7 Best Ways to Redeem Delta SkyMiles for Maximum Value by Tyler Glatt and Andrew Kunesh March 8, 2025 91 The Delta SkyMiles frequent flyer program is a hard one to love. But despite the devaluations and astronomically high award pricing on some routes, there's still plenty of hidden value in the program. With some research and a little bit of patience, you can redeem SkyMiles for a great value. Here are seven great options.
Flying JSX? Here’s How to Earn United Miles or JetBlue Points on Your Flight by Mark Jackson March 7, 2025 0 Air carrier JSX has partnered with both United Airlines and JetBlue to allow members to earn miles. You'll earn more with United than JetBlue, though neither airline gives you elite status credit on JSX flights. Here's all you need to know.
American Airlines Loyalty Point Rewards: What’s New for 2025, Best Picks & Selection Deadlines by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt March 6, 2025 7 The path to American Airlines elite status comes with plenty of perks, largely thanks to Loyalty Point Rewards. As you reach Loyalty Point milestones, you’ll unlock benefits to choose from. This guide breaks down all the available rewards and helps you decide which options make the most sense at each selection threshold.
The Best Ways to Use Chase Ultimate Rewards for Flights to Europe by Payton Turner and Cameron Laufer March 5, 2025 0 Got a stash of Chase Ultimate Rewards points and dreaming of a trip to Europe? This guide is for you. We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to redeem your points for flights across the pond — whether it's business class to Portugal or economy to Amsterdam. Here are six of our favorite sweet spots.
MGM Rewards Relaunches Status Match – Get Gold or Platinum Into 2027 by Mark Jackson and JT Genter October 1, 2025 0 MGM Rewards just relaunched its status match offer, giving elite members from competing casino programs a chance to upgrade to MGM Gold or Platinum status to enjoy perks like waived resort fees, priority check-in, and complimentary valet parking. Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of this MGM status match — including how to extend your matched status into 2027.
WestJet Rewards Dollars Expire (For Now) – Here’s How to Avoid Losing Them by Sam Helmy March 2, 2025 0 WestJet just announced changes coming to its rewards program. Starting April 30, 2025, WestJet Rewards members will earn "WestJet points" instead of Rewards Dollars. Until then, WestJet Rewards Dollars are still subject to expire, based on a complex expiration policy. Here's what you need to know about preserving your WestJet Rewards Dollars until then.
FoundersCard Review: Is This Premium Membership Program Worth The Fee? by Carissa Rawson and Mark Jackson March 2, 2025 63 FoundersCard is a membership program designed for traveling entrepreneurs and business executives. Through its partnerships, members can get a slew of travel perks. FoundersCard has added several new discounts and perks, including renewing its complimentary Virgin Atlantic elite status benefit. So, is it worth it? Here's our breakdown and how to get a three-month free trial.
United Million Miler: How To Earn Premier Elite Status (And Star Alliance Gold) for Life by Brie Bash February 23, 2025 0 United’s Million Miler status offers lifetime elite perks for those who log an extraordinary number of miles with United. Unlike annual status, these benefits never reset. So, how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Here’s everything you need to know about this lifetime status.
Finnair Avios Expiration Policy and How to Keep Your Avios From Expiring by Sam Helmy February 23, 2025 2 Like every other airline that uses Avios as its loyalty program points currency, Finnair Avios has an expiration deadline if you are not careful. Here is all you need to know about keeping your points active and stopping them from expiring.
A Lifetime of Perks: A Guide to Just-Expanded American Airlines Million Miler Status by Brie Bash February 21, 2025 1 Elite status with American Airlines resets every year, but there’s one way to lock in lifetime benefits: Million Miler status. But how do you earn it, and is it really worth the effort? This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from qualification requirements to the perks that come with reaching this milestone.
American Airlines Just Extended the Validity of Systemwide Upgrades. Here’s How They Work Now. by Mark Jackson February 20, 2025 0 Systemwide Upgrades let travelers upgrade into premium cabins on American Airlines and British Airways. Check out our guide to know how to best use them — including how to earn, what the rules are for use, how to find award space, and more.
Fly Mint for the Price of Economy: How To Earn and Use JetBlue Move to Mint Certificates by Ian Snyder February 19, 2025 0 JetBlue Move to Mint certificates are a cool perk offered to the higher tiers of TrueBlue Mosaic members. These certificates let you enjoy the comfort and service of the airline's premium Mint cabin for the cost of economy. And it doesn't matter whether you've booked with cash or with points. In this short guide, we'll cover how to earn and use Move to Mint certificates.
When Do ANA Miles Expire? A Breakdown of ANA Mileage Club’s Complicated Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy February 16, 2025 4 ANA Miles expire according to one of the most complex mileage expiration policies we have seen. Depending on how the miles were earned, they can fall into one of four different expiration groups. Here's a breakdown of what to know about ANA's expiration policy.
Maximize Your AAdvantage® Miles: The 20 Airlines You Can Book and The Best Redemptions for Each by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin February 16, 2025 265 You can redeem American miles to reach destinations worldwide, including places beyond American Airlines’ network. From Oneworld partners like British Airways and Japan Airlines to non-alliance airlines like Etihad and Fiji Airways, this guide covers all the AAdvantage® partners you can book with your miles.
IHG Elite Status Explained: Tiers, Benefits, and Fast-Track Shortcuts by Ian Snyder February 11, 2025 0 IHG elite status grants valuable perks like bonus points, complimentary upgrades, and a welcome amenity during each stay. Benefits increase as you rise through the four status tiers. IHG also offers multiple co-branded credit cards which can let you shortcut status qualification requirements and enjoy IHG elite status even faster.
