Category: Award Programs

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

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 byToni Southam

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

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 byJT Genter

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

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 byJT Genter

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

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 byToni Southam

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

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 byTyler Glatt

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

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 byTyler Glatt

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

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 byTyler Glatt

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

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

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

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 byJT Genter

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

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 byToni Southam

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

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 byJT Genter

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

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 byToni Southam

Get Caesars Diamond Status Until Early 2028 With This New Status Match

Get Caesars Diamond Status Until Early 2028 With This New Status Match

February 12, 2026 5

Caesars Rewards is one of the largest loyalty programs on the Las Vegas Strip, and with resort fees over $50 per night at some properties after tax, waiving fees can present huge savings on a trip. With Caesars Diamond status, no resort fees is just one of the perks travelers will enjoy. In this post, we explore how to attain the status without gambling.

Mark Jackson & Anthony Cave

Reviewed byToni Southam

Do Virgin Points Expire? Virgin Atlantic Points Expiration Policy Explained

Do Virgin Points Expire? Virgin Atlantic Points Expiration Policy Explained

February 12, 2026 10

The Virgin Group has a very generous points expiration policy. The policy allows you to focus and get the best value for your earned points instead of worrying about jumping through lots of hoops to keep your points active.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byJT Genter

Spirit Airlines Launches New Deal on Points Purchases — Up to a 100% Bonus Through March 6

Spirit Airlines Launches New Deal on Points Purchases — Up to a 100% Bonus Through March 6

February 11, 2026 2

Spirit Airlines is offering an up-to-100% bonus when buying Free Spirit points through March 6, 2026. This bonus drops the purchase rate to just 1.34¢ per point. But is this a deal you should even consider taking advantage of?

Andrew George Bradshaw & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Buy Frontier Airlines Miles With a Best-Ever 150% Bonus Through March 6 (1.08¢ Each)

Buy Frontier Airlines Miles With a Best-Ever 150% Bonus Through March 6 (1.08¢ Each)

February 11, 2026 1

Frontier Airlines just launched its best-ever deal on miles. Through March 6, 2026, you can get up to a 150% bonus when purchasing miles, dropping the cost as low as 1.08¢ per mile. This sale won't be around forever, so you'll have to act soon if you're interested. Here are all the details.

JT Genter & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Everything You Need To Know About the Outset Collection, Hilton’s Newest Brand

February 9, 2026 0

Hilton recently launched the Outset Collection as its 25th brand. And, unlike so many recent brand announcements, locations are already operating! Here's what to know about the new brand, from elite status perks to earning and redeeming Hilton Honors points.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed byToni Southam

Delta SkyMiles Never Expire From Inactivity — But Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them

Delta SkyMiles Never Expire From Inactivity — But Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them

February 8, 2026 52

Delta SkyMiles has one of the most generous mileage expiration policies around. This lets you focus on earning and redeeming miles and achieving status with the airline without the need to worry too much about mileage expiration. But that doesn't mean you can't lose your mileage balance.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byJT Genter

Choice Privileges Titanium Status: What to Know About This New Tier — and Why I’m Earning It This Year

Choice Privileges Titanium Status: What to Know About This New Tier — and Why I’m Earning It This Year

February 8, 2026 0

This year, I’m aiming for Choice Privileges' new top-tier Titanium elite status level, which requires a not-so-daunting 55 nights or 110,000 Elite Qualifying Credits (EQCs). Here's why this status intrigues me — and what benefits might make you consider earning it for yourself.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

A Complete Guide to the Air Canada Aeroplan Program: Overview, Elite Status, Earning Points, and More

A Complete Guide to the Air Canada Aeroplan Program: Overview, Elite Status, Earning Points, and More

February 7, 2026 18

For those looking for a comprehensively complete loyalty program, Air Canada Aeroplan is worth a look. With plenty of highly valuable ways to earn and redeem points, there's incredible value to be found with Aeroplan, even if you're an occasional Air Canada traveler. Here's everything you need to know about the Air Canada Aeroplan program.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byToni Southam

Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It

Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It

February 7, 2026 0

We've long touted Hilton Honors Gold as one of the best midtier hotel elite statuses one can earn. It's among the easiest to achieve, is consistently rewarding, and offers a slew of cost-saving perks. If Hilton is your brand of choice, it's worth the effort to go for Gold. Here's all you need to know about Hilton Honors Gold and why it's Hilton's elite status sweet spot.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed byToni Southam

EVA Air’s Mileage Expiration Policy Has a Hard Deadline Most Travelers Can’t Reset

EVA Air’s Mileage Expiration Policy Has a Hard Deadline Most Travelers Can’t Reset

February 5, 2026 7

EVA Air Infinity MileageLands expire in accordance with a complex expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about EVA Air's mileage expiration policy, and what you can do to keep your miles active.

Sam Helmy

Choice Privileges Cruises: Earn and Redeem Choice Points on Sailings Through This Booking Portal

Choice Privileges Cruises: Earn and Redeem Choice Points on Sailings Through This Booking Portal

February 4, 2026 0

Travelers have several ways to book cruises with points and miles, including through Choice Privileges Cruises. This portal lets Choice Privileges members both earn and redeem points on cruise bookings. Here’s what to know about the program and how you can currently earn 10X points through the portal.

Skye Class

JetBlue Status Match: Get Three Months of Mosaic Status, Challenge to Extend Through 2027

JetBlue Status Match: Get Three Months of Mosaic Status, Challenge to Extend Through 2027

February 1, 2026 2

Feeling blue about your airline elite status? Travelers with elite status from seven major airlines can match into JetBlue’s Mosaic program, unlocking priority perks and waived bag fees from day one. Here’s how to match, what you’ll get, and how to keep your Mosaic status through 2027.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed byJT Genter

Do Capital One Miles Expire? A Guide to Capital One's Expiration Policy

Do Capital One Miles Expire? A Guide to Capital One's Expiration Policy

February 1, 2026 24

Capital One Miles has a generous points expiration policy that is on par with virtually every other flexible credit card currency. This helps make them one of the most valuable points currencies around. But here's what you need to know about how you might lose your Capital One miles balance.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byJT Genter

How To Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points — And Which Options Offer the Best Value

How To Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points — And Which Options Offer the Best Value

January 31, 2026 3

Have Amex points and wondering what to do with them? From luxurious business class flights to poor-value gift cards, not all redemptions are created equal. This guide breaks down the best (and worst) ways to redeem your American Express Membership Rewards points—including sweet spots with ANA, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and more — so you can get the most value from every point.

Ian Snyder & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed byToni Southam

Delta Medallion Elite Status: Guide to Travel Benefits and How to Earn Them in 2026

Delta Medallion Elite Status: Guide to Travel Benefits and How to Earn Them in 2026

January 30, 2026 10

Whether you aim to earn Delta's elite status for the first time or seek methods to re-qualify, this guide covers everything you need to know about earning Delta Medallion status and how the benefits of it can enhance your travel experience.

Ian Snyder & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byToni Southam

Atmos Rewards Communities: Get Bonus Points and Extra Perks for Joining One of These Groups

Atmos Rewards Communities: Get Bonus Points and Extra Perks for Joining One of These Groups

January 30, 2026 0

Atmos Rewards offers affinity-based communities for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines members, helping tailor loyalty perks to travelers’ specific wants and needs. While details are still limited for some communities, a couple are already live and open for enrollment. Here’s what you need to know.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More

World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More

January 30, 2026 2

If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. Here are a few ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing tons of stays.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Reviewed byJT Genter

Wyndham Rewards Guide: How to Earn Points, Elite Status, and Free Nights

Wyndham Rewards Guide: How to Earn Points, Elite Status, and Free Nights

January 29, 2026 13

The Wyndham Rewards hotel loyalty program offers four different elite status levels and several ways to earn and redeem Wyndham points. Points are redeemed at three flat levels without dynamic pricing, making it easy to plan out an award stay. Here's everything you should know about this program.

Dan Miller & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byToni Southam

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