Chasing AAdvantage Elite Status? Here’s How to Earn 25K Miles and Loyalty Points From Home by Tyler Glatt December 28, 2024 6 If you're looking to stock up on American Airlines miles and Loyalty Points, leveraging AAdvantage eShopping and SimplyMiles offers can help you earn 24,960 miles and status credits quickly. Here's how.
Bad Flight or Subpar Stay? Here’s How To Get Fair Compensation From Airlines and Hotels by Skye Class and Jess Farley December 27, 2024 26 Exploring the beauty of a foreign country, flying to exotic locales in luxury, sampling outlandish foods, and opening yourself up to new experiences are the best parts of travel. However, reality can sometimes fall short of our expectations, and there are valid situations when travelers need reimbursement. If you've wondered how to get fair compensation for a bad hotel stay or a problematic flight, follow these nine steps.
Family Points Pooling: Combine Miles for Faster Free Travel by Jenna Hansen and Kennedy Miller December 26, 2024 1 Family pooling lets you combine miles into one account, making it easier for families (and sometimes friends) to reach award redemptions faster. Many airlines and hotel programs offer this for free, helping groups travel together using shared points. Here’s how pooling miles can bring your family closer to their next trip.
Here’s How To Gift Hertz Elite Status to Two People in 2024 by Skye Class January 1, 2025 21 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members can gift their elite status to two friends or family members through December 31, 2024. Recipients will enjoy the same perks through December 31, 2025. Here's how to gift your Hertz status.
Book a Stopover Hotel Package in Doha From $14 Per Person When Flying Qatar Airways by Skye Class December 19, 2024 13 The little-known Qatar Airways stopover program provides excellent value. Travelers can book a stopover to explore Doha for as little as $14 per person — or as little as $24 per person for one night at a five-star hotel. But this offer has some conditions and caveats. Here are the details.
Delta One Lounge Boston: A Fine Dining Experience That Happens To Be In an Airport by JT Genter December 12, 2024 2 Today, Delta opened its newest Delta One Lounge in Boston airport. This new lounge is different than other Delta One Lounges as it's practically a luxury dining experience. Here's my experience checking out the lounge on opening day.
Year-End Strategies for Earning Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes December 9, 2024 10 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 2025 — or even part of 2026, depending on the program.
Earn More From Holiday Spending: Cash Back Strategies for the Holidays by Carissa Rawson May 29, 2025 0 The holiday season is upon us, which means many are spending more than usual. Maximize the cash back that you earn this year by making smart money moves, such as using the right credit card and tracking purchases on shopping portals.
Make Flying Spirit Airlines Much Cheaper (And More Pleasant) Via a Free Status Match by JT Genter February 1, 2025 3 For a limited time, Spirit Airlines is offering a free elite status match from 7 airline loyalty programs. You'll get 90 days of elite status with no flight or spending requirements! Then you can hit SQP thresholds to keep that status through 2025. Here's an overview of the perks of Spirit Airlines elite status and just how much you can save when flying as a "Free Spirit" elite.
How to Score Free Car Rental Upgrades: Tips, Tricks, and Credit Card Perks by Scott Sikes December 4, 2024 54 Many credit cards offer complimentary car rental elite status, and several major U.S. rental agencies provide formalized status matches. From leveraging elite benefits to using coupons and corporate codes, we’ve rounded up the best ways to secure free rental car upgrades and elevate your travel experience.
Buy Now, Pay Later Programs — And Why You Should Skip Them by Carissa Rawson and Scott Sikes June 23, 2025 1 Buy now, pay later financing offers can be tempting, especially if you have a large purchase to make. However, they're usually a bad idea. Here's an overview of the pros and cons of using such services and why you should ultimately decide to skip them.
Amex Centurion Lounge Charlotte Review: Hours, Details, Amenities, and More by Tyler Glatt November 24, 2024 1 The American Express Centurion Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is a cozy place to dine and relax at a tremendously busy airport. Here's what you need to know about the Amex Centurion Lounge CLT, including how to find it, when it's open, and what it looks like inside.
My Experience Using the Ethiopian Airlines Stopover Program for a Free Hotel and Meals by Lauren Wynn November 23, 2024 2 Ethiopian Airlines currently offers the only stopover program in Africa. Travelers with a layover between eight and 24 hours can get a free hotel and meals. Here's an overview of the Ethiopian Airlines stopover program and my experience utilizing it.
How to Use SeatsAero to Find American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Space (Even For Free) by JT Genter April 28, 2025 0 For years, I've used and recommended ExpertFlyer to search for American Airlines systemwide upgrade availability. But travelers can use a free tool to easily find dates that should have upgrade availability. Here's how to use SeatsAero's American Airlines Explore tool to find American Airlines systemwide upgrade availability.
Shopping Portals Explained: Earn Bonus Rewards Without (Much) Extra Effort by Jenna Hansen and Tyler Glatt June 24, 2025 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.
U.S. Passport Renewal Just Got Easier: Here’s How To Do It Online by Brie Bash November 8, 2024 1 The State Department now offers an online passport renewal option for eligible U.S. adults. The process is quick and user-friendly. Here’s what you need to know to renew your passport online — and what my experience was like.
