Luxe for Less: The Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club Points by Sam Helmy and Andrew Kunesh May 26, 2025 3 Leading Hotels of the World lets you earn and redeem points at unique luxury properties. Here’s a look at the value of Leaders Club points you can achieve on a handful redemptions and how to earn them.
How to Supercharge Your Rapid Rewards Balance by Booking Through Southwest Hotels by Mark Jackson May 25, 2025 0 Southwest Hotels is a program you may not have heard of, but if you’re aiming to earn a Companion Pass, it’s worth learning about. Your next hotel stay could earn you a surprising number of Rapid Rewards points if you book through this platform. Here’s how it works.
Can You Transfer Miles Between Frequent Flyer Programs? by Sam Helmy November 3, 2025 66 Can you transfer points and miles between frequent flyer programs? Sadly, the answer is "no" in most cases. However, there are a few options for moving points from one program to another. Besides, you may not need to transfer points between programs after all! Here's everything you need to know about transferring points between programs.
Do OpenTable Points Expire? OpenTable Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy May 23, 2025 1 OpenTable points can disappear faster than you think — even if you’re still dining out. Points not only expire due to inactivity but also after a set lifespan. Here’s how the expiration rules work, when your points could be at risk, and how you can get notified to before your points might expire.
Avianca LifeMiles: Transfer Partners and Partner Airlines by Ian Snyder May 23, 2025 0 LifeMiles offers excellent value as an award program. With a great set of partner airlines and multiple Avianca LifeMiles transfer partners allowing you to turn bank points into LifeMiles, the potential is huge. One of the biggest upsides to the LifeMiles program is that it does not pass along carrier surcharges. It also has the benefit of an solid award chart for flights from the U.S.
Alaska Million Miler Status: A Lifetime of Perks for Mileage Plan Loyalists by Brie Bash May 21, 2025 0 For those dedicated and loyal travelers who frequently fly with Alaska, reaching Million Miler status offers a unique path to lifetime benefits, including lifetime elite status and priority treatment, making it a valuable achievement for those committed to the airline. This guide will provide all the essential details about Alaska Airlines Million Miler status.
Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt May 21, 2025 4 Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn — unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don’t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here’s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot — and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.
How To Use Hyatt Pay My Way and Points + Cash Options — And What to Do if It Isn’t Showing Up by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh May 19, 2025 0 The never-ending battle when it comes to credit card points is that there never seem to be enough points for all of the amazing trips you want to take. Thankfully, Hyatt has a great option for offsetting that problem. It’s called Hyatt Pay My Way, and it allows you to use a combination of points, cash, and/or free night certificates when booking a room.
7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast at IHG Hotels by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Samantha Holland May 18, 2025 1 Free hotel breakfast can be a great way to start your day — and save some serious cash on the road. IHG One Rewards members have several ways to score complimentary breakfast, whether by booking specific brands, using Milestone Rewards, or unlocking elite perks. Here’s how to get free breakfast at IHG hotels, including which brands offer it automatically and how to unlock it with status.
Do United Miles Expire? An Overview of United Mileage Expiration Rules by Sam Helmy and Ryan Smith October 22, 2025 2 United MileagePlus miles no longer expire, which is great news for travelers. But there are still a few conditions to be aware of, and devaluations can chip away at the value of your balance. Here's what you need to know about expiration rules — plus our tips for tracking, earning, and using United miles wisely.
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 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 19 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 August 19, 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 47 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 23 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 October 20, 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.
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.
Bask Bank Drops Rates on Cash-Interest Savings Account. Are Earning Miles More Attractive Now? by JT Genter August 28, 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 4.05% APY due to the recent Federal Reserve interest rate drop. That makes 1.75 AAdvantage® mile per $1 saved per year even more attractive. Here's a breakdown of your options.
