I Spent 11 Hours on the New American Airlines A321XLR — Here’s My Honest Take On the New Jet by Tyler Glatt December 20, 2025 3 The first American Airlines Airbus A321XLR entered revenue service on December 18, 2025, on a turn from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). And I spent virtually that entire day on board this narrowbody airplane. Here’s my honest opinion after six hours in coach and five hours in premium economy.
10 Best Hyatt Redemptions for Budget-Friendly Stays: Unlock Over 4 Cents per Point! by Tyler Glatt December 15, 2025 0 World of Hyatt's simple award chart is easily a favorite of many an award traveler. And for travelers operating with a budget, several Category 1-4 properties offer attractive off-peak rates combined with an enticing cent per point value. Here are the top 10 best-value Hyatt properties you can book with points.
The Ultimate Guide to ExpertFlyer: How to Find Award Space, Upgrades, Seat Maps, and More by Max Prosperi and Andrew Kunesh December 14, 2025 1 ExpertFlyer is a powerful tool offering users dozens of features and resources. With this tool, you can view flight availability, upgrade and award space, real-time seat maps, and much more. Here's how to get the most from the platform.
Leaders Club Sterling Status: How To Get Top-Tier Status at 400+ Independent Luxury Hotels by Harrison Pierce December 14, 2025 0 Cardholders of the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express now receive complimentary Leaders Club Sterling status. Here's what you need to know about the top-tier elite status for Leading Hotels of the World loyalists, including its benefits and other ways to earn it.
Flying With Your Skis: Airline Policies for Ski and Boot Bags by Cameron Laufer December 13, 2025 0 Many airlines allow flyers to combine a ski bag and boot bag as one checked luggage. This ski season, we break down how to pack right and avoid fees to fly all that gear with you.
Alaska Airlines Lounges: Locations, How to Access, and What Memberships Cost (Plus Ways to Save) by Tyler Glatt December 13, 2025 0 Even though its network is smaller than those of other major airlines, Alaska Airlines Lounges are consistently great places to dine, relax, and recharge before your flight. If you’re curious about how to access these lounges, you’re in the right place. Here’s where they’re located, how to get in, and what an annual membership costs.
See More From the AwardWallet Blog: How & Why to Make AwardWallet a Google Preferred Source by Tyler Glatt December 6, 2025 2 One of the new features Google has rolled out recently lets you choose which publishers you’d like to see more from. Adding a publisher like AwardWallet to your list of Google preferred sources means you’ll see more of our content across Google. Here's how to add the AwardWallet Blog in less than one minute.
Complete Guide to Chase Sapphire Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and How to Access by Max Prosperi and Carissa Rawson January 8, 2026 23 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.
Your Complete Guide to Credit Card Statement Credits for 2026: Amex, Chase, Citi, and More by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 1, 2026 39 Many credit card statement credits reset at the beginning of 2026. 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 2026 so you can make the most of them and prevent them from expiring unused.
How I Turned My Amex Hilton Credit Into a Five-Star Date Night — And Other Creative Ways to Use It by Brie Bash December 5, 2025 1 The American Express Business Platinum Card and Hilton Surpass card offer up to $200 in Hilton statement credits per year, split into four $50 quarterly credits. But, you don’t need a Hilton stay on the calendar every quarter to make use of this credit. With a little planning, it’s possible to find simple, worthwhile ways to use it. Here's how I used it to book a fancy date night in Las Vegas.
Southwest Upgraded Boarding, Priority Boarding, and How To Board Early for Free by Samantha Holland and Jenna Hansen December 5, 2025 2 Southwest Airlines is moving from open seating to assigned seats. This process includes a move from Upgraded Boarding to Priority Boarding. Check out this article to learn everything about the two early boarding options and how to secure them for free for your flight.
End-of-Year Strategies for Earning Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status by Harrison Pierce and Ryan Flanigan November 29, 2025 11 There's not much time left in the year, but there is still time to plan for and achieve top-tier hotel elite status with several programs. You can earn elite status now through these strategies and shortcuts and carry it through 2026 — or even part of 2027, depending on the program.
Shopping Portals Explained: Earn Bonus Rewards Without (Much) Extra Effort by Jenna Hansen and Tyler Glatt January 8, 2026 15 Online shoppers, listen up! If you regularly make purchases from online stores, you should be using a shopping portal to maximize your earnings. But how do you choose which portal to use? In this post, we walk you through all of the best shopping portals to make selecting the right one a piece of cake.
Use This Kimpton Secret Password To Get Upgrades, Free Drinks & More by Skye Class and JT Genter November 24, 2025 41 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.
How To Use Uber Cash From Your American Express by Mark Jackson November 22, 2025 0 Both the Amex Platinum and Amex Gold cards offer an Uber Cash benefit each month. Amex Platinum's is higher, especially in the month of December. Plus, the card offers a Uber One membership for even more savings. While the benefit expiries at the end of each month, most cardmembers can take advantage of this valuable benefit.
AvGeek Delight: Marriott’s Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by JT Genter November 16, 2025 0 Did you know that a Marriott Bonvoy property near Amsterdam Schiphol has a retired KLM 747 onsite that you can see from many rooms, walk under and even tour daily? Here's what it's like staying at the Residence Inn part of this property.
Another Reason to Avoid Etihad Guest: Account Suspensions for Trying to Use Your Miles by JT Genter November 15, 2025 1 Etihad Guest is a program that has a lot of potential, from booking American Airlines awards from 6,000 miles to Etihad First Class. Plus, you can transfer points to Etihad Guest from several points programs. But, I found out the hard way that Etihad Guest will suspend your account (without any notification or communication) if you try to redeem miles in the way it doesn't like.
Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Partners by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller November 14, 2025 7 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.
5 of the Cheapest Flights You Can Book Using Rove Miles — Fly to Europe From Just 88 Miles! by Tyler Glatt November 12, 2025 1 Rove Miles is one of our new favorite rewards programs. One big reason why is the value you can unlock with these miles. And you don’t need a huge balance to find incredible deals either. In this post, I’ll show you five examples of cheap flights you can book with Rove Miles, starting at just 88 miles each way.
Bab Samhan Hotel Review: A Luxurious Marriott Property Off Riyadh’s Beaten Path by Tyler Glatt November 9, 2025 0 The Bab Samhan Hotel is a relatively new addition to Marriott’s Luxury Collection. It’s a distinctive property, and the combination of its scenic setting, warm service, and excellent dining made this stay one to remember. This was my first time staying at a Luxury Collection hotel, and it didn’t disappoint. Here’s a look inside the property.
Ways To Check Your Credit Score for Free by Jenna Hansen November 9, 2025 2 Knowing and understanding your credit score is important in many aspects of life — from buying a home or car to opening new credit cards. And thankfully, there are many ways to check your score for free. Most banks offer free checks, along with other non-bank options. This article takes a look all of the ways to make sure you're on top of your credit score and credit report.
Free Meals, Spa Treatments, Nap Rooms, Even Swimming Pools with Priority Pass by Ashley Onadele and Max Prosperi October 31, 2025 85 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: Earn 1,500 Alaska Points and 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 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.
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.
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.
