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 1 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.
Do Choice Privileges Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive by Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 88 Choice Privileges has a relatively simple yet less-than-generous points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active and preventing them from expiring.
How Does The Hilton Free Night Certificate Work? by Senitra Horbrook and Toni Southam April 12, 2025 23 Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.
Hyatt’s Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You’ll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 3 Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in locations where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks (or the lack thereof), how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.
Lufthansa Miles & More Mileage Expiration Policy And How To Prevent Your Miles From Expiring by Sam Helmy April 6, 2025 64 Lufthansa Miles and More has an above average mileage expiration policy, but you cannot reinstate your miles once they expire. However, you have a couple of options for keeping your miles active through status or holding the right credit card.
Virgin Atlantic’s Reward Seat Checker Makes Finding Cheap Award Flights Easy by Sam Helmy April 6, 2025 2 Thanks to the Virgin Atlantic reward seat checker, searching for Virgin Atlantic award space is now a piece of cake. The tool allows you to peruse award availability by calendar month, saving you from searching day by day or a week at a time. Here's how it it works.
Do HawaiianMiles Expire? A Breakdown of Hawaiian Airlines’ Flyer-Friendly Policy by Sam Helmy March 30, 2025 28 Hawaiian Airlines has a very generous mileage expiration policy that brings it in line with many other legacy carriers in the US. Here is all you need to know about whether HawaiianMiles Expire.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Earn Hyatt Globalist — and the Perks You’ll Enjoy by Tyler Glatt and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea March 30, 2025 0 World of Hyatt Globalist elite status is all about the perks. If you stay in Hyatt properties enough, you've likely come to appreciate the benefits of earning it — or wonder what it takes to find yourself upon Hyatt's highest ranks every year. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Globalist status.
The 10 Best Korean Air Award Chart Sweet Spots You Can Book With SKYPASS Miles by Ian Snyder October 21, 2025 18 Not familiar with the Korean Air SKYPASS program? While SKYPASS miles are harder to earn than most, there are a number of excellent sweet spots you'll want to consider taking advantage of. From 80,000-mile round-trip business class awards to Europe to 25k-mile round-trips to Hawaii, here's why you shouldn't sleep on the SKYPASS program.
How to Earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Points on Stays, Dining, and More by Skye Class March 29, 2025 2 Have you ever wondered how many points you can earn on Accor hotel stays? Here's an in-depth guide to earning ALL points, including how your elite status, the hotel brand, and even currency affect the rates.
GOL Miles Expiration Rules Are Complicated — But It Doesn’t Have to Cost You Smiles by Sam Helmy March 26, 2025 20 GOL Smiles miles have one of the most complex mileage expiration policies around. Multiple factors go into determining your miles validity including how they were earned and your level of elite status when they were earned. Here is how to ensure you never lose a single GOL Smiles mile.
How To Earn United Premier Qualifying Points Through Credit Cards in 2025 by Jenna Hansen and Brie Bash March 26, 2025 1 Want to earn United Premier status but can't see yourself earning enough Premier Qualifying Points just from flying? United just enhanced the PQP earnings on United co-branded credit cards. Now you can earn up to 28,000 Premier Qualifying Points through spending on your card! Here's how.
The Step-By-Step Guide to Redeeming Korean Air SKYPASS Miles by Ian Snyder March 24, 2025 76 Did you know that Korean Air SKYPASS provides some excellent redemptions when it comes to using your miles? The challenge can be actually redeeming them. You need to know the rules and the program's quirks, but once you do, you can maximize their return. Here's how to redeem your Korean Air SKYPASS miles for flights on Korean and its partners.
Do Aeromexico Rewards Points Expire? Here’s the Full Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy March 23, 2025 2 Aeromexico Rewards now has a generous points expiration policy that brings it in line with many other carriers in North America and worldwide. Here's what you need to know about Aeromexico points expiration.
