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 26, 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.
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.
Alaska Airlines’ 20-Minute Baggage Guarantee: How to Claim 2,500 Miles or a $25 Credit by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash March 21, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines’ baggage guarantee promises checked bags at the carousel within 20 minutes of arrival. If not, you’ll get 2,500 Mileage Plan miles or a $25 discount code for a future flight. Here's how to claim your compensation if your bags are delayed.
5 Reasons Why I Just Status Matched to Alaska Airlines by Mark Jackson March 18, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines status is a great status to have, and my current Executive Platinum status is expiring soon. Here's why I decided to take advantage of the once-a-lifetime status match opportunity with Alaska before it was too late!
Southwest EarlyBird Check-In: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Who Should Get It by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer March 17, 2025 0 Flying Southwest Airlines has always been a unique experience thanks to its open seating policy and unconventional boarding process. If you don’t want to stress about checking in exactly 24 hours before departure, EarlyBird Check-In can give you a better boarding position. Here’s everything you need to know, including how it works, when it makes sense to pay for it — and how upcoming operational changes could impact its future.
Step-By-Step Instructions of How To Transfer Chase Points to United MileagePlus by Tyler Glatt March 15, 2025 2 With daily flights to hundreds of destinations and a deep roster of partner airlines, there's incredible value you can unlock with United MileagePlus miles. If you're working with a sum of Chase Ultimate Rewards, you can easily convert them into valuable miles. In this post, we'll teach you how to transfer Chase points to United in just a few simple steps.
A Premium Award Search Tool at the Perfect Price: A PointsYeah Review by Carissa Rawson and Ross Denkin March 13, 2025 1 PointsYeah is an excellent award search tool. It provides multiple filtering options when looking for flights and or hotels. Plus, it also has configurable alerts for your ideal travel itinerary and a daydream explorer that provides examples of places you can go! Check out why PointsYeah is a serious player when searching for award travel!
How to Create and Use Virtual Card Number With Your Capital One Account by Ashley Onadele and Scott Sikes March 12, 2025 3 Have you ever needed your Capital One credit card number but couldn’t find your physical card? Capital One makes it easy by offering virtual credit card numbers — temporary, digital versions of your card that you can use for online purchases. Let’s walk through how to find and use these virtual card numbers and why they might be the best choice for your online shopping.
How to Manage Your Credit Score to Unlock the Best Travel Rewards by Jenna Hansen and Ashley Onadele March 8, 2025 58 Keeping track of your credit score is imperative when it comes to maximizing your credit card rewards and benefits. This article will show you how to track and manage your credit score, plus what you should be doing regularly to make yourself look good in the eyes of the banks.
Miles for Opinions: How to Earn Free Airline Miles for Sharing Your Thoughts by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt March 2, 2025 0 Did you know you can earn hotel points and airline miles simply for giving your opinions in online surveys — without paying anything? Several hotels and airlines have survey portals where members can earn bonus points and miles when completing surveys. Here are the details and whether it's possible to earn elite status just from surveys.
Guide to Capital One Airport Lounges: Amenities, Locations, and How to Access by Tyler Glatt February 27, 2025 4 Capital One’s airport lounge network is expanding fast, with five locations open and two 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.
Seats.aero Expands to Track 23 Airline Programs. Here’s Our Full Guide. by Tyler Glatt April 7, 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.
AAdvantage Events: Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Tickets by Skye Class February 24, 2025 0 AAdvantage Events is a platform where you can earn redeemable miles and Loyalty Points on concerts, sports events, and more. Through February 28, 2025, members can earn double miles and double Loyalty Points on AAdvantage events, or use miles to book an event and get 500 Loyalty Points. Here are the details.
How Hyatt Points Saved the Day During a Weather Delay — And Why I Always Keep Some Handy by Tyler Glatt February 22, 2025 0 A winter storm turned my three-day trip into five, but instead of letting bad weather derail my plans (and budget), I turned to World of Hyatt to get me out of a bind. Here’s how Hyatt points helped me salvage my trip without spending a fortune — and why I always keep some on hand for future travels.
Accor and Emirates Launch Two-Way Point Transfers — Here’s How This Feature Works by Skye Class February 20, 2025 0 Accor and Emirates have a long-standing partnership that allows ALL members to convert points to Skywards miles. Now, members can also convert Skywards miles into ALL Rewards points. Here are the details of the Accor and Emirates partnership.
Bringing the Vegas Experience Inside the Airport: Your First Look At the Capital One Lounge at Las Vegas by Tyler Glatt February 20, 2025 0 What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas — unless it’s an airport lounge worth talking about. Capital One’s newest lounge at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is an oasis in the desert — somewhere that blends thoughtful design with plenty of local flair. This walkthrough will give you an idea of what it's like at the Capital One Lounge at LAS.
Why I Speculatively Transfer Points During Transfer Bonuses by Ian Snyder February 19, 2025 4 Most advice you'll hear says you should never speculatively transfer points to airline or hotel programs. There are several reasons for this. While I agree with the common wisdom, I consciously break from time to time. My reasons are specific to my situation. You should always critically think about what works best for you when it comes to getting the most out of your points.
First Look: The New Chase Sapphire Lounge at PHL Brings a Taste of Philly to Travelers by Tyler Glatt June 11, 2025 0 There's a brand-new Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and AwardWallet was given an early peak inside. Here's your first look at Chase's newest lounge — and some details on the hours, amenities, and unique features you'll find when you stop by.
Little-Known Southwest Credit Card Perk: 20% Off Discount Code for Southwest Reward Flights by JT Genter February 17, 2025 2 Southwest credit cardholders should have received a Southwest promo code for 20% off a Southwest Airlines booking using Rapid Rewards points. The latest round of promo codes are available for bookings through January 11, 2026. Here's what to know about this little-known, unofficial Southwest cardholder benefit — including how to find it in your Rapid Rewards account.
Venetian vs. Rio Comparison: Which Resort Is Better for World of Hyatt Globalist Members? by Mark Jackson February 15, 2025 0 If you’re a World of Hyatt Globalist headed to Las Vegas, should you stay at the Rio or the Venetian? This comparison breaks down elite benefits, amenities, and experience at both properties to help you decide which resort you should book for your trip.
Stack Your Travel Rewards: Double-Dip Opportunities with Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Mark Jackson February 15, 2025 0 There are a lot of double-dipping opportunities out courtesy of a wide variety of airline and hotel partnerships. By leveraging your loyalty in one program, you can hopefully "double-dip" in another and stack more rewards with little effort. Here are all the airlines and hotels with these types of partnerships.
How To Use MaxFHR To Find Cheap Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts Stays by Scott Sikes February 12, 2025 0 Many travelers use credits from The Platinum Card® from American Express, but maximizing the $200 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.
