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Air France/KLM Flying Blue: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Miles, Achieving Elite Status, and More

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.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Ultimate Guide To Earning a Southwest Companion Pass

March 17, 2026 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.

Senitra Horbrook & Joe Petrovic

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Transfer Chase Points to World of Hyatt

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.

Payton Turner

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Do Aer Lingus AerClub Avios Expire?

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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need to Earn It and the Perks It Yields

March 27, 2026 2

Marriott is one of several hotel loyalty programs that offers lifetime elite status, rewarding its loyal members after years of faithfully staying at its hotels. Lifetime elite members enjoy various benefits depending on which lifetime status level they have achieved. In this guide, we also highlight a way you can slowly progress toward Marriott lifetime status even if you don't stay with the chain frequently.

Ian Snyder & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Do Asiana Airlines Asiana Club Miles Expire?

August 11, 2024 1

The Asiana Club mileage expiration policy is one of the most generous around! However, the exact policy depends on your Asiana Club elite status level at the time of your mileage accrual. Here's what you need to know about Asiana Club miles expiration.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Everything You Need to Know about Radisson Rewards

July 31, 2024 7

Radisson Rewards is one of the successors to the previous Club Carlson program, covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. Let’s take a deep dive into Radisson Rewards to understand what it offers, including how to earn Radisson points, they're best uses, and how to make the most of their elite program.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Everything You Need to Know About Marriott Bonvoy Moments

March 27, 2026 0

Did you know that you can use Marriott Bonvoy points for things other than travel? Check out this article for how to turn those points into amazing experiences like concerts, sporting events, food tours and more with Marriott Bonvoy Moments.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

What to Know About the Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards Car Rental Program

July 30, 2024 0

The Thirty Blue Chip Rewards program is unique and easy to use. It is aimed primarily at budget-conscious leisure travelers interested in a great deal without worrying about status and complex program policies. Here's what you need to know about the program.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Find Choice Preferred Hotel Award Availability

July 17, 2024 0

Finding Preferred Hotel award availability using Choice Privileges points can be difficult if you don't have a significant points balance. Here is the easy way to find availability online, whether by date or location, even if your points balance is zero right now.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

The Complete Guide to National Car Rental and Emerald Club

July 15, 2024 2

Points and miles enable air travel and hotel stays across a wide variety of programs. However, a trip often includes other aspects beyond a set of flights and a hotel stay. National Car Rental stands out based on how members can earn status via credit card, as well as the outsized value of the rewards offered by its loyalty program, Emerald Club.

Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Do TAP Portugal Miles&Go Miles Expire?

July 14, 2024 2

TAP Miles&Go miles expire after a set amount of time — regardless of activity — with some miles expiring just one year after being earned. Here's what you need to know about avoiding mileage expiration.

Sam Helmy

How To Redeem Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles for an Award Flight

July 13, 2024 41

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer maintains a unique position in the world of rewards travel. It flies a quality hard product backed by excellent customer service and a reputation for providing a top in-flight experience. KrisFlyer miles offers some of the best premium cabin award redemptions and miles are easy to get thanks to partnerships with several transferrable rewards currencies. Want to book an award for yourself? Here's everything you need to know about redeeming KrisFlyer miles.

Mark Jackson & Jess Farley

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier

March 27, 2026 105

Interested in earning elite status with Marriott's Bonvoy rewards program? Marriott Bonvoy elite status consists of five elite tiers (in addition to the base level). The program has a huge worldwide footprint and offers various perks, depending on your status level and the hotel brand you're staying at. In this article, we deeply dive into Marriott's elite status tiers, what they offer, and how to attain these perks.

Ryan Smith & Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Turkish Airlines Offers a ‘Hold the Price’ Feature. Should You Use It?

June 27, 2024 0

There are plenty of reasons why you should consider using your points, miles, or best travel rewards card to book a Turkish Airlines flight. But what do you do if you see a flight you want but aren't quite ready to complete your booking? The answer is to make use of Turkish Airlines' "Hold the Price" feature. Read on for a more detailed explanation of what it is and how it works.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Tips on Earning and Maximizing 100,000 Hilton Honors Points

June 25, 2024 9

Hilton points can be some of the harder points to maximize as Hilton consistently offers the same redemption rate for most redemptions. However, if you know where to look, you can stretch your Hilton points much further. In this post, we take a look at some different ways you can maximize your Hilton points.

