Delta Boarding Order Explained: How New Boarding Zones Work by Mark Jackson July 30, 2025 0 On May 1, 2024, Delta is changing how its boarding process works. Now, flyers will board by "zones," and most of the changes affect flyers boarding the plane first. See how the changes affect your next flight in this post.
Why I Intentionally Paid a Foreign Transaction Fee While Overseas by JT Genter April 20, 2024 5 Foreign transaction fees can be an obnoxious part of international travel. No one likes to pay an additional ~3% on every transaction just for using a credit card outside the United States. But this week, I intentionally used a credit card that charged a foreign transaction fee instead of one of the cards in my wallet with no foreign transaction fees. Here's the story why.
How To Stack Offers for Thousands of Points, Free Food & Minimal Spending by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Right now, you could take home some inexpensive meals while earning a ton of points. Through the practice of stacking — combining multiple offers on top of using the right credit card — you could spend a low sum while earning a ton of rewards. You'll also get some food in the process. Let's look at a clear example of how (and why) you should stack.
Do Air Europa SUMA Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy April 14, 2024 1 Air Europa SUMA miles will expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. Fortunately, a host of activities will keep your miles active, including taking flights with SkyTeam partners. Here are the full details of this expiration policy.
How To Use Your Hotel Elite Status for Free Cruises by Brie Bash April 13, 2024 1 Cruise lines want to attract gamblers to their casinos, so they're willing to give away discounted and even free cruises. But you don't have to be a high roller to get in on this game! One hotel loyalty program can get you the same free cruises without ever setting foot in a casino.
You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2024 2 Credit card issuers want your business. And to get it, they'll offer you big welcome bonuses complete with points, miles, or cash back. But what happens when you're ready to move on from your card? Of all the things you could do, you shouldn't cancel your credit card within the first year of membership. Here's why you'd be wise to avoid canceling a credit card less than a year after opening it.
What Happens to Frequent Flyer Miles When You Die? by Senitra Horbrook March 27, 2024 28 Have you ever wondered what happens to your credit card points and frequent flyer miles when you die? If you have a lot of them, it matters. Some programs allow you to gift these to others in your will; other programs immediately close your account if they're notified of your death. Here are the policies.
How To Use Carnival Fun Match To Score a (Nearly) Free Cruise by Brie Bash June 19, 2025 2 Carnival Fun Match allows you to use your existing loyalty to hotels and casinos on the land for nearly-free cruises on the sea. The idea is that luring you with offers could replicate the same loyalty you have to other brands, but now to a cruise company. Here's how I used status matching for a big discount on a cruise.
462 Delta Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 7,500 Points by JT Genter March 24, 2024 0 Delta SkyMiles can be a frustrating program. Sure, some domestic Delta economy awards can only cost a few thousand SkyMiles. Other times flights can climb astronomically high. Thankfully travelers have a way to get predictable pricing on Delta award flights: Booking through partner airlines. One of the best sweet spots for booking Delta awards is Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Here are the 462 Delta routes that you can book using just 7,500 Virgin points — and the many ways you can accumulate Virgin points.
9 Ways To Prevent Credit Card Fraud When Traveling Abroad by Andrew George Bradshaw March 18, 2024 0 Traveling internationally can be one of the greatest experiences of your life — but can also turn into a nightmare in an instance. As we roll into 2024 and an ever-increasing digital age, scammers and hackers are evolving in their abilities to commit credit card fraud. That's why it's important to protect yourself in any way possible. In this article, we dive into 9 different ways to avoid getting scammed during your upcoming travel abroad so you don't encounter the headaches I had from a recent trip.
Hotel Denied Your Reservation? Here’s What To Do and Why by Dan Miller March 11, 2024 3 Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being "walked" from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation in exchange for being booked at another hotel.
1,284 American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 9,200 Points by Tyler Glatt December 16, 2025 0 Qantas Frequent Flyer isn't a well-known mileage program for many Americans. But it should be on your radar if you want to turn Amex points, Capital One miles, or Citi points into cheap American Airlines awards. Here are the 1,280+ American Airlines routes that we found you can book for just 9,200 Qantas points each way.
How I Got $78 Back in Under 8 Minutes Through the Capital One Travel Price Match Guarantee by JT Genter February 18, 2024 0 The Capital One Travel portal offers a price match guarantee, letting travelers claim the price difference if they find a cheaper rate elsewhere. This week, I utilized this perk to get $78 back through a process that took less than 8 minutes. Here's what you need to know about the Capital One Travel price match perk.
