From Miles to Status: How I Qualified for Alaska Airlines Elite Without Paying Cash for Flights by Mark Jackson September 16, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines now awards elite credit on award flights, credit card spending, and even partner mileage earnings. Here’s how I earned Atmos Silver status in 2025 without paying out-of-pocket for flights, and tips for how you can too.
Making Quarterly Tax Payments? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back by Ross Denkin September 13, 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!
Smart Traveller: The Free Program That Rewards You for Visiting Airport Lounges by Sam Helmy and Carissa Rawson September 12, 2025 1 The Smart Traveller program allows you to earn points for lounge visits and then redeem them for a variety of options, including lounge visits, hotel stays, gift cards, and more. The deal is even sweeter because you can earn points even on complimentary visits to lounges through your credit card lounge membership.
21 Current Promotions for Buying Airline Miles and Hotel Points (Get up to a 130% Bonus on Points) by Tyler Glatt December 9, 2025 3 Buying points and miles strategically can help you reach your next redemption faster or even book a trip for less than paying cash. In this post, we’ve rounded up all the current airline, hotel, and travel loyalty programs offering bonuses or discounts on points and miles.
Earn and Spend Lufthansa Miles on Hotels and Rental Cars by Miguel Rueda September 8, 2025 0 You can earn Lufthansa Miles & More miles by booking hotel stays through the Hotels and Cars by Rocket Travel portal. Make Lufthansa first class redemptions easier to book. These miles are valuable but not easy to earn. Is booking hotel stays through this portal a good way to boost your balance?
Earn Rewards on Card Referrals: Complete Guide to Chase’s Refer-a-Friend and Business Programs by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash September 7, 2025 0 Refer friends, family, and business contacts to Chase credit cards through Chase's Refer-a-Friend and Refer-a-Business programs. You will put valuable points and cash in your wallet while introducing your community to the value of credit card points and miles.
I Happily Paid $69 for 15 Months of Frontier Elite Gold Status — and I’ll Recoup the Cost on One Trip by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2025 1 I’ve long flown with one of the biggest U.S. airlines for the perks and convenience. But as family travel costs price me out, I realized Frontier might make more sense — so I decided to pull the trigger on its limited-time Elite Gold status match. Here's why I did it.
14 Exciting Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) Properties Bookable With Hilton Honors Points by Ross Denkin and Cameron Laufer September 1, 2025 1 Hilton's integration of SLH properties into its own portfolio provides members incredible opportunities. Of the 400 or so hotels now eligible for award stays, several make for excellent uses of points and free night certificates. Here are 14 bespoke properties that stand out based on location, level of luxury, or redemption value — or all three!
From Unbeatable Value to an Epic Infinity Pool: Four Things I Loved About My Stay at InterContinental Crete by Tyler Glatt August 30, 2025 1 The only thing I love more than a free hotel night is a free hotel night in Greece. I recently spent five nights in Agios Nikolaos for almost nothing by redeeming IHG free night certificates for an extended stay at the InterContinental Crete. And it was awesome. Here are four highlights that made this stay one to remember.
How I Saved 44,000 Miles By Booking a Cheap Positioning Flight by Brie Bash August 29, 2025 2 When it comes to booking award travel, flexibility is usually key. But what happens when you have no flexibility? That was the situation I found myself in when I needed to get my whole family to upstate New York, and the dates were set in stone. Here's how I used a positioning flight to create our own practical solution to a common problem.
Need a Passport Fast? Here’s How I Got Mine in 14 Days (Without an Agency Visit) by Harrison Pierce August 26, 2025 1 Finding out that you don't have any available visa pages, or that your passport is expired, can be stressful leading up to an international trip. Here's everything you need to know about how long it takes to get an expedited passport as of August 2025.
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Quick Take: New, Central, Category 1, And Delightful by JT Genter August 25, 2025 0 Hyatt recently opened a Hyatt Centric property in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and it costs as few as 3,500 Hyatt points per night! So, it was an obvious choice for my visit to Kuala Lumpur earlier this month. Here's my quick take on this property and why you should keep it in mind if you're visiting the vibrant city of KL.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
American Airlines 787-9P Flagship Suite Preferred Review: Impressive Cabin, Average Service by Tyler Glatt August 20, 2025 0 Few flights have had me counting down the days like my trip from Philadelphia to London on American Airlines’ brand-new Boeing 787-9P. The “P” stands for “Premium,” and I was eager to see if it lived up to the name. The flight delivered one of my best on-board experiences on AA, but it wasn't perfect. Here's how it went.
How to Earn Virgin Points While Shopping Online With the Shops Away Shopping Portal by Skye Class October 24, 2025 1 Shopping portals are an easy way to earn extra rewards on everyday purchases. Shops Away, Virgin Atlantic’s shopping portal, lets you earn Virgin Points on eligible purchases. Here are the details and how Shops Away stacks up against other online shopping portals.
