Choice Privileges Adds New Racing Experiences: Snag Tickets for 5K Points, Bid on VIP Packages from 50K by Sam Helmy June 6, 2025 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Currently, you can redeem just 5,000 Choice points (just 3k transferred points!) for grandstand tickets. Or, bid as few as 50,000 points to get a VIP pit road tour, driver meet and greet, and trackside catering. Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for experiences and how to place a bid.
How to Pay Rent via Bilt Rewards and Earn Points on Your Biggest Monthly Expense by Mark Jackson May 14, 2025 1 Bilt Rewards has made a big splash by making it possible to earn valuable Bilt Points on rent. If you’re thinking about using Bilt to earn rewards on rent, this guide has everything you need to get started.
How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer May 11, 2025 0 Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points in the rewards ecosystem. U.S. travelers know and love Chase points for their domestic partners (Southwest, United, JetBlue). But you shouldn't overlook Chase's international airline partners when looking for the best deal on domestic flights. Here's a roundup of the cheapest ways to book award flights on Southwest, JetBlue, United, American, Alaska, and Delta using Chase points.
How to Top Off Your Marriott Free Night Award Certificate With up to 15,000 Bonvoy Points by Sam Helmy and Jenna Hansen May 9, 2025 1 Marriott lets you top off your Free Night Award night certs (including those earned through co-branded credit cards) with up to 15,000 Bonvoy points. This brings some flexibility when trying to book more expensive hotels or peak nights. This article shows you exactly how it works.
Do Amtrak Guest Rewards Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Active by Sam Helmy May 8, 2025 18 Like all other programs Amtrak Guest Rewards has a points expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about whether your points expire and what you can do to extend the validity of your points.
Unlock Free Bags, Flight Changes, Seat Selection, and More on Frontier Through 2025 for $499 by Skye Class and Joe Petrovic May 6, 2025 1 If you're looking for a simple path to elite status that offers complimentary perks for you and your traveling companions, it doesn't get much simpler than this. You can buy Frontier Airlines Elite Gold status for $499, valid through December 31, 2025. Here are the details.
Asia Miles Expiration Explained — And How to Reset Your Expiry Clock by Sam Helmy May 4, 2025 45 Asia Miles can unlock incredible value for premium cabin flights — but only if you use them before they expire. Cathay Pacific miles expire after a period of inactivity, and there’s no option to reinstate them once they’re gone. Luckily, qualifying activity is easy. In this guide, we break down how Asia Miles expiration works and how to keep your balance active with minimal effort.
How to Pool Your Air Canada Points With Others via Aeroplan Family Sharing by Mark Jackson May 4, 2025 0 Air Canada Aeroplan is one of the few airline loyalty programs that allows family members to pool their miles, or in this case, points, to book award flights. Here’s how Aeroplan Family Sharing works and when it might make sense to use it.
7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast on Your Next Hyatt Stay by Samantha Holland and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 3, 2025 2 Love the idea of starting your day with a free breakfast at your hotel? At Hyatt, there are multiple ways to make that happen — from Hyatt elite status and Guest of Honor awards to staying at the right brand or booking a club room. Here's a full rundown of your options and how to unlock them.
How to Use the AAdvantage® Dining Program to Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Meals by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer May 1, 2025 22 One of the best ways to boost your balance of AA miles is with the AAdvantage® Dining Program. Simply create an account, link a card, and watch the miles roll in whenever you dine at a partner restaurant. It's that easy! In this guide, we're walking you through the entire process.
Guide to Bilt Rewards Transfer Partners: Which Redemptions Offer the Best Value? by Brie Bash and Ajay Jain April 30, 2025 0 The best way to maximize your Bilt Points is by transferring them to one of Bilt's many transfer partners. You can often redeem fewer points for flights or hotel stays through airline or hotel loyalty programs than using your Bilt Points to book the same trip through the Bilt travel portal. Let's talk about Bilt's transfer partners and which ones offer the best value.
United Gold Status: Free Checked Bags, Upgrades, Lounge Access, and More by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 28, 2025 0 United Airlines Premier Gold status is where the perks of having United status really start to show. From bonus miles and complimentary upgrades to Star Alliance Gold benefits and more, there's a lot to love about Premier Gold. From earning it for the first time to keeping it for a lifetime, here's all you need to know about United Gold status and its many benefits.
Do Wyndham Rewards Points Expire? Managing Wyndham’s Two-Pronged Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy April 27, 2025 20 Wyndham Rewards has a complicated two-tier points expiration policy. First, your points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period of time. In addition, your points have a fixed lifetime and will expire regardless of your account's activity levels. Here's how to manage this complex expiration policy.
All of the Ways To Earn Hyatt Elite Qualifying Nights by Brie Bash and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 26, 2025 0 If you're looking to move up the ranks of World of Hyatt elite status, then you need to know what elite qualifying nights are and how to earn them. It goes beyond just spending nights at a hotel. From the credit card in your pocket to hosting meetings, there are multiple ways to help you reach higher tiers of Hyatt status.
How to Redeem Alaska Miles for One-of-a-Kind Mileage Plan Unlocked Experiences by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 25, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines introduced Mileage Plan Unlocked, a new way for members to redeem their miles for things like sports and concert tickets, travel packages, food and wine experiences, and more. Here’s how to use your miles to access those events — along with a few tips to help you earn more Alaska miles.
