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

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

1 hour ago 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

20 Points and Miles Deals Ending Soon: Transfer Bonuses, a 150K Card Bonus, Flight Attendant Training Experience, and More

20 Points and Miles Deals Ending Soon: Transfer Bonuses, a 150K Card Bonus, Flight Attendant Training Experience, and More

June 13, 2026 8

At least 20 promotions are ending or changing in the next two weeks. Here’s a roundup of the points and miles promos to consider maximizing soon, including transfer bonuses, a 150k-point card offer, 5% cash-back category activations, status match opportunities, hotel bonus-point promotions, buy points and miles offers, gift card discounts, and more. Here’s the full list.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Sign up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50 — and Score Deals Throughout Travel Week

Sign up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50 — and Score Deals Throughout Travel Week

June 11, 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

Amex Refer a Friend Program: Earn Bonus Points or Cash Back on Card Referrals

Amex Refer a Friend Program: Earn Bonus Points or Cash Back on Card Referrals

June 11, 2026 3

American Express allows Card Members to refer their cards to others in exchange for bonus points, miles, or cash back. While there’s an annual cap on the number of referrals you can send, that limit resets each calendar year. In this post, we’ll break down how Amex referral bonuses work and how to generate personalized links to share with family and friends.

Ian Snyder & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

You Can Use Qatar Airways Avios for Events and Experiences — Here’s When It Makes Sense

You Can Use Qatar Airways Avios for Events and Experiences — Here’s When It Makes Sense

June 8, 2026 0

Qatar Airways offers the ability to redeem your Avios for experiences. The auction-style platform lets you bid on a wide range of events, including sporting events, concerts, and much more. Here's everything you need to know about the Privilege Club Collection.

Sam Helmy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

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

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

June 7, 2026 158

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

American Airlines Admirals Club Access: The Best Ways To Get In

American Airlines Admirals Club Access: The Best Ways To Get In

June 7, 2026 5

American Airlines operates nearly 50 Admirals Clubs® across the globe, plus an additional 50+ partner lounges. An Admirals Club® membership can go a long way. So how do you access Admirals Clubs®? Where are these lounges located, and what amenities do they offer to guests?

Max Prosperi & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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 2, 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

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

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

May 29, 2026 24

Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during June 2026, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lie-flat business class seats on 1,522 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of over 50 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 37 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

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.

May 29, 2026 311

Usually, you have to fly pretty far to fly in American Airlines' best lie-flat business and first-class seats. However, during June 2026, AA is flying 1,526 flights within the U.S. using these internationally-configured and specialty aircraft. Check out this article to see the 18 routes that have an Airbus A321T or A321XLR, Boeing 777 or 787 flying within the U.S. this month.

JT Genter

I Live Out of Airbnbs — Here’s What I Do When a Stay Goes Bad

I Live Out of Airbnbs — Here’s What I Do When a Stay Goes Bad

May 23, 2026 4

I spend 11 months in Airbnb properties every year. Over the years, I've learned a thing or two about analyzing apartments before booking them to avoid issues during the stay. However, issues still pop up from time to time. Here's what to do if an Airbnb stay goes sideways.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

17 Current Promotions for Buying Airline Miles and Hotel Points (Up to 100% Bonus Points)

17 Current Promotions for Buying Airline Miles and Hotel Points (Up to 100% Bonus Points)

June 12, 2026 7

Buying points and miles strategically can help you reach your next redemption faster or even book a trip for less than paying cash. In this post, we’ve rounded up all the current airline, hotel, and travel loyalty programs offering bonuses or discounts on points and miles.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Use This Kimpton Secret Password To Get Upgrades, Free Drinks and More This Summer

Use This Kimpton Secret Password To Get Upgrades, Free Drinks and More This Summer

May 22, 2026 41

Kimpton Hotels have a funky boutique hotel brand image. One of many aspects of its charm is the Kimpton secret password or "social password" that guests can mention at check-in to get a perk, benefit, or bonus. These include items like free parking, a free breakfast, a free upgrade, etc. Here's how it works, plus the current password.

Skye Class & JT Genter

How I Stacked Credit Card Perks to Save $10,000+ on Six Nights in the Maldives

How I Stacked Credit Card Perks to Save $10,000+ on Six Nights in the Maldives

May 17, 2026 5

Planning a stay in the Maldives can cost thousands per night — but Hilton points and free night certificates can change the equation. Here’s how one six-night stay was booked almost entirely with certificates, statement credits, and elite benefits to dramatically reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How Faye Travel Insurance Paid Off During a Health Scare on a Family Vacation

How Faye Travel Insurance Paid Off During a Health Scare on a Family Vacation

May 13, 2026 0

I've never been a strong proponent of travel insurance, but ahead of a recent trip to the Winter Olympics, I had a gut feeling that we needed some sort of coverage. We signed up for Faye Travel Insurance, and unfortunately, the gut feeling was correct. Here's my experience using Faye, and why you might want to consider signing up before your next trip.

Harrison Pierce

Flight Delayed, Canceled, or Overbooked? Here’s When Airlines Owe You Compensation

Flight Delayed, Canceled, or Overbooked? Here’s When Airlines Owe You Compensation

May 11, 2026 57

Flight delays and cancellations can be expensive and stressful. Fortunately, there are some protections in place to make sure you don’t get stuck with the bill when irregular operations force you to change your plans. If you know your rights, you can avoid worrying about covering extra costs out of pocket and make sure you extract the full compensation to which you’re entitled.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How to Use Carnival Fun Match to Score a (Nearly) Free Cruise

How to Use Carnival Fun Match to Score a (Nearly) Free Cruise

May 10, 2026 7

Carnival Fun Match allows you to use your existing loyalty to hotels and casinos on the land for nearly-free cruises on the sea. The idea is that luring you with offers could replicate the same loyalty you have to other brands, but now to a cruise company. Here's how I used status matching for a big discount on a cruise.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How To Use Rooms.aero for Hotel Award Searches, Alerts, and Free Night Planning

How To Use Rooms.aero for Hotel Award Searches, Alerts, and Free Night Planning

May 9, 2026 0

Rooms.aero lets you search for an award night across five major hotel loyalty programs, and also offers several other helpful tools. It was created by the founders of Seats.aero — one of our favorite award search tools. Here's a guide to all the Rooms.aero features that actually matter.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How to Change Your Preferred Airline for the Amex Platinum Card® Airline Fee Credit

How to Change Your Preferred Airline for the Amex Platinum Card® Airline Fee Credit

May 8, 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.

JT Genter & Toni Southam

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Alaska Airlines' First-Ever Europe Flight Takes Off — Here's What It Was Like in Economy

Alaska Airlines' First-Ever Europe Flight Takes Off — Here's What It Was Like in Economy

May 4, 2026 1

On Tuesday evening, Alaska Airlines flight #180 lifted off from Seattle to cheers of applause from the passengers. This flight would be one of hundreds of Alaska flights to depart Seattle that day. But this departure marked the launch of a new era for the Seattle-based airline: Alaska Airlines' first-ever flight to Europe. Here's what it was like onboard this historic flight.

JT Genter

Buying Mother’s Day Flowers? Here's How To Stack Rewards and Save on Your Order

Buying Mother’s Day Flowers? Here's How To Stack Rewards and Save on Your Order

May 3, 2026 0

With Mother's Day approaching, you might be thinking about ordering flowers online — and, of course, earning rewards with your favorite credit card when you pay for those pricey bouquets. Let’s explore the best ways to earn extra rewards on your flower order.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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