17 Promotions Ending Soon (Transfer Bonuses, Award Sales, Miles for Donations, and More) by Andrew George Bradshaw November 2, 2025 8 At least 17 promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Among those include Chase, Citi, and Marriott transfer bonuses; up to 100% bonus points on purchases; and discounted awards to Europe starting at just 6,400 points. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.
American Express Centurion Lounges: Where They Are, What’s Inside, and All the Ways to Access Them by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam November 2, 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.
Free Meals, Spa Treatments, Nap Rooms, Even Swimming Pools with Priority Pass by Ashley Onadele and Max Prosperi October 31, 2025 82 Priority Pass is the largest independently operated lounge network in the world. But did you know that Priority Pass consists of more than just airport lounges and clubs? Priority Pass members also enjoy food and beverage credit at participating restaurants, complimentary spa treatments, and free nap rooms. Here are some of the best Priority Pass experience outside of lounges and clubs.
CLEAR Plus Membership Deals: 5k United Miles or up to 1,500 Alaska Points, & Ways to Enroll for Free by Skye Class October 31, 2025 11 CLEAR Plus is a great way to speed through airport security. If you're not yet a member, now might be a good time to join if you're interested in earning some airline miles for doing so. Right now, new members can get 5,000 United miles or earn up to 1,500 bonus Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points. Here are the details.
Should You Earn Points or Miles on Hertz Car Rentals? by Mark Jackson October 30, 2025 0 Hertz offers the opportunity to earn points and miles with your favorite airline and select hotel partners. While common sense might think to credit to Hertz for car rentals, there are a number of program sweet spots with partners that are worth paying attention to.
How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in November 2025 by JT Genter October 29, 2025 24 Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during November 2025, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 2,521 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of over 84 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 77 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.
How To Fly American Airlines’ Best Business (and First) Class Seats Within the U.S. by JT Genter October 28, 2025 309 Usually, you have to fly pretty far to fly in American Airlines' best lie-flat business and first-class seats. However, during November 2025, AA is flying over 2,000 flights within the U.S. using these internationally-configured and specialty aircraft. Check out this article to see the 50 routes that have an Airbus A321T or Boeing 777 or 787 flying within the U.S. this month.
VantageScore Unveils America’s Average Credit Score — Is Your Score Above Average? by Cameron Laufer October 28, 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.
Maximize Your Points: Current Transfer Bonuses for Amex, Chase, Citi, Rove, and More by Tyler Glatt November 1, 2025 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, including 8 transfer bonuses ending October 31, 2025.
How to Use JetBlue Travel Bank Credits and Keep Them From Expiring Worthless by Tyler Glatt October 26, 2025 0 Canceled a JetBlue flight? You might receive a Travel Bank credit. Using them is simple, but finding your credits and checking their expiration can take extra steps. Here’s what you need to know to find, use, and keep your JetBlue Travel Bank credits from expiring.
Maximize Your Amex Hotel Credit With This Fine Hotels & Resorts Search Tool by Scott Sikes and Brie Bash October 25, 2025 2 Many travelers use credits from American Express Platinum Card®, but maximizing the $600 Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) credit through the Amex Travel portal can be tricky. MaxFHR simplifies the process by highlighting bookable properties. Here’s how to use the tool to find cheap FHR stays.
How to Earn Lifetime Oneworld Sapphire Status Without Ever Taking a Flight by Mark Jackson October 24, 2025 7 Most travelers have to fly millions of miles to earn lifetime airline status. But there’s one unique path to lifetime Oneworld Sapphire that doesn’t require stepping on a plane. Here's how to lock in Oneworld perks for life — even including lounges on domestic American and Alaska flights.
Is an AirHelp+ Membership Worth it? by Cameron Laufer October 22, 2025 3 AirHelp offers a membership program that will provide compensation as well as lounge access for travel delays. We outline the AirHelp+ subscription plans and if it is worth getting a plan or if alternatives like the travel insurance you might get through a credit card is enough.
Amex Expands Trip Cancel Guard to Flights Booked on Other Platforms — But Is It Worth Buying? by Harrison Pierce October 22, 2025 0 If you want to be able to cancel nonrefundable airfare, you're in luck. American Express offers Trip Cancel Guard, which reimburses you up to 75% for nonrefundable flights, provided you purchase it within 30 days of booking your flight and at least five days before departure. Here's everything to know, including how to determine if it's worth it.
Use RebatesMe to Earn Cash Back on Online Purchases, Plus Increased $40 Bonus for AwardWallet Readers by Skye Class October 21, 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.
How to Earn Rewards on Bill Payments With Plastiq — and if This Service Is Worth the Fees by Ryan Smith and Patrick Stouffer October 20, 2025 7 The landscape of paying bills with credit cards has changed, so it's worth overhauling our review of Plastiq — a service that allows you to pay nearly any bill with a credit card. While providing opportunities for increased spending is a positive, Plastiq charges fees for doing so. Are those fees worth it? And how does Plastiq work? Here's a look at Plastiq, plus its strengths and weaknesses in terms of credit card rewards.