Senitra Horbrook

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Maximize the Value of Wells Fargo Rewards Points

June 25, 2024 18

When discussing top-value rewards programs, Wells Fargo Rewards typically isn't the first program that comes to mind. However, now that Wells Fargo has launched transfer partners, you have even more valuable ways to redeem your Wells Fargo Rewards. Here's a full recap of the many ways to get value from your Wells Fargo points.

Ryan Flanigan & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Another Account

June 22, 2024 114

Marriott Bonvoy has an excellent points transfer policy between members. You can send up to 100,000 points per calendar year and receive up to 500,000. This makes it easy to move points between friends and family for specific redemption opportunities. Even better, Marriott has launched an online points transfer tool that is much better than calling them to transfer points.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Enterprise Plus Guide: How To Get Elite Status and Upgrades

June 19, 2024 0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the largest car rental company in the United States, with over 9,000 locations and 230 airport locations. Its Enterprise Plus loyalty program is heavily revenue-based, but is straightforward to use. You earn Enterprise Plus points for every dollar spent on qualifying rentals and can redeem your points for free days. Here's everything you need to know about the Enterprise Plus program.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Everything You Need To Know about Air New Zealand Airpoints

June 16, 2024 2

Air New Zealand and its loyalty program, Air New Zealand Airpoints, are among the smallest in the Star Alliance network. Especially for those outside New Zealand, the number of ways you can earn and redeem points is much smaller than those available with other more notable Alliance partners like United or Air Canada. However, Airpoints are some of the most valuable airline currentcies around! Interested in learning more about it? Here's everything you need to know.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

When Should You Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest?

January 8, 2026 9

Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program is a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can transfer Chase points to Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 ratio if you have an Ultimate Rewards-earning credit card. Not all redemption opportunities are created equal, though; check out our analysis of when it does and doesn't make sense to transfer points to Southwest.

Kennedy Miller & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway

June 7, 2024 0

You've found the perfect Delta flight you'd love to book but don't quite have enough miles to cover the award... yet. If you are an eligible American Express Delta SkyMiles cardholder, you're in luck! American Express and Delta will allow you to get an advance on the miles you need, thanks to Miles Headstart. This can be a convenient way to book travel now when the deal is available and earn the miles later.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Complete Guide to Capital One Rewards Miles: Earning and Redeeming Like a Pro

June 7, 2024 0

There are several reasons to consider collecting Capital One Rewards Miles. But if we had to give you the main reason to join the Capital One ecosystem or expand your presence in it, here you go: Capital One miles are the most valuable transferable rewards currency you can earn. In this post, we'll cover the ins and outs of Capital One miles — how to earn and redeem — so you can get the most out of your rewards.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Capital One's Best Transfer Partners: Our Top 4 Favorites

August 14, 2024 49

Capital One miles are one of the best flexible points programs out there. With a lengthy list of transfer partners, you're sure to find something that will work for you. To help you make the most of your Capital One miles, we’ve created this guide to the best partner programs and how to use them.

Jenna Hansen & Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Everything You Need To Know About IHG One Rewards

June 5, 2024 13

With over 6,300 properties in over 100 countries around the world, IHG hotels are ubiquitous. Thanks to generous promotions, reasonable award rates, and a great credit card portfolio, IHG One Rewards is a favorite hotel loyalty program for many. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the program — from how to earn and redeem points to program features and elite status.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Finnair Avios Can Be Redeemed for Good Value at Some Hotels in Europe

June 3, 2024 2

Using Finnair Avios, you can book some hotels in Scandinavia (and beyond) and average 2 cents per Avios on these redemptions. While this redemption isn't useful in all situations, for the right person and the right trip, it could be an excellent opportunity. Here are all the details you need to take advantage of it.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Claim up to 250,000 Bonus Points With Marriott’s Refer a Friend Programs

January 9, 2026 1

Did you know that you can earn points as a Marriott Bonvoy member when you refer a friend to sign up for a Bonvoy account or credit card? Members can earn up to 250,000 bonus points a year through these programs. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Do Avianca LifeMiles Expire?

May 26, 2024 7

Avianca LifeMiles has a relatively short mileage expiration policy. However, there are lots of ways to reset your mileage validity deadline and keep your mileage balance alive.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program

May 18, 2024 21

Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program, thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you'll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton's elite status, and some shortcuts on how to get it. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.

Ian Snyder & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

When Do CVS ExtraCare Rewards Expire?

May 8, 2024 0

CVS ExtraCare Rewards has one of the shortest expiration policies we've seen. Fortunately, you have plenty of opportunities to redeem your ExtraBucks, making the program ideal for a quick turnover of points. Here's what you need to know.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

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