8 Points and Miles Promos Ending in the Next Two Weeks (Capital One, Southwest, IHG, Citi, United) by JT Genter January 17, 2026 8 At least 8 promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks, including last chance to transfer points before a transfer partner is removed, up to 160% bonus points, 20% off stays, and an ending 400,000-mile sign-up bonus.
Join, Dine, Earn: Score up to 4,000 Bonus Miles by Joining These Airline Dining Programs by Skye Class January 16, 2026 74 Did you know that you can earn airline miles just by going out to restaurants — and not just by using a co-branded card? Many airlines offer dining rewards programs where you can get rewarded each time you dine at an eligible restaurant. And lots of these programs are offering new member bonuses. Here's an overview.
GigSky Review: Perfect for Infrequent Travelers and Long-Term Digital Nomads Alike by Harrison Pierce January 12, 2026 0 GigSky is an eSIM provider with connectivity in 190+ countries. Whether you are taking your first international trip or you're a digital nomad looking for monthly worldwide data, there are plans for everyone. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of GigSky's offerings in our complete GigSky review.
What You Need to Know About Bask Bank’s Miles- and Cash-Interest Savings Accounts by JT Genter January 11, 2026 4 Bask Bank burst onto the points and miles scene in early 2020 with a revolutionary new mileage-earning savings account. Since then, Bask has launched a cash-interest savings account and raised the interest rates on both accounts several times. From earning rates and sign-up bonuses to whether it's better to earn miles or interest, here's what you need to know about Bask Bank savings accounts — including a bonus of 10,000 bonus miles if you sign up by February 28, 2026 and meet deposit requirements.
Making Quarterly Tax Payments? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back by Ross Denkin January 6, 2026 157 Paying the IRS is never fun. But, if you must, it presents a fantastic opportunity to earn points and miles by paying taxes with a credit card. Here's when it makes sense to pay your taxes using a credit card, including how to actually profit from paying your taxes with the right card!
American Airlines Finally Launches Free Wi-Fi on Most Aircraft — Here’s the Rollout Timeline for the Rest by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 2 In-flight Wi-Fi can make a big difference when you’re trying to stay connected, catch up on work, or stream entertainment while flying. American Airlines currently offers Wi-Fi on nearly all mainline aircraft and select regional jets — and effective January 6, 2026, AAdvantage members can get it for free. Here's what to know.
Why the Charles Schwab Bank Visa Platinum Debit Card Is a Must-Get for International Travelers by Ajay Jain and Samantha Holland January 3, 2026 9 The Schwab Bank Visa Platinum Debit Card is essential for international travel. Withdraw cash from any ATM and get reimbursed for any ATM fees at the end of each month. That's on top of paying no foreign transaction fees with the card and other traveler-friendly benefits. Here's why you need this card and how to get it.
How To Change Your Preferred Airline for the Amex Airline Fee Credit by JT Genter and Toni Southam January 1, 2026 3 One great perk that American Express has long offered on its premium products is the annual airline fee credit. Although you have to select an airline to use the credit with each year, you can actually change it quite simply. Here's how to change your preferred airline for the Amex airline fee credit.
How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in January 2026 by JT Genter December 31, 2025 24 Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during January 2026, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 2,564 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of over 82 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 75 routes and the exact flights where you'll find these aircraft flying within the U.S. Plus, we'll show you the best ways to book these flights with points and miles.
Earn up to 7,500 Bonus Points With These Hotel Dining Program New Member Bonuses by Skye Class December 31, 2025 42 Hotel dining rewards programs are a fantastic way to earn bonus points and miles through your everyday spending. Currently, new members can earn up to 7,500 bonus points when signing up for all four programs and completing the required orders. In this article, we'll dig into the hotel dining programs offering new member bonuses.
Maximize Your Points: All Current Transfer Bonuses Available Now by Tyler Glatt January 7, 2026 4 Transferrable point programs often offer transfer bonuses to sweeten transferring points to airline and hotel partners. By taking advantage of one of these limited-time offers, you'll wind up with more points than you initially transferred. Here's the complete list of active transfer bonuses.
How To Fly American Airlines’ Best Business (and First) Class Seats Within the U.S. by JT Genter December 30, 2025 309 Usually, you have to fly pretty far to fly in American Airlines' best lie-flat business and first-class seats. However, during January 2026, AA is flying 1,766 flights within the U.S. using these internationally-configured and specialty aircraft. Check out this article to see the 48 routes that have an Airbus A321T or A321XLR, Boeing 777 or 787 flying within the U.S. this month.
2025 Points and Miles Checklist: What To Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight by Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce December 29, 2025 1 Between pooling balances with family, using expiring credits, achieving hotel and airline status, and hitting yearly spending thresholds, there are plenty of points and miles to-dos to consider doing before the calendar hits January 1. Check out our handy guide to what you should act on across your accounts before year's end!
How to Get National Executive Status for Free With Select Amex Cards by Sam Helmy December 26, 2025 19 Holders of several American Express Credit Cards can use their card membership to receive complimentary National Executive Status. Here is all you need to know about this Amex card perk.
From Movie Tickets to Secret Concerts: Other Ways To Redeem Virgin Points by Ross Denkin December 26, 2025 0 Beyond just flights, Virgin Atlantic offers members many other redemptions options for maximizing points. Virgin Red, the joint rewards program for all Virgin products and services, provides members many avenues for redeeming points, including entertainment, food and drink, charitable causes, and more.
