Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More by Tyler Glatt August 6, 2025 6 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.
U.S. Bank Rewards Points Can Now Expire — Here’s How to Keep Them Active by Sam Helmy August 3, 2025 1 U.S. Bank recently introduced a new points expiration policy that makes it unique among major card issuers. Here is all you need to know about navigating this less-than-generous policy.
23 Promotions Ending Soon (Ending Card Offers, Award Chart Changes, Bonus Miles, and More) by Andrew George Bradshaw August 2, 2025 8 At least 23 loyalty reward program promotions are ending in the next two weeks. Among those include transfer bonuses, last chance to book before award chart changes, ending card offers, mileage upgrade charts being removed, buy points bonuses, and much more. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.
How To Turn Off Amex Pay Over Time (And Why It’s a Good Idea) by Kennedy Miller and Cameron Laufer July 31, 2025 4 Pay Over Time from American Express gives cardmembers more options and flexibility when it comes to paying off their balance, but it comes with a price. Here's how and why you should turn off this feature to avoid accidental interest charges and to make sure you are eligible for future offers.
How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in August 2025 by JT Genter July 31, 2025 20 Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during August 2025, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 1,719 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of around 55 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 38 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.
Halfway to Earning 2 Million Miles: The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly by JT Genter July 27, 2025 2 In the last three weeks, we've flown over 20,000 miles in Turkish Airlines economy -- from Europe to South America, back to Europe, and now to North America -- as part of the Turkish Airlines Six Continents Million Mile Challenge. Unfortunately, our flights so far haven't been all smooth sailing. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly of our first six Turkish Airlines economy flights.
How To Fly American Airlines’ Best Business (and First) Class Seats Within the U.S. by JT Genter July 27, 2025 307 Usually, you have to fly pretty far to fly in American Airlines' best lie-flat business and first-class seats. However, during August 2025, AA is flying around 1,600 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.
Best Buy Points Expiration Policy: How to Avoid Losing Your My Best Buy Points by Sam Helmy July 27, 2025 0 Best Buy points expire if you don't have qualifying activity on your account. Here is everything you need to know about your Best Buy points expiring and what you can do to keep them active.
Delta Basic Economy: A Complete Guide to Delta’s Lowest Fares by Harrison Pierce July 26, 2025 0 Delta Main Basic is the basic economy product offered by Delta Air Lines. Although it comes with low fares, it also comes with numerous restrictions. When you book a Delta Main Basic ticket, you are the last to board, you won't earn miles, and you can't change or cancel your flight for free.
Your Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges: Locations, Access, and What to Expect by Harrison Pierce July 23, 2025 0 Plaza Premium is an independent lounge network with more than 250 locations worldwide. Most locations are in Asia, but you will find a handful of locations across the Americas. Cardholders of the Platinum Card receive access to all locations, and those with a Priority Pass membership can access more than 60 locations. Here's everything to know about Plaza Premium lounges.
Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Partners by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller July 21, 2025 6 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.
Our Guide to Escape Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Harrison Pierce July 20, 2025 4 The Escape Lounge network comprises a group of independent lounges, primarily located at smaller regional airports throughout the U.S., UK, and Australia. This lesser-known network is accessible to several cardholders, including those with Amex Platinum cards. While these aren't the most luxurious lounges, they offer a much needed respite when traveling.
MGM Rewards Points Can Expire After Just 6 Months — Here’s How to Keep Yours Alive by Sam Helmy July 20, 2025 0 MGM Rewards has a complicated points expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about your points expiring and what steps you can take to keep your points active.
Amex Premium Rental Car Protection: How It Works and When It’s Worth It by Carissa Rawson July 20, 2025 1 American Express Premium Car Rental Protection is an affordable option for Amex cardholders looking to beef up their rental car insurance. For a low flat fee, cardholders can enjoy primary coverage and protection against damage, injury, death, and loss of personal property.
Join, Dine, Earn: Score up to 4,000 Bonus Miles by Joining These Airline Dining Programs by Skye Class July 14, 2025 74 Hungry for more miles? Airline dining programs are a great way to double dip on restaurant spending — earning miles on top of your usual credit card rewards. Even better, several programs are offering new member bonuses right now. Here’s how to earn up to 4,000 bonus miles just by joining and dining.
