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Flying JSX? Here’s How to Earn United MileagePlus Miles or Club JSX Rewards on Your Flight

March 13, 2026 0

If you find yourself flying with JSX, you might be surprised to learn that you can earn rewards on your flight — either through Club JSX or by earning MileagePlus miles through JSX’s partnership with United. Here’s what to know and how to earn miles with these programs.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Honors Points Expiration Policy — And How to Save Your Hilton Points from Expiring

March 12, 2026 162

If you’ve built up a large Hilton points balance, it’s important to know when they expire and how to keep them active. This post covers Hilton’s expiration rules, how to track your points with AwardWallet, and the easiest ways to extend your Hilton points before they disappear.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Ultimate Guide to Bilt Elite Status: SkyTeam Status, Helicopter Rides, and More

March 11, 2026 0

Bilt Rewards Elite Status offers a compelling reason to engage with the program, if just for Rent Day transfer bonuses alone. If you're on the East Coast and can take advantage of other top-tier benefits like BLADE, Bilt could make sense for your spending habits.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

From St. Regis to Autograph Collection: 10 Best Marriott Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays

March 11, 2026 27

Looking to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points for top value at one of the hotel giant’s luxury properties? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we've rounded up the 10 Marriott properties that have delivered the highest cents per point values since the beginning of last year. Let’s take a look at where they are.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Airlines Status Match: Get A-List or A-List Preferred Benefits and Save On Future Travel

March 10, 2026 1

Southwest offers a straightforward status match that you can take advantage of more than once over the life of your account. Now you can match to get A-List or A-list Preferred benefits, which you can extend by booking a few qualifying one-way or round-trip flights. Here's how it works.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Maximize Citi ThankYou Points for Flights Within North America

March 9, 2026 13

Citi ThankYou Points aren't as well-known as Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards, but there's a ton of value to be found using ThankYou Points. Let's take a look at some of the best redemption options for domestic and short-haul international flights using Citi transfer partners. Here's how to book JetBlue, United, Delta, and American Airlines award flights for 8,000 ThankYou points or less.

JT Genter

Alaska Atmos Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks

March 9, 2026 0

If Alaska Airlines is your airline of choice, Atmos 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 points, free checked bags, and more, here's everything you need to know about Alaska Airlines Atmos Gold.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Do Avis Points Expire? What to Know About Avis Preferred’s Harsh Expiration Policy

March 8, 2026 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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Ultimate Guide to World of Hyatt: How To Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Value

March 8, 2026 36

Interested in learning more about program features, elite status, and how to earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt? Thanks to a great award chart, excellent elite benefits, and great credit cards, World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel loyalty programs.

Ian Snyder, Mark Jackson & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Air Canada Partners: All 50+ Airlines You Can Book Using Aeroplan Points

March 7, 2026 10

Air Canada lists a whopping 57 partner airlines on its website. To be exact, that's the sum of 24 Star Alliance partners and 33 non-alliance partners. However, not all of its partner airlines are available for award redemptions. Including Air Canada itself, Aeroplan members can reserve flights on 50 different airlines using points. Here's a look at which airlines you can book with Aeroplan points.

Tyler Glatt & Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Travel Companies Offering Shareholder Perks — From Free Elite Status to Onboard Credits

March 6, 2026 0

From hotel chains to rental car companies, being a shareholder has its perks. We break down which companies offer benefits for holding stocks and how you can enjoy these benefits the next time you travel. Some companies require as little as just one stock to participate!

Anthony Cave

TudoAzul Blue Points Expiration Policy — And How to Get a Longer Points Validity

March 5, 2026 0

TudoAzul Blue Points has one of the more complex expiration policies around. Several factors affect TudoAzul Points expiration, including your status and how you earned them. Here's a rundown.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Airlines Loyalty Point Rewards: What’s New for 2026, Best Choices & Selection Deadlines

March 4, 2026 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.

Ian Snyder & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer

March 4, 2026 5

Bask just launched a new offer of 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before May 31, 2026 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

MGM Rewards Relaunches Status Match – Get Gold or Platinum Into 2028

March 3, 2026 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 2028.

Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More

February 27, 2026 0

While Diamond Elite sits at the top of the IHG One Rewards hierarchy, Platinum Elite status often offers the best balance of value and accessibility. From bonus points on stays to complimentary upgrades to Milestone Rewards and more, it offers many of the benefits travelers actually use. Moreover, you can earn it relatively easily. Here's everything you need to know about IHG Platinum Elite status.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Honors Premium Clubs: Where to Find Them and How to Access These Exclusive Spaces

February 26, 2026 0

Hilton announced the location of twelve of its premium lounges now accessible to Hilton Honors top tier elites, Diamond Reserve. Here's everything you need to know about these spaces, where you can find them, and what you can do to enjoy your time at one of these clubs.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Award Chart Sweet Spots

February 26, 2026 59

Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles is one of the most underrated programs for booking award travel. From business class to hidden-value partner flights, it offers some incredible deals for your miles. This post breaks down a few of the best Turkish Airlines sweet spots you can book for outstanding value.

Ajay Jain & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Why the Perks of Gold Medallion Make It Delta's Elite Status Sweet Spot

February 23, 2026 2

Of the four Delta SkyMiles elite tiers you can spend your way to, Gold Medallion shines brightest as the program's elite status sweet spot. From bonus miles to complimentary upgrades to free luggage and more, there are good reasons why you should set your sights on Gold if you want Delta status. Here's why Gold Medallion is Delta's elite status sweet spot.

Tyler Glatt & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How to Maximize Singapore KrisFlyer Miles: Award Charts and Best Sweet Spots

February 23, 2026 4

When you think of Singapore Airlines, the first thing that might come to mind is the extravagant Suites Class featured on its Airbus A380. While Singapore's Suites are indeed fabulous (along with the standard first-class product and its business-class product on most aircraft), Singapore Airlines' award chart has other great redemptions, too.

Ashley Onadele & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Accor Points Expiry: When Do Accor Points Expire and How To Keep Them Active

February 22, 2026 33

Whether your Accor points expire will depend on the activity on your Accor Live Limitless (ALL) account. That said, many activities will help prevent your points from expiring. Here is all you need to know to keep your points active and safe.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards Program Guide: Everything You Need To Know

February 21, 2026 139

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world's largest and most well-known hotel loyalty programs. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most complicated hotel loyalty programs. In this post, we explain what you need to know about earning and redeeming Bonvoy points, earning elite status (and what benefits come with elite status), the Marriott point expiration policy, buying and transferring points, and more.

Jess Farley & Senitra Horbrook

Reviewed by Toni Southam

World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage® Partnership: How It Works and What You Get

February 20, 2026 0

American Airlines and Hyatt Hotel elite members can choose rewards from both programs as they work towards earning higher elite status or just work on requalification for another year. See what those rewards are and whether you can find value in them.

Mark Jackson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

A Complete Guide to Breeze Airways and Its Loyalty Program, Breezy Rewards

February 20, 2026 16

New airlines don’t come around that often, and Breeze Airways is one of the newest, launching its inaugural flight in 2021. Here is all you need to know about the airline and its loyalty program, Breezy Rewards.

Sam Helmy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Bilt Cash Explained: How It Works, How to Earn It, and What You Can Redeem It For

February 18, 2026 0

Bilt Cash is the new way members are rewarded for their spending and loyalty to the Bilt Rewards program. It’s also a way to offset housing payment fees and boost your overall rewards. Here’s a closer look at how Bilt Cash works, including how to earn it and the different ways you can redeem it.

Mark Jackson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Where You Can Still Find Value in Wyndham Rewards Post-Vacasa

February 15, 2026 1

Vacasa is no more. The easy status match to Caesars Diamond is gone, too. But, there's still plenty of value to be had with Wyndham Rewards. From 7,500-point redemptions to cardholder discounts and easy-to-earn points, here's where you can still find value in the Wyndham Rewards program.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Don’t Expire From Inactivity — Here's How You Could Still Lose Them

February 15, 2026 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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Ultimate Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More

February 15, 2026 3

Choice Privileges quietly rolled out major updates in 2026, including lower elite status thresholds, a new Titanium tier, and milestone-based rewards. This guide explains how the program works, how to earn and redeem Choice points, and which changes matter most for travelers deciding whether to focus their hotel loyalty with Choice Hotels.

Mark Jackson & Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How to Pool Your Air Canada Points With Others via Aeroplan Family Sharing

February 15, 2026 0

Air Canada Aeroplan is one of the few airline loyalty programs that allows family members to pool their miles, or in this case, points, to book award flights. Here’s how Aeroplan Family Sharing works and when it might make sense to use it.

Mark Jackson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Sweet Spots (and Downsides) of Each Capital One Airline Transfer Partner

February 14, 2026 55

Capital One offers :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, many of which transfer at a 1:1 ratio. Here's everything you need to know about Capital One's airline transfer partners, including the pros and cons of each.

Carissa Rawson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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