Lower Fees and Great U.S. Pricing: The Best Finnair Plus Sweet Spots Bookable With Avios by Brie Bash March 23, 2025 0 Finnair Plus is one of the most underrated Avios programs — but it shouldn’t be. With excellent sweet spots on both Finnair and partners like American and Alaska Airlines, you can unlock fantastic value on redemptions. And since Avios are easy to earn, these sweet spots are more accessible than you might realize.
Do LATAM Pass Miles Expire? Here’s the Full Policy, Exceptions, and How to Keep Your Miles Alive by Sam Helmy March 20, 2025 24 LATAM Pass has a complex expiration policy, with several factors affecting if your mileage will expire. In this post, we break down LATAM Pass expiration policies, how to extend your miles, and ways to maximize your balance so you don’t lose valuable rewards before you can use them.
Should You Redeem Delta SkyMiles for Delta Vacations? Here’s Redemption Rate You’ll Get by Scott Sikes March 17, 2025 0 Delta Vacations is an easy-to-use platform for booking your flight, hotel, and rental car in one place and under one reservation. It allows you to earn toward Delta status and provides opportunities for changing your reservation and adding travel insurance. It even provides ideas for places to go with highlighted deals and locations!
How to Use Your Alaska Credit Card to Unlock MVP Elite Status and Milestone Rewards in 2025 by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson March 16, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines rolled out a handful of changes to its Mileage Plan frequent flyer program. Among them is a chance to earn MVP elite status and Milestone Rewards without getting on an Alaska Airlines flight. The spending requirement is steep, but it's entirely possible to earn MVP perks through credit cards alone. Here's how to leverage Alaska's co-branded credit cards to earn elite status and choice benefits in 2025.
Do Free Spirit Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive by Sam Helmy March 16, 2025 12 Free Spirit Airlines has a less-than-generous expiration policy. Your points will expire after a relatively short period of time with no activity on your account, compared to other airlines with similar policies.
How to Earn Hilton Lifetime Diamond Status (And If It’s Worth It) by Scott Sikes March 16, 2025 4 Hilton Diamond status is one of the most valuable hotel elite statuses, offering perks like free breakfast, suite upgrades, and lounge access. While you can earn it annually through credit cards or stays, Hilton also offers a Lifetime Diamond status — granting permanent top-tier benefits with no need to requalify each year. But how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Let's dive in.
Do Malaysia Airlines Enrich Points Expire? Here’s What You Need to Know by Sam Helmy March 13, 2025 0 Malaysia Airlines Enrich Points has a straightforward but punitive points expiration policy. The airline has opted for a hard expiration deadline; here is all you need to know about the airline points expiration policy.
Alaska MVP Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson March 12, 2025 0 If Alaska Airlines is your airline of choice, MVP Gold status offers several benefits that are sure to save you money and make your next trips more comfortable. This is the sweet spot among Alaska's elite status tiers. From complimentary premium cabin upgrades to bonus miles, free checked bags, and more, here's everything you need to know about Alaska Airlines MVP Gold.
How to Maximize Virgin Atlantic’s ANA Award Chart for Flights to Japan by Cameron Laufer March 11, 2025 0 Virgin Atlantic’s award chart for ANA flights to Japan offers exceptional value — especially for premium cabins. With the right strategy, you can book ANA for fewer points than other programs. This guide walks you through earning points, finding availability, and booking these coveted awards with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Singapore KrisFlyer Miles Have a Fixed Expiration — Here’s How to Avoid Losing Them by Sam Helmy March 9, 2025 30 Singapore KrisFlyer miles have a complex expiration policy. Multiple factors, including your elite status, determine when your mileage expires. Here is everything you need to know about Singapore mileage expiration.
Capital One Transfer Partners: Best Uses for Each Airline and Hotel Partner by Ashley Onadele and Caroline Lupini April 1, 2025 80 Capital One transfer partners give you the ability to book flights with dozens of airlines to virtually every destination in the world. Like other transferrable points currencies, the key to maximizing your value is to familiarize yourself with the strengths and weaknesses of each of the partner programs. In this complete guide, we break down all :cap1_partners_total: of Capital One's transfer partners.