How the Booking.com Rewards Program Works — and When Wallet Credits Expire by Sam Helmy July 13, 2025 0 Booking.com doesn’t use a traditional points system — but its loyalty program still offers valuable perks. Here’s how Genius tiers work, how travel credits are issued, and what to know about expiration policies.
16 Current Promotions for Buying Airline Miles and Hotel Points (Up to 160% Bonus Miles) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt August 7, 2025 3 When you're a few miles or points away from a sweet redemption and you've exhausted options like transferring points from another program, buying them outright might make sense. Here are the loyalty programs that are currently running a discount or bonus promotion for buying points and miles.
6 Continents, 2 Million Miles: Here’s Our Plan to Complete the Turkish Airlines Million Mile Challenge by JT Genter July 8, 2025 3 In late June, Turkish Airlines hopped on the million-mile-bonus bandwagon by announcing a million-mile bonus for travelers who fly Turkish Airlines to six continents. My wife and I are taking them up on the challenge. Here's our plan for unlocking one million bonus miles, plus elite status for two years, for just $3,100 each.
Amazon Prime Day Is Live — Here Are 9 of My Favorite Travel Products on Sale Now by JT Genter July 8, 2025 4 Amazon Prime Day is here! 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.
After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad by JT Genter July 4, 2025 20 Eight years ago this week, my wife Katie and I took off on our first flight as digital nomads. Eight years later, we are still traveling the world full-time with no plans to stop. Thanks to points and miles, we've been able to travel full-time for a lot less than we ever imagined. Here's a recap of how much we've traveled in the past eight years — and how we paid for it.
A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam July 3, 2025 3 Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion® Lounge. Here's what to know about having the right card (and potentially flying the right airline) to enter. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges, the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.
Guide to Capital One Airport Lounges: Amenities, Locations, and How to Access by Tyler Glatt July 20, 2025 4 Capital One’s airport lounge network is expanding fast, with six locations open and one more on the way. Each lounge offers a unique design, food, and drinks, but all offer top-tier comfort and service. Here’s where to find them, how to get in, and what to expect when you visit.
How to Transfer Credit Limits Between Your Chase Cards Online — and Why You Might Want To by Brie Bash June 26, 2025 0 Chase has rolled out a new feature that lets you move available credit between your cards online, with no phone call or credit check required. This tool makes it simple to shift your credit in just a few clicks. Here's how it works.
Maximize Your Points: Current Transfer Bonuses for Chase, Citi, and More by Tyler Glatt July 30, 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.
Don’t Leave Money on the Table — Use These Credit Card Statement Credits in 2025 by Tyler Glatt and Miguel Rueda July 9, 2025 38 Many credit card statement credits reset once the second half of the year began. 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 2025 so you can make the most of them before time runs out.
Point.me Review: Game-Changing Award Availability Tool by Ross Denkin and Scott Sikes June 20, 2025 16 Point.me makes a monumental step forward in flight award search efficiency. Search multiple airlines and award programs all at once, instead of checking each individually. Plus, they provide guidance to help you turn your search results into booked flights. Here's our full review of this excellent service.
American Airlines Flagship Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Ajay Jain and JT Genter June 17, 2025 4 American Airlines Admirals Clubs are fine for a short layover. But, did you know that American Airlines also has an even more premium type of lounge called the Flagship Lounge? Read about what is an American Airlines Flagship Lounge, the difference between them and Admirals Clubs, and how to access a Flagship Lounge on your American Airlines or Oneworld ticket.
Capital One Unveils Its Flagship JFK Airport Lounge — Here’s Everything You’ll See Inside by Tyler Glatt June 16, 2025 0 New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is getting a Capital One Lounge worthy of the city it calls home. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Capital One will open the doors to what it’s calling its flagship lounge. This expansive space brings together some of the best of New York in ways you won’t find in any other airport lounge.
Paying the IRS? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back on Your 2025 Tax Payments by Ross Denkin June 14, 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!
TopCashback Explained: How to Use TopCashback to Get Paid for Shopping Online by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea June 10, 2025 0 Learn how TopCashback works, how to earn cash back on online purchases, and the best tips for getting paid. We cover payout options, coupon policies, and how to dispute issues when purchases don’t track properly.