Hyatt Centric Malta Quick Review: A Category 2 Gem With a Club Lounge and Excellent Redemption Rates by JT Genter October 19, 2025 0 The Hyatt Centric Malta is a compelling Category 2 property in the small European nation of Malta that opened in 2024. Here's our review of the property, including its club lounge, pools and one-bedroom suite with terrace.
Give the Gift of Travel Perks: 16 Airlines and Hotels That Let You Share Elite Status by Harrison Pierce October 17, 2025 0 If you hold top-tier elite status with these airline and hotel loyalty programs, you might be able to gift status to a loved one for a trip (or even a whole year). Here's what to know about the loyalty programs that allow you to gift elite status, and how to do so.
Alaska Airlines Wi-Fi Guide: Pricing, Coverage, and When to Expect Free Starlink Access by Brie Bash October 17, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines offers free texting, streaming entertainment, and affordable high-speed internet on most flights. Beginning in 2026, Atmos Rewards members will gain free Starlink Wi-Fi, bringing faster, more consistent connectivity across the fleet. Here’s what you need to know about getting connected on Alaska Airlines.
17 Ways to Use the Amex Platinum $300 Lululemon Credit for Clothes, Accessories, and Travel Gear by Harrison Pierce October 17, 2025 2 Cardholders of the American Express Platinum Card® can now take advantage of up to $300 in annual statement credits on Lululemon purchases, split into $75 credits each quarter. Here are 17 ways you can use your credits for workout clothes, travel gear, and other accessories.
How to Use ANA’s Award Calendar to Find Hard‑to‑Get Business and First Class Seats by Brie Bash October 16, 2025 0 ANA’s International Flight Award Availability Calendar is a good way to get a clear picture of ANA premium award space at a glance. For travelers searching for one or two seats, the calendar can save hours of manual searching by highlighting the few dates when business class is actually available.
Visa Cardholders: Claim up to a 5GB Free eSIM via Gigsky — Or Perpetual Free eSIMs with the Right Card by JT Genter October 12, 2025 0 Staying connected while traveling has become essential for most travelers. And eSIMs are a savvy way to stay connected without paying $10 a day for international roaming. To entice you to try out its service, Gigsky has partnered with Visa to offer cardholders up to 5GB free. Certain cardholders even get a free plan each month! Here's how to check your eligibility and claim your free plan.
Bank of America Museums on Us: Get Free Museum Entry with This Cardholder Perk by Harrison Pierce October 12, 2025 0 If you are a Bank of America debit or credit card holder, you can access some of the top museums in the country for free. The Museum on Us program grants free entry to select cardholders on the first full weekend of the month. Read more in our complete guide.
How To Transfer Avios Between British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar, Finnair, Loganair & Vueling Accounts by Sam Helmy and Harrison Pierce October 12, 2025 21 You can now transfer Avios for free between all seven participating airlines: British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Loganair. This flexibility adds a significant amount of value to all the programs. Not only can you use it to consolidate small balances into one account, but you can also transfer Avios into the account that will give you the best value for a specific award. Here's how.
How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options by Max Prosperi and Harrison Pierce October 11, 2025 0 Airport lounge access is truly a game-changer for frequent flyers. From hot meals to private shower suites, lounges are a great way to pass the time before your next flight. Like other major global airline alliances, Oneworld grants select frequent flyers with elite status and those traveling in premium cabins access to a network of lounges across the globe. In this post, we'll outline the three types of Oneworld lounges and how to access them.
7 Reasons Baros Maldives is a Compelling Way to Use Hilton Free Night Certificates by JT Genter October 10, 2025 2 In September 2025, I redeemed Hilton free night certificates for a stay at Baros Maldives, an SLH Hotel. From free speedboat transfers from the airport to overwater villas bookable as standard room awards, here's five reasons I loved my stay.
The Complete Guide to Capital One Offers by Senitra Horbrook and Ashley Onadele October 10, 2025 3 The expanded Capital One Offers provides more ways for cardholders to earn bonus rewards on their spending. While the selections were initially slim and only offered cash back, Capital One has upped its game, adding more retailers to its lineup and the ability to earn transferable bonus miles.
How to Track Your Progress Toward a Citi Credit Card Sign-up Bonus Online and in the Mobile App by Tyler Glatt October 9, 2025 1 A common mistake is miscalculating the spending requirement for a new card sign-up bonus. You might not spend enough, miss the deadline, or mistakenly factor in fees (like the annual fee) into your calculations. Citi’s sign-up bonus tracker tool helps you avoid these pitfalls by making it easy to track your progress. Here's how it works.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class October 8, 2025 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 new offers from Spirit, American Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, and Hyatt.
How To Convert Capital One Cash Back to Miles for Transfer Partners by Ashley Onadele and Ryan Smith October 7, 2025 5 If you hold multiple credit cards with Capital One, it is possible to convert your cash back rewards into miles that can then be used with transfer partners. In this post, we look at how to convert cash back to miles with Capital One, why this is a deal, and which cards gain value because of this possibility.