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Bonus Points, Upgrade Certificates, and More: How to Unlock Alaska Airlines Milestone Rewards
Bonus Points, Upgrade Certificates, and More: How to Unlock Alaska Airlines Milestone Rewards
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Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards members receive exclusive benefits between elite tiers, known as milestone rewards. You'll select your first milestone reward before earning elite status, and you'll select more milestones even after you've earned the highest tier of elite status. Here's how to earn and maximize your milestone rewards.

Brie BashHarrison Pierce
Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Spacious and Stunning: 9 of The Most Incredible Suites Bookable With World of Hyatt Points
Spacious and Stunning: 9 of The Most Incredible Suites Bookable With World of Hyatt Points
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The World of Hyatt program is an incredible example of hotel loyalty done right. Hyatt charges far fewer points for a free night than the competition—including to book the best rooms at top-tier properties. My favorite Hyatt redemptions are for ‘Premium Suites’, which members can book for double the standard award rate. Here are our picks for the best Hyatt Suites across the globe.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots for Flights to Europe
11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots for Flights to Europe
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With :amex_partners_air: airline transfer partners, determining the best ways to redeem American Express Membership Rewards can be daunting. Add in alliances and partnerships of each Amex partner airline, and travelers have even more options to consider. We at AwardWallet dug into all of the options to compile this list of the best ways to redeem Membership Rewards for flights to Europe.

Ross DenkinBrie Bash
Ross Denkin & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Bonvoy® Silver Elite Status: Are the Few Benefits You Get Worth the Cost to Earn Them?
Marriott Bonvoy® Silver Elite Status: Are the Few Benefits You Get Worth the Cost to Earn Them?
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Marriott has five elite status tiers. The first, Marriott Silver Elite, doesn't come with a ton of benefits, but it is easily attainable. Silver Elite members earn bonus points on stays and priority late checkout. Whether you earn status through hotel stays or co-branded credit cards, Silver Elite is your first step on your path to a higher tier of status. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Comprehensive Guide to the New Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Program
Comprehensive Guide to the New Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Program
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With valuable points, a strong elite program, and unique partnerships with global airlines, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is one of the best U.S. airline loyalty programs. Here, we provide a complete guide to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, including how to earn and redeem points, the ins and outs of elite status, and the best Alaska Atmos Rewards redemption options.

Ben Nickel-D'AndreaIan Snyder
Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More
Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More
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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.

JT GenterCameron Laufer
JT Genter & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Cathay Asia Miles Routing Rules: How to Build Multi-Stopover Trips to Maximize Value
Cathay Asia Miles Routing Rules: How to Build Multi-Stopover Trips to Maximize Value
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Real magic can happen when you use the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Oneworld multi-carrier chart to book award tickets. You can add multiple stopovers to create a complex trip at a great price. Some of the pricing bands offer excellent value, especially compared to the cost of many business class one-way and round-trip awards. Here, we cover all the award routing rules in one place.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Is Earning Interest on Your Bilt Points Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Actually Get
Is Earning Interest on Your Bilt Points Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Actually Get
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One of the more unusual perks of Bilt elite status is the ability to earn interest — paid in the form of bonus points — on your existing Bilt Rewards balance. On the surface, it sounds like a no-brainer: keep your points, and they’ll grow over time. But, is it actually worth factoring into your Bilt strategy? Let’s break down how it works, what you can realistically earn, and when it might make sense.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work
Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work
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Marriott Bonvoy's Nightly Upgrade Awards are a benefit that elite members can choose through Annual Choice Benefits. With these awards, you can request a room upgrade prior to arrival at the hotel. This benefit replaced the previous and similar Suite Night Awards. Here's a closer look at what Nightly Upgrade Awards are, how to earn them, and how to use them.

Ashley OnadeleMark Jackson
Ashley Onadele & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson