Luxury for Less: The 15 Best-Value Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions for Luxury Stays by Tyler Glatt January 27, 2024 27 As one of the largest hotel chains in the world, Marriott's portfolio includes all levels of hotels, from budget to top-of-the-line luxury. And now, Marriott's most expensive hotels are within your reach, thanks to Bonvoy points. Check out our list of the best luxury properties where your Bonvoy points can provide incredible value.
The New Venetian Rewards Is Coming. Here’s What We Know So Far by Sam Helmy January 27, 2024 0 The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced the launch of its new loyalty program, set for March of this year. The new Venetian Rewards program will replace the current Grazie Rewards program and will feature enhanced benefits, earning, and redemption options. Here's what we know so far, as well as questions that remain unanswered.
The Best Uses of Emirates Skywards Miles by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt January 30, 2024 66 Emirates holds a lot of prestige in the aviation industry, primarily for its overly luxurious First Class product. The Skywards program isn't as amazing, but we're here to help you get the most out of Skywards miles and understand where you can save money on select award flights.
Singapore Airlines Student Privileges: Discounts, Checked Bags, and More by Tyler Glatt January 18, 2024 8 If you're in college and want to see the world, Singapore Airlines wants to help you do so for less. By joining the carrier's Student Privileges program, you're entitled to unique perks and benefits that can make international travel substantially more affordable. Here's all you need to know about Singapore Airlines' student-centric program.
How Many Points Can You Earn on Hilton Stays? by Ryan Flanigan January 16, 2024 0 Hilton Honors is one of the largest global hotel brands with one of the biggest loyalty programs in the industry. When you stay with Hilton, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return, but just how many points can you earn on Hilton stays?
Aegean Airlines genAIRation Young Adult Program: Discounts, Perks, and More by Tyler Glatt January 15, 2024 0 Over the past few years, airlines have debuted programs tailored to the young adult crowd, offering benefits and special discounts for travelers between the ages of 18 and 25. Aegean Airlines — the flag carrier of Greece — is one such airline offering unique benefits exclusively for young travelers. Here's what you need to know about Aegean Airlines' genAIRation program.
British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick? 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.
The Complete Guide to Bilt Rewards 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.
All About the Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program 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.
How to Transfer Capital One Miles to Airline and Hotel Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide 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.
Pros and Cons of the Capital One Airline Transfer Partners 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.
Now Live: Free Point Transfers for IHG Diamond and IHG Business Rewards Members 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 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 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 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.
12 Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions For The Budget-Savvy Traveler 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 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.
The Unofficial Delta SkyMiles Award Chart for Flights from the U.S. 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 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 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.
1,850 United Award Routes We Found That You Can Book for Just 14,000 Points by Tyler Glatt August 5, 2023 2 United Airlines has repeatedly devalued its award chart in recent months. So, we are peering into United's partner network in search of value. Enter the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. As long as there's saver award availability, you can fly any United domestic flight and routes to and from Canada using just 14,000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles. Here are 534 nonstop and 1,316 connecting United itineraries available at that rate.
Aeroplan Introduces Easy-To-Use Online Award Changes by Sam Helmy August 2, 2023 0 Air Canada Aeroplan now lets you change your awards bookings online. You can change the route, date, and class of travel without the need to cancel and start the booking process from scratch. Here's how it works and something you should consider before changing.
How To Maximize the Citi Strata Premier® Card 60k Bonus for Flights Within North America by JT Genter July 8, 2023 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.
Kenya Airways Introduces New Asante Loyalty Program by Max Prosperi July 4, 2023 0 Kenya Airways recently launched a new in-house frequent flyer program: Asante Rewards. It will ultimately be available to members as an alternative to Kenya Airways' partnership with Air France-KLM's Flying Blue. Here's what travelers should know about this new program — and some big unknowns that need clarified.
Get Bonus Miles When You Sign Your Child up for Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles by Jenna Hansen February 16, 2024 0 Sign your child up for Turkish Airlines High Five Kids Club and they will earn 2,000 bonus miles — half when they sign up and half after their first flight. This article walks you through the process for signing up, plus gives you some ideas for earning more miles and sweet spots to spend those miles on.
