Delta Digital ID Lets You Breeze Through Security Without Showing ID — Here’s How It Works by Harrison Pierce September 17, 2025 0 Delta Digital ID offers a hands-free experience when checking bags and going through the security checkpoint. At the airport, you'll look into a camera that will send your biographic information to a facial biometric matching service. This information is used to verify your identity, so you can keep your paper boarding pass and government-issued ID in your pocket. Here's what to know.
From Miles to Status: How I Qualified for Alaska Airlines Elite Without Paying Cash for Flights by Mark Jackson September 16, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines now awards elite credit on award flights, credit card spending, and even partner mileage earnings. Here’s how I earned Atmos Silver status in 2025 without paying out-of-pocket for flights, and tips for how you can too.
32 Promotions Ending Soon (Amex Transfer Devaluation, Transfer Bonus, 100k Card Offers, and More) by Andrew George Bradshaw September 13, 2025 8 At least 32 promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Among those include buying IHG or Hilton points with a 100% bonus, 100k card offers, last chance to transfer Amex points before a devaluation, an Amex transfer bonus, and more. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.
Making Quarterly Tax Payments? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back by Ross Denkin September 13, 2025 156 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, particularly with lower fees for 2025!
Smart Traveller: The Free Program That Rewards You for Visiting Airport Lounges by Sam Helmy and Carissa Rawson September 12, 2025 1 The Smart Traveller program allows you to earn points for lounge visits and then redeem them for a variety of options, including lounge visits, hotel stays, gift cards, and more. The deal is even sweeter because you can earn points even on complimentary visits to lounges through your credit card lounge membership.
18 Current Promotions for Buying Airline Miles and Hotel Points (Get up to 155% Bonus Miles) by Tyler Glatt September 18, 2025 3 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.
Elevated Offer: Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex Points After Spending $50 by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class September 10, 2025 119 Rakuten is one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet for earning bonus rewards. And to sweeten the pot, new members can currently use a Rakuten referral link to get a new member bonus of $50 or 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points. Here's how to get the bonus.
Earn and Spend Lufthansa Miles on Hotels and Rental Cars by Miguel Rueda September 8, 2025 0 You can earn Lufthansa Miles & More miles by booking hotel stays through the Hotels and Cars by Rocket Travel portal. Make Lufthansa first class redemptions easier to book. These miles are valuable but not easy to earn. Is booking hotel stays through this portal a good way to boost your balance?
Earn Rewards on Card Referrals: Complete Guide to Chase’s Refer-a-Friend and Business Programs by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash September 7, 2025 0 Refer friends, family, and business contacts to Chase credit cards through Chase's Refer-a-Friend and Refer-a-Business programs. You will put valuable points and cash in your wallet while introducing your community to the value of credit card points and miles.
I Happily Paid $69 for 15 Months of Frontier Elite Gold Status — and I’ll Recoup the Cost on One Trip by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2025 1 I’ve long flown with one of the biggest U.S. airlines for the perks and convenience. But as family travel costs price me out, I realized Frontier might make more sense — so I decided to pull the trigger on its limited-time Elite Gold status match. Here's why I did it.
14 Exciting Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) Properties Bookable With Hilton Honors Points by Ross Denkin and Cameron Laufer September 1, 2025 1 Hilton's integration of SLH properties into its own portfolio provides members incredible opportunities. Of the 400 or so hotels now eligible for award stays, several make for excellent uses of points and free night certificates. Here are 14 bespoke properties that stand out based on location, level of luxury, or redemption value — or all three!
From Unbeatable Value to an Epic Infinity Pool: Four Things I Loved About My Stay at InterContinental Crete by Tyler Glatt August 30, 2025 1 The only thing I love more than a free hotel night is a free hotel night in Greece. I recently spent five nights in Agios Nikolaos for almost nothing by redeeming IHG free night certificates for an extended stay at the InterContinental Crete. And it was awesome. Here are four highlights that made this stay one to remember.
How I Saved 44,000 Miles By Booking a Cheap Positioning Flight by Brie Bash August 29, 2025 2 When it comes to booking award travel, flexibility is usually key. But what happens when you have no flexibility? That was the situation I found myself in when I needed to get my whole family to upstate New York, and the dates were set in stone. Here's how I used a positioning flight to create our own practical solution to a common problem.
How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in September 2025 by JT Genter August 29, 2025 20 Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during September 2025, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 1,447 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of around 48 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 44 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.
