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.
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.
Status Match To Club Avolta for Free, Then Claim Radisson and Avis Preferred Elite Status by Skye Class February 12, 2025 0 Club Avolta is a program offering shopping discounts worldwide. Elite status in the program comes with additional perks such as Radisson VIP Status, 25% off Plaza Premium paid lounge access, and Avis Preferred Status for members in select countries. You can match your status from nearly any airline or hotel for free to Club Avolta. Here are the details.
CLEAR® Plus Membership Deals: 1,500 Alaska Mileage Plan Miles, Plus Ways to Enroll for Free by Skye Class July 7, 2025 11 For frequent travelers, 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 1,500 bonus Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. Here are the details.
Disney Dreams for a Dime: Tips for Saving Money at Disney World With Points and Miles by Mark Jackson February 10, 2025 0 If you’re wondering how to save money on a Disney World vacation, utilizing points and miles can help you significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. There are several strategies you can use to make your Disney dreams happen without breaking the bank.
Delta Bags Delayed? Get 2,500 Bonus SkyMiles Each Time You Wait More Than 20 Minutes by Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 0 Did your Delta checked bag get to the carousel late? For those occasions when it takes 20+ minutes for your bag to arrive at baggage claim, Delta's 'Bags on Time' guarantee kicks in and you'll walk away with 2,500 bonus SkyMiles just for filling out a quick online form. Here's the lowdown on the Delta late baggage policy and how to claim the mileage bonus.
Skip the Line: How Amex Centurion Lounge Digital Waitlists Help You Avoid the Wait by Lauren Wynn February 8, 2025 1 Amex Centurion Lounges were once synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, but today they’re more often linked to 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.
The Ultimate Guide to Delta Sky Club Access: What’s Changed & How to Get In Now by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh February 8, 2025 2 Want to access Delta Sky Club before or after your next flight? You have options! From credit cards to elite status and from flying in the right seat to buying a membership, this post has all of the info you need for getting inside these lounges after new restrictions went into effect.
What It’s Like Staying at the Venetian Las Vegas Now That It’s Part of World of Hyatt by Mark Jackson February 7, 2025 5 For years, I relied on MGM’s Hyatt partnership for elite nights in Vegas. When it ended in 2023, Hyatt’s Strip presence vanished — until recently. In January 2025, the Venetian joined World of Hyatt. As a Globalist, I had to check it out. But if you're booking, there are some key caveats. Here’s my experience.
Disney FastPass Programs: Tips and Tricks To Skip the Line at Disney Parks by Samantha Holland January 30, 2025 0 Disney's latest line-skipping programs for U.S. parks include Lightning Lanes and Virtual Queues. A successful day at California's Disneyland or Florida's Walt Disney World means employing all the strategies to avoid waiting in long lines. Learn the differences between them, how much they cost, and some tips on using them.
The Cost of an Alaska Airlines Lounge Membership is Going Up Soon — Here’s How To Save Now by Tyler Glatt February 14, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines will raise the prices for Alaska Lounge and Lounge+ memberships on February 12, 2025. Here's what Alaska Airlines (and Oneworld) frequent flyers need to know about this price adjustment — and how you can save on the cost of membership before the prices increase.
The Ultimate Guide to ExpertFlyer: How to Find Award Space, Upgrades, Seat Maps, and More by Max Prosperi and Andrew Kunesh January 26, 2025 1 ExpertFlyer is a powerful tool that offers dozens of features and resources. Using this tool, you can view flight availability, upgrade and award space, seat maps, and much more. Here's how to get the most from the platform.
How To Cover Your Trip With Faye Travel Insurance: My Review and Experience by Mark Jackson January 22, 2025 2 Faye Travel Insurance simplifies the process of securing comprehensive trip coverage. This review explores its features, quote-building process, and supplemental options to protect your travels.
Easy Ways To Save On Tax Prep: Card-Linked Offers, Shopping Portals, Free Filing, and More by Ross Denkin and Lauren Wynn January 22, 2025 14 It's tax time! The process of preparing tax returns isn't fun for anyone, and it can be made even worse if you have a surprise tax payment. Even if you don't end up owing the IRS, you still may have to pay to get your taxes done. That means finding some savings along the way can ease the burden of filing taxes. In this article, we show you how to save this tax season.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 20, 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 and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast track opportunities currently available with hotel programs.
