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Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. American Express Membership Rewards: Which Is Better?

October 18, 2025 1

American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards are highly valuable currencies to earn. Although they have a lot in common, earning and redeeming points can vary between the pair. Which is better?

Carissa Rawson & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Mesa Homeowners Card Transfer Partners: 6 Great Options and 4 to Skip

October 17, 2025 0

Mesa is a new program that gives cardholders points for mortgage expenses. It has 10 airline and hotel partners that travelers can transfer their Mesa Points to. We outline all those partners and which ones get the best value for your Mesa Points.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How To Earn Points Through the Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Shopping Portal

October 13, 2025 0

If you want to earn a lot of Atmos Rewards points, Alaska Airlines' shopping portal should be on your radar. You'll earn some of the most valuable airline points on your everyday purchases. Even better, Atmos Rewards Shopping is free to use. Just sign in, activate an offer, and complete your purchase. Soon enough, you'll have all the points you need to fund that next trip. Here's how it works.

Tyler Glatt & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How to Book Aeromexico Rewards Awards With Points

October 13, 2025 12

Aeromexico's award booking process is anything but straightforward. Although flights can now be booked online, the process for doing so is a bit convoluted. Here's how to redeem your miles on Aeromexico flights.

Ajay Jain & Jess Farley

Reviewed by JT Genter

From Miraval to Ventana: Our 10 Favorite Hyatt Award Sweet Spots

October 12, 2025 43

Hyatt assigns each of its properties a category, then sets award rates for each. This makes it easy to spot sweet spot hotel redemptions that have high cash rates and low points rates. Check out our favorite Hyatt sweet spots.

Mark Jackson, JT Genter & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Dunkin’ Rewards Overhauls Expiration Policy — Here's the New Fixed-Life Expiration Policy

October 12, 2025 0

Your Dunkin' Rewards expire according to a less-than-generous expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about your Dunkin' points expiring.

Sam Helmy

Big Rewards and Valuable Redemptions: 5 Reasons Why Rove Has Become My Go-To for Booking Travel

October 11, 2025 0

Rove Miles hasn't been around that long, but I'm already finding more value in this program than in others I've participated in for years. In short, it's consistently given me the opportunity to earn more miles on paid travel that I can use to fund even more free travel. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Book Short-Haul United Flights From 3,500 Points Through This Overlooked Mileage Program

October 10, 2025 0

Air India Maharaja Club offers one of the cheapest ways to book domestic United Airlines award flights. Short domestic flights are just 3,500 points each way in economy, and 7,000 in first class. Learn which flights are a great value, which to avoid, and how to quickly earn Air India Maharaja Club points.

Ajay Jain

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Qatar Privilege Club Avios Expiration Rules Explained — How to Keep Your Qatar Avios From Expiring

October 5, 2025 24

Qatar Privileges Club has a generous Avios expiration policy compared to some other airline programs' expiration policies. Here is all you need to know about keeping your Qatar Avios active.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Earn Avianca LifeMiles: A Complete Guide

October 5, 2025 0

There are plenty of ways to earn Avianca LifeMiles, and we cover all of them here. From flying with Avianca and its partners to earning lots of points using credit cards, you have multiple great strategies at your disposal. It's even worth considering buying LifeMiles at times, as the value can make sense in certain situations. Here's everything you need to know about earning LifeMiles.

Ian Snyder & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Bask Bank Drops Earning Rate on Mileage Account. Is It Still Worth Earning Miles?

October 1, 2025 8

Interest rates are dropping. While that's good news for borrowers, it's undoubtedly bad news for savers. Bask Bank already decreased the interest rate on its Interest Savings Account. And unfortunately, Bask just dropped the earning rate on the Bask Mileage Savings Account. That makes now a great time to revisit the question: is it better to earn miles, cash interest, or a bit of both from your savings?

JT Genter

The 5 Best Uses of Qatar Airways Avios on Partner Airlines

September 30, 2025 2

Wondering the best ways to redeem your Qatar Airways Avios for best value partner redemptions? Here are the top partner sweet spots you can book with Qatar Avios — plus a look at the best ways to earn Avios.

Tyler Glatt & Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by JT Genter

Sign Up, Dine, and Earn 1,000 Bonus Points With Wyndham Rewards' New Dining Program

September 30, 2025 0

If you’re hungry for both hotel points and a good meal, the new Wyndham Rewards dining program can help you satisfy both cravings. With "Dine Out With Wyndham Rewards," you can earn points when you dine at 20,000+ participating restaurants — and you’ll get a bonus just for signing up and completing your first meal.

Tyler Glatt

Finnair Subscribe to Avios: How It Works and Whether Buying Avios at 1.36¢ Each Is Worth It

September 30, 2025 0

Finnair has introduced an Avios subscription model, offering the option to pay yearly or monthly to receive a fixed number of Avios each month.

