Category: Other Tips

Hotel Overbooked? What To Do If Your Hotel Reservation Isn’t Honored

Hotel Overbooked? What To Do If Your Hotel Reservation Isn’t Honored

2 hours ago 3

Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being "walked" from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation and a room at a comparable hotel. Here's what to know.

Dan Miller & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

472 Delta Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 7,500 Points

472 Delta Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 7,500 Points

July 11, 2026 0

Delta SkyMiles can be a frustrating program. Sure, some domestic Delta economy awards can only cost a few thousand SkyMiles. Other times flights can climb astronomically high. Thankfully travelers have a way to get predictable pricing on Delta award flights: Booking through partner airlines. One of the best sweet spots for booking Delta awards is Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Here are the 472 Delta routes that you can book using just 7,500 Virgin points — and the many ways you can accumulate Virgin points.

JT Genter

22 Points and Miles Deals Ending Soon: Transfer Bonuses, Card Offers, and Bonus Points

22 Points and Miles Deals Ending Soon: Transfer Bonuses, Card Offers, and Bonus Points

July 11, 2026 8

At least 22 promotions are ending or changing in the next two weeks. Here’s a roundup of the points and miles deals to consider maximizing soon, including transfer bonuses, limited-time card offers, hotel bonus-point promotions, buy points and miles offers, gift card offers, an Amazon points discount, and more. Here’s the full list.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Tips and Tricks To Skip the Line at Disney Parks With Lightning Lane

Tips and Tricks To Skip the Line at Disney Parks With Lightning Lane

July 11, 2026 0

Disney's latest line-skipping programs for U.S. parks include Lightning Lanes and Virtual Queues. A successful day at California's Disneyland or Florida's Walt Disney World means employing all the strategies to avoid waiting in long lines. Learn the differences between them, how much they cost, and some tips on using them.

Samantha Holland & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Amex Centurion Lounges: Primary and Sidecar Locations, Current Access Rules, and Guest Policy

Amex Centurion Lounges: Primary and Sidecar Locations, Current Access Rules, and Guest Policy

July 9, 2026 5

Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion® Lounge. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges (as well as Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge), the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.

Tyler Glatt & Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

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

July 9, 2026 0

If you have the American Express Platinum Card® and pets, you have access to a unique benefit. Through the enrollment-required monthly Walmart+ statement credit benefit, Card Members can enroll in Pawp telehealth support, which provides 24/7 guidance on caring for their pets. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID: How It Works and Where You Can Use It

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID: How It Works and Where You Can Use It

July 8, 2026 0

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is the newest method to wizz through security, baggage drop, and boarding at many airports. It's currently available at 65 airports across the U.S. Here's how to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and where you can expect to find it.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Partners

Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Partners

July 8, 2026 7

When traveling using the ride-hailing service Lyft, you'll earn miles, points, or cash back depending on what credit card you use to pay for your ride. But, thanks to partnerships with several loyalty programs, you can double-dip on Lyft rides. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Use Hilton Points for Amazon Purchases. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.

You Can Use Hilton Points for Amazon Purchases. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.

July 7, 2026 59

If you didn't know, you can use your Hilton Honors points to shop at Amazon.com. Here's everything you need to know about paying for your Amazon purchases with Hilton points and why you should avoid these redemptions.

Sam Helmy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Extended: Sign up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50

Extended: Sign up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50

July 7, 2026 119

Rakuten is one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet for earning bonus rewards. And it's a great time to sign up. There's a new member bonus of $50, 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points, or 5,000 Bilt Rewards Points. Here's how to get it.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Priority Pass Announces Its Best Airport Lounges for 2026. Here Are the Winners

Priority Pass Announces Its Best Airport Lounges for 2026. Here Are the Winners

July 6, 2026 0

A good airport lounge can greatly improve the quality of a trip, especially with long-haul flights or odd hours. But some are a cut above the rest. To help you figure out where those top lounges are are, here's the list of the 2026 best airport lounges worldwide from the Priority Pass Excellence Awards.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Track Your Progress Toward a Chase Sign-Up Bonus Using This New Account Bonus Tracker

Track Your Progress Toward a Chase Sign-Up Bonus Using This New Account Bonus Tracker

July 6, 2026 22

There's enough to worry about these days without worrying about missing a sign-up bonus from a new credit card account. Thanks to Chase’s "New Account Bonus" tracker, it is easier than ever to track your progress. And that's as important as ever with the lucrative bonuses currently available.

Jenna Hansen & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Is Cardless the Weak Link of Bilt Rewards?

Is Cardless the Weak Link of Bilt Rewards?

July 6, 2026 4

Bilt's customer service needs work, as our author experience during the month of April. With no notice, his card was frozen. The experience shows the flaws in the experience of the Bilt 2.0 member, and the relationship between Cardless and Bilt.

Mark Jackson

Back to Basics: An Introduction to the Types of Reward Points

Back to Basics: An Introduction to the Types of Reward Points

July 5, 2026 24

Points and miles can help you travel for a fraction of what you'd normally pay. But there are several different types of reward points, and these can be difficult to understand if you've just started collecting them. Here's an introduction to the different types of reward points and how each can play a role in your award wallet.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

What You Need to Know About Bask Bank's Miles- and Cash-Interest Savings Accounts

What You Need to Know About Bask Bank's Miles- and Cash-Interest Savings Accounts

July 5, 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 20,000 bonus miles if you sign up by August 31, 2026 and meet deposit requirements.

JT Genter

You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why.

You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why.