World of Hyatt Points Transfers: How to Combine Points With Another Member by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 25, 2025 0 World of Hyatt lets you transfer points between members without many restrictions. There’s no cap on how many points you can send and no requirement that the recipient be a family member. That makes it easy to pool points with a partner or friend. Here’s why you might want to — and how to get started.
Should You Buy Frontier Miles for 1.075 Cents Each After a 150% Bonus? Here’s When It Makes Sense by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter April 25, 2025 1 This newest deal from Frontier Airlines is running a 150% bonus promotion -- only the fifth we've ever seen from the budget airline. This will allow you to grab Frontier Miles for just 1.075¢ each. This promotion will expire on May 30, 2025. Let's look at a few does it makes sense to buy Frontier Miles with this 150% bonus.
How to Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: A Step-By-Step Guide by Tyler Glatt April 25, 2025 27 Learn how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to any of Chase's airline and hotel partner programs with this simple step-by-step tutorial. This complete walkthrough covers every screen you'll see on the Chase website to transfer your Chase points.
Do Emirates Miles Expire? Everything You Need to Know About Skywards Expiration Rules by Sam Helmy April 24, 2025 15 Emirates Skywards is a transfer partner of many transferable reward currencies and one of the best ways to book Emirates first-class awards. But the program has a strange points expiration policy. Here's what you should know about the expiration policy and how to reinstate your miles if they expire.
13 Ways To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points Without Staying at a Hotel by Jenna Hansen and Jon Nickel-D'Andrea April 23, 2025 0 There are many ways to earn a large amount of Marriott points each year that do not involve staying at a hotel. These include opening a Marriott card, booking a vacation or rental car, hosting a business meeting or conference, linking your Uber account, and more.
Do Radisson Points Expire? A Closer Look at the Loyalty Program’s Vague Fine Print by Sam Helmy April 20, 2025 16 Radisson Rewards points can expire after a period inactivity — but the program’s vague wording means you might not get a warning. Here’s how to protect your Radisson Rewards points and avoid losing them.
Avoid Wasting Valuable Hyatt Free Night Awards — How To Make Sure Hyatt Pulls the Right Certificate by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 19, 2025 0 With so many great awards available to members via the World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards program, all with different value and expiration dates, it is crucial to be able to select the right one for your reservation. We'll show you how so you can take advantage.
ANA Mileage Club Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize This Valuable Amex Transfer Partner by Ian Snyder April 19, 2025 0 ANA Mileage Club is a frequent flyer program you don’t want to overlook — especially if you collect Amex points. With some of the best redemption rates for premium cabin travel and a strong lineup of airline partners, ANA miles can unlock serious value. This in-depth guide covers how to earn ANA miles, book award flights, maximize sweet spots, and navigate the program’s unique rules.
Bask Bank Drops Rates on Cash-Interest Savings Account. Are Earning Miles More Attractive Now? by JT Genter June 2, 2025 36 Bask Bank is best known as the bank that offers an innovative AAdvantage®-mile-earning savings account. Since launching a new traditional cash-interest savings account in 2021, Bask led the way in increasing interest rates. However, today, Bask dropped the earning rate to 4.2% APY due to the recent Federal Reserve interest rate drop. That makes 2 AAdvantage® mile per $1 saved per year even more attractive. Here's a breakdown of your options.
You Can Redeem MileagePlus Miles for a Fixed Value via United Money + Miles — But Should You? by Ian Snyder April 17, 2025 0 While redeeming MileagePlus miles for standard award tickets will get you the biggest bang for your buck, you can also redeem miles for United flights using United Money + Miles. This option provides a fixed value for your points. Here's how it works and when it's worth it.
Hyatt Club Access Awards: Your Guide to Earning, Using, and Gifting These Valuable Perks by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 16, 2025 1 You can earn Hyatt Club Access Awards via Milestone Rewards to use at hotels with a lounge, where you can have breakfast, snacks and drinks. In this post, we will show you how to earn them, gift them and use them for maximum value.
Got Delta Medallion Status? Unlock Free SIXT Elite Status With This Free And Easy Match by Sam Helmy and Skye Class April 15, 2025 5 Delta SkyMiles Medallion status already offers plenty of perks when flying — but did you know you can turn that airline elite status into car rental perks, too? Here's how to request a free and fast status match from Delta to SIXT.
You Can Buy Elite-Qualifying IHG Points During Booking — But Should You? by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 0 If you're chasing IHG elite status this year, one easy way to speed things up is by buying elite-qualifying points when booking your next stay. Depending on the property and the rate you select, you can purchase up to 5,000 elite-qualifying points per night. Here's what to know about this little-known option.
AA Hotels: A Great Way to Earn AAdvantage Miles & Loyalty Points on Stays by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 If you want American Airlines miles and elite status, you should check out AA Hotels. You'll earn redeemable AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points that count towards elite status without having to get on a plane. In this guide, we'll show you how to maximize your rewards and explain when booking directly with the hotel might be the better choice.
Complete Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Points by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best-known travel rewards programs. It’s not only easy to use, but it also offers some of the best value when redeeming points thanks to a strong lineup of transfer partners and a wide variety of cards that earn them. This guide covers the best ways to earn and redeem points, the credit cards that earn them, what they’re worth, and more.