Sam Helmy

Finnair Plus Guide: Avios Redemptions, New Transfer Partners, and a Shortcut to Oneworld Status

September 29, 2025 2

Although not one of the most well-known loyalty programs in the airline Industry, Finnair Plus is still one that is worth a closer look, especially if you're a fan of using Avios and travel regularly between the US, Europe, and Asia.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Maximizing Marriott Bonvoy Point Earnings: Which Brands and Cards Earn the Most

September 28, 2025 1

Marriott Bonvoy offers more than 9,300 properties in 144 countries across 37 brands of hotels. When you stay at one of Marriott's many hotels, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But how many points can you earn on Marriott stays? We will help break down what you earn based on status, brand and more.

Ryan Flanigan & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Caesars Rewards Expiration Rules: How to Avoid Losing Your Caesars Rewards Credits

September 28, 2025 0

Caesars Rewards Credits have a less-than-generous expiration policy. That said, you have plenty of options to keep your credits active. Here is all you need to know about keeping your Caesars Rewards credits active.

Sam Helmy

How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America

September 28, 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.

JT Genter & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Get Free Breakfast at Hilton Hotels

September 27, 2025 2

Free breakfasts are among the best perks at hotels, but not all hotels have that option. And elite status can be a good path toward securing complimentary breakfast, but it doesn't apply equally at all hotel brands. Here's how to get a free breakfast on your next stay at Hilton Hotels.

Skye Class & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

SLH Club: Our Guide to the Small Luxury Hotels Loyalty Program

September 25, 2025 1

Small Luxury Hotels of the World — a highly-curated, exclusive group of independent hotels — has its own SLH Club loyalty program. While the hotels themselves are quite popular, the rewards program truly is news to many, even those savvy travelers. Does the program deliver similar value to the luxurious properties themselves, though? Here's all you need to know to make up your mind.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

The Best Ways to Earn, Use, and Maximize IHG Free Night Award Certificates

September 23, 2025 30

Did you know you can get a free night each year with select IHG credit cards? The IHG anniversary night is a great credit card perk that can easily provide more value than its annual fee, but it has some limitations. Here’s everything you need to know about earning, using, and tracking these certificates.

JT Genter & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Pool Hilton Honors Points With Friends and Family — for Free

September 22, 2025 76

Hilton Honors point pooling allows you to send between 1,000 and 500,000 points and receive up to 2,000,000 points per year — at no cost. Allowing up to 11 members to pool points together to get better redemptions together. Here's how you, your friends and family can work together toward your next dream trip.

Samantha Holland & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How to Find and Access Marriott Lounges — And What You'll Get if the Lounge Is Closed

September 22, 2025 1

Marriott has added a new search filter on its website that lets customers easily find properties with lounge access. This is great news for elite members who can enjoy these lounges at no cost. In this post, we’ll cover how to search for lounges, how to gain access, and what to expect if the lounge is closed.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Use the Chase Travel℠ Portal to Book Flights, Hotels, and More With Points

April 17, 2026 61

The Chase Travel Portal makes it easy to find and book travel with your points at a fraction of the normal cost. For those without the time to spend hours searching for award availability and analyzing award charts, this may be the best way to get solid value from your Ultimate Rewards points. Check out our complete guide to booking with Chase Travel portal.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Domino’s Rewards Points Expire Quickly — Here’s How to Keep Points Active

September 21, 2025 0

Domino's Rewards has one of the least generous point expiration policies around. Here's Dominos Rewards points expiration policy and what you can do to keep your points alive.

Sam Helmy

Citi ThankYou® Points Are More Valuable Than Ever — Here's How to Earn and Use Them

September 20, 2025 3

With the recent launch of a new premium card, additional transfer partners, and expanded redemption flexibility, Citi is making a strong case for its place in your wallet. In this guide, we talk about earning and redeeming Citi points, plus other questions you may have.

Carissa Rawson & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG Status Match Tips: Earn Elite Status Through Fast Tracks, Cards, or Simply Buying It

September 16, 2025 0

IHG doesn't offer a standing status match to other hotels' elite status programs, but you can open an IHG card or join InterContinental Ambassador to gain IHG elite status without staying tons of nights or spending a lot of money. Plus, there are fast-track opportunities available semi-regularly. Here are your options for getting IHG status quickly.

Jenna Hansen & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Korean SKYPASS Miles Expiration: A Guide to KAL's Extremely Generous Policy

September 14, 2025 4

When it comes to mileage expiration policies, the Korean Air SKYPASS program is one of the most generous around and almost impossible to beat. This gives you ample time to earn, plan, and use your miles for maximum value.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Maximizing Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: Updated Award Charts and 6 Best Uses

September 14, 2025 1

Among all the Oneworld frequent flyer programs, Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles is one that often gets overlooked. But between the number of partners you can book, the destinations you can reach, and how easy it is to earn the miles, there are plenty of reasons you shouldn't ignore it. Here are some of the best sweet spots you can book now.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

4 Ways to Earn Top-Tier IHG Diamond Elite Status With Credit Card Spending

September 13, 2025 0

IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite status comes with a ton of benefits, like dedicated Diamond Support, a welcome amenity at check-in, room upgrades, and 100% bonus points on stays. If you can't stay at an IHG property more than 70 nights each year to earn Diamond Elite status, you can earn it through spending with these credit cards.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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