Maximize Your Points: Current Transfer Bonuses for Capital One, Chase, Citi, and More by Tyler Glatt August 28, 2025 4 The only thing better than transferring credit card rewards points to a loyalty program is transferring those points with a bonus. 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 August 27, 2025 308 Usually, you have to fly pretty far to fly in American Airlines' best lie-flat business and first-class seats. However, during September 2025, AA is flying over 1,200 flights within the U.S. using these internationally-configured and specialty aircraft. Check out this article to see the 29 routes that have an Airbus A321T or Boeing 777 or 787 flying within the U.S. this month.
Need a Passport Fast? Here’s How I Got Mine in 14 Days (Without an Agency Visit) by Harrison Pierce August 26, 2025 1 Finding out that you don't have any available visa pages, or that your passport is expired, can be stressful leading up to an international trip. Here's everything you need to know about how long it takes to get an expedited passport as of August 2025.
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Quick Take: New, Central, Category 1, And Delightful by JT Genter August 25, 2025 0 Hyatt recently opened a Hyatt Centric property in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and it costs as few as 3,500 Hyatt points per night! So, it was an obvious choice for my visit to Kuala Lumpur earlier this month. Here's my quick take on this property and why you should keep it in mind if you're visiting the vibrant city of KL.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
American Airlines 787-9P Flagship Suite Preferred Review: Impressive Cabin, Average Service by Tyler Glatt August 20, 2025 0 Few flights have had me counting down the days like my trip from Philadelphia to London on American Airlines’ brand-new Boeing 787-9P. The “P” stands for “Premium,” and I was eager to see if it lived up to the name. The flight delivered one of my best on-board experiences on AA, but it wasn't perfect. Here's how it went.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class August 20, 2025 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Some bonuses are automatic, while others require completing flights or stays. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Alaska, Garuda Indonesia, and Hyatt.
Score 30% Bonus Virgin Points With Your First Shops Away Purchase by Skye Class August 19, 2025 1 Shopping portals are an easy way to earn extra rewards on everyday purchases. Shops Away, Virgin Atlantic’s shopping portal, lets you earn Virgin Points on eligible purchases. New users also receive a 30% points bonus on their first qualifying purchase. Here are the details.
Use RebatesMe to Earn Cash Back on Online Purchases, Plus Increased $40 Bonus for AwardWallet Readers by Skye Class August 19, 2025 6 RebatesMe is an online shopping portal that allows you to earn cashback whenever you use its link and make a qualifying purchase at select stores. If you've never used the portal before, AwardWallet readers can score an increased $40 bonus after eligible purchases.
Great Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts You Can Book With Points by Scott Sikes August 18, 2025 2 Hyatt has an extensive list of all-inclusive properties that can be booked with points. These properties are all over the world, from the United States to the Caribbean, to Europe, and the rest of the world. Let's at some of the best options.
How Capital One Shopping Works — And When It Beats the Competition by Carissa Rawson August 18, 2025 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.
From VIP Pyramid Access to Elite Upgrades: 7 Reasons I Loved Staying at Marriott Mena House in Cairo by JT Genter August 16, 2025 6 Last weekend, my wife and I stayed at the Marriott Mena House right next to the Giza pyramids outside Cairo, Egypt. From VIP golf cart access to the pyramids to the excellent redemption rate we got, here's seven reasons we loved our stay.
Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport by Tyler Glatt August 11, 2025 0 The long-awaited American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) finally opened its doors in May 2025. Flagship Lounges are a cut above Admirals Clubs in both amenities and exclusivity, and the Philadelphia lounge is a cut above the rest of the Flagship network, too. Here’s what you’ll find inside the Philadelphia Flagship Lounge so you can make the most of your time there.
Paying Tuition With Credit Cards: When It’s Worth It and Which Cards Are the Most Rewarding by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi August 11, 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.
You Can Redeem American Airlines Miles for Items Through the AAdvantage Exchange — But Please Don’t by Cameron Laufer August 11, 2025 0 Have you ever wondered if you can exchange your hard earned airline miles for a Dyson vacuum or a toaster? You probably haven't but we're here to tell you that it's possible through American Airlines' new shopping marketplace, called AAdvantage Exchange. Let's look at the new program and if it makes sense to redeem miles this way.
Omni Hotels Points Expiration Rules — and How to Avoid Losing Select Guest Credits by Sam Helmy August 10, 2025 0 Omni Hotels Select Guest credits don’t follow the same rules as most hotel points. Here’s how expiration works — and how to keep your rewards from expiring unused.
