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Step-By-Step Instructions of How to Transfer Chase Points to United MileagePlus

With daily flights to hundreds of destinations and a deep roster of partner airlines, there's incredible value you can unlock with United MileagePlus miles. If you're working with a sum of Chase Ultimate Rewards, you can easily convert them into valuable miles. In this post, we'll teach you how to transfer Chase points to United in just a few simple steps.

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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

September 5, 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

24 Points and Miles Deals Ending Soon: Award Discounts, Bonus Points, and Program Changes

September 5, 2026 8

At least 24 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 award discounts, hotel bonus-point promotions, buy points and miles offers, card and dining perks, loyalty program changes, and more. Here’s the full list.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

When Does It Make Sense To Boost Points on a Choice Hotels Stay?

September 4, 2026 0

If you have ever booked a cash stay with Choice Hotels, you might have noticed the option to boost your point earnings via a Choice Privileges Point Accelerator Package. But does it make sense to boost points on a Choice Hotels stay? And what exactly is a point accelerator package? Here's everything to know.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

September 3, 2026 132

Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including a new offer from Delta.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

SIXT Partnership With Preferred Hotels: Earn 5,000 I Prefer Points per Rental

August 31, 2026 0

SIXT might not get as much publicity at Hertz or Enterprise, but it has a surprisingly lucrative loyalty program and several valuable partners, including a hotel partner that also doesn't get the publicity it deserves: Preferred Hotels and Resorts. I Prefer members can save on rentals, earn bonus points on rentals, and even request a SIXT status match. Here's what to know.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Score a Free Hotel Stay in Abu Dhabi With Etihad Stopover Program in 2026

August 31, 2026 9

Planning a trip with Etihad Airways? If your journey includes a layover in Abu Dhabi, you could score a free one- or two-night hotel stay with Etihad’s stopover program. This deal provides a great way to explore the UAE without extra accommodation costs. How does it work, and what's included in the free hotel stay? Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of Etihad’s stopover offer.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Point.me Review: The Game-Changing Award Availability Tool That Just Got Better

August 30, 2026 16

Point.me allows members to search for flights across dozens of different airline programs and compare booking methods in real time. It's recently gotten major upgrades, from drastically reducing search times to a completely redesigned Explore tool. Here's everything to know about Point.me and how to use it.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

From Pre-Sale Tickets to Pop-Up Lounges: Exclusive Events and Experiences You Can Access as a Cardholder

August 30, 2026 0

Heading to the U.S. Open this week? Your credit card could help you access cardmember lounges, event reservations, concessions discounts, giveaways, and more. But these perks aren’t limited to tennis. From presale tickets and VIP packages to dining access and museum admission, here’s how major card issuers and networks can unlock exclusive experiences throughout the year.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Create and Use Capital One Virtual Card Numbers for Safer Online Shopping

August 29, 2026 3

Have you ever needed your Capital One credit card number but couldn’t find your physical card? Capital One makes it easy by offering virtual credit card numbers — temporary, digital versions of your card that you can use for online purchases. Let’s walk through how to find and use these virtual card numbers and why they might be the best choice for your online shopping.

Ryan Flanigan & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Business Class vs. First Class: What’s the Difference and When Is It Worth Splurging?

August 29, 2026 8

The differences between first class and business class can vary widely depending on your route, airline, and even aircraft type. From seats and cabin size to dining, service, and lounge access, here's how the two premium cabins compare — and when it may be worth splurging on first class over business class.

Mark Jackson & Miguel R. Quiñones

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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

August 28, 2026 311

Usually, you have to fly pretty far to fly in American Airlines' best lie-flat business and first-class seats. However, during September 2026, AA is flying 1,407 flights within the U.S. using these internationally-configured and specialty aircraft. Check out this article to see the 27 routes that have an Airbus A321T or A321XLR, Boeing 777 or 787 flying within the U.S. this month.

JT Genter

JetBlue Opens New BlueHouse Lounge in Boston — Here's The Full List of Locations and How to Access

August 27, 2026 3

JetBlue is in the process of building an airport lounge network and operates two BlueHouse lounges, one at each of its biggest hubs. 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.

