Avoid Wasting Valuable Hyatt Free Night Awards — How To Make Sure Hyatt Pulls the Right Certificate by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 19, 2025 0 With so many great awards available to members via the World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards program, all with different value and expiration dates, it is crucial to be able to select the right one for your reservation. We'll show you how so you can take advantage.
Bask Bank Drops Rates on Cash-Interest Savings Account. Are Earning Miles More Attractive Now? by JT Genter June 2, 2025 36 Bask Bank is best known as the bank that offers an innovative AAdvantage®-mile-earning savings account. Since launching a new traditional cash-interest savings account in 2021, Bask led the way in increasing interest rates. However, today, Bask dropped the earning rate to 4.2% APY due to the recent Federal Reserve interest rate drop. That makes 2 AAdvantage® mile per $1 saved per year even more attractive. Here's a breakdown of your options.
You Can Redeem MileagePlus Miles for a Fixed Value via United Money + Miles — But Should You? by Ian Snyder April 17, 2025 0 While redeeming MileagePlus miles for standard award tickets will get you the biggest bang for your buck, you can also redeem miles for United flights using United Money + Miles. This option provides a fixed value for your points. Here's how it works and when it's worth it.
Hyatt Club Access Awards: Your Guide to Earning, Using, and Gifting These Valuable Perks by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 16, 2025 1 You can earn Hyatt Club Access Awards via Milestone Rewards to use at hotels with a lounge, where you can have breakfast, snacks and drinks. In this post, we will show you how to earn them, gift them and use them for maximum value.
Got Delta Medallion Status? Unlock Free SIXT Elite Status With This Free And Easy Match by Sam Helmy and Skye Class April 15, 2025 5 Delta SkyMiles Medallion status already offers plenty of perks when flying — but did you know you can turn that airline elite status into car rental perks, too? Here's how to request a free and fast status match from Delta to SIXT.
You Can Buy Elite-Qualifying IHG Points During Booking — But Should You? by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 0 If you're chasing IHG elite status this year, one easy way to speed things up is by buying elite-qualifying points when booking your next stay. Depending on the property and the rate you select, you can purchase up to 5,000 elite-qualifying points per night. Here's what to know about this little-known option.
AA Hotels: A Great Way to Earn AAdvantage Miles & Loyalty Points on Stays by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 If you want American Airlines miles and elite status, you should check out AA Hotels. You'll earn redeemable AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points that count towards elite status without having to get on a plane. In this guide, we'll show you how to maximize your rewards and explain when booking directly with the hotel might be the better choice.
Complete Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Points by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best-known travel rewards programs. It’s not only easy to use, but it also offers some of the best value when redeeming points thanks to a strong lineup of transfer partners and a wide variety of cards that earn them. This guide covers the best ways to earn and redeem points, the credit cards that earn them, what they’re worth, and more.
Do Choice Privileges Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive by Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 88 Choice Privileges has a relatively simple yet less-than-generous points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active and preventing them from expiring.
How Does The Hilton Free Night Certificate Work? by Senitra Horbrook and Toni Southam April 12, 2025 23 Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Earn, Use, and Maximize Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 0 One of the most coveted perks of the World of Hyatt program is the ability to confirm a suite in advance using a Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award. In this guide, we'll explain how to earn and use this popular benefit to book a more luxurious experience without spending a fortune.
Hyatt’s Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You’ll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 3 Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in locations where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks (or the lack thereof), how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.
Accor ALL Plus: Save 20% on Stays, Get 20 Status Nights, Plus Bonus Points if You Join by April 23 by Skye Class April 10, 2025 1 Accor Hotels offers a subscription program called Accor ALL Plus. With an annual membership fee, the program gives members up to a 20% discount on hotel stays (but not at all brands), free Status Nights, and more. If you join by April 23, 2025, you will also receive up to 2,000 bonus points. Here are all the details.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Guide: How the 2025 Changes Are Reshaping the Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson April 6, 2025 11 Southwest’s loyalty program has long been a fan favorite thanks to perks like the Companion Pass, no change fees, and two free checked bags. But major changes in 2025 — including lower earning rates and variable award pricing — have reshaped the program. Here’s what still works, what’s changing, and how to maximize your Rapid Rewards points going forward.
Lufthansa Miles & More Mileage Expiration Policy And How To Prevent Your Miles From Expiring by Sam Helmy April 6, 2025 64 Lufthansa Miles and More has an above average mileage expiration policy, but you cannot reinstate your miles once they expire. However, you have a couple of options for keeping your miles active through status or holding the right credit card.
Virgin Atlantic’s Reward Seat Checker Makes Finding Cheap Award Flights Easy by Sam Helmy April 6, 2025 2 Thanks to the Virgin Atlantic reward seat checker, searching for Virgin Atlantic award space is now a piece of cake. The tool allows you to peruse award availability by calendar month, saving you from searching day by day or a week at a time. Here's how it it works.