June 30, 2026 3

Credit card issuers want your business. And to get it, they'll offer you big welcome bonuses complete with points, miles, or cash back. But what happens when you're ready to move on from your card? Of all the things you could do, you shouldn't cancel your credit card within the first year of membership. Here's why you'd be wise to avoid canceling a credit card less than a year after opening it.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Edit by Chase Travel: Luxury Hotel Perks and up to $500 Back for Sapphire Reserve Cardholders

The Edit by Chase Travel: Luxury Hotel Perks and up to $500 Back for Sapphire Reserve Cardholders

June 28, 2026 2

Chase Travel has evolved and rebranded the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection by introducing The Edit — a program designed to offer luxury lodging experiences for those who carry the bank's premium rewards card — the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Here's what you need to know about The Edit.

Tyler Glatt & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Andaz Miami Beach Review: An Elevated Miami Stay

Andaz Miami Beach Review: An Elevated Miami Stay

June 27, 2026 2

The Andaz Miami Beach offers an elevated stay in the heart of one of the most popular areas in Miami. With direct beach access and a relaxing atmosphere while still being close to the nightlife and energy of Miami Beach, it strikes the perfect chord for your next stay. And with award rates as low as 20,000 Hyatt points per night, you're getting a great value, too. Here's our review of this property.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How To Fly American Airlines' Best Business (and First) Class Seats Within the U.S.

How To Fly American Airlines' Best Business (and First) Class Seats Within the U.S.

June 26, 2026 311

Usually, you have to fly pretty far to fly in American Airlines' best lie-flat business and first-class seats. However, during July 2026, AA is flying 1,723 flights within the U.S. using these internationally-configured and specialty aircraft. Check out this article to see the 21 routes that have an Airbus A321T or A321XLR, Boeing 777 or 787 flying within the U.S. this month.

JT Genter

Alaska and Hawaiian’s 20-Minute Bag Guarantee: How To Get 2,500 Atmos Points or $25 Voucher

Alaska and Hawaiian’s 20-Minute Bag Guarantee: How To Get 2,500 Atmos Points or $25 Voucher

June 26, 2026 2

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines offer a 20-minute baggage guarantee that promises checked bags will arrive at the carousel within 20 minutes of arrival. If not, you’ll get 2,500 Atmos points or a $25 discount code for a future flight. Here's how to claim your compensation if your bags are delayed.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in July 2026

How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in July 2026

June 24, 2026 24

Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during July 2026, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lie-flat business class seats on 1,582 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of over 51 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 40 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.

JT Genter

All Current Transfer Bonuses Available Now (Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Rove, and More)

All Current Transfer Bonuses Available Now (Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Rove, and More)

June 24, 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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

9 of My Favorite Travel Products On Sale Now for Amazon Prime Day

9 of My Favorite Travel Products On Sale Now for Amazon Prime Day

June 23, 2026 7

Amazon just launched its Prime Day for 2026. That makes now a great time to pick up some travel supplies, whether you're planning on traveling this summer or gearing up for a trip next year. Here are 9 of our favorite travel items that are on sale now.

JT Genter

Midyear Check-In: Don’t Forget to Use These Credit Card Statement Credits

Midyear Check-In: Don’t Forget to Use These Credit Card Statement Credits

June 22, 2026 39

Many credit card statement credits will reset on July 1. 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 avoid letting them expire unused.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

How Capital One Shopping Works — And When It Beats the Competition

How Capital One Shopping Works — And When It Beats the Competition

June 21, 2026 1

Capital One Shopping offers both a website and an extension to allow users to earn cash back. Along with other shopping portals, Capital One Shopping tracks your purchases and offers rewards based on what you buy. These are its positives and negatives.

Carissa Rawson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Pay Less and Earn More: How to Stack Rewards With Portals, Loyalty Programs, and Credit Cards

Pay Less and Earn More: How to Stack Rewards With Portals, Loyalty Programs, and Credit Cards

June 20, 2026 74

Paying retail is optional. With the right combination of cash-back apps, shopping portals, loyalty programs, and rewards cards, there's almost always a way to save at any retailer — and usually more than one. Here's how to layer those tools into a "stack" and get the most out of every purchase.

Ryan Flanigan & Richard Kerr

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Bilt and Walgreens Partnership: Earn Bonus Points on Eligible Purchases, Unlock Monthly Credits, and More

Bilt and Walgreens Partnership: Earn Bonus Points on Eligible Purchases, Unlock Monthly Credits, and More

June 17, 2026 0

If you're a Bilt Rewards member and Walgreens shopper, there are bonus Bilt Points aplenty with the two brands. A tie-up between the two better rewards your spending on healthcare purchases, and makes using your FSA and HSA funds easier. Here's all the details.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Find Cheaper Hotel Nights: How to Use the Wyndham Rewards Price Calendar and Save Money

Find Cheaper Hotel Nights: How to Use the Wyndham Rewards Price Calendar and Save Money

June 16, 2026 0

Wyndham offers a helpful tool that makes it easy to find the cheapest dates for the hotel or resort you want to book. If your travel dates are flexible, spending a few minutes with the calendar could save you a meaningful amount of money and make it easier to narrow down the best booking options. Here's how it works.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

American Airlines Boarding Groups: Order, How the Process Works, and Ways to Get on the Plane Sooner

American Airlines Boarding Groups: Order, How the Process Works, and Ways to Get on the Plane Sooner

June 16, 2026 44

American Airlines has a long and complex boarding system, but taking advantage of preferred and priority benefits can make the boarding process a little easier. Here's everything you need to know about AA's boarding groups.

Sam Helmy & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United Polaris Lounges: Locations, Access Policies, and What Makes Them Stand Out

United Polaris Lounges: Locations, Access Policies, and What Makes Them Stand Out

June 14, 2026 0

Polaris Lounges are United Airlines ultrapremium offering of airport lounges reserved only to passengers flying the most exclusive routes in Polaris business class. Here's how you can get into one of them on your next United Airlines international flight or a Star Alliance airline member.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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