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How To Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points — And Which Options Offer the Best Value

January 31, 2026 3

Have Amex points and wondering what to do with them? From luxurious business class flights to poor-value gift cards, not all redemptions are created equal. This guide breaks down the best (and worst) ways to redeem your American Express Membership Rewards points—including sweet spots with ANA, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and more — so you can get the most value from every point.

Ian Snyder & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Delta Medallion Elite Status: Guide to Travel Benefits and How to Earn Them in 2026

January 30, 2026 10

Whether you aim to earn Delta's elite status for the first time or seek methods to re-qualify, this guide covers everything you need to know about earning Delta Medallion status and how the benefits of it can enhance your travel experience.

Ian Snyder & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Atmos Rewards Communities: Get Bonus Points and Extra Perks for Joining One of These Groups

January 30, 2026 0

Atmos Rewards offers affinity-based communities for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines members, helping tailor loyalty perks to travelers’ specific wants and needs. While details are still limited for some communities, a couple are already live and open for enrollment. Here’s what you need to know.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More

January 30, 2026 2

If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. Here are a few ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing tons of stays.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Wyndham Rewards Guide: How to Earn Points, Elite Status, and Free Nights

January 29, 2026 13

The Wyndham Rewards hotel loyalty program offers four different elite status levels and several ways to earn and redeem Wyndham points. Points are redeemed at three flat levels without dynamic pricing, making it easy to plan out an award stay. Here's everything you should know about this program.

Dan Miller & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How to Earn and Use the Alaska Airlines Companion Fare

January 29, 2026 0

The Alaska Airlines Companion Fare is available to both personal and business Alaska credit cardholders after meeting minimum spend requirements. The fare code allows you to book a one-time coach ticket for a companion for just $99 plus taxes and fees on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights within North America. Here's how it works.

Ashley Onadele, Mark Jackson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Guide to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Elite Status: How To Earn It and the Benefits You Get

January 27, 2026 1

In this complete guide to Alaska Airlines elite status you'll learn how to earn elite status using Alaska and their partners, and also how to reach milestone awards in the Atmos Rewards program.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hilton Honors MyWay Benefits: Choose Your Elite Status Perks at Each Hilton Brand

January 27, 2026 3

On your next Hilton stay as a Gold, Diamond, or Diamond Reserve status member, you'll enjoy an array of staple benefits courtesy of your elite tier. But that's not all. You'll also be able to choose from a selection of MyWay benefits, allowing you to decide how you want to be rewarded at each of Hilton's brands. Here's how they work.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Ultimate One Key Rewards Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize

January 27, 2026 6

If you're a fan of using Hotels.com, Vrbo, or Expedia, One Key might be the rewards program for you. One Key is the combined, new loyalty program for these booking platforms, allowing you to earn OneKeyCash on your stays. Here's a closer look at the One Key, which will tell you everything you need to know about the program.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Delta Choice Benefits Explained: Top Picks and Deadlines for Platinum and Diamond Elites

January 26, 2026 1

Delta’s Choice Benefits are one of the best perks of earning upper echelons of Medallion status. Whether you’re eyeing upgrade certificates, bonus miles, or statement credits, this guide breaks down your options and helps you choose the most valuable benefits for how you fly.

Ian Snyder & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Radisson Rewards Shop Portal: Earn Points for Shopping Online and Score a New Member Bonus

January 26, 2026 0

Radisson Rewards just launched its own shopping portal, Radisson Rewards Shop, where members can earn points on online purchases. And to incentivize you to use it, an ongoing promotion offers new members up to 30% bonus points on their first three purchases. Here's what to know.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Best Western Rewards Elite Status Requirements in 2026: How to Qualify and the Perks You’ll Get

January 26, 2026 18

Best Western Rewards members seeking to upgrade or maintain their elite status through 2027 can do so with just a few nights completed in 2026. The brand is maintaining the straightforward qualification requirements that make it attainable to achieve higher tiers. Here's what you need to know about how to qualify for elite status in 2026 and what benefits you can enjoy.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Do Southwest Points Expire? What You Need To Know About Rapid Rewards Points Expiration

January 25, 2026 56

Southwest Rapid Rewards has one of the most generous points expiration policies around. With some planning, you can focus your attention on earning and redeeming your points and not worry too much about your points expiring.

Sam Helmy

How to Earn United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) on Credit Card Spending in 2026

January 25, 2026 1

Want to earn United Premier status but can't see yourself earning enough Premier Qualifying Points just from flying? You're in luck. United lets you earn PQP on United co-branded credit card spending. Now you can earn up to 28,000 Premier Qualifying Points through spending on your card! Here's how.

Jenna Hansen & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Ultimate Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage: Earning and Redeeming Miles, Elite Benefits, and More

January 24, 2026 2

American Airlines AAdvantage is one of our favorite airline loyalty programs. With many different ways to earn miles, and plenty of ways to redeem them, you should have no issue extracting maximum value from the AAdvantage program. Plus, as you climb up the ranks of elite status, you'll receive a suite of valuable benefits. Here's everything you need to know about the AAdvantage program.

