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.
American Airlines Award Chart: How Many AAdvantage Miles Do AA and Partner Award Flights Cost? by Brie Bash November 16, 2024 0 American Airlines has two different award charts: one for AA flights and another for partner airlines. In this article, we will discuss how to book award flights through the AAdvantage program and how you can redeem your miles for the best value.
Get a Year of Discounts and Elite-Like Perks for Free With the CitizenM Status Match by Sam Helmy and Tyler Glatt May 21, 2025 1 Match your airline or hotel elite status to citizenM to get a complimentary 12-month mycitizenM+ membership. Here's a look at the perks on offer and how to complete a free status match.
Etihad Guest Tightens Mileage Expiration Rules. How to Extend Your Etihad Mileage Expiration Going Forward. by Sam Helmy and Lauren Wynn November 16, 2024 36 Etihad Guest miles expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period -- although this expiration policy is waived for some elite members. However, Etihad recently tightened up what activity qualifies to extend your mileage expiration date. And Etihad's policy is especially important to note as miles cannot be reinstated once expired. Here's what Etihad Guest members need to know.
How To Book a Free Stopover Using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles by Ian Snyder November 13, 2024 0 If you didn't know, you can add a complimentary stopover to your Singapore Airlines award ticket. In this post, we cover all the stopover rules, how long you can stay on your stopover, and how to use this feature of the KrisFlyer program to get the most out of your miles.
Flying Blue Transfer Partners: Earn Miles with Amex, Chase & More by Sam Helmy July 21, 2025 6 Flying Blue miles offer exceptional value for flights on Air France, KLM, and partner airlines. With over a dozen transfer partners, including major credit card and hotel programs, building up a balance is easy. In this post, we’ll cover all the ways to earn and transfer points to Flying Blue for your next trip.
Hyatt Points Expiration Rules: How to Keep Your World of Hyatt Points From Expiring by Sam Helmy November 10, 2024 65 Like many programs, World of Hyatt points will expire if you have a long period of inactivity on your account. Find out how long and what you can do to extend the validity of your World of Hyatt points to avoid losing them.
How to Earn, Transfer, And Redeem Avios With British Airways Partners by Tyler Glatt November 10, 2024 3 British Airways has an extensive list of partners that add value to the British Airways Club program. From earning Avios through credit card transfer partners to redeeming through partner airlines, here's the complete guide to maximizing British Airways' many partners.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Points, Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash November 9, 2024 0 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club boasts numerous partnerships that make earning and using Virgin points easy. With a ton of partner booking sweet spots, Virgin points are one of the most valuable currencies for booking flights. Here we break down the basics of the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and check out the hidden gems that make Virgin points super valuable.
What Is the InterContinental Ambassador Program and Is It Worth the Cost? by Michelle Molloy November 3, 2024 3 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) increased the fee for its InterContinental Ambassador program. This unique, stand-alone loyalty program provides exclusive benefits and personalized services, and there's no way to earn your way in. What do you get with this paid membership? And is it worth the cost?
Frontier Tweaks Miles Expiration Policy to Benefit Cardholders. Here’s the Updated Policy. by Sam Helmy November 3, 2024 2 This week, Frontier Airlines tweaked its expiration policy to make it even more rewarding to be a Frontier credit cardholder. Not a cardholder? You better be on top of your Frontier miles expiration date, as it's one of the most stingy policies around. Here's a full breakdown of what to know about Frontier Miles expiration.
Bask Bank Drops Earning Rate on Mileage Account. Is It Still Worth Earning Miles? by JT Genter November 1, 2024 8 Interest rates are dropping. While that's good news for borrowers, it's undoubtedly bad news for savers. Bask Bank already decreased the interest rate on its Interest Savings Account. And unfortunately, Bask just dropped the earning rate on the Bask Mileage Savings Account. That makes now a great time to revisit the question: is it better to earn miles, cash interest, or a bit of both from your savings?
Does OneKeyCash (Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo) Expire? by Sam Helmy October 31, 2024 2 OneKeyCash's points expiration policy is less than generous. Here is all you need to know about the OneKeyCash expiration policy and what you can do to keep your points balance active.
How To Book American Airlines Flights Using British Airways Avios by Tyler Glatt and Ian Snyder October 30, 2024 145 One of the best uses of British Airways Avios is for award travel on partner airlines. And one of those partner airlines that routinely offers stellar value for your Avios is none other than the world's largest air carrier: American Airlines. Here's all you need to know about booking American Airlines flights with British Airways Avios.
Do Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy October 27, 2024 1 Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus has a very generous mileage expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about keeping your account active and your miles validity.
The Complete Guide To Earning and Redeeming British Airways Avios by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson October 27, 2024 9 British Airways Avios is a useful airline currency that you can earn in a variety of different ways — with even more options for redeeming. No matter your travel plans, Avios can likely get you there. Here's everything you need to know about how to earn and redeem them.
Flying Blue Ultimate Status: Are the Enhanced Benefits Worth The Substantial Cost to Earn? by Sam Helmy November 3, 2024 0 Air France-KLM Flying Blue recently added a host of new features and benefits to its top-tier Flying Blue Ultimate status. New benefits include complimentary upgrades on awards and cash fares, extra baggage allowances, and complimentary rebooking on the day of departure. But is this a status worth splurging for? Here's what you need to know.
Best Ways To Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points by Carissa Rawson and Ian Snyder October 26, 2024 0 Citi ThankYou® Points are one of the most valuable flexible reward currencies out there. Although they don't get as much love as competitors like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points can be used for incredible redemptions with a variety of hotel and airline partners. Here are the best uses of your Citi points.
Boost Your Miles: A Guide to the United MileagePlus Shopping Portal by Brie Bash October 22, 2024 0 Want to earn a lot of United MileagePlus miles? With just a few extra clicks, you can earn miles on everyday purchases and reach your next reward flight even faster! Here's what you need to know about the MileagePlus Shopping Portal.
College Students: Get Oneworld Elite Status, Perks, and Discounts With Qatar Airways Student Club by Max Prosperi October 20, 2024 4 Qatar Airways' Student Club offers college students exclusive airfare savings and elite-like perks, including extra checked baggage. Members also earn elite status upon graduation. This free program provides an excellent opportunity for students to travel affordably while enjoying premium benefits. Here's a quick overview of how to enroll.
American Express Membership Rewards: Complete Guide by Ian Snyder September 17, 2025 2 American Express Membership Rewards is one of the best transferable points currencies among those offered by major banks. Here's a high-level overview of the program to help you understand how to earn and redeem Amex points.
All About the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Dining Program by Samantha Holland June 21, 2025 0 Earn extra Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards through the Southwest Dining program. Enrollment is easy and free: Simply link your card, find participating restaurants, and start earning points. With milestone and limited-time bonuses, you'll earn even more points towards your next flight.
