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 4 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, and Garuda Indonesia.
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.
Citi Merchant Offers: How to Earn Cash Back and Points on Everyday Purchases by Jenna Hansen and Harrison Pierce October 6, 2025 12 Citi Merchant Offers gives card members even more options to save money when they load the offer and use their linked card to make purchases from hundreds of merchants. The offers are similar to Amex Ofers and Chase Offers, though with a few differences. Here's what you need to know.
Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 First Class Review: 5 Highlights From My Short-Haul Flight by Tyler Glatt September 29, 2025 0 Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite business class on long-haul flights. But in my opinion, its short-haul business class product — which it often sells as "first class" — can be just as impressive. And first class accurately describes the experience I had on a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 flight between Doha and Riyadh. It was just that good. Here are five highlights from this short flight.
A Guide to the Mastercard® Luxury Hotels and Resorts Collection by Mark Jackson September 29, 2025 1 The Mastercard Luxury Hotels and Resorts program offers over 3,800 properties to choose from for World, World Elite, and World Legend cardholders. With similar perks to other credit card programs, it's an interesting program to pay attention to if you qualify.
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: How to Unlock Elite-Like Perks at 1,600+ Luxury Properties by Ashley Onadele and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 29, 2025 1 Back before every credit card issuer had a hotel program, there was the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program. This collection offers luxury benefits on your hotel stays, and it's only accessible to those with American Express' premium cards. But are these bookings worth it? We look at the positives and negatives to help you decide.
Building Healthy Credit: A Beginner’s Guide to Credit Scores — And How Credit Cards Impact Your Score by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson September 28, 2025 13 Your credit is one of the most important assets that you have. Good credit makes it easier to borrow money and get approved for the best rewards credit cards. It also gives you access to the lowest interest rates on loans, which can save you many thousands of dollars over your lifetime. If you love travel rewards, knowing how to keep your credit in great shape while you pursue points is essential. Here's our complete guide to doing it right.
From Adana Kebabs to Elite Upgrades: Why I Keep Returning to This Moxy in Istanbul by JT Genter September 24, 2025 3 I'm not typically a fan of Moxy hotels... but a one-night stay at the Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu impressed me so much that I've already returned for two more stays. Here's why this recently-opened property has quickly become my go-to property in the heart of Istanbul.
Why You Might Want to Transfer Capital One Miles Before You Upgrade Your Phone by Tyler Glatt September 24, 2025 12 If upgrading your phone is something you’re planning to do, and you also have an intended use for your Capital One miles, you might want to make a transfer before you activate your new device to avoid running into a big issue. Now you’re probably wondering what getting a new phone has to do with transferring Capital One miles. Let me explain.
Southwest Airlines Boarding Process: How it Currently Works and How It’s Changing in January 2026 by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer September 24, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines will be changing their boarding process. There are multiple paid and free methods to improve your boarding experience — both now and with the new system. Whether through earning elite status, using credit card perks, or purchasing early boarding, we're going over all the ways to ensure you get a great seat on your next flight.
10 Reasons Six Senses Laamu Is (Still) My Favorite Resort in the World by JT Genter September 21, 2025 1 This month, I returned to one of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed at: Six Senses Laamu. Here's what I love about this splurgy "barefoot luxury" resort in the Maldives, and how this stay was even better from my first visit in 2021.
Amex Now Shows Centurion Lounge Wait Times — Plus How to Use the Digital Waitlist to Skip the Line by Lauren Wynn and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 19, 2025 2 Amex Centurion Lounges are synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, but in today's day and age, you can expect some overcrowding and long wait times. In response, American Express has introduced digital waitlists through the Amex app — allowing travelers to queue up virtually instead of standing in line. Here's how to join the waitlist.
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.
