Alaska Miles Value: Guide To Understanding and Maximizing Your Travel Rewards by Tyler Glatt June 11, 2025 0 Of all the airline miles you can earn — and there's a lot — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are some of the most valuable. From aspirational business-class redemptions on international airlines to short-hop partner awards, Alaska miles go far. Here's everything you'll ever need to know about the value of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles.
How To Add a Stopover on a Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Award Ticket by Ian Snyder December 24, 2024 0 After some recent devaluations, Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles doesn't offer quite the bang it once did for your buck. On program aspect you may not be aware of, though, is the ability to build in a stopover on an award ticket. Here we detail when and how you can book a Miles & Smiles stopover, plus all the ways you can amass miles.
Do Virgin Points Expire? Virgin Atlantic Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 22, 2024 10 The Virgin Group has a very generous points expiration policy. The policy allows you to focus and get the best value for your earned points instead of worrying about using points before they expire.
Everything You Need to Know About the British Airways Award Seat Guarantee by Sam Helmy December 21, 2024 1 British Airways offers a minimum award seat guarantee, giving members a minimum number of award seats on every flight depending on the route type. Here's an overview of this guarantee, including when British Airways
Emirates Skywards+ Subscriptions: Unlock 20% Off Emirates Award Redemptions and Much More by Tyler Glatt December 20, 2024 7 There truly is a subscription for everything. And while subscription plans rarely present compelling value, the math on the one Emirates offers might surprise you. Here are the details of the available plans — and how they might be useful to even periodic Emirates travelers.
The (Unofficial) MileagePlus Award Chart for United and Partner Airline Flights by Ross Denkin and Brie Bash December 19, 2024 31 Although United Airlines no longer publishes award charts, we’ve compiled an unofficial guide to help you navigate award pricing for both United-operated and partner flights. Here's a look at the rates so that you know what you'll pay when it's time to redeem.
Offer Extended! Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles with Bask Bank® by JT Genter June 2, 2025 77 Bask has extended its offer to earn 10,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account. On top of this excellent bonus for new customers, savers can earn 2 miles per dollar saved annually — which may be a far better value than earning interest through a traditional savings account. In this post, we'll show you how to use your miles and help you decide if you're better off earning cash interest or miles from your savings.
Do TudoAzul Points Expire? TudoAzul Blue Points Expiration Explained by Sam Helmy December 18, 2024 0 TudoAzul Blue Points has one of the more complex expiration policies around. Not only do your points expire after a fixed amount of time, but this time varies depending on your status and how you earned them. Here's a rundown.
AAdvantage® Platinum Status: Upgrades, Lounge Access, Free Checked Bags, and More Benefits by Tyler Glatt December 17, 2024 0 If American is your airline of choice, it might make sense to earn your way to AAdvantage® Platinum. The benefits alone can make your travel experience a lot more comfortable. Here's everything you need to know about the benefits at this tier and how to earn it.
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 15, 2024 33 Chase Ultimate Rewards are one of the best points currencies out there. Cardholders can earn Ultimate Rewards points through several cards. Plus, you can use them for travel rewards through the Chase travel portal or by transferring them to Chase's transfer partners. Furthermore, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a very generous expiration policy that lets you focus on earning and redeeming your points.
What I Wish American Airlines Would Change About the AAdvantage Program by JT Genter December 13, 2024 1 Yesterday, American Airlines announced tweaks to its AAdvantage program for 2025. The changes were mostly positive, but there are several things American Airlines didn't change this year that I really wish it would. In the spirit of the holidays, here are three things on my AAdvantage program wish list.
Six Last-Minute Strategies To Qualify for Delta Medallion Status Before the Year Ends by Ian Snyder December 12, 2024 2 The year is almost over, so there's no time to lose if you are hoping to (re)qualify for Delta elite status. If you're short of your target, you have through December 31, 2024 to earn the Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that you need. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways you can do so.
Delta SkyMiles Never Expire From Inactivity — But Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them by Sam Helmy December 11, 2024 50 Delta SkyMiles has one of the most generous mileage expiration policies around. This lets you focus on earning and redeeming miles and not worry too much about mileage expiration.
How To Get Free Breakfast on Accor Live Limitless Stays by Mark Jackson December 11, 2024 0 Complimentary breakfast is a great perk of any hotel status, and eating without paying extra is a nice way to start the day. In this guide, we spell out how to score free breakfast when staying at an Accor property worldwide — and the intricacies of these policies you'll want to be aware of.
The Ultimate Delta SkyMiles Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Miles, Achieve Elite Status, and More by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 With a strong elite program, great industry reputation, and excellent global network of partner airlines, Delta SkyMiles is a popular U.S. airline loyalty program. Here, we provide a complete guide to Delta SkyMiles, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of Medallion status, and the best redemption opportunities.