How To Use the Capital One App to Track Lounge Capacity and Join the Waitlist by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2024 2 With the demand for travel nowadays sky-high, airports are busy places. And given that many travelers carry a credit card that offers lounge access, lounges are busy places, too. To give prospective visitors a heads-up, Capital One has rolled out a new feature to let you track the lounge capacity and join a digital waitlist if the lounge is full. Here's how the new feature works.
What Is a ‘Player 2’ in Points and Miles? by Samantha Holland February 16, 2024 0 A "Player 2" can help you level up your points and miles hobby in a variety of ways. Learn more about what it means to team with other people while earning and redeeming points and miles, including how to stay organized, work together, and earn referral bonuses. Here's everything you should know about what a Player 2 is.
You Can Now Enroll for Global Entry Before Departure at Washington Dulles by Tyler Glatt February 14, 2024 0 If you're conditionally approved for Global Entry but unable to secure a coveted interview slot, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is here to the rescue. You can now complete an interview for Global Entry before departing Washington Dulles on an international flight. Here's what you need to know about Washington Dulles' new Global Entry enrollment option.
Claiming Compensation for a Delayed, Overbooked, or Canceled Flight in the US and EU by Andrew George Bradshaw February 9, 2024 57 Flight delays and cancellations can be expensive and stressful. Fortunately, there are some protections in place to make sure you don’t get stuck with the bill when irregular operations force you to change your plans. If you know your rights, you can avoid worrying about covering extra costs out of pocket and make sure you extract the full compensation to which you’re entitled.
683 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Aeroplan Points by Tyler Glatt February 8, 2024 4 One of the most consistent ways to redeem Aeroplan points for great value is right here in the United States: on United Airlines flights under 500 miles. For these flights, you'll pay just 6,000 Aeroplan points. Here's a list of the 683 routes where we've found this excellent award rate, plus a review of Air Canada's transfer partners and other ways to get Aeroplan points.
Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Tyler Glatt February 6, 2024 6 No two luxury hotel brands are alike. And on top of that, neither are the values of what your hotel points are worth at these properties. But AwardWallet has done the math, and the results are in. Here are the luxury hotel brands where your hotel points will go the farthest.
What You Need To Know About Breeze Airways by Sam Helmy February 5, 2024 16 New airlines don’t come around that often, and Breeze Airways is one of the newest, launching its inaugural flight in 2021. Here is all you need to know about the airline and its loyalty program, BreezePoints.
Score 35K Bonus SkyMiles, Delta Elite Status With Private Flights by Tyler Glatt January 28, 2024 0 If you're going to fly private, you might as well bank some extra rewards while you're doing it. Through Delta's partnership with Wheels Up, you can earn 35,000 SkyMiles by signing up for a Core membership and even spend your way to Diamond Medallion status. Here's what you should know about this unique but expensive path to Delta Medallion status.
Enjoy These Airline Perks for Your Birthday by Jenna Hansen January 26, 2024 2 Who doesn't love a good birthday celebration? Better yet, enjoy bonus perks from airlines just because it's your birthday. This post looks at some of the fun options you have from different airlines, along with how to take advantage of these birthday-related benefits.
Which Airlines Allow Elite Status Extensions for Life Events? by Tyler Glatt October 22, 2025 0 Sometimes, life happens. And if you lose your elite status when it does, almost a dozen airlines stand at the ready to help you get it back. Whether you've got a newborn, adopted a child, went on military deployment, or had to care for a sick family member, many airlines will help you get back the status you lost in the interim.
First Look: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club LaGuardia Airport Review by Senitra Horbrook January 16, 2024 0 The second Chase Sapphire Lounge in the U.S. has opened its doors as of Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and it’s located in New York’s LaGuardia Airport. AwardWallet got an early look at the lounge to share all of the details with you.
How Points and Miles Helped Me Visit Every Country in the World by Ryan Smith December 25, 2023 7 I recently completed my goal of visiting every country in the world. I probably would've eventually completed this goal in the future, years from now, at a much slower and more expensive pace. Instead, learning about points and miles greatly accelerated the number of countries I could afford to visit every year.
New: You Can Now Book Hilton Free Night Rewards via Hilton’s Website Chat by JT Genter March 28, 2024 2 The Hilton Free Night Reward is arguably the most valuable hotel free night award available. You can redeem this certificate for a free night at almost any Hilton property. The hassle has been having to call Hilton to redeem it. The good news is you can now book Hilton free night rewards right on Hilton's website by using the agent chat function. Here's how to get a real agent and tips on how to make the process as easy as possible.