Paying Tuition With Credit Cards: When It’s Worth It and Which Cards Are the Most Rewarding by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer December 24, 2025 3 College tuition is a huge expense, which presents a lucrative opportunity for those looking to earn additional points, miles, or cash back with credit cards. But is it a good idea? Here are some considerations you'll want to make before paying with a credit card, plus some cards you should use.
Happy Festivus: AwardWallet Team Members Air Their Grievances and Share Feats of Strength by AwardWallet December 23, 2025 1 Happy Festivus! The Seinfeld-popularized holiday is celebrated each year on December 23, and it comes with a few time-honored traditions: a Festivus pole, feats of strength, and the Airing of Grievances. So, we gathered the AwardWallet team around a virtual Festivus pole to air our grievances about the most frustrating developments of the year, but also celebrate the redemptions, wins, and clever strategies we’re most proud of.
Best Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Status And How To Get It (Even Without Stays) by Senitra Horbrook and Harrison Pierce December 23, 2025 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
Looking for Last-Minute Travel Gifts — Here Are 10 of My Favorite Travel Products on Sale Now by JT Genter December 22, 2025 6 Christmas is just a few days away. Whether you're looking for last-minute wishlist additions for yourself or shopping for a traveler, Amazon is offering deals on many travel products -- with many prices still matching Black Friday deals!
Keeping Your Credit Card Accounts Active Is Important — Here Are Three Easy Ways to Do So by Tyler Glatt December 21, 2025 1 Part of any credit card strategy is learning how to manage the cards that you have. No matter how many cards you carry in your wallet, it's essential that you keep your accounts active to remain on good terms with the banks that issue them. Here are three easy ways to keep your credit card accounts active.
I Spent 11 Hours on the New American Airlines A321XLR — Here’s My Honest Take On the New Jet by Tyler Glatt December 20, 2025 3 The first American Airlines Airbus A321XLR entered revenue service on December 18, 2025, on a turn from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). And I spent virtually that entire day on board this narrowbody airplane. Here’s my honest opinion after six hours in coach and five hours in premium economy.
Guide to JetBlue BlueHouse Lounges: Where They Are, How to Access, and Future Locations by Tyler Glatt December 20, 2025 1 JetBlue is in the early stages of building an airport lounge network and has just opened the doors to its first of at least two BlueHouse lounges. Here’s everything you need to know about JetBlue’s BlueHouse airport lounges, including where they’re located, how to access them, and what you’ll find inside.
10 Best Hyatt Redemptions for Budget-Friendly Stays: Unlock Over 4 Cents per Point! by Tyler Glatt December 15, 2025 0 World of Hyatt's simple award chart is easily a favorite of many an award traveler. And for travelers operating with a budget, several Category 1-4 properties offer attractive off-peak rates combined with an enticing cent per point value. Here are the top 10 best-value Hyatt properties you can book with points.
The Ultimate Guide to ExpertFlyer: How to Find Award Space, Upgrades, Seat Maps, and More by Max Prosperi and Andrew Kunesh December 14, 2025 1 ExpertFlyer is a powerful tool offering users dozens of features and resources. With this tool, you can view flight availability, upgrade and award space, real-time seat maps, and much more. Here's how to get the most from the platform.
Leaders Club Sterling Status: How To Get Top-Tier Status at 400+ Independent Luxury Hotels by Harrison Pierce December 14, 2025 0 Cardholders of the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express now receive complimentary Leaders Club Sterling status. Here's what you need to know about the top-tier elite status for Leading Hotels of the World loyalists, including its benefits and other ways to earn it.
Flying With Your Skis: Airline Policies for Ski and Boot Bags by Cameron Laufer December 13, 2025 0 Many airlines allow flyers to combine a ski bag and boot bag as one checked luggage. This ski season, we break down how to pack right and avoid fees to fly all that gear with you.
Alaska Airlines Lounges: Locations, How to Access, and What Memberships Cost (Plus Ways to Save) by Tyler Glatt December 13, 2025 0 Even though its network is smaller than those of other major airlines, Alaska Airlines Lounges are consistently great places to dine, relax, and recharge before your flight. If you’re curious about how to access these lounges, you’re in the right place. Here’s where they’re located, how to get in, and what an annual membership costs.
See More From the AwardWallet Blog: How & Why to Make AwardWallet a Google Preferred Source by Tyler Glatt December 6, 2025 2 One of the new features Google has rolled out recently lets you choose which publishers you’d like to see more from. Adding a publisher like AwardWallet to your list of Google preferred sources means you’ll see more of our content across Google. Here's how to add the AwardWallet Blog in less than one minute.
Complete Guide to Chase Sapphire Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and How to Access by Max Prosperi and Carissa Rawson January 8, 2026 23 While the first Chase Sapphire Lounge opened its doors to travelers in late 2022, the card issuer now operates eight lounges with two more locations on the way. In this guide, we'll cover where the Chase Sapphire Lounges are, who can access them, and what you can expect inside.
Your Complete Guide to Credit Card Statement Credits for 2026: Amex, Chase, Citi, and More by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 1, 2026 39 Many credit card statement credits reset at the beginning of 2026. From travel to dining, these perks can offer real value — but only if you use them. We’ve rounded up the statement credits available in 2026 so you can make the most of them and prevent them from expiring unused.
