Category: News

Bilt Adds Qatar Privilege Club as 21st Bilt Transfer Partner

May 22, 2025 0

Bilt rewards has added Qatar Airways Privilege Club as its newest transfer partner. Members can now transfer to Qatar to book Qsuite as well as other Oneworld airline awards.

Cameron Laufer

Spirit Just Increased Its Online Booking Fee — Here's How You Can Avoid It

May 22, 2025 4

Spirit Airlines just increased the fee it charges for booking flights online — a cost that now adds up to $27.99 per segment. Here's why Spirit is making this move — and how you can still avoid the fee (if you're willing to make the effort).

JT Genter

Citi Premier and Prestige Cardholders to Lose 1¢ Cash Out Redemption Option — But There’s a Workaround

May 21, 2025 0

Citi is decreasing the redemption rate for redeeming ThankYou Points for cash back beginning August 24, 2025 for Strata Premier and Prestige cardholders. However, there's a workaround to maintain the one cent per point redemption rate. Plus, transferring to partners is still the best use of your points.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Expedia One Key Members Can Save 25% or More on Summer Getaways — But Only Through May 26

May 21, 2025 0

One Key Rewards members have one more week to save 25% or more with the Expedia Family Getaways promotion. This discount applies to packages booked by May 26, with eligible travel through September 30, 2025. Here are the details on how to get your discount.

Skye Class

Cardless Now Lets You Hold More Than One Credit Card — With Some Limits

May 21, 2025 0

Cardless' one-card-at-a-time rule was seemingly limiting business, and it's now been removed. Cardholders now have the ability to sign up for more than one card at a time. With interesting co-brand partners, these niche offerings might entice readers. Just watch out for the new restrictions now in place.

Mark Jackson

Book Virgin Atlantic Flights From 4,800 Points During New Flying Club Award Sale

May 21, 2025 10

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is running a limited-time award sale with 20% off redemptions booked by May 27, 2025, for travel through September 30. With economy awards as low as 4,800 points one-way, this is a great opportunity to use your Flying Club points. Here’s how to book, plus tips to find award availability.

Sam Helmy & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

GM Revamps Loyalty Program, Launches New GM Rewards Mastercard With Barclays

May 20, 2025 1

General Motors just announced a major update to its GM Rewards loyalty program — and a new co-branded credit card in partnership with Barclays. The redesigned program promises to offer more flexibility and value for GM customers, including new redemption options and bonus opportunities for both everyday and GM-specific spending.

JT Genter

JetBlue’s Monday Flights Just Got Sweeter With Free Mosaic and Dunkin' Boosted Statuses

May 19, 2025 0

JetBlue and Dunkin' Donuts have a quirky partnership. TrueBlue members who fly on a JetBlue plane with Dunkin' livery on select Mondays through September 1 will receive Mosaic and Dunkin' Boosted statuses for 3 months. Here are the details and how to claim your free statuses.

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Flying Blue Slashes Award Rates on 2026 Delta Flights — Save Up to 33% on Redemptions

May 15, 2025 0

Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France/KLM, appears to have lowered award prices for Delta flights in 2026. We outline some examples and why you should take a look at this great deal.

Cameron Laufer

Spirit Airlines Is Upgrading the Guest Experience With New Loyalty Perks, Extra-Legroom Seats, and More

May 13, 2025 1

Spirit Airlines is reinvesting in the guest experience in a meaningful way, and brand-new benefits roll out starting as soon as Wednesday, May 13, 2025. Whether you're a frequent Spirit traveler or just book the airline when the price is right, the revamped Free Spirit program is worth a closer look. We’ll walk you through all the updates, introduce the new benefits, and give you a preview of what’s coming to the onboard experience.

Tyler Glatt

It’s Official: Bilt Rewards Adds Japan Airlines as 20th Transfer Partner

May 13, 2025 0

Bilt has added Japan Airlines as a 1:1 transfer partner, enabling Bilt members to book flights directly through Japan Airlines Mileage Plan. We look at all the details as well as some examples of JAL flights you can now book thanks to Bilt.

Cameron Laufer

Choice Adds a New Airline Transfer Partner — Here's the Full List of 15 Choice Privileges Transfer Partners

May 12, 2025 1

While Marriott Bonvoy is best known for its expansive list of airline transfer partners, Choice Privileges has quietly been building a network of its own. And today, that list has grown once again with the addition of another airline transfer partner. Here's the full list of 15 airline transfer partners, transfer rates, and when it makes sense to transfer your Choice points to airline partners.

JT Genter & Sam Helmy

No Status, No Award: Emirates to Restrict First Class Awards to Elite Members Only

May 11, 2025 1

Flying Emirates First Class is truly one of the most aspirational award flights. But effective May 12, 2025, booking First Class Classic Rewards will be limited to members with Platinum, Gold, or Silver status. This is a notable development, so here’s what you need to know if you want to fly the airline’s best First Class seats after the new restrictions take effect.

Cameron Laufer

World of Hyatt Tightens Policy for Transferring Awards Between Members

May 10, 2025 0

World of Hyatt consistently ranks among the best hotel programs for award travel. Members can also earn valuable rewards like Guest of Honor, Free Night certificates, and Suite Upgrade Awards through credit card spending and Milestone Rewards. Until recently, members could gift an unlimited number of these earned awards to anyone, but that has now changed.