Great Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts You Can Book With Points by Scott Sikes August 18, 2025 2 Hyatt has an extensive list of all-inclusive properties that can be booked with points. These properties are all over the world, from the United States to the Caribbean, to Europe, and the rest of the world. Let's at some of the best options.
How Capital One Shopping Works — And When It Beats the Competition by Carissa Rawson August 18, 2025 1 Capital One Shopping offers both a website and an extension to allow users to earn cash back. Along with other shopping portals, Capital One Shopping tracks your purchases and offers rewards based on what you buy. These are its positives and negatives.
From VIP Pyramid Access to Elite Upgrades: 7 Reasons I Loved Staying at Marriott Mena House in Cairo by JT Genter August 16, 2025 6 Last weekend, my wife and I stayed at the Marriott Mena House right next to the Giza pyramids outside Cairo, Egypt. From VIP golf cart access to the pyramids to the excellent redemption rate we got, here's seven reasons we loved our stay.
Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport by Tyler Glatt August 11, 2025 0 The long-awaited American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) finally opened its doors in May 2025. Flagship Lounges are a cut above Admirals Clubs in both amenities and exclusivity, and the Philadelphia lounge is a cut above the rest of the Flagship network, too. Here’s what you’ll find inside the Philadelphia Flagship Lounge so you can make the most of your time there.
Paying Tuition With Credit Cards: When It’s Worth It and Which Cards Are the Most Rewarding by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi August 11, 2025 3 College tuition is a huge expense, which presents a lucrative opportunity for those looking to earn additional points, miles, or cash back with credit cards. But is it a good idea? Here are some considerations you'll want to make before paying with a credit card, plus some cards you should use.
You Can Redeem American Airlines Miles for Items Through the AAdvantage Exchange — But Please Don’t by Cameron Laufer August 11, 2025 0 Have you ever wondered if you can exchange your hard earned airline miles for a Dyson vacuum or a toaster? You probably haven't but we're here to tell you that it's possible through American Airlines' new shopping marketplace, called AAdvantage Exchange. Let's look at the new program and if it makes sense to redeem miles this way.
Omni Hotels Points Expiration Rules — and How to Avoid Losing Select Guest Credits by Sam Helmy August 10, 2025 0 Omni Hotels Select Guest credits don’t follow the same rules as most hotel points. Here’s how expiration works — and how to keep your rewards from expiring unused.
I Went ‘Glamping’ in an Airstream at AutoCamp Cape Cod — And I Can’t Wait to Go Back by Tyler Glatt August 9, 2025 0 Visiting an AutoCamp had been on my travel bucket list for a while. I like camping, and I don’t mind a glamorous stay every now and then, so it only made sense that I’d enjoy “glamping.” And honestly, I loved it. Here’s what my AutoCamp Cape Cod experience was like — and a few things I learned about the property during my stay.
My Experience Flying Emirates Business Class: Did It Live Up to the Hype? by Lauren Wynn August 8, 2025 4 In the points and miles world, there are a few bucket-list items that we all strive to mark off our lists. Business class on Emirates' A380 has been hovering at the top of my list for so long, and this summer I finally got to experience it for myself. But perhaps my expectations were too high. Here's what my experience was like.
Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More by Tyler Glatt August 6, 2025 8 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.
U.S. Bank Rewards Points Can Now Expire — Here’s How to Keep Them Active by Sam Helmy August 3, 2025 1 U.S. Bank recently introduced a new points expiration policy that makes it unique among major card issuers. Here is all you need to know about navigating this less-than-generous policy.
How To Turn Off Amex Pay Over Time (And Why It’s a Good Idea) by Kennedy Miller and Cameron Laufer July 31, 2025 4 Pay Over Time from American Express gives cardmembers more options and flexibility when it comes to paying off their balance, but it comes with a price. Here's how and why you should turn off this feature to avoid accidental interest charges and to make sure you are eligible for future offers.
Halfway to Earning 2 Million Miles: The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly by JT Genter July 27, 2025 4 In the last three weeks, we've flown over 20,000 miles in Turkish Airlines economy -- from Europe to South America, back to Europe, and now to North America -- as part of the Turkish Airlines Six Continents Million Mile Challenge. Unfortunately, our flights so far haven't been all smooth sailing. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly of our first six Turkish Airlines economy flights.
Best Buy Points Expiration Policy: How to Avoid Losing Your My Best Buy Points by Sam Helmy July 27, 2025 0 Best Buy points expire if you don't have qualifying activity on your account. Here is everything you need to know about your Best Buy points expiring and what you can do to keep them active.
Delta Basic Economy: A Complete Guide to Delta’s Lowest Fares by Harrison Pierce July 26, 2025 0 Delta Main Basic is the basic economy product offered by Delta Air Lines. Although it comes with low fares, it also comes with numerous restrictions. When you book a Delta Main Basic ticket, you are the last to board, you won't earn miles, and you can't change or cancel your flight for free.
