Flight Cancellation Period Passed? Trying Changing Your Flight to Save Your Award by Ross Denkin September 24, 2022 5 Travel plans can change at the drop of a hat, especially in this day and age. If changes are required too close to scheduled travel, airline policies may seem to leave award travelers with no option but to forfeit the points or miles used for booking. However, that may not actually be the case. Here's my strategy for saving award when you have to cancel at the last minute.
How I Used Points and Miles to Save on My Move Across the Country by Ross Denkin September 17, 2022 0 Points and miles often help make incredibly lavish or exotic leisure travel possible. However, sometimes the most memorable points and miles redemptions come in the form of domestic travel - and not for vacations. For instance, points and miles helped drastically reduce the cost of travel ahead of a recent cross-country move. Here are my takeaways and some lessons for your travels.
Discharged: Be Careful Which Credit Card You Use When Renting a Tesla by JT Genter July 26, 2022 6 On a readthrough of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Guide to Benefits, something caught our eye: The card's rental car protections don't cover Tesla car rentals. Here's an overview of all of the rental car coverage exclusions of the Sapphire Preferred and which card you should use if you are going to rent a Tesla.
Airline, Hotel Programs That Have Still Paused Point Expiration Due to COVID-19 by Patrick Stouffer July 11, 2022 185 When the COVID-19 pandemic brought most travel to standstill, many airline and hotel programs paused point expiration. However, as more people are traveling these days, airline and hotel loyalty programs are resuming normal expiration policies. Here is the latest information on point expiration rules related to COVID-19 - including the 13 major airline and hotel programs that have still paused expiration.
How to Earn Points and Miles by Selling on Amazon by Cassondra Barney July 9, 2022 0 An Amazon small business is one of the easiest ways to qualify for small-business cards—and dramatically expand your ability to earn more rewards. By leveraging Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA), you can resell items purchased from other retailers and earn points and profits in the process.
How to Book Hyatt Suite Upgrades With Points Online by Ryan Smith April 16, 2022 1 Hyatt recently added the ability to book Hyatt suite upgrades using points online. This overdue feature reduces the need for phone calls and waiting on hold. Here's how World of Hyatt members can redeem their points for suite upgrades via the website.
Caesars Halts Unearned Status Matches From Wyndham. Here’s How to Still Get Both Statuses. by Ryan Smith October 25, 2022 1 Savvy Las Vegas and Atlantic City fans know that there are popular hotel status match opportunities possible at these locations. However, one of our favorite matches is no more. The endless cycle of status matching between Wyndham and Caesars without activity is no longer possible. Here's how these matches will work going forward.
Use Your Hilton Honors Points at Warner Brothers Themed Resort, Get Free Theme Park Tickets by Ryan Smith February 17, 2022 0 A first-of-its-kind Hilton property with a Warner Brothers theme offers free tickets to three nearby theme parks as part of your stay. This includes a water park, Warner Brothers park, and even the world's fastest roller coaster. Along with character breakfast and pool-side movies, the best part is that you can book this property using your Hilton Honors points. Here's a look at this unique redemption opportunity.
Deal Alert: Excellent Singapore Airlines First Class Award Availability by JT Genter December 12, 2021 18 Great news, luxury travelers! Singapore Airlines is bringing the A380 back into its fleet, meaning the return of some of the best first-class products in the sky. Best of all, Singapore Airlines has opened award availability on several routes, including from New York to Frankfurt. Some routes have Singapore Airlines first class award availability every day!
Use RebatesMe to Earn Cashback on Online Purchases, Plus an Increased $30 Bonus for New Accounts by Toni Southam September 22, 2021 6 Shopping portals are a fantastic way to earn cash back on the things you are already purchasing. RebatesMe is a lesser-known portal, but it consistently offers competitive cash back rates. Right now, you can get $30 when you signup for RebatesMe through AwardWallet's affiliate link and earn just $10 in cash back.
Mother’s Day Surprise: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa by Joe Petrovic September 11, 2021 11 Do you see warm sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation, delightful pools, and a beautiful resort in your future? If so, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa might be a perfect choice! In this post, we’ve got a case study on how to use points and miles, credit card perks, and elite status to book an amazing getaway at a huge discount.
Why I’m Considering Earning KrisFlyer Elite Status Through Point Transfers by Ross Denkin June 19, 2021 10 Singapore Airlines is running a very compelling promotion now through February 2022 offering Singapore KrisFlyer members the opportunity to earn status without flying. Anyone with a stash of transferable points can maximize this promo. KrisFlyer members with an immediate use for KrisFlyer miles are in a great position to take advantage of this opportunity, while others may be best off sitting this one out.
Spirit Airlines Launched an Elite Status Match Challenge, But Can Anyone Actually Reach It? by Joe Petrovic March 12, 2021 21 Thinking about jumping on Spirit Airlines' new status match/challenge opportunity? Before you register, check out this post to learn what benefits you would receive. But, you'll want to consider the total cost first, because maintaining status may be costlier than it first appears.
The Only Airline That’s Still Blocking Middle Seats by Patrick Stouffer February 8, 2021 110 Since the start of the pandemic, some airlines adopted policies limiting the number of passengers allowed onboard—including blocking middle seats. Unfortunately, all but one of these airlines have rolled back these policies since the beginning of December. To help you keep track, we've compiled all of the airlines that ever blocked middle seats and the current timelines for when this flyer-friendly policy will end.
5 Ways You Know You’re Winning in Travel and Loyalty Programs by Joe Petrovic January 24, 2021 21 Are you worried that you aren't doing the miles and points game right? Let's flip the script and look at five of the ways to know when you're actually coming out ahead in travel and loyalty programs.
How I’m Stacking Marriott Promotions To Elevate My Bonvoy Elite Status, Earn Additional Points by Joe Petrovic October 4, 2020 18 Stacking Marriott Bonvoy's latest promotions and Amex Offers can help you earn more points and save on upcoming stays. Here's how I'm stacking a few of these offers to get elite status quicker and cheaper than before. What do you stand to gain from stacking these offers? More value awaits including free breakfasts, upgrades, checkouts as late as 4 p.m., milestone benefits, and even more bonus points.
9 Ways That I Saved Money on My Road Trip, and You Can Too by Toni Southam July 5, 2020 16 When we think of maximizing points and miles, we generally imagine luxurious vacations in exotic locations around the world. With international travel on hold, using points and miles for these traditional redemptions isn't an option. So, I took my family of 6 on a road trip around Utah to visit national and state parks. Here's how we did it for minimal out-of-pocket costs, and you can too.
The New Workaround to Use the Old American Airlines AAdvantage Award Search by Ross Denkin June 3, 2020 28 Slowly but surely, American Airlines continues its transition toward its refreshed award search tool. However, many travelers prefer the legacy search tool for the options it offers those looking for saver award availability. While it may now require more steps, a workaround remains available for those who prefer the old award search tool.
How I Stacked Offers to Purchase New Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones for Under $90 by Joe Petrovic May 8, 2020 18 Looking for a new pair of Bose noise-cancelling headphones? Here's how I stacked offers to get Bose's latest and greatest $349 headphones for under $90 while earning over 4,500 Membership Rewards points from doing so.
How I Earned Nearly 10,000 Points From One Day of Online Shopping by Joe Petrovic April 25, 2020 19 Earning a huge amount of points is still possible even when shopping from home. By stacking Amex Offers with shopping portal bonuses, I saved $50 and earned 9,700 points in one day! Here's how I did it and how you can step up your points-earning too.
The Critical Points: If You Don’t Stack, You’re Wasting Money by Richard Kerr May 11, 2019 74 In the return of his weekly "The Critical Points" column, Richard Kerr demonstrates how you should stack different savings opportunities to avoid paying full price for any monthly purchase.
Case Study: How Much Can You Save on Gas in One Year? by Richard Kerr April 26, 2019 55 Sick of paying full price for gas? Today, we're covering a series of case studies to show the potential savings from using both the personal and PRO version of the Fuel Rewards loyalty program.
Ultimate Status Match Guide to Atlantic City by Richard Kerr February 25, 2019 100 Atlantic City casinos are currently offering generous status match incentives. With the right strategy, learn how to maximize your next trip to the East Coast gambling center and earn hundreds of dollars worth of free play, free nights and lucrative status benefits.
Necessary Travel Mobile Applications by Kristina Caetano October 26, 2018 74 With millions of apps available to download for smartphones, it’s difficult to decide which ones will add value or merely clutter your phone. To help alleviate this dilemma, we’ve identified several apps that make traveling more efficient and enjoyable. No, this isn't a list of every app, but they're ones that we think make sense whenever you're traveling.