How Uber Shuttle Saved Me $150 on My LaGuardia-to-Manhattan Commute by Tyler Glatt October 29, 2024 3 Uber Shuttle is a great, cost-effective way to get between LaGuardia Airport and Midtown Manhattan. I used this service, and it saved me around $150 on my round-trip commute between New York's LaGuardia airport and New York City. Here's what you need to know about this new economical option for getting into NYC.
How To Unlock Your Qatar Privilege Club Account by JT Genter October 25, 2024 4 Getting an error if you try to log into your Qatar Privilege Club account? Based on conversations with Qatar support reps, Qatar has flagged a significant number of accounts for "security" reasons. Here's how to check if you're affected, the steps to unlock your account, and why you'll want to act now -- even if you don't plan to use your Privilege Club account anytime soon.
Earn Qantas Points By Renting Apollo Campervans in Australia by Skye Class October 22, 2024 0 Airlines often offer unique ways to earn bonus points beyond the usual avenues, such as flights, hotel stays, and car rentals. For example, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn points when renting Apollo campervans in Australia. Wondering how to get in on the action? Here's what you need to know.
Know Your Rights: How AirHelp Can Fight Airlines to Get You Compensated by Skye Class and Erik Paquet October 22, 2024 0 AirHelp is a platform that helps passengers get compensation for delayed flights and lost luggage, but it has plenty of caveats. Here's a review of the platform and whether it's worth using AirHelp for flight compensation.
Passport Stolen or Expired? Tips and Tricks to Get an Expedited Passport by Lauren Wynn October 17, 2024 0 Got upcoming travel but your passport is lost, stolen, or expired? Here are tips from a traveler who's been through this process several times in the past year, between having her passport stolen to helping friends save a trip. Here's how to get an expedited passport in as little as under 24 hours, what you need to bring to your passport agency appointment, how to schedule an appointment and important things to consider when applying.
How To Credit Airline Miles to Partner Frequent Flyer Programs by Mark Jackson October 6, 2024 33 Where to credit your flights when traveling around the world is an integral part of maximizing your opportunities for future award travel. So, how do you credit flying activity to certain programs — and why should you? Let's talk through it.
How Capital One Venture X Cardholders Can Request a Priority Pass Card In Just 5 Minutes by JT Genter September 29, 2024 2 One of the many benefits of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a Priority Pass Select membership, granting cardholders (plus up to two guests) complimentary access to over 1,500 Priority Pass lounges worldwide. But this benefit isn't automatic. Here's how Capital One Venture X cardholders can request their Priority Pass membership card.
Pontos Livelo Têm Data de Expiração? by Gabriela Milton September 29, 2024 0 Livelo is the largest rewards program in Brazil and is popular with our Brazil-based AwardWallet users. Here is the full guide to the Livelo expiration policy — written in Portuguese to best serve our Brazilian users.
Award Travelers Guide to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi by JT Genter September 29, 2024 0 The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is one of the most luxurious resorts in the Maldives, with overwater villas measuring over 3,000 square feet. While you can book this incredible resort with free night certificates and Hilton Honors points, the out-of-pocket costs still reach into the thousands of dollars. Here's our award travelers' guide to this incredible property.
Got 9,500 Qatar Avios? Here Are 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Award Routes You Can Book by Tyler Glatt September 23, 2024 0 One of the most best ways to redeem Qatar Airways Avios doesn't require transiting through Doha. For partner flights under 650 miles, you can redeem just 9,500 Avios. Here's a look at the 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Airlines routes you can book for a small sum of points.
Award Travelers Guide to Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa by JT Genter September 14, 2024 0 The Le Meridien Maldives is one of the best point values in the Maldives, with overwater villas often even being bookable with Free Night Award certificates earned through Marriott credit cards. My wife and I returned to this property this month for our second visit and were impressed by the excellent service and well-designed villas. However, the resort isn't going to be right for everyone. Here's what award travelers should know about the Le Meridien Maldives.
How To Renew Your Global Entry Membership (And a Trick to Getting a Quick Approval) by JT Genter September 14, 2024 46 Global Entry is a US customs screening program that allows low-risk, pre-approved, international travelers expedited entry into the United States. Since US Customs and Border Protection runs the program, it also allows members to use TSA Pre✓ lines when traveling domestically. It’s an excellent tool for frequent travelers and easy to obtain for free through various travel rewards credit cards.
Complete Guide to the American Express Global Lounge Collection® by Jenna Hansen May 16, 2025 0 You might be familiar with American Express Centurion Lounges, but you might not realize that Amex actually operates an even more extensive network of lounges around the world called the Global Lounge Collection. This article covers everything you need to know about accessing this extensive network.
British Airways Extends AARP Discount, Plus 10% Savings for Chase Cardholders by JT Genter August 28, 2024 48 British Airways offers two lesser-known but valuable benefits for saving on booking flights to Europe. And one was just extended for bookings all the way into 2026! Here's how you can save up to $200 per person per round-trip for just a $16 annual membership fee. Plus, Chase cardholders can save 10% off the remaining cost of the flight by applying a discount code.