Harrison Pierce & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Earn Hyatt Points On Hyatt Stays, Meetings, Card Spending, And More

January 24, 2026 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.

Mark Jackson & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

All the Ways to Earn Marriott Elite Night Credits — and Tips to Earn Them Faster

January 20, 2026 0

Marriott Elite Night Credits are used to determine which level of Marriott Bonvoy status you earn in a given calendar year. Learn what Marriott Elite Night Credits are, how to earn them via hotel stays, credit cards, and events, and which hotels in Marriott's portfolio give fewer Elite Night Credits than others.

Ajay Jain & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

World of Hyatt Elite Status: Tiers, Benefits, and How to Earn It

January 19, 2026 0

This guide is a deep dive into World of Hyatt elite status, including what tiers of elite status you can earn, what perks you receive at each tier, and how you can earn Hyatt status year after year. Let this guide help you understand the Hyatt elite status program a bit better and allow you to earn status faster!

Mark Jackson & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying

January 18, 2026 5

United MileagePlus elite status is based primarily on earning Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). To qualify for United's elite status, you'll need to understand how to earn PQPs. In this post, we'll cover what United PQPs are, how many you will need for each tier of Premier elite status, and the top ways to earn PQPs through flying.

Tyler Glatt & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

When Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Marriott Points Expiration Policy Explained

January 18, 2026 85

Marriott Bonvoy has one of the most generous point expiration policies compared to other hotel loyalty programs. Here is all you need to know about keeping your points active and tracking them effectively.

Sam Helmy

Can You Get a Hyatt Status Match? Here’s What You Need to Know.

January 16, 2026 1

World of Hyatt status is one of the best hotel statuses out there, but it's not easy to attain the traditional way, and Hyatt doesn't offer a status match very often. Thankfully, there are some options to gain status via alternative methods and still reap the benefits. Let us shows you how.

Jenna Hansen & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Qatar Airways and Accor Partnership: Double-Dip on Flights and Stays, Limited-Access Status Match

January 16, 2026 3

Qatar is one of a few airlines with which Accor has a partnership to double dip on stays and flights. ALL members can earn Reward points on Qatar flights, and Privilege Club members can earn Avios on Accor stays. The partnership also includes a fast track to Accor and Qatar elite status. Here are all the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

What Is a Medallion Qualification Dollar? How to Earn MQDs and Unlock Delta Status

January 15, 2026 54

If you want to earn Delta Air Lines elite status, you'll want to familiarize yourself with Medallion Qualification Dollars. MQDs are Delta's only status-earning metric, so you won't find yourself among the airline's elite ranks unless you earn a lot of them. Here's everything you need to know about Medallion Qualification Dollars.

Ian Snyder & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer for Students: Discounts on Flights, Free Checked Bags, and More

January 14, 2026 8

If you're in college and want to see the world, Singapore Airlines will help you do so for less. By joining the carrier's KrisFlyer for Students program, you're entitled to unique perks and benefits that can make international travel substantially more affordable. Here's how to enroll in this free program.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples

January 11, 2026 30

Travelers can pay just 5,000 extra Aeroplan points to book a stopover. This feature allows travelers to build highly-customized itineraries as part of the same award. While nearly an unlimited number of options exist, we highly just few examples of how to make the most of Aeroplan stopovers and open jaw awards, including saving points by flying longer and how to save 25,000 points on business class trips to Asia.

Ross Denkin & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Best Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Budget Stays in the U.S., Europe, and Beyond

January 10, 2026 24

Hilton has a massive global portfolio of hotels and resorts, including plenty of budget-friendly properties you can book with points. So, which Hilton hotels offer the best value for your Hilton Honors points? Let’s take a look at the top 10 options that won’t break the bank.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options for 2026

January 7, 2026 0

If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from suite upgrades and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

How the Frontier Companion Certificate Works, and Restrictions to Be Aware Of When You Use It

January 6, 2026 0

Frontier is offering a limited-time promotion for cardholders to earn companion certificates through credit card spending. Although the offer ends soon, you can alternatively earn unlimited companion travel once you reach Elite Platinum status. Here's everything to know about earning and using Frontier companion certificates.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Status: Benefits and How to Earn It

January 5, 2026 2

United Airlines' elite status program, MileagePlus Premier, has four status tiers. In this complete guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about earning Premier status and maximizing its benefits. We'll also share ways you can fast track your path to status or mimic the benefits by becoming a United credit cardholder.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Business Class and Lots of Stopovers: 4 of Our Favorite Ways to Redeem JAL Miles for Top Value

January 4, 2026 0

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank has been an overlooked program for many award travelers. That’s largely because JAL miles have historically been difficult to earn. But with new opportunities to earn JAL miles, let's dig into the best sweet-spot redemptions for the program.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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