News Archives

Citi Flex Pay Partners with Apple Pay: How to Spread Payments Over 3 Months with No Interest

December 27, 2025 0

Apple Pay and Citi Flex Pay are partnering to allow shoppers to spread out their spending without interest. With this partnership, shoppers can spend $75 or more and spread the cost over three months without credit card interest or fees while earning Citi ThankYou points. Here's what you need to know.

Skye Class

Get up to 25% off Awards, Waived Change Fees With an Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription

January 28, 2025 1

Avianca LifeMiles+ is a subscription program offering monthly bonus miles and perks for a fixed fee. But is it worth signing up? Here’s everything you need to know before deciding if LifeMiles+ is the right fit for you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

8 Tips for Saving Money While Traveling Internationally

January 12, 2026 6

Traveling abroad is exciting, but exchange rates and foreign transaction fees can quickly drain your wallet without you even realizing it. And who wants that? Here are eight helpful tips for keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while traveling overseas.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Here's How to Earn Delta SkyMiles for Every Dollar Spent on Airbnb Stays

January 25, 2025 13

If you frequently stay at Airbnb locations and fly with Delta, you’ll be happy to know these two brands have a longstanding partnership that lets you earn Delta SkyMiles on your Airbnb bookings. Here's how it works.

Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Choice Privileges Adds Westgate Resorts: 20 New Resort Properties to Earn and Redeem Points

January 24, 2025 0

Choice Privileges has continued to make investments in its awards program, from adding credit cards, transfer partners, and hotel brands to broaden its appeal. Now, the program has added 20 Westgate Resorts to its property list for cash and award redemptions. Here's the list of properties and a sampling of redemptions we found.

Mark Jackson

Want to Make a Marriott Bonvoy Cash + Points Reservation? You Now Have to Call

January 23, 2025 0

A few years ago, Marriott unveiled a novel feature in its booking system: the ability to mix award nights with cash nights on one reservation. However, as Loyalty Lobby reported, that functionality is no longer available online. Here's why this news matters to loyal Marriott Bonvoy members.

Mark Jackson

An American Express Centurion Lounge Is Landing in Boston’s Logan Airport in 2027

January 23, 2025 0

Based on a now-retracted document, it seems American Express is slated to cut the ribbon on a brand-new Centurion Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport sometime in the next few years. Here's what we know about the Boston Centurion Lounge and what you might be able to expect when you walk through the doors.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

New Accor and Azul Partnership Allows Double Dipping on Flights and Stays in South America

May 13, 2025 0

Azul is the newest airline to partner with Accor, allowing Live Limitless (ALL) members to double dip on flights and stays in South America and beyond. Here are the details and how to earn reciprocal awards through this partnership.

Skye Class

Chase and United Downgrade Travel Credits: Key Changes to United Quest and Business Cards in 2025

January 20, 2025 2

This March, Chase and United are significantly changing how the United Quest℠ Card and the United℠ Business Card holders earn and use card benefit credits. Here's what to know about these changes and why this is bad news for cardholders.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United Premier Elite Status Buy-Up Offers Are Back. Here's How to Check Your Offer.

January 17, 2025 0

If you have United MileagePlus Premier status but haven't checked your email inbox in a few days, you might want to. United is sending out targeted offers to upgrade your Premier status to the next tier, but it comes with a cost. United is offering the ability to buy up to the next status tier, even if you're just a "member," allowing you to pay in miles or cash.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Failed to Requalify for Hilton Diamond Status in 2024? Here’s How To Request a One-Time Extension Into 2026

January 17, 2025 2

Hilton Honors just relaunched its Diamond status extension offer for elites who failed to re-qualify for Hilton's top tier status during 2024. This time around, eligible Diamond members can request their status be extended for one year. Here's how to request your one-time extension.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Frontier Airlines Introduces Elite Upgrades: Here's How They Work and How to Request One

January 16, 2025 0

Frontier Airlines has historically been a low-cost carrier competiting on price alone to stay in business. Now, the airline has unveiled new upgrade rules for its premium seating products, including a first class to debut in 2025. We have all the details on how elite upgrades work on Frontier.

Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Goodbye 50k Business Class Awards to Europe: Flying Blue Raises Minimum Award Rates by Up to 25%

January 14, 2025 1

Every so often, you'll log into a frequent flyer program to book an award and find higher rates than you did yesterday -- despite no notice from the program. The example du jour is Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Based on what we're seeing now, the cheapest awards between the U.S. and Europe now require as much as 25% more miles. Here's what we know so far.

Tyler Glatt

Earn Up to 5X ThankYou® Points in the Citi Travel Portal With These No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards

January 13, 2025 0

Want to earn more Citi ThankYou® Points on travel? Booking hotels, rental cars, and attractions through the Citi Travel portal could be your best bet. This post covers which cards qualify for enhanced earning rates via cititravel.com.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

U.S. Bank to Cap Rewards on the Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card, Implement New Point Expiry Policy

January 11, 2025 1

The U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card has been a favorite for earning 4X rewards on dining, but starting April 14, 2025, this benefit will be capped. Here’s a look at this update and the new points expiration policy that could impact how you use and manage your rewards.

Mark Jackson

Delta Drops Lyft and Partners with Uber: Here’s What You Need to Know

December 4, 2025 2

Delta is changing its rideshare partner. After an eight-year partnership with Lyft, Delta is switching to Uber, which will allow members to earn SkyMiles on select Uber rides. This partnership will go into effect soon, and the Delta and Lyft partnership will end on April 7, 2025. Here are the details.

Skye Class

The Venetian and Palazzo Join World of Hyatt: Earn and Redeem Points on Stays

January 10, 2025 0

In December 2024, Hyatt announced a long-term licensing agreement with The Venetian and The Palazzo. The transition from IHG to Hyatt is now complete. As of January 9, 2025, World of Hyatt members can earn and use points on stays at The Venetian. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Hilton Hikes Award Rates at Several Midscale and Luxury Properties — Here’s What We Know

January 6, 2025 0

Hilton Honors has increased award pricing at a wide range of its mid-tier and luxury properties over the last couple of weeks. Seemingly, Hilton is quietly implementing peak award pricing, even for standard-level awards. Here's what we know so far about the changes.

Sam Helmy

Amex UK Drops Singapore KrisFlyer – Here Are the Remaining Transfer Partners

January 9, 2025 0

Without notice, American Express U.K. (not U.S.) removed Singapore KrisFlyer as a transfer partner today. Here’s what Amex UK members need to know, plus a look at the remaining transfer partners.

Tyler Glatt

IHG Tightens Lounge Membership Rules: Goodbye to the 24-Month Loophole

January 3, 2025 0

IHG quietly closed a loophole that let IHG One Rewards members earn a lounge membership for up to 24 months by timing when they earned and selected a milestone reward. Here's what you need to know about this change and how it will affect your Milestone Rewards selections in 2025.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG Offers 500 Bonus Points for Downloading the IHG App

January 1, 2026 1

Are you in the mood for some bonus IHG One Rewards points? IHG is offering 500 points just for downloading the IHG app. Here's how to register.

Skye Class & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

British Airways Will Rebrand 'Executive Club' and Introduce Revenue-Based Tier Point Earning

December 30, 2024 1

On April 1, 2025, British Airways Executive Club will roll out a wide range of program changes that'll see the full-scale adoption of revenue-based earning, an overhaul of its elite status qualification requirements, a name change, and more. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Save Up to 25% on Eligible Hertz Rentals With These Two Promotions

December 24, 2024 0

Are you planning a road trip or need a car rental over the New Year? Hertz is running two promotions that can help you save up to 25% on the base rate of your next rental. Here are the promo codes you need to book with.

Skye Class

Got the Platinum Card®? Here’s How to Claim Free Pawp Telehealth Support for Your Pet

December 21, 2024 0

A unique benefit has appeared for those with American Express Platinum Card® who have pets. Through the enrollment-required monthly Walmart+ statement credit benefit, Card Members can enroll in Pawp telehealth support, providing 24/7 guidance on how to care for their pets. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt