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 2 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 September 1, 2024 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.
Can You Transfer Amex Points to Another Person? by Brie Bash August 26, 2024 0 If you've accumulated a stockpile of Membership Rewards, you may wonder if you can transfer some of your points to a friend or family member. The answer, regardless of your relationship status with Amex, is "it's complicated." In this post, we'll look at the ways you can and can't share your Membership Rewards with someone else.
What You Need To Know About Priority Pass Lounges by Ashley Onadele and Toni Southam August 25, 2024 30 Having access to airport lounges is a game-changer when it comes to the travel experience. With Priority Pass Select, you can access lounges throughout the world for no additional cost. Additionally, you can enjoy a credit on meals at eligible restaurants and use your membership for other non-lounge experiences.
How To Use Thrifty Traveler Premium Instant Alerts To Score Unicorn Awards and Mistake Fares by Brie Bash August 24, 2024 1 For the flexible traveler, Instant Alerts are one way that Thrifty Traveler Premium can help you find the epic redemption you've been waiting for. Here's what you need to know about Thrifty Traveler's Instant Alerts and how you can use this service to snag a unicorn or mistake fare.
How To Easily Combine Chase Account Logins by Kennedy Miller August 23, 2024 61 One of the cons of having both personal and business Chase credit cards is having multiple login credentials. To simplify things, Chase added a feature to its online account center. Now, you can easily combine multiple logins into one — including personal and business accounts. Here's how to do so.
How To Create a Travel Rewards Credit Card Strategy for Families by Ashley Onadele October 13, 2025 0 The world of points and miles can seem daunting even if you’re just one or two travelers traveling together. Imagine the hurdles that families have to face when trying to figure out how to plan for family travel that involves four or more people. Thankfully, with proper planning and taking advantage of things like pooling points, families can enjoy the benefits of travel with points and miles too. Here’s how to create a travel rewards credit card strategy for families.
The Best Voice And Data Plans For International Travel by Andrew George Bradshaw and Jess Farley August 14, 2024 45 No one likes to touch down home after a magical experience of travel only to be confronted with a massive phone bill full of excess data roaming and text message charges! In this post, we'll explore ways to save money when using your phone abroad. Here's an overview of the best voice and data plans for international travel.
Easily Compare Award Pricing and Cash Pricing With This Simple Google Flights Extension by Brie Bash August 12, 2024 3 Points Path is a desktop browser extension that provides award availability and rates when you search for flights using Google Flights. Here's how to get it, how to use it, and how it can save you money, points, and time.
Fly Without the Fees: Airline Programs That Don’t Add Fuel Surcharges to Award Flights by Mark Jackson October 20, 2025 1 Nothing ruins a great award redemption faster than surprise taxes and fees at checkout. Some programs add hundreds of dollars to what’s supposed to be a “free flight.” This post highlights the loyalty programs that skip those extra charges, helping you stretch your miles and book nearly free flights.
Tips and Tricks To Beat Jet Lag When Traveling Internationally by Jess Farley and Dan Miller August 9, 2024 30 Jet lag is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion caused by a long flight east or west across several time zones. While there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the effects of jet lag, the reality of jet lag is that it cannot be avoided entirely. However, here are some of the best ways to stem the impact of jet lag when you fly internationally.
Why You’ll Want To Add Your Virgin Atlantic Booking to Your Delta Account by Brie Bash August 7, 2024 1 Did you know that once you book a Delta flight via Virgin Atlantic, you can add the booking number to your Delta account? This simple trick has several benefits. Here's how to do it and why it's a good idea.
A Guide to Capital One Cafés: Locations, Amenities, and Cardholder Perks by Brie Bash August 4, 2024 0 Have you ever passed by a Capital One Café and wondered what it was or who could visit it? I recently stopped by my local Capital One Café in Houston, Texas, to find out. Here's what it was like and how you can visit one, too.
Turkish Airlines Passengers to Get Free Wi-Fi by the End of 2025 by Skye Class October 20, 2025 0 As the world goes more digital, getting free Wi-Fi with airlines is a huge benefit. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Qatar Airways are some airlines that offer free Wi-Fi already. Now Turkish Airlines has announced it will bring free Wi-Fi to all passengers by 2025. Here are the details.
Back to Basics: An Introduction to the Types of Reward Points by Ian Snyder July 28, 2024 22 Points and miles can help you travel for a fraction of what you'd normally pay. But there are several different types of reward points, and these can be difficult to understand if you've just started collecting them. Here's an introduction to the different types of reward points and how each can play a role in your award wallet.
Why Having Expedited Security Clearance At The Airport Is More Important Than Ever by Brett Holzhauer July 27, 2024 0 Airports are being inundated with travelers this year, and TSA lines are getting longer by the day. Here's how you can dodge the long lines, and make your security experience easier.
12 Best Hyatt Redemptions Under 12,000 Points Per Night Yielding Over 4 Cents Per Point by Tyler Glatt July 25, 2024 0 World of Hyatt's simple award chart is easily a favorite of many an award traveler. And for travelers operating with a budget, several Category 1-4 properties offer attractive off-peak rates combined with an enticing cent per point value. In other words, Hyatt has a lot of options to stretch your points. Here are the top 12 best-value Hyatt properties you can book for 12,000 points or less.
What Happens to Your Hotel Points and Credit Card Rewards When You Die? by Jess Farley and Kennedy Miller July 24, 2024 14 Certain people have a lot of miles and points, but how do you access them if that person dies? Many airlines and hotels have different policies about what to do when this happens. But in this article, we’ll discuss what happens to your hotel points and credit card rewards when you die.
Thrifty Traveler Premium Adds Hotel Alerts. Here’s Our Review So Far. by Brie Bash July 23, 2024 0 Thrifty Traveler recently expanded its Premium subscription with a new add-on feature that provides subscribers with hotel alerts. If you're like me, seeking rare award availability at bucket-list hotels, this service might be just what you need. Here's how it works, some alerts they've sent so far, and how you can start getting hotel alerts as well.
First Look: Amex Debuts Brand-New Centurion Lounge in Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) by Tyler Glatt July 16, 2024 0 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has a brand-new American Express Centurion Lounge! Here's your first look at DCA's long-awaited Centurion Lounge and a preview of its amenities, offerings, and unique features you'll find after entering the blue doors.
SkyTeam Elite Plus Status: What It Is and Why You Should Earn It by Brie Bash July 15, 2024 0 The SkyTeam Alliance offers reciprocal benefits to travelers with elite status in any of their member airlines. That means having status with any of the airlines in the alliance will get you perks no matter which airline in the alliance you are flying. This post will look at the SkyTeam alliance and what benefits you can get from the highest level of status: Elite Plus.
My Trick to Booking An American Airlines Award That Includes a Partner by JT Genter July 12, 2024 2 American Airlines has an annoying bug that prevents award travelers from booking awards involving an overseas partner like Japan Airlines. Here's my simple but effective workaround to snag these awards.
How To Access American Airlines Admirals Clubs® by Max Prosperi October 6, 2025 3 American Airlines operates nearly 50 Admirals Clubs® across the globe, plus an additional 50+ partner lounges. An Admirals Club® membership can go a long way. So how do you access Admirals Clubs®? Where are these lounges located, and what amenities do they offer to guests?
