Flying Blue Ultimate Status: Are the Enhanced Benefits Worth The Substantial Cost to Earn? by Sam Helmy November 3, 2024 0 Air France-KLM Flying Blue recently added a host of new features and benefits to its top-tier Flying Blue Ultimate status. New benefits include complimentary upgrades on awards and cash fares, extra baggage allowances, and complimentary rebooking on the day of departure. But is this a status worth splurging for? Here's what you need to know.
Best Ways To Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points by Carissa Rawson and Ian Snyder October 26, 2024 0 Citi ThankYou® Points are one of the most valuable flexible reward currencies out there. Although they don't get as much love as competitors like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points can be used for incredible redemptions with a variety of hotel and airline partners. Here are the best uses of your Citi points.
Boost Your Miles: A Guide to the United MileagePlus Shopping Portal by Brie Bash October 22, 2024 0 Want to earn a lot of United MileagePlus miles? With just a few extra clicks, you can earn miles on everyday purchases and reach your next reward flight even faster! Here's what you need to know about the MileagePlus Shopping Portal.
College Students: Get Oneworld Elite Status, Perks, and Discounts With Qatar Airways Student Club by Max Prosperi October 20, 2024 4 Qatar Airways' Student Club offers college students exclusive airfare savings and elite-like perks, including extra checked baggage. Members also earn elite status upon graduation. This free program provides an excellent opportunity for students to travel affordably while enjoying premium benefits. Here's a quick overview of how to enroll.
American Express Membership Rewards: Complete Guide by Ian Snyder October 13, 2025 2 American Express Membership Rewards is one of the best transferable points currencies among those offered by major banks. Here's a high-level overview of the program to help you understand how to earn and redeem Amex points.
All About the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Dining Program by Samantha Holland June 21, 2025 0 Earn extra Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards through the Southwest Dining program. Enrollment is easy and free: Simply link your card, find participating restaurants, and start earning points. With milestone and limited-time bonuses, you'll earn even more points towards your next flight.
The Best Ways To Use Avios in the Americas by Ian Snyder and Max Prosperi October 19, 2024 8 Although Avios programs are based in Europe and the Middle East, the Avios program goes far beyond the European continent. You can even redeem Avios for travel solely within the Americas. Here are some of the best ways to redeem Avios for flights within the Americas.
Do IHG One Rewards Points Expire? by Sam Helmy October 18, 2024 93 Your IHG One Rewards points will expire if you have no activity on your account for 12 months, unless you hold elite status. Here are all of the ways to keep your account active through earning or redeeming IHG One Rewards points — and how to get IHG elite status to avoid having to worry about your IHG points expiring.
How To Combine Your Iberia Plus and Vueling Club Avios To Book Awards With Either Airline by Sam Helmy October 17, 2024 0 Iberia and Vueling announced the introduction of a combined Avios wallet. The new feature allows you to combine all your respective Avios in one place. After linking, you can use your Avios to book awards with either airline. So, why does this matter — and how do you link your accounts? Let's take a look.
The Top 10 IHG Hotel and Resort Redemptions for Luxury Stays by Andrew George Bradshaw and Toni Southam October 14, 2024 20 When thinking of luxurious hotels, IHG probably isn't the first brand to come to mind. But IHG shouldn't be ignored when planning your dream trip, as it has its share of amazing properties around the world. Here are some of the best redemptions we found by looking at AwardWallet members' recent redemptions.
Do British Airways Avios Expire? by Sam Helmy April 3, 2025 49 British Airways has a generous Avios expiration policy. Compared to many airlines, you have longer than normal, and there are plenty of different ways to keep your BA Avios balance active. Here's all you need to know.
Copa Airlines ConnectMiles: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Miles, Earning Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash October 12, 2024 0 Copa Airlines ConnectMiles is a valuable program you might not know much about. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about Copa Airlines ConnectMiles, including its advantages, airline partners, elite status, and how to earn and use ConnectMiles.
Status Match Your Marriott Bonvoy Status to Hertz: Get Upgrades, Bonus Points, and More by Skye Class October 8, 2024 2 Marriott Bonvoy members can match up to Hertz President's Circle or Five Star status from their Marriott elite status. What was once an offer that came and went is now a regular benefit. Here are the status match details and how to match your Marriott elite status to Hertz.
Dollar Rent a Car Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Dollar Express Rewards by Sam Helmy September 30, 2024 0 When it comes to simple car rental loyalty programs, Dollar Express Rewards is one of the most straightforward and easiest to use. Check out our comprehensive guide, which covers everything you need to know about Dollar Express Rewards.
The Ultimate Guide To United MileagePlus by Ian Snyder July 16, 2025 29 United's MileagePlus program is one of the most accessible and rewarding frequent-flyer programs. Although we've seen significant changes in recent years, MileagePlus retains its core value for members. In this guide, we'll cover how to earn United miles, the best ways to redeem them, and how to make the most of MileagePlus Premier elite status.
How to Transfer Hilton Points To/From Bank and Airline Partners, Between Member Accounts by Scott Sikes September 29, 2024 0 In addition to earning Hilton points through Hilton credit card spend and Hilton property stays, travelers can transfer points to Hilton from several programs. Also, Hilton Honors members can transfer Hilton points to airlines or other members. Here's everything you need to know about transferring points in and out of your Hilton Honors account.
The Sonesta Travel Pass Loyalty Program: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Get Elite Status by Sam Helmy September 29, 2024 42 The Sonesta Travel Pass program is one of the fastest growing in the U.S., and the brand now has over 1,200 properties worldwide. The growth is so impressive that the program is worth a closer look to see if it fits into your travel and elite status goals.
Our Complete Guide to the Seven Wells Fargo Rewards Transfer Partners by Tyler Glatt July 15, 2025 3 Credit card holders can now redeem Wells Fargo Rewards points by transferring them across seven partners. Here's everything you need to know about Wells Fargo's transfer partners and some of the best ways to stretch your hard-earned points the furthest.
How To Get Reciprocal Upgrades on Alaska and American Airlines Flights as an Elite Member by Mark Jackson September 25, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines and American Airlines offer reciprocal elite benefits, including first class upgrades, to their respective elites. Let's dig in to see exactly how this unique offering works in practice!
Complete Guide to Brex Rewards, Transfer Partners & Redemptions by Ian Snyder September 20, 2024 2 Brex Rewards is a program businesses can use to collect transferable/flexible points. While lesser known than other programs like Chase or Amex, Brex points are worth understanding and holding due to their variety of redemption options. Here's what you need to know about the Brex Rewards program, including Brex's airline transfer partners.
Do Amazon Rewards Card Points Expire? by Sam Helmy October 3, 2024 3 Holders of the the Amazon Visa or Prime Visa. Do not have to worry too much about their points expiration. Since Amazon Rewards has one of the most generous expiration policies around.
When Do PayPal Rewards Points Expire? by Sam Helmy September 11, 2024 0 PayPal Rewards points expire if you have no activity on your account for a given time. To keep your points active, you need to either earn points or complete other qualifying PayPal transactions. Here's what qualifies.
Should You Book Hotels and Vacation Rentals Through Stays by Alaska Vacations? by Brie Bash September 9, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines teamed up with Expedia to launch Stays by Alaska Vacations. This portal allows travelers to earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles at over 900,000 hotels and vacation rental properties. Here’s what you need to know about Stays by Alaska Vacations.
JetBlue’s Blue Basic Just Got a Bit Less Restrictive — Is It Worth the Savings Now? by Sam Helmy September 8, 2024 0 Sometimes, you just need to get from Point A to Point B and don't require anything beyond a seat on a flight. That is where basic economy fares can be very useful and economical. Like several other airlines, JetBlue offers a low-cost fare bucket for those simply looking for a seat and a bare minimum level of service. But before you book a JetBlue Blue Basic fare, there are some things you'll want to know. Here's our guide to JetBlue's cheapest fare.
Do JetBlue TrueBlue Points Expire? by Sam Helmy July 18, 2025 14 JetBlue has one of the most generous expiration policies we have seen. The policy allows you to focus on earning and redeeming your points without the need to worry about your points expiration.
How To Combine Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Between Credit Cards by Miguel Rueda and Scott Sikes September 8, 2024 60 If you have multiple Chase credit cards that earn Ultimate Rewards, it is important to combine the points earned on each card. This allows you to maximize the value received from all of your rewards. So, how do you combine your rewards? And which card should you combine your rewards with? Read on to find out.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Miles, Achieving Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash September 8, 2024 2 Flying Blue is the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, and despite being a foreign airline program, it is worth your attention — especially if you frequently fly on SkyTeam carriers. In this post, we'll cover how to earn and spend your Flying Blue miles and how to reach elite status.
The Ultimate Guide To Earning a Southwest Companion Pass by Senitra Horbrook and Joe Petrovic July 25, 2025 65 The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with one other person for free (plus taxes and fees). To help you plan your earning strategy, we’ve summarized all of the ways you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass this year.
How To Transfer Chase Points to World of Hyatt by Payton Turner September 2, 2024 0 You can easily transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt for award stays at over 1,300 Hyatt hotels worldwide — plus even more through Hyatt partnerships. By linking your Chase and Hyatt accounts, you can instantly convert points in 1,000-point increments at a 1:1 ratio. Here's the step-by-step process how to do so.
Do Aer Lingus AerClub Avios Expire? by Sam Helmy September 1, 2024 0 Like many other airlines, your Aer Lingus Avios will expire if your account has no activity for a given period of time. Here is all you need to know about keeping your Avios balance active indefinitely.
