Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 15, 2024 33 Chase Ultimate Rewards are one of the best points currencies out there. Cardholders can earn Ultimate Rewards points through several cards. Plus, you can use them for travel rewards through the Chase travel portal or by transferring them to Chase's transfer partners. Furthermore, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a very generous expiration policy that lets you focus on earning and redeeming your points.
What I Wish American Airlines Would Change About the AAdvantage Program by JT Genter December 13, 2024 1 Yesterday, American Airlines announced tweaks to its AAdvantage program for 2025. The changes were mostly positive, but there are several things American Airlines didn't change this year that I really wish it would. In the spirit of the holidays, here are three things on my AAdvantage program wish list.
Six Last-Minute Strategies To Qualify for Delta Medallion Status Before the Year Ends by Ian Snyder December 12, 2024 2 The year is almost over, so there's no time to lose if you are hoping to (re)qualify for Delta elite status. If you're short of your target, you have through December 31, 2024 to earn the Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that you need. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways you can do so.
Delta SkyMiles Never Expire From Inactivity — But Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them by Sam Helmy December 11, 2024 50 Delta SkyMiles has one of the most generous mileage expiration policies around. This lets you focus on earning and redeeming miles and not worry too much about mileage expiration.
How To Get Free Breakfast on Accor Live Limitless Stays by Mark Jackson December 11, 2024 0 Complimentary breakfast is a great perk of any hotel status, and eating without paying extra is a nice way to start the day. In this guide, we spell out how to score free breakfast when staying at an Accor property worldwide — and the intricacies of these policies you'll want to be aware of.
The Ultimate Delta SkyMiles Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Miles, Achieve Elite Status, and More by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 With a strong elite program, great industry reputation, and excellent global network of partner airlines, Delta SkyMiles is a popular U.S. airline loyalty program. Here, we provide a complete guide to Delta SkyMiles, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of Medallion status, and the best redemption opportunities.
How To Search and Book a Stopovers and Around-The-World Tickets With Asiana Club Miles by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 Asiana Club tends to fly below the radar, as there aren't any easy ways to accrue miles. But don't write off the program. It offers a solid award chart for several routes, including an attractive option for booking around-the-world awards. Here's how you can book a stopover on an Asiana Club award ticket or a trip around the globe with multiple stops.
When Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Marriott Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 9, 2024 85 If you have a large balance of Marriott points, you should know when and how Marriott points can expire. Here's what you need to know, including how to track your Marriott points expiration with AwardWallet and how to extend the expiration date on your Marriott points.
A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Award Travel Rules by Mark Jackson December 7, 2024 2 United MileagePlus is one of the most useful frequent-flyer programs for U.S.-based travelers. In this post, we'll cover the key rules for United award travel so that you have the necessary tools to book your next trip.
Do Citi ThankYou® Points Expire? A Complete Guide to Citi’s Complicated Expiration Policies by Sam Helmy December 4, 2024 19 Citi ThankYou® has a unbelievably complex points expiration structure, meaning that figuring out whether your points expire can be tricky. ThankYou-earning cards have different expiration deadlines depending on how you earned your points.
How to Book Stopovers on Emirates Flights: Maximize Your Award Travel and Layovers by Ian Snyder December 1, 2024 0 Want to make the most of your trip on Emirates? Here is how you can add a stopover to an Emirates award ticket. With multiple fifth freedom routes, there are a good number of places to consider adding a stopover, including Milan, Athens, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Plus, consider using the complimentary Dubai Connect service on an especially long layover in Dubai.
Capital One Miles Expiration Policy: When Your Rewards Expire and What to Do Before They Do by Sam Helmy December 1, 2024 22 Capital One Miles has a generous points expiration policy that is on par with virtually every other flexible credit card currency. This helps make them one of the most valuable points currencies around. But here's what you need to know about how you might lose your Capital One miles balance.
When Do Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy November 30, 2024 0 Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus miles have a hard expiration policy. Your miles will expire after a set period of time, and you cannot extend their validity or have them reinstated. Here's what you need to know.
Airline, Hotel, and Travel Promotions for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday by Andrew George Bradshaw November 30, 2024 0 Hotels, airlines, and other travel-related companies are offering promotions for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday like there's no tomorrow. To make it easier to parse through the ones that might interest you, we've created a list of the best promotions from several loyalty programs.
Convert Your Rollover Delta MQMs to SkyMiles, Status, or MQDs Before December 31 by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 2 For the last time ever, you can take advantage of Delta's Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) rollover conversion. Before December 31, 2024, you'll need to decide whether to convert your MQMs into SkyMiles, MQDs, or use them to extend your elite status. Here's a breakdown of your options.
