51 Promotions Ending Soon (Free Bags, Transfer Bonuses, Award Sales, Savings on Travel, and More) by Andrew George Bradshaw May 24, 2025 8 At least 51 loyalty reward program promotions are ending in the next two weeks. Among those include up to 40k bonus Marriott points on stays, up to 30% award sales, up to 100% transfer bonuses, up to 150% buy points bonuses, the last chance to book Southwest flights with free bags, ending transfer partnerships, and much more. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.
United Polaris Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 22, 2025 0 Polaris Lounges are United Airlines ultra premium 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.
17 Current Promotions for Buying Airline Miles and Hotel Points (Up to 160% Bonus Miles) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt May 22, 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.
Use This Kimpton Secret Password To Get Upgrades, Free Drinks & More by Skye Class and JT Genter May 20, 2025 40 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.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points and Miles for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class May 19, 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 Southwest Airlines, WestJet, and IHG.
Maximize Your Points: Current Transfer Bonuses for Chase, Citi, Capital One, HSBC, Accor, and More by Tyler Glatt May 17, 2025 2 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.
Delta Now Limits Sky Club Access — Here’s How to Track How Many Visits You Have Left by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 15, 2025 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.
VantageScore Unveils America’s Average Credit Score — Is Your Score Above Average? by Cameron Laufer May 13, 2025 0 VantageScore just unveiled the average credit score for Americans. We highlight the score as well as several ways you can learn about, monitor, and manage your credit score to help earn valuable points and miles.
Track Your Progress Toward a Chase Sign-Up Bonus Using This New Account Bonus Tracker by Jenna Hansen May 12, 2025 22 There's enough to worry about these days without worrying about missing a sign-up bonus from a new credit card account. Thanks to Chase’s "New Account Bonus" tracker, it is easier than ever to track your progress. And that's as important as ever with lucrative bonuses currently available.
How to Set Up Your Digital Priority Pass Card to Access Airport Lounges by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 8, 2025 0 If you have a Priority Pass account, make sure to set up your digital card to access one of the 1,700+ lounges in the network using just your phone, so even if you lose your card or leave it behind on your next trip, you'll still be able to get into an airport lounge.
Grow Your Rewards Balance: How To Earn Bonus Points When You Buy Flowers for Mother’s Day by Brie Bash May 6, 2025 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.
How to Use Your Alaska Airlines Wallet Funds — and Keep Them From Expiring Worthless by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea May 5, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines has a unique way for frequent fliers to store their trip credits for future use, called "wallet funds." When you cancel a trip, instead of those codes living (and potentially dying) in your email inbox, you can have funds deposited into your Alaska Airlines Wallet. Once the funds are deposited, there are a few rules to follow to use them and not let them expire. Here's how to use these credits.
Earn up to 9,500 Bonus Points With These Hotel Dining Program New Member Bonuses by Skye Class May 5, 2025 42 Hotel dining rewards programs are a fantastic way to earn bonus points and miles through your everyday spending. Currently, new members can earn up to 9,500 bonus points when signing up for all four programs and completing the required orders. In this article, we'll dig into the hotel dining programs offering new member bonuses.
Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $30 or 3,000 Amex Points After Spending $30 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt May 13, 2025 119 Few shopping portals are better than Rakuten. It's one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet. And to sweeten the pot, new members can currently use a Rakuten referral link to get a new member bonus of $30 or 3,000 Amex Membership Rewards points.
How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in May 2025 by JT Genter April 30, 2025 18 Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during May 2025, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 1,931 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of around 62 flights a day! In this article, we list out all 50 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.
All the Ways to Get United Club Access Before Your Next Flight by Brie Bash April 29, 2025 0 Frequent and casual flyers alike can enjoy the perks of having access to a United Lounge, including a comfortable seat out of the hustle and bustle of the busy airport. Business travelers as well as families benefit from the free snacks and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and more available in these convenient lounges. But who can visit a United Club and how do you get access? Let’s look.
How To Fly American Airlines’ Best Business (and First) Class Seats Within the U.S. by JT Genter May 3, 2025 307 Usually, you have to fly pretty far to fly in American Airlines' best lie-flat business and first-class seats. However, during May 2025, AA is flying 1,599 flights within the U.S. using these internationally-configured and specialty aircraft. Check out this article to see the 30 routes that have an Airbus A321T or Boeing 777 or 787 flying within the U.S. this month.
Double-Dip on Flights and Stays: All the Benefits of the Qantas and Accor Partnership by Skye Class April 26, 2025 2 The Qantas partnership with Accor Hotels allows members to double-dip on flights and hotel stays. While there’s been a recent devaluation that reduces how many ALL points you earn on Qantas flights, the rewards are still better than when the partnership first launched. Here are the key details.
A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam April 25, 2025 2 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.
Complete Guide to Chase Sapphire Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and How to Access by Max Prosperi and Carissa Rawson April 22, 2025 22 While the first Chase Sapphire Lounge opened its doors to travelers in late 2022, the card issuer now operates eight lounges with two more locations on the way. In this guide, we'll cover where the Chase Sapphire Lounges are, who can access them, and what you can expect inside.
How to Upgrade to Emirates First Class Using Miles by Tyler Glatt April 21, 2025 3 One of the best first class cabins in the skies belongs to Emirates. Ultra-comfortable seats, onboard showers, and top-notch food and beverages are only the tip of the luxury iceberg. If this is a cabin you want to experience, one of the easiest ways to get there is to upgrade with Skywards miles. Here's how to do it.
Expedited Security Screening Programs: How To Get Them for Free by Miguel Rueda and Senitra Horbrook May 3, 2025 47 Expedited airport security allows travelers to bypass long security lines and fast-track the screening process. TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR Plus can be obtained for free or at a discounted rate through airline elite status and credit card benefits.
American Airlines to Launch Free Inflight Wi-Fi in 2026 — Here’s How to Get It for Free Now by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 2 American Airlines will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members starting in January 2026. Here's what you need to know about this exciting announcement — and how to get online without paying for it before the changes take effect.
How I’m Combining My Family’s Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month by Cameron Laufer April 9, 2025 4 Among the changes coming to the Southwest Rapid Rewards program effective May 28th is that flight credits will expire after just six to 12 months, depending on the fare purchased. Until then, you can still combine existing credits into larger, transferrable ones with no expiration date. Here’s how I’m organizing my family’s Southwest flight credits before the clock runs out.
From Pre-Sale Tickets to Pop-Up Lounges: Exclusive Events and Experiences You Can Access as a Cardholder by Mark Jackson April 9, 2025 0 Credit card issuers are very invested in providing cardmembers with exclusive experiences to keep them engaged with the brand (and using their cards). Here are some of the perks and benefits available to you.
Qatar Airways Promises a Qsuite Guarantee — Here’s When It Applies (and Doesn’t) by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 8, 2025 0 Not many airlines offer a guarantee to protect your bookings against aircraft changes, but Qatar Airways does whether it is a revenue or award booking for flights with their exceptional Qsuite business class product. This is how the Qatar Qsuite Guarantee works.
Paying the IRS? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back on Your 2025 Tax Payments by Ross Denkin April 6, 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!
Bonus Rewards and Monthly Credits: All of the Lyft Benefits Available Through Credit Cards by Dan Miller and Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 2 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.
9 of My Favorite Travel Products On Sale Now for Amazon Big Spring Sale by JT Genter March 25, 2025 2 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 fall or gearing up for a trip next year. Here are 9 of our favorite travel items that are on sale now.
Score a Free Hotel Stay in Abu Dhabi With Etihad Stopover Program by Skye Class March 22, 2025 7 Flying with Etihad via Abu Dhabi? For trips in 2025, Etihad Airways provides complimentary one- and two-night stopover packages in Abu Dhabi. Sadly, the discounted three- and four-night packages are no longer available. How does it work, and what's included in the free hotel stay? Here's how you can take advantage of the Etihad stopover deal.
