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Turkish Airlines Wi-Fi: Which Planes Have Wi-Fi and What It Costs to Get Connected

April 29, 2026 0

As the world goes more digital, getting free Wi-Fi with airlines is a huge benefit. And while Turkish Airlines does offer Wi-Fi, it's not free for everyone. Here are the fleet types that offer internet connectivity, what it costs to get connected, and some insight into Turkish Airlines' future plans for onboard Wi-Fi.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

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

April 28, 2026 24

Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during May 2026, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 1,692 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of over 54 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 52 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

Why WHOOP Is a Perfect Companion for Health-Conscious Travelers — and How to Try It for Less

April 27, 2026 0

WHOOP is a performance-focused wearable that monitors everything from sleep to recovery, and for a limited time, Chase Sapphire cardholders can receive a year or more of membership along with the device at no additional cost.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

April 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 May 2026, AA is flying 1,465 flights within the U.S. using these internationally-configured and specialty aircraft. Check out this article to see the 37 routes that have an Airbus A321T or A321XLR, Boeing 777 or 787 flying within the U.S. this month.

JT Genter

35 Points and Miles Promos Ending Soon (Transfer Bonuses, Promo Codes, Award Chart Devaluations)

April 25, 2026 8

At least 35 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 transfer bonuses, ending card offers (up to 200k points), bonus points on stays, last chance to book awards before a devaluation, and buy points/miles promotions (up to 100%). Here's the full list.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

AwardWallet at Sea: 7 Things We Loved About Sailing With Virgin Voyages Aboard Brilliant Lady

April 24, 2026 2

In March 2026, three members of the AwardWallet team had the opportunity to sail on the Virgin Voyages Red Hot Sailing Club voyage out of Miami aboard its newest ship, Brilliant Lady. The experience was, fittingly, brilliant. To give you a sense of why, here are several things we loved about the experience.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea, Jon Nickel-D'Andrea & Tyler Glatt

My Overseas Credit Card Charge Was Pricier Than Expected — Here’s Why (and How to Avoid This)

April 22, 2026 0

Ever wonder how much a foreign credit card transaction will cost you? Here are two tools that you can use to calculate the cost before you swipe your card to see whether it's better to use a Visa or Mastercard. Plus, we compare some example purchases to determine which network offers the better rates.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

My Flight Was Canceled — Here’s How I Turned It Into €1,200

April 19, 2026 0

I was grounded overnight in Finland after a satellite malfunction canceled my Finnair flight, but EU261 turned the disruption into compensation. By filing the claim correctly, my wife and I each received €600, and the experience showed how a little preparation can soften even a major travel setback.

Ryan Flanigan

Bonus Rewards and Monthly Credits: All of the Lyft Benefits Available Through Credit Cards

April 17, 2026 4

If you ride with Lyft, it's worth knowing about the different Lyft benefits available through various credit cards. There are benefits through Chase, Mastercard, Hilton, Alaska, and Bilt. Here's a look at what they are, what they offer to you, and how to use them.

Tyler Glatt & Dan Miller

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Express Global Lounge Collection: Lounges You Can Access and Cards That Get You In

April 14, 2026 0

You might be familiar with American Express Centurion Lounges, but you might not realize that Amex offers access to an even broader network of lounges worldwide through its Global Lounge Collection. Here’s everything you need to know about accessing this network.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Delta Has Eight Boarding Groups — Here’s How They Work and How to Board Earlier

April 10, 2026 0

The Delta boarding order matters if you fly often. Boarding early helps secure overhead bin space and avoid crowded gates. If you’re wondering how many zones are ahead of you or how to board earlier, we break down everything you need to know.

Mark Jackson & Olivia Fey

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

April 10, 2026 0

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is the newest method to wizz through security, baggage drop, and boarding at many airports. This spring, the program plans to expand to 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

Reviewed by Toni Southam

American Airlines Hikes Checked Baggage Fees: What They Cost and How to Avoid Paying Them Entirely

April 9, 2026 2

When you fly with American Airlines, you'll pay as little as $45 for your first checked bag when flying within the U.S. or on short-haul international flights to most of Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. However, travelers have plenty of ways to avoid paying baggage fees, ranging from an AAdvantage credit card to elite status. Here's what you need to know about American Airlines checked bag fees — and how to avoid them.

Harrison Pierce & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Guide to Seats.aero: Track 26 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More

April 8, 2026 8

As frequent award travelers, Seats.aero is one of the tools we appreciate the most. Seats.aero makes searching for award availability far easier than digging around various airline websites in the hopes of stumbling across a bookable seat. This beginner's guide has everything you need to know about Seats.aero.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Maximize Your Points: All Current Transfer Bonuses Available Now (Chase, Citi, and More)

April 9, 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

Making Tax Payments? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back

April 4, 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!

Ross Denkin

Reviewed by JT Genter

How I Leveraged Hotel Elite Status Into 3 Nearly Free Cruises (Plus the Fourth I Didn't Take)

March 31, 2026 3

Cruise lines want to attract gamblers to their casinos, so they're willing to give away discounted and even free cruises. But you don't have to be a high roller to get in on this game! One hotel loyalty program can get you the same free cruises without ever setting foot in a casino.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Score a Comped Stay at Atlantis Bahamas Through Casino Status — Which You Can Get Via a Card

March 30, 2026 1

Want to know how to leverage your hotel or casino status to score a complimentary stay at Atlantis Bahamas each year? We've got all the details on this valuable elite status perk and how to take advantage of it.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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

March 27, 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

9 of My Favorite Travel Products On Sale Now for Amazon Big Spring Sale

March 25, 2026 7

Amazon just launched its Big Spring Sale. 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

How to Use RebatesMe to Earn Cash Back on Online Purchases — and Score a New Member Bonus

March 21, 2026 6

RebatesMe stands out among many online shopping portals for earning extra rewards on purchases you were already planning to make. The site has quietly built a reputation for reliable tracking, frequent flash bonuses, solid cash-back rates, and occasional referral bonuses, especially for frequent online shoppers who like to compare before they click.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Use the Capital One Travel App to Track Airport Lounge Capacity and Join the Waitlist

March 19, 2026 2

With travel demand sky-high nowadays, airports are busy places. And given that many travelers carry a credit card that offers lounge access, lounges are busy places, too. To give prospective visitors a heads-up, Capital One offers a feature that lets you track lounge capacity and join a digital waitlist if the lounge is full. You can even reserve a table at Capital One Landings. Here's how it works.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Airlines That Let You Extend Elite Status for Life Events (New Kid, Illness, School, and More)

March 19, 2026 0

Sometimes, life happens. And if you lose your elite status when it does, almost a dozen airlines stand at the ready to help you get it back. Whether you've got a newborn, adopted a child, went on military deployment, or had to care for a sick family member, many airlines will help you get back the status you lost in the interim.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Delta Bags Delayed? Act Fast to Get 2,500 Bonus SkyMiles Each Time You Wait More Than 20 Minutes

March 18, 2026 0

Did your Delta checked bag get to the carousel late? For those occasions when it takes 20+ minutes for your bag to arrive at baggage claim, Delta's 'Bags on Time' guarantee kicks in and you'll walk away with 2,500 bonus SkyMiles just for filling out a quick online form. Here's the lowdown on the Delta late baggage policy and how to claim the mileage bonus.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Delta Now Limits Sky Club Access — Here's How to Track How Many Visits You Have Left

March 16, 2026 1

Delta Sky Clubs are a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the airport. But as of early 2025, access to these oases has been throttled back due to new rules from American Express and Delta. Here’s how to track your Sky Club visits so you’re not left searching for a seat at the gate instead of enjoying a drink in the lounge.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Unlimited Priority Pass Guest Access: Which Credit Cards Still Offer It in 2026

March 15, 2026 2

Priority Pass remains one of the easiest ways to access airport lounges worldwide, especially through premium travel credit cards. But the days of generous, unlimited guest privileges are quickly disappearing. Here are the two cards still offering unlimited guest access, and another 9 that offer two free guests.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How I Booked a $4k Business Class Flight for Just $1,161 (Without Using Card Rewards)

March 14, 2026 0

When award availability opened up for ANA's incredible THE Room business class, I instinctually started looking at point transfer options... until I realized there was a way to score the same flight for just $1,161 out-of-pocket. Here's how I did it and lessons you can apply to your next award booking.

JT Genter

Save up to 25% on LifeMiles Awards With the Avianca American Express Elite Card — Here’s How

March 13, 2026 0

As a cardholder of the avianca American Express Elite Card, you'll receive up to 25% off Avianca award redemptions and 10% off Star Alliance, Iberia, and Gol redemptions. Here's what to know about the award redemption discount, including examples of how much you can save when using it.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Now Redeem American Airlines AAdvantage Miles for Gift Cards — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

March 13, 2026 0

American Airlines AAdvantage members can now use miles to purchase gift cards through the AAdvantage Gift Cards portal. However, only do so if you want to devalue your miles as much as possible. Gift card redemptions average half a cent per mile, a far cry from the typical value of AAdvantage miles. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? Data From Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and More

March 12, 2026 6

Luxury hotel brands aren’t created equal, especially when it comes to the value you’ll get from your points. Across six major hotel chains, some brands consistently deliver higher average cents per point than others. Here’s a look at which luxury brands offer the best value, plus how to earn the points you’ll need to book them.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

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