How To Search and Book a Stopovers and Around-The-World Tickets With Asiana Club Miles by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 Asiana Club tends to fly below the radar, as there aren't any easy ways to accrue miles. But don't write off the program. It offers a solid award chart for several routes, including an attractive option for booking around-the-world awards. Here's how you can book a stopover on an Asiana Club award ticket or a trip around the globe with multiple stops.
When Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Marriott Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 9, 2024 85 If you have a large balance of Marriott points, you should know when and how Marriott points can expire. Here's what you need to know, including how to track your Marriott points expiration with AwardWallet and how to extend the expiration date on your Marriott points.
A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Award Travel Rules by Mark Jackson December 7, 2024 2 United MileagePlus is one of the most useful frequent-flyer programs for U.S.-based travelers. In this post, we'll cover the key rules for United award travel so that you have the necessary tools to book your next trip.
Do Citi ThankYou® Points Expire? A Complete Guide to Citi’s Complicated Expiration Policies by Sam Helmy December 4, 2024 19 Citi ThankYou® has a unbelievably complex points expiration structure, meaning that figuring out whether your points expire can be tricky. ThankYou-earning cards have different expiration deadlines depending on how you earned your points.
How to Book Stopovers on Emirates Flights: Maximize Your Award Travel and Layovers by Ian Snyder December 1, 2024 0 Want to make the most of your trip on Emirates? Here is how you can add a stopover to an Emirates award ticket. With multiple fifth freedom routes, there are a good number of places to consider adding a stopover, including Milan, Athens, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Plus, consider using the complimentary Dubai Connect service on an especially long layover in Dubai.
Capital One Miles Expiration Policy: When Your Rewards Expire and What to Do Before They Do by Sam Helmy December 1, 2024 22 Capital One Miles has a generous points expiration policy that is on par with virtually every other flexible credit card currency. This helps make them one of the most valuable points currencies around. But here's what you need to know about how you might lose your Capital One miles balance.
When Do Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy November 30, 2024 0 Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus miles have a hard expiration policy. Your miles will expire after a set period of time, and you cannot extend their validity or have them reinstated. Here's what you need to know.
Airline, Hotel, and Travel Promotions for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday by Andrew George Bradshaw November 30, 2024 0 Hotels, airlines, and other travel-related companies are offering promotions for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday like there's no tomorrow. To make it easier to parse through the ones that might interest you, we've created a list of the best promotions from several loyalty programs.
Convert Your Rollover Delta MQMs to SkyMiles, Status, or MQDs Before December 31 by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 2 For the last time ever, you can take advantage of Delta's Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) rollover conversion. Before December 31, 2024, you'll need to decide whether to convert your MQMs into SkyMiles, MQDs, or use them to extend your elite status. Here's a breakdown of your options.
Japan Airlines Miles Expiration Guide: Managing JAL’s Inflexible Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy November 24, 2024 1 JAL Mileage Bank has a fixed-date mileage expiration policy. Your miles expire after a fixed period, without the ability to extend them. Here is all you need to know about your JAL mileage expiration and if you can keep your points active.
From Short-Haul Deals to ANA First Class: 7 Best Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Sweet Spots by Ian Snyder and Lauren Wynn November 24, 2024 45 From domestic Delta flights to ANA first class, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club offers incredible sweet spots to help your points go further. Here's an overview of some of the best sweet spots bookable with Virgin points.
Do Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Points Expire? by Sam Helmy November 23, 2024 0 Like many non-U.S. airline mileage programs, Virgin Australia points expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. However, several types of activity will keep your points alive and active.
The Unwritten Restriction on American Airlines Companion Upgrades to Beware Of by JT Genter November 22, 2024 1 American Airlines AAdvantage elite status members are eligible for first-class upgrades on domestic and certain short-haul international flights. And each status member can nominate one companion to upgrade with them. At least that's how it's supposed to work. Here's what to know about American Airlines companion upgrades -- and one unwritten restriction on these upgrades that I found from experience.
What Is Avianca LifeMiles Family Pooling and How Does It Work? by Ian Snyder November 18, 2024 1 Avianca LifeMiles family pooling lets you transfer miles among up to six people. To unlock the program feature, you must have LifeMiles elite status. However, obtaining this status through a co-branded Avianca LifeMiles credit card is easier than you might imagine. Here's how this feature works.
Do Southwest Points Expire? Everything You Need To Know About Rapid Rewards Points Expiration by Sam Helmy November 17, 2024 56 Southwest Rapid Rewards has one of the most generous points expiration policies around. With some planning, you can focus your attention on earning and redeeming your points and not worry too much about your points expiring.