From Free Wi-Fi to Upgrade Certificates: Alaska Airlines Milestone Rewards Explained by Brie Bash April 4, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members now have more opportunities to earn valuable perks as of 2025. This popular loyalty program has made some structural changes, including rolling out brand-new milestone rewards that grant members exclusive benefits between elite tiers. Here's how to earn them.
Do HawaiianMiles Expire? A Breakdown of Hawaiian Airlines’ Flyer-Friendly Policy by Sam Helmy March 30, 2025 28 Hawaiian Airlines has a very generous mileage expiration policy that brings it in line with many other legacy carriers in the US. Here is all you need to know about whether HawaiianMiles Expire.
Delta Choice Benefits Explained: Top Picks and Deadlines for Platinum and Diamond Elites by Ian Snyder March 30, 2025 0 Delta’s Choice Benefits are one of the best perks of earning upper echelons of Medallion status. Whether you’re eyeing upgrade certificates, bonus miles, or statement credits, this guide breaks down your options and helps you choose the most valuable benefits for how you fly.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Earn Hyatt Globalist — and the Perks You’ll Enjoy by Tyler Glatt and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea March 30, 2025 0 World of Hyatt Globalist elite status is all about the perks. If you stay in Hyatt properties enough, you've likely come to appreciate the benefits of earning it — or wonder what it takes to find yourself upon Hyatt's highest ranks every year. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Globalist status.
The 10 Best Korean Air Award Chart Sweet Spots You Can Book With SKYPASS Miles by Ian Snyder March 30, 2025 18 Not familiar with the Korean Air SKYPASS program? While SKYPASS miles are harder to earn than most, there are a number of excellent sweet spots you'll want to consider taking advantage of. From 80,000-mile round-trip business class awards to Europe to 25k-mile round-trips to Hawaii, here's why you shouldn't sleep on the SKYPASS program.
How to Earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Points on Stays, Dining, and More by Skye Class March 29, 2025 2 Have you ever wondered how many points you can earn on Accor hotel stays? Here's an in-depth guide to earning ALL points, including how your elite status, the hotel brand, and even currency affect the rates.
GOL Miles Expiration Rules Are Complicated — But It Doesn’t Have to Cost You Smiles by Sam Helmy March 26, 2025 20 GOL Smiles miles have one of the most complex mileage expiration policies around. Multiple factors go into determining your miles validity including how they were earned and your level of elite status when they were earned. Here is how to ensure you never lose a single GOL Smiles mile.
How To Earn United Premier Qualifying Points Through Credit Cards in 2025 by Jenna Hansen and Brie Bash March 26, 2025 1 Want to earn United Premier status but can't see yourself earning enough Premier Qualifying Points just from flying? United just enhanced the PQP earnings on United co-branded credit cards. Now you can earn up to 28,000 Premier Qualifying Points through spending on your card! Here's how.
The Step-By-Step Guide to Redeeming Korean Air SKYPASS Miles by Ian Snyder March 24, 2025 76 Did you know that Korean Air SKYPASS provides some excellent redemptions when it comes to using your miles? The challenge can be actually redeeming them. You need to know the rules and the program's quirks, but once you do, you can maximize their return. Here's how to redeem your Korean Air SKYPASS miles for flights on Korean and its partners.
The Complete Guide to Earning American Airlines Miles and Loyalty Points by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash March 23, 2025 46 Earning American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles and building up a hefty sum of Loyalty Points are critical steps to helping you work towards your next redemption and flying in style — with lots of benefits. In this post, we dive into all of the ways to earn AA miles and Loyalty Points.
Do Aeromexico Rewards Points Expire? Here’s the Full Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy March 23, 2025 2 Aeromexico Rewards now has a generous points expiration policy that brings it in line with many other carriers in North America and worldwide. Here's what you need to know about Aeromexico points expiration.
Lower Fees and Great U.S. Pricing: The Best Finnair Plus Sweet Spots Bookable With Avios by Brie Bash March 23, 2025 0 Finnair Plus is one of the most underrated Avios programs — but it shouldn’t be. With excellent sweet spots on both Finnair and partners like American and Alaska Airlines, you can unlock fantastic value on redemptions. And since Avios are easy to earn, these sweet spots are more accessible than you might realize.
Do LATAM Pass Miles Expire? Here’s the Full Policy, Exceptions, and How to Keep Your Miles Alive by Sam Helmy March 20, 2025 24 LATAM Pass has a complex expiration policy, with several factors affecting if your mileage will expire. In this post, we break down LATAM Pass expiration policies, how to extend your miles, and ways to maximize your balance so you don’t lose valuable rewards before you can use them.
American Airlines Transfer Partners: Here’s Which Points You Can Convert to AAdvantage Miles by Tyler Glatt March 19, 2025 1 American Airlines is one of the world’s largest carriers, and AAdvantage® miles are valuable, so you might wonder which points transfer to AA. Unfortunately, the list of transfer partners is short — and the options aren’t great. Here’s what to know about transfers and better ways to earn miles instead.