Japan Airlines Miles Expiration Guide: Managing JAL’s Inflexible Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy November 24, 2024 1 JAL Mileage Bank has a fixed-date mileage expiration policy. Your miles expire after a fixed period, without the ability to extend them. Here is all you need to know about your JAL mileage expiration and if you can keep your points active.
From Short-Haul Deals to ANA First Class: 7 Best Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Sweet Spots by Ian Snyder and Lauren Wynn November 24, 2024 45 From domestic Delta flights to ANA first class, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club offers incredible sweet spots to help your points go further. Here's an overview of some of the best sweet spots bookable with Virgin points.
Do Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Points Expire? by Sam Helmy November 23, 2024 0 Like many non-U.S. airline mileage programs, Virgin Australia points expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. However, several types of activity will keep your points alive and active.
The Unwritten Restriction on American Airlines Companion Upgrades to Beware Of by JT Genter November 22, 2024 1 American Airlines AAdvantage elite status members are eligible for first-class upgrades on domestic and certain short-haul international flights. And each status member can nominate one companion to upgrade with them. At least that's how it's supposed to work. Here's what to know about American Airlines companion upgrades -- and one unwritten restriction on these upgrades that I found from experience.
What Is Avianca LifeMiles Family Pooling and How Does It Work? by Ian Snyder November 18, 2024 1 Avianca LifeMiles family pooling lets you transfer miles among up to six people. To unlock the program feature, you must have LifeMiles elite status. However, obtaining this status through a co-branded Avianca LifeMiles credit card is easier than you might imagine. Here's how this feature works.
Do Southwest Points Expire? Everything You Need To Know About Rapid Rewards Points Expiration by Sam Helmy November 17, 2024 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.
American Airlines Award Chart: How Many AAdvantage Miles Do AA and Partner Award Flights Cost? by Brie Bash November 16, 2024 0 American Airlines has two different award charts: one for AA flights and another for partner airlines. In this article, we will discuss how to book award flights through the AAdvantage program and how you can redeem your miles for the best value.
Get a Year of Discounts and Elite-Like Perks for Free With the CitizenM Status Match by Sam Helmy and Tyler Glatt May 21, 2025 1 Match your airline or hotel elite status to citizenM to get a complimentary 12-month mycitizenM+ membership. Here's a look at the perks on offer and how to complete a free status match.
Etihad Guest Tightens Mileage Expiration Rules. How to Extend Your Etihad Mileage Expiration Going Forward. by Sam Helmy and Lauren Wynn November 16, 2024 36 Etihad Guest miles expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period -- although this expiration policy is waived for some elite members. However, Etihad recently tightened up what activity qualifies to extend your mileage expiration date. And Etihad's policy is especially important to note as miles cannot be reinstated once expired. Here's what Etihad Guest members need to know.
How To Book a Free Stopover Using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles by Ian Snyder November 13, 2024 0 If you didn't know, you can add a complimentary stopover to your Singapore Airlines award ticket. In this post, we cover all the stopover rules, how long you can stay on your stopover, and how to use this feature of the KrisFlyer program to get the most out of your miles.
Flying Blue Transfer Partners: Earn Miles with Amex, Chase & More by Sam Helmy April 22, 2025 6 Flying Blue miles offer exceptional value for flights on Air France, KLM, and partner airlines. With over a dozen transfer partners, including major credit card and hotel programs, building up a balance is easy. In this post, we’ll cover all the ways to earn and transfer points to Flying Blue for your next trip.
Hyatt Points Expiration Rules: How to Keep Your World of Hyatt Points From Expiring by Sam Helmy November 10, 2024 65 Like many programs, World of Hyatt points will expire if you have a long period of inactivity on your account. Find out how long and what you can do to extend the validity of your World of Hyatt points to avoid losing them.
How to Earn, Transfer, And Redeem Avios With British Airways Partners by Tyler Glatt November 10, 2024 3 British Airways has an extensive list of partners that add value to the British Airways Club program. From earning Avios through credit card transfer partners to redeeming through partner airlines, here's the complete guide to maximizing British Airways' many partners.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Points, Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash November 9, 2024 0 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club boasts numerous partnerships that make earning and using Virgin points easy. With a ton of partner booking sweet spots, Virgin points are one of the most valuable currencies for booking flights. Here we break down the basics of the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and check out the hidden gems that make Virgin points super valuable.
How To Maximize 75K Capital One Venture Miles for Flights Within North America by JT Genter May 13, 2025 4 The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