Cameron Laufer

Double-Dip on Accor Stays, Air France and KLM Flights with the Miles + Points Partnership

May 9, 2025 10

Flying Blue is one of the four Accor airline partners that allow members to double-dip on rewards. With the Flying Blue and Accor Hotels' "Miles + Points" partnership, travelers can earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points for Air France–KLM flights and Flying Blue miles for Accor stays. Here's how the partnership works.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Use Your Phone Abroad for Less: Get Up to 15% off an Airalo eSim Card With These Promo Codes

May 8, 2025 1

Want to stay connected while you travel without the hassle of swapping physical SIM cards? Airalo makes it easy to get online in over 200 countries and regions. And right now, you can get 15% off your first eSIM purchase as a new user or 10% off as a returning customer with the right promo code. Here’s how to redeem these Airalo discount codes for your next trip.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Now Access Virgin Atlantic’s Swanky New LAX Clubhouse With Lounge Membership — for a Fee

May 7, 2025 1

Virgin Atlantic’s newest Clubhouse lounge at LAX offers a sleek space with top-tier food and drinks. Now, select lounge memberships that often come included with premium credit cards at no extra cost to you may grant access to this lounge for an additional fee. Here’s how to take advantage.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Frontier Airlines Just Launched Its Companion Travel Pass — Here’s How to Earn and Use It

May 7, 2025 0

Frontier Airlines just launched its Companion Travel Pass. This pass offers unlimited buy-one-get-one travel. Here’s what you need to know — and how to lock in the elite status required to book two Frontier tickets for the price of one.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Bid American Airlines Miles for a Once-In-A-Lifetime 787 Simulator Experience, Dallas Getaway

May 6, 2025 0

If you’ve got more American Airlines miles than you know what to do with, you can bid for a chance to spend four hours in a 787 flight simulator, with a two-night stay in Dallas included. Here’s what to know about this brand-new AAdvantage Vacations Experience.

Tyler Glatt

Chase Freedom Month of More: Earn Bonus Cash Back, Plus Redeem Points at a Discount

May 5, 2025 0

Chase has just launched its next Month of More for May 2025, offering great rewards and redemption opportunities with Chase Freedom cards. Bonuses are available when redeeming points through the Ultimate Rewards store for Apple products and gift cards through May 31, 2025. Plus, you can earn cash-back rewards at a higher rate with select merchants when you click through Shop With Chase.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Unlock CLEAR+ Discounts as a United Cardholder or MileagePlus Member

July 13, 2026 36

If you fly with United and belong to the MileagePlus program or have a United credit card, you can get a discounted or even free CLEAR+ membership. Here's how it works and the steps to follow to enroll in a membership.

Scott Sikes & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Free Instacart+ and Monthly Credits Now Available on These Chase Cards

May 2, 2025 8

Chase is now partnering with Instacart to offer Instacart perks to cardholders. If you have a Chase cobranded credit card or any of the Ink business cards, chances are you could be enjoying additional perks from this partnership. Let us tell you all about these perks and all the cards that now come with them in this article.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

A Guide to Air Canada's Free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members

May 2, 2025 1

Onboard Wi-Fi is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after in-flight services. On May 1, 2025, Air Canada quietly rolled out free Wi-Fi for all Aeroplan members on flights in North America. Here are the details on how to access free Wi-Fi on Air Canada flights, as well as who is eligible.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Slashes Award Ticket Hold Window — Here’s Why That Matters

April 30, 2025 1

American Airlines is reining in the amount of time you can hold an AAdvantage award ticket. And for anyone who’s relied on this feature in the past, it’s a frustrating change. Here’s what to know and why it matters.

Tyler Glatt

Why You Might Want to Complete a Free Status Match to CitizenM Ahead of Marriott’s Purchase

April 29, 2025 11

CitizenM has been acquired by Marriott — and right now, they’re offering a free status match to anyone with hotel or airline elite status. This match could prove valuable once CitizenM is fully integrated into Marriott Bonvoy. Here’s everything you need to know to get matched.

Cameron Laufer

Hawaiian Airlines to Wind Down More Than a Dozen Partnerships in June 2025

April 29, 2025 2

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines continue to merge their loyalty programs. As part of the transition, several airline partnerships will end on June 30, 2025. Some earning and redemption partnerships will also conclude on the same date. Here's the latest.

Mark Jackson

Free Bags, Seats, and More: 3 New Southwest Card Benefits to Debut as Soon as May 2025

April 28, 2025 0

Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines. The "Bags Fly Free" policy is on the way out, and basic fares are on the way in. But to help ease the pain, new Rapid Rewards credit card benefits are also rolling out, and they can help you skirt the worst of the changes. Here's an overview of the new benefits.

Tyler Glatt

Citi Set to Devalue Three ThankYou® Partner Transfer Ratios on Its No-Annual-Fee Cards

April 25, 2025 0

Multiple no-annual-fee Citi credit cards that offer limited access to ThankYou® transfer partners. With these cards, you can transfer rewards to just three travel partners or redeem them in other ways. But come July 27, 2025, those transfer ratios are set to devalue. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt