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Category: Award Programs

British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick?

British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick?

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
January 10, 2024
0

The award price you see at first on British Airways' website isn't necessarily the price you'll have to pay. And depending on the number of Avios in your account — or your appetite for fuel surcharges — that could mean more Avios and less cash, or vice versa. Here's all you need to know about which option you should pick from the many Avios plus cash options for your next flight.

How To Pool Hilton Honors Points Quickly and Freely

How To Pool Hilton Honors Points Quickly and Freely

Samantha Holland
by Samantha Holland
January 8, 2024
76

Hilton Honors point pooling allows you to send 1,000 to 500,000 points and receive up to 2,000,000 points per year — at no cost. Allowing up to 11 members to pool points together, here's how you and your friends and family can work together toward your next dream trip.

The Complete Guide to Bilt Rewards

The Complete Guide to Bilt Rewards

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
January 8, 2024
1

Since its inception, Bilt Rewards has made waves with an intuitive credit card product that allows members to earn transferable points on convenience fee-free rent payments and everyday purchases. Even though the program is tailored towards renters, anyone can join the Bilt Rewards program. From earning to burning Bilt points, here's everything you need to know about the Bilt Rewards program.

Status Match to Royal Air Maroc for Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald Status

Status Match to Royal Air Maroc for Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald Status

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
January 2, 2024
0

Royal Air Maroc is out with a new status match offer, giving prospective Safar Flyer members a chance to earn Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status. Here's all you need to know about Royal Air Maroc's status match offer — including what it costs and some things to think about before you apply.

IHG Status Match: What Are Your Options?

IHG Status Match: What Are Your Options?

Jenna Hansen
by Jenna Hansen
January 1, 2024
0

IHG doesn't offer a standing status match to other hotels' elite status programs, but you can open an IHG card or join InterContinental Ambassador to gain IHG elite status without staying tons of nights or spending a lot of money. Plus, there are fast-track opportunities available semi-regularly. Here are your options for getting IHG status quickly.

All About the Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program

All About the Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program

Dan Miller
by Dan Miller
December 30, 2023
9

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 and can even be used at vacation homes. Here's everything you should know about this program.

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How to Transfer Capital One Miles to Airline and Hotel Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide

How to Transfer Capital One Miles to Airline and Hotel Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
December 27, 2023
0

The best way to extract maximum value from your Capital One Miles is to transfer them to one (or several) of Capital One's airline and hotel transfer partners. Thankfully, Capital One makes the transfer process pretty straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

How To Use the IHG Calendar Search To Find the Best Award and Cash Rates

How To Use the IHG Calendar Search To Find the Best Award and Cash Rates

Jenna Hansen
by Jenna Hansen
December 24, 2023
4

If you find yourself with the itch to plan a trip and flexibility is on your side, using a feature like the IHG award calendar can help save you a chunk of points or cash. It can also save you time. Rather than having to search night after night for the cheapest pricing, you can view availability and costs for an entire month at a time.

Earn Flying Blue Miles on Concert and Event Tickets

Earn Flying Blue Miles on Concert and Event Tickets

Skye Class
by Skye Class
December 20, 2023
0

Flying Blue members might not know that they can earn miles on concerts and events. Members simply need to purchase the tickets through the Flying Blue Ticketmaster website. Let us show you how it works.

Pros and Cons of the Capital One Airline Transfer Partners

Pros and Cons of the Capital One Airline Transfer Partners

Carissa Rawson
by Carissa Rawson
December 11, 2023
55

Capital One Miles transfer program features :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, with points transferring at a rate of 1,000 Capital One points to 750 airline miles, or a ratio of 2:1.5. Among the best are Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Red.

How To Get and Use the IHG Fourth Night Free Benefit

How To Get and Use the IHG Fourth Night Free Benefit

Jenna Hansen
by Jenna Hansen
December 11, 2023
9

Want to save thousands of IHG hotel points each year? IHG's fourth night free benefit allows you to book an award stay of four or more nights and get one reward night completely free. Check out this post to get all the details on who is eligible and how it works.

Why Earning Hyatt Globalist This Year Is More Valuable Than Ever

Why Earning Hyatt Globalist This Year Is More Valuable Than Ever

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
January 10, 2024
0

World of Hyatt is revamping its rewards program and bringing changes to the benefits Globalists have come to know and love. But there's a way to continue to enjoy a legacy perk for the next 14 months. All you have to do is earn Globalist by December 31, 2023. Here's what you need to know.

Now Live: Free Point Transfers for IHG Diamond and IHG Business Rewards Members

Now Live: Free Point Transfers for IHG Diamond and IHG Business Rewards Members

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
December 6, 2023
9

IHG announced that IHG Diamond Elite members and IHG Business Rewards members can now transfer points to other IHG accounts free of charge, effective immediately. Other members have to pay a charge of $5 per 1,000 points to transfer points. So, why should you care about this new function?

5 Excellent Redemption Strategies for Amex Membership Rewards

5 Excellent Redemption Strategies for Amex Membership Rewards

Senitra Horbrook
by Senitra Horbrook
December 1, 2023
8

Between the big credit card welcome bonuses and great category bonuses to maximize earning, American Express Membership Rewards are one of the easiest points currencies in which to accumulate big balances. To ensure you’re getting the best value out of your Membership Rewards points, we're sharing five of our top strategies for maximizing Amex points redemptions.

The Best Ways To Earn JetBlue Points

The Best Ways To Earn JetBlue Points

Ian Snyder
by Ian Snyder
November 30, 2023
33

While JetBlue lacks the network breadth of legacy airline competitors, its TrueBlue frequent flyer program offers great value for a revenue-based loyalty plan. You can redeem TrueBlue points on any JetBlue flight with paid seats available, letting you enjoy the excellent service and comfy amenities of this unique U.S. carrier. And it's easy to earn JetBlue points in a variety of ways.

Sweet Spots with United Airlines MileagePlus Awards

Sweet Spots with United Airlines MileagePlus Awards

Ross Denkin
by Ross Denkin
November 25, 2023
4

Check out the sweet spots of the United Airlines MileagePlus program. Whether domestic or international, United miles help travelers see more places using fewer miles. With economy, business class, and first-class sweet spots, United miles have a use however you like to fly. Additionally, United miles are easy to come by and can be accumulated quickly. Here's a rundown of your options.

How To Earn & Redeem Hyatt Points on Homes & Hideaways Vacation Homes

How To Earn & Redeem Hyatt Points on Homes & Hideaways Vacation Homes

Skye Class
by Skye Class
November 21, 2023
2

Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt is another vacation home booking platform, similar to Marriott Homes & Villas, but how does it compare? Here's a basic review of the platform, and how World of Hyatt members can best take advantage of the rentals when earning and redeeming their Hyatt points.

The Sweet Spots of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer Program

The Sweet Spots of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer Program

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
November 18, 2023
0

Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program is easy to overlook, but there are lots of sweet spot-related reasons to pay attention to it. We've assembled a list of some of the best sweet spots bookable with Velocity points. Here's what you should book.

Bank of America Preferred Rewards: Boost Your Card Earnings With Your Savings

Bank of America Preferred Rewards: Boost Your Card Earnings With Your Savings

Ryan Flanigan
by Ryan Flanigan
November 14, 2023
1

The Bank of America Preferred Rewards program rewards customers with various bonuses and discounts, based on the amount of money they keep in Bank of America or Merrill Lynch accounts. The more you have in your accounts, the more you earn — including boosted earnings on your Bank of America credit cards.

12 Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions For The Budget-Savvy Traveler

12 Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions For The Budget-Savvy Traveler

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
November 4, 2023
3

Some of the best points and miles redemptions are the ones that don't break the (points) bank. Thankfully, Marriott has a lengthy list of budget-friendly hotels dotted across the world. Even if you don't have a large balance of Marriott Bonvoy points to work with, there's still a property out there for you that's within reach. Here are 12 examples that average under 16,000 points per night.

12 Hilton Honors Redemptions for the Budget-Savvy Traveler

12 Hilton Honors Redemptions for the Budget-Savvy Traveler

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
October 28, 2023
24

Hilton points consistently offer great value for Hilton Honors members, allowing you to book hotels in every corner of the globe. In this post, we walk you through some of Hilton's best low-cost award stays and show you how to get top value from your Hilton points on budget redemptions.

Complete Guide To Using United PlusPoints

Complete Guide To Using United PlusPoints

Carissa Rawson
by Carissa Rawson
October 13, 2023
0

United PlusPoints are awarded to Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members after earning status. These highly valuable points can be used to confirm upgrades to Premium Plus or business class before you take off. Here's how they work.

Benefits of Booking Award Flights via the Chase Travel℠ Portal

Benefits of Booking Award Flights via the Chase Travel℠ Portal

Jess FarleyDan Miller
by Jess Farley and Dan Miller
October 9, 2023
59

In addition to transferring to over a dozen airline and hotel partner programs, collecting Ultimate Rewards also provides access to the Chase Travel℠ Portal. There, cardmembers can redeem points for a variety of travel, including airfare, hotels, cruises, and car rentals. Each option can offer substantial value under the right circumstances.

How To Use the Chase Travel℠ Portal

How To Use the Chase Travel℠ Portal

Dan Miller
by Dan Miller
October 8, 2023
61

The Chase Travel Portal makes it easy to find and book travel with your points at a fraction of the normal cost. For those without the time to spend hours searching for award availability and analyzing award charts, this may be the best way to get solid value from your Ultimate Rewards points. Check out our complete guide to booking with the Chase portal.

Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. American Express Membership Rewards: Which Is Better?

Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. American Express Membership Rewards: Which Is Better?

Carissa Rawson
by Carissa Rawson
June 25, 2025
0

American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards are highly valuable currencies to earn. Although they have a lot in common, earning and redeeming points can vary between the pair. Which is better?

Should You Care About Fiesta Americana Rewards, a New Hotel Program?

Should You Care About Fiesta Americana Rewards, a New Hotel Program?

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
September 29, 2023
0

The Fiesta Americana Rewards program is a relative newcomer in the loyalty program market. Focused primarily on resorts and hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, is it the right program for you? Read on to find out more.

The Unofficial Delta SkyMiles Award Chart for Flights from the U.S.

The Unofficial Delta SkyMiles Award Chart for Flights from the U.S.

Tyler GlattMax Prosperi
by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi
September 18, 2023
67

Delta Air Lines uses dynamic pricing for its award flights, which can sometimes make prices astronomical. High prices make it hard to know if you're getting good value from your SkyMiles, so we've assembled an unofficial award chart to showcase what you should expect to pay on your next Delta award flight.

Get a Discount if You Book Avianca LifeMiles Awards in Advance

Get a Discount if You Book Avianca LifeMiles Awards in Advance

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
September 10, 2023
2

Avianca now offers an early mileage discount on Avianca-operated award flights. Flights booked more than 30 days in advance qualify for this discount, which is a helpful way to conserve LifeMiles. This once-temporary promotion is now permanent. Here's all you need to know.

Best Aeromexico Rewards Sweet Spots

Best Aeromexico Rewards Sweet Spots

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
September 10, 2023
37

Since its devaluation, Aeromexico Rewards has eliminated most of the outstanding award sweet spots from its program. However, there are still some excellent choices for awards between the U.S. and Mexico and on routes to South America.

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