Enterprise Loyalty Points Expiration Policy: What Counts as Qualifying Activity to Save Your Points by Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 1 Enterprise Plus has a very generous points expiration policy compared to other car rental companies. Here is all you need to know about your points expiring and how to keep them alive.
I Prefer Hotel Rewards: A Niche Program Actually Worth Your Attention? by Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 3 The Preferred Travel Group's I Prefer Hotel Rewards program lets you earn and redeem points at various properties worldwide. Here is all you want to know about the program and some insight on if it's worth your attention.
11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots for Flights to Europe by Ross Denkin and Brie Bash September 7, 2025 23 With :amex_partners_air: airline transfer partners, determining the best ways to redeem American Express Membership Rewards can be daunting. Add in alliances and partnerships of each Amex partner airline, and travelers have even more options to consider. We at AwardWallet dug into all of the options to compile this list of the best ways to redeem Membership Rewards for flights to Europe.
Delta Choice Benefits Explained: Top Picks and Deadlines for Platinum and Diamond Elites by Ian Snyder and Andrew Kunesh September 5, 2025 1 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.
How to Use IHG’s Calendar Search to Find the Best Award Nights and Lowest Cash Rates by Jenna Hansen September 5, 2025 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.
Do Qantas Frequent Flyer Points Expire? by Sam Helmy October 21, 2025 12 Qantas Frequent Flyer is very stingy with its points expiration policy compared to other major airlines. Here is all you need to know, and how you can keep your points active indefinitely.
Marriott Silver Elite Status: Are the Few Benefits You Get Worth the Cost to Earn Them? by Harrison Pierce September 4, 2025 0 Marriott has five elite status tiers. The first, Marriott Silver Elite, doesn't come with a ton of benefits, but it is easily attainable. Silver Elite members earn bonus points on stays and priority late checkout. Whether you earn status through hotel stays or co-branded credit cards, Silver Elite is your first step on your path to a higher tier of status. Here's what you need to know.
Southwest Flight Credit Expiration Rules: What Travelers Need to Know by Scott Sikes August 31, 2025 3 In case you missed it, Southwest Airlines ended its popular policy of never-expiring flight credits. Starting May 28, 2025, all new credits now come with an expiration date — with funds expiring in as little as 6 months from purchase! Here’s a breakdown of how the new rules work and what travelers should know to avoid losing value.
What Is Hertz Five Star Status — And How to Get It Without Ever Renting a Car by Tyler Glatt August 31, 2025 1 One of the perks of renting through Hertz is that you can earn points and enjoy benefits courtesy of its frequent driver program, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Even better, you can earn mid-tier Hertz Five Star status for free — no rentals required. Here's how.
How to Redeem the IHG Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 27, 2025 0 One of the best perks of InterContinental Ambassador status is the Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night. We'll walk you through how to use it for maximum savings on a weekend stay at an InterContinental property.
Comprehensive Guide to the New Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Program by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Ian Snyder August 25, 2025 52 With valuable points, a strong elite program, and unique partnerships with global airlines, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is one of the best U.S. airline loyalty programs. Here, we provide a complete guide to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, including how to earn and redeem points, the ins and outs of elite status, and the best Alaska Atmos Rewards redemption options.
Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer December 4, 2025 4 The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
New Program, New Policy: Guide to Alaska’s New Atmos Rewards Points Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy August 24, 2025 84 Alaska updated its expiration policy this month with the revamp of its loyalty program. And the new Alaska "Atmos Rewards" program features one of the most generous expiration policies around. Here's a rundown of the full expiration policy and what it means to your points balance, and tips on how to earn and burn your Alaska Atmos Rewards points.
Delta One Business Class: What to Expect from Delta’s Flagship Service by Andrew Kunesh August 21, 2025 0 Delta One is Delta's term for business class on long-haul international and select domestic flights. This cabin features lie-flat seats, onboard dining, and lounge access before departure. However, given Delta's large fleet, the hard product varies based on the plane you fly. Here's what you need to know about Delta One.
Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards: What to Know About How to Earn, Use, and Maximize These Upgrade Awards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 20, 2025 2 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.
How to Unlock and Maximize the IHG Fourth Night Free Benefit by Jenna Hansen August 17, 2025 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 the fourth night completely free. Check out this post to get all the details on who is eligible and how it works.
Best Western Rewards Expiration Policy: What Budget Travelers Should Know by Sam Helmy August 17, 2025 11 Best Western Rewards has a generous expiration policy that allows you to focus on earning and burning without worrying much about expirations. So, do Best Western points expire? Here is all you need to know.
