May 7, 2024 3

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 Horbrook & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

The Trick To Using the Virgin Atlantic Monthly Award Calendar

May 6, 2024 3

A handy trick lets Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members to search for awards using the calendar search, despite Virgin removing this option from its website a while back. Here's how to unlock month-by-month award searching on Virgin's website.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Do Wells Fargo Rewards Expire?

May 5, 2024 0

Wells Fargo Rewards' expiration policy is in line with many other major flexible credit card point currencies. Your points should be safe as long as your account remains open. Here's a closer look at the policy about when Wells Fargo Rewards expire.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

When Do Air New Zealand Airpoints Expire?

April 24, 2024 0

Air New Zealand Airpoints will expire after a fixed period...sort of. There's no way to reset the expiration clock, unfortunately, but your Airpoints won't expire for a couple of years. Here's how the policy works.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Do Air India Flying Returns Points Expire?

April 17, 2024 0

Your Air India Flying Returns points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. However, as long as you remain active with the program, your points won't go anywhere.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Everything You Need To Know About Air France–KLM Flying Blue Elite Status

April 9, 2024 1

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

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Top 3 Signature Benefits of JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic Elite Status

March 18, 2024 2

Of all the airline elite statuses you can earn, JetBlue's TrueBlue Mosaic status is one of the least talked about. Call it a function of being overlooked or simply misunderstood, but there are plenty of perk-filled reasons why TrueBlue Mosaic status is worth chasing. Here's a look at how to earn JetBlue Mosaic status and three of our favorite Signature perks it offers.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Langham Hotels' New Loyalty Program: Brilliant by Langham

March 14, 2024 0

Langham Hotels has launched its points-based loyalty program called Brilliant by Langham. This program replaced Langham's two previous loyalty programs. Never heard of Langham Hotels? Wondering if this program is worth your consideration? Here's a closer look.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How To Earn 10X Wyndham Points on Tours and Activities

March 11, 2024 1

Wyndham Tours and Experiences is a great way to earn an automatic 10X on all purchases. It's powered by Viator and offers an excellent way to maximize your spending on purchases you may already be making. Spend just $675 and earn enough points for a free night at participating properties.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ Card Improves the AAdvantage Business Program

March 10, 2024 7

American Airlines launched their new Business AAdvantage program late last year. Now that the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® waives the Business AAdvantage requirements. even more people can participate in the program in order to earn points, miles and status faster. Learn more about how to enroll if you're a new or current cardholder and other perks of this valuable business card.

Samantha Holland

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

All About the Norwegian Air Reward Loyalty Program

March 9, 2024 17

Norwegian Reward is the loyalty program belonging to Norway-based Norwegian Air Shuttle. The mileage you'll earn is called CashPoints — a fixed-rate currency with limited utility outside of making your future Norwegian travel cheaper. From earning to redeeming Norwegian Reward CashPoints, this guide has all you need to know.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

What You Need To Know About the Budget FastBreak Program

February 29, 2024 2

A unique loyalty program, the Budget FastBreak program has no status levels, and you don’t even earn points toward redemptions. That said, it still has strong elements and can smooth out your experience when booking through Budget Car Rental.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Etihad Guest Is Making Big Changes, and They’re a Mixed Bag

February 23, 2024 0

Etihad Guest — the loyalty program of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways — is undergoing some changes due to debut in June 2024. From amended GuestSeat prices to an abbreviated way to earn Etihad elite status (plus a new posh Diamond tier), and more, there's a lot to unpack. Here's a look at the mixed bag of changes coming to Etihad Guest.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Last Call: Book These Alaska Mileage Awards Before Award Chart Changes in March

February 21, 2024 4

Alaska Airlines will introduce new distance-based partner award charts in March 2024. That's coming soon. Until then, you can take advantage of the current pricing. Here are the Mileage Plan redemptions you'll want to make now — before they become a lot more expensive in the near future.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

You Can Now Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Experiences

February 12, 2024 0

The IHG One Rewards Access platform is offering up a host of sporting opportunities in 2024 with deals across various sports, including tennis, rugby, and major league soccer. That means you can now use your IHG points for experiences. Should you? Let's take a look.

Sam Helmy

The New Venetian Rewards Is Coming. Here’s What We Know So Far

January 27, 2024 2

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced the launch of its new loyalty program, set for March of this year. The new Venetian Rewards program will replace the current Grazie Rewards program and will feature enhanced benefits, earning, and redemption options. Here's what we know so far, as well as questions that remain unanswered.

Sam Helmy

The Best Uses of Emirates Skywards Miles

January 20, 2024 66

Emirates holds a lot of prestige in the aviation industry, primarily for its overly luxurious First Class product. The Skywards program isn't as amazing, but we're here to help you get the most out of Skywards miles and understand where you can save money on select award flights.

Ian Snyder & Tyler Glatt

Aegean Airlines genAIRation Young Adult Program: Discounts, Perks, and More

January 15, 2024 0

Over the past few years, airlines have debuted programs tailored to the young adult crowd, offering benefits and special discounts for travelers between the ages of 18 and 25. Aegean Airlines — the flag carrier of Greece — is one such airline offering unique benefits exclusively for young travelers. Here's what you need to know about Aegean Airlines' genAIRation program.

Tyler Glatt

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