Tyler Glatt & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by JT Genter

Status Match To Club Avolta for Free, Then Claim Radisson and Avis Preferred Elite Status

August 25, 2026 0

Club Avolta is a program offering shopping discounts worldwide. Elite status in the program comes with additional perks such as Radisson elite status, 25% off Plaza Premium paid lounge access, and Avis Preferred Status for members in select countries. You can match your status from nearly any airline or hotel for free to Club Avolta. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

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

August 25, 2026 6

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 September 2026

August 24, 2026 24

Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during September 2026, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lie-flat business class seats on 1,330 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of over 44 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 31 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

A Complete Guide to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses Lounges and How to Access Them

August 24, 2026 0

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses are some of the best airport lounges around. These are Virgin's most premium lounges, and there are only six locations worldwide. Access to these Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges is one of the many great benefits available to top-tier Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold members and Upper Class passengers, as well as Priority Pass members and select other travelers. In this guide, we will discuss where to find Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses, who can access them, and everything else you need to know.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Priority Pass Keeps Getting Worse for U.S. Credit Cardholders — Here’s What Changed

August 22, 2026 0

With the news that Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations will leave the Priority Pass and LoungeKey networks starting August 15, 2026, Priority Pass doesn’t look as favorable as it once did. Here's a glimpse of the changes Priority Pass has made in the last two years.

Sophie Atkinson

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

When Does It Make Sense To Pay a Credit Card Surcharge?

August 18, 2026 1

Should you pay a credit card surcharge? Most of the time, the answer is no. But if the purchase helps you earn a valuable welcome bonus, unlock a spending milestone, or move closer to elite status, the math can work in your favor.

Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Turn Unused Instacart Credits Into Food Bank Donations

August 15, 2026 0

Instacart's Community Carts program is an easy way to donate to local food banks and a fantastic method for using the many Instacart credits offered by credit card companies. Here's what to know.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: How to Unlock Elite-Like Perks at 1,900+ Luxury Properties

August 13, 2026 1

Back before every credit card issuer had a hotel program, there was the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program. This collection offers luxury benefits on your hotel stays, and it's only accessible to those with American Express' premium cards. But are these bookings worth it? We look at the positives and negatives to help you decide.

Ashley Onadele & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Paying Tuition With Credit Cards: When It’s Worth It and Which Cards Are the Most Rewarding

August 6, 2026 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.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

A Guide to Capital One Cafes: Locations, Amenities, and Cardholder Perks

August 5, 2026 2

Have you ever passed by a Capital One Café and wondered what it was or who could visit it? I recently stopped by my local Capital One Café in Houston, Texas, to find out. Here's what it was like and how you can visit one, too.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

7 Ways To Prevent Credit Card Fraud When Traveling Abroad

August 2, 2026 0

Traveling internationally can be one of the greatest experiences of your life — but can also turn into a nightmare in an instant. Scammers and hackers continue to evolve in their abilities to commit fraud, so it's important to protect yourself in any way possible. Here are seven different ways to prevent credit card fraud.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How Priority Pass Lounge Access Works — and Which Credit Cards Offer a Membership

July 31, 2026 31

Having access to airport lounges is a game-changer when it comes to the travel experience. With Priority Pass Select, you can access lounges throughout the world for no additional cost. Additionally, you can enjoy a credit on meals at eligible restaurants and use your membership for other non-lounge experiences.

Ashley Onadele & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More

July 30, 2026 9

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, including several new revolutionary features.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Private Islands, VIP Events, and Other Bucket-List Experiences You Can Book With Points

July 27, 2026 1

Flights and hotels aren't the only ways to use your points and miles. From Richard Branson's private island to VIP sporting events, Michelin-star dining, and unforgettable concerts, discover how loyalty programs can unlock exclusive experiences that most travelers would never pay cash to enjoy.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Disney Dreams for a Dime: Tips for Saving Money at Disney World With Points and Miles

July 25, 2026 1

If you’re wondering how to save money on a Disney World vacation, utilizing points and miles can help you significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. There are several strategies you can use to make your Disney dreams happen without breaking the bank.

Mark Jackson & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Booked a Delta Flight With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points? Here’s How To Add It to Your Delta Account

July 23, 2026 3

Did you know that once you book a Delta flight via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, you can add the booking to your Delta account? This simple trick has several benefits. Here's how to do it and why it's a good idea.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

17 Current Promotions for Buying Airline Miles and Hotel Points (Up to 120% Bonus Points)

September 3, 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

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