Cathay Asia Miles Routing Rules: How to Build Multi-Stopover Trips to Maximize Value by Ian Snyder August 17, 2025 0 Real magic can happen when you use the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Oneworld multi-carrier chart to book award tickets. You can add multiple stopovers to create a complex trip at a great price. Some of the pricing bands offer excellent value, especially compared to the cost of many business class one-way and round-trip awards. Here, we cover all the award routing rules in one place.
How to Upgrade United Flights With Miles — And When It’s Actually Worth It by Ajay Jain August 16, 2025 2 Ever wanted to upgrade your United Airlines economy ticket to Polaris business class? In this article, we will go over how much United Airlines MileagePlus Upgrade awards cost, how to find them for new reservations, upgrading existing reservations, and how to calculate if a United upgrade with miles is worth it.
Is Earning Interest on Your Bilt Points Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Actually Get by Mark Jackson August 14, 2025 0 One of the more unusual perks of Bilt elite status is the ability to earn interest — paid in the form of bonus points — on your existing Bilt Rewards balance. On the surface, it sounds like a no-brainer: keep your points, and they’ll grow over time. But, is it actually worth factoring into your Bilt strategy? Let’s break down how it works, what you can realistically earn, and when it might make sense.
JetBlue Revamps Travel Portal and Adds TrueBlue Redemption Options — Here’s What to Know by Cameron Laufer August 14, 2025 0 What was once called Paisly is now TrueBlue Travel, and the platform gives loyalty members more opportunities to earn and use points beyond just flights. In this post, we will break down the program changes, ways to both earn and redeem TrueBlue points, and what value to expect from the program.
How Emirates Skywards My Family Works — Including the Major Limitations You Need to Know by Carissa Rawson and Ashley Onadele August 14, 2025 47 Emirates offers family pooling of Skywards miles. With a My Family account, up to eight members can be in a family group and pool their award miles. Contributors can decide whether to pool all or none of their miles at any time.
Tripadvisor Launches Tripadvisor Rewards: Earn 5% Back in Trip Cash on Stays and Experiences by Harrison Pierce August 13, 2025 0 Tripadvisor Rewards is a new loyalty program by Tripadvisor, where you can earn 5% Trip Cash on your hotel and activity bookings. You'll also earn Trip Cash by being an active member of the Tripadvisor community. Here's everything you need to know about the new program.
Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work by Ashley Onadele and Mark Jackson August 13, 2025 2 Marriott Bonvoy's Nightly Upgrade Awards are a benefit that elite members can choose through Annual Choice Benefits. With these awards, you can request a room upgrade prior to arrival at the hotel. This benefit replaced the previous and similar Suite Night Awards. Here's a closer look at what Nightly Upgrade Awards are, how to earn them, and how to use them.
Our Guide to the Bilt Rewards Travel Portal: Earn and Redeem Points on Flights, Hotels, and More by Mark Jackson August 13, 2025 0 The Bilt Rewards Travel Portal is a revamped option for Bilt Members to make travel bookings within the Bilt ecosystem and earn points. While still missing key travel options like rental cars and packages, it may make sense for those looking to earn Bilt status each year.
Match Your Airline, Hotel, or Rental Car Status to SIXT for Free — And Keep Your New Status for Life by Skye Class and Carissa Rawson August 13, 2025 0 SIXT car rental company has an excellent status match program with dozens of airlines, hotels, and other rental car agencies. Matched statuses last a lifetime, although there are a couple caveats. This is just one way to get a free elite status with SIXT, among other car rental companies. Here are the details.
How and Why You Should Use the United Airlines ‘Expert Mode’ by Payton Turner and Carissa Rawson August 12, 2025 0 United Airlines' expert mode is an incredible tool that allows flyers to access helpful fare class details about their flights directly from United. This information is incredibly useful in understanding when flights can be booked with partners or when confirmable upgrades are available. And it's very easy to use.
What You Get By Signing Up for the Free Bilt Rewards Program and Why You Should by Carissa Rawson August 12, 2025 2 Bilt Rewards is a flexible point currency like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards. Unlike these, however, you're able to earn points on the rent that you pay. Pair this with a strong list of transfer partners and monthly Rent Day promotions offering free perks, and Bilt Rewards is a no-brainer to join.
A Guide to Hyatt Explorist Status: Is It Worth It? by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson August 11, 2025 0 World of Hyatt Explorist status sits one level above Discoverist and one below top-tier Globalist. For those loyal to the Hyatt brand, Explorist offers enough perks to make each stay more comfortable and rewarding. While it's not Hyatt's elite status sweet spot (that award goes to Globalist), Explorist is fairly easy to earn and likely worth the investment to those who prefer Hyatt over competitors like Hilton and Marriott. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Explorist status, including how to earn it.