Ultimate Guide to Amex Transfer Partners: Best Redemptions for Each Airline and Hotel Partner by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 46 American Express transfer partners are one of the best ways to maximize Membership Rewards. With :amex_partners_air: airline partners and :amex_partners_hotel: hotel partners, you'll find options for virtually any travel plan. Here's our complete guide to Amex travel partners.
9 Things We Love About Hilton Honors: Points Pooling, Free Breakfast, Fifth Night Free & More by Mark Jackson February 5, 2025 39 From the best mid-tier hotel status to a fifth night free on awards and an excellent policy on sharing your points with others, there's a lot to love about the Hilton Honors program. Here are nine of our favorites.
Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More by Mark Jackson and Max Prosperi January 29, 2025 3 Choice Privileges is an underrated hotel loyalty program that can provide excellent value to road-trippers and value-minded travelers. Between lucrative promotions and modest redemption rates, there's a lot to love about the Choice Privileges program. Here's what you need to know to maximize this under-appreciated program.
A Complete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy’s Partnership With MGM Resorts by Tyler Glatt and Scott Sikes January 27, 2025 1 If you didn't know, MGM has a partnership with Marriott, which offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy your Marriott Bonvoy membership benefits at unique properties and score extra points along the way. Here's everything you need to know about the Marriott-MGM partnership.
How To Use the Revamped American Airlines Miles Finder Map To Plan Your Next Award Redemption by Scott Sikes January 27, 2025 1 The American Airlines Miles Finder Map helps you explore where your AAdvantage® miles can take you on American Airlines and select partner airlines. Here's a quick overview of how to use this free tool.
Do Flying Blue Miles Expire? What You Need to Know About the Flying Blue Miles Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy January 26, 2025 71 Air France-KLM Flying Blue has a complicated points expiration policy. Your points expire based on multiple factors, including your elite status, types of activity, and more. Here's a full breakdown of the Flying Blue mileage expiration policy and what counts as activity to extend the validity of your miles.
The Best ANA Mileage Club Award Sweet Spots: Seven Great Ways To Redeem Your Miles by Dan Miller and Andrew Kunesh January 25, 2025 34 With the seemingly constant devaluations in U.S. frequent flyer programs, those looking to maximize their points and miles should look further afield. Foreign loyalty programs can offer tons of value if you know where to look. A great example is ANA Mileage Club, offering multiple sweet spots worth your hard-earned rewards.
How To Get Free Breakfast at Marriott Hotels: Brand and Status Guide by Tyler Glatt January 25, 2025 0 Marriott's portfolio of hotels and resorts is massive; it contains 30+ brands! And because each brand features unique benefits and offerings, it can be confusing to figure out what your next stay might look like. Here's everything you need to know about how to get free breakfast at Marriott properties.
How To Play the American Airlines Loyalty Points Game to Unlock AAdvantage Elite Status by Ross Denkin and Mark Jackson January 22, 2025 2 Playing the AA Loyalty Points game makes it possible to earn top-tier American Airlines status without flying. By stacking opportunities like SimplyMiles and the eShopping Portal, you can rack up Loyalty Points on everyday purchases—and even score discounts along the way. Here's how.
See Two Places for the Price of One: How To Add a Free Stopover Using Alaska Airlines Miles by Jenna Hansen and Tyler Glatt January 20, 2025 11 You book a flight for almost free using miles, plus you get to add an additional stop in another city for free along the way. But that's exactly what Alaska Airlines lets you do when you book a qualifying award flight! Here's how.
World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards: Bonus Points, Suite Upgrades, and New Options for 2025 by Tyler Glatt January 19, 2025 0 World of Hyatt elite status can be pretty rewarding. However, one of the neatest aspects of the Hyatt program is its Milestone Rewards, which are choice benefits you can earn at different thresholds en route to elite status. Here's all you need to know about Hyatt Milestone Rewards and how to earn them in 2025.
Do Avis Points Expire? Everything You Need to Know About Avis Preferred’s Harsh Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy January 19, 2025 15 Avis Preferred has a two-pronged points expiry policy. Not only will your points expire after a fixed lifespan, but they can also expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. Here is all you need to know about not letting your Avis points expire.
Avianca LifeMiles Guide: Unpublished Award Chart and 11 of the Best Sweet Spots for Star Alliance Awards by Ajay Jain and Ian Snyder January 19, 2025 66 Using Avianca LifeMiles is a top choice for domestic and international travel on Star Alliance partners, due to the ease with which you can collect LifeMiles and the lack of carrier-imposed fuel surcharges. Discover our favorite LifeMiles award chart sweet spots and some great ways to rack up a ton of miles in this guide.
How To Upgrade American Airlines Flights With AAdvantage Miles by Michelle Molloy and JT Genter January 18, 2025 2 You can use miles to upgrade your American Airlines flights, but how much will it cost? That depends on several factors. We'll show you how to upgrade with miles, how much it costs, and how to find upgrade space in this article.
How To Select Your Companion and Use Your New Southwest Companion Pass by Toni Southam January 17, 2025 13 Have you earned a Southwest Companion Pass in 2025? Or are you on track to do so? If so, this post is your go-to resource for how to use this awesome benefit once you've earned it. Learn how to select or change your designated companion and how to add them to any trip for as little as $5.60 in taxes.
