Sweet Spots with United Airlines MileagePlus Awards by Ross Denkin December 27, 2025 4 Check out the sweet spots of the United Airlines MileagePlus program. Whether domestic or international, United miles help travelers see more places using fewer miles. With economy and business class sweet spots, United miles have a use however you like to fly. Additionally, United miles are easy to come by and can be accumulated quickly. Here's a rundown of your options.
From Movie Tickets to Secret Concerts: Other Ways To Redeem Virgin Points by Ross Denkin December 27, 2025 0 Beyond just flights, Virgin Atlantic offers members many other redemptions options for maximizing points. Virgin Red, the joint rewards program for all Virgin products and services, provides members many avenues for redeeming points, including entertainment, food and drink, charitable causes, and more.
The Best Credit Cards for College Students in 2026 by Max Prosperi and Tyler Glatt December 26, 2025 0 If you're a college student thinking about getting a credit card, this is the place to start. We've curated a list of the top credit card offers for college students to help you meet your travel and financial goals. No matter where you are on your credit journey, this post has recommendations for every step along the way.
Marriott Elites Can Claim Singapore Elite Status, Earn Star Alliance Gold With Just Four Flights by Ryan Smith and Harrison Pierce December 26, 2025 3 There are plenty of ways to earn elite status with your favorite hotel or airline without meeting a spending requirement or completing a minimum number of nights or flights. In a somewhat unique partnership, you can status match your Marriott Bonvoy elite status to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer — or match in the opposite direction if you have KrisFlyer status. Here's what to know.
JetBlue and Japan Airlines to Terminate Partnership — Here’s the Last Day to Book Awards by Tyler Glatt December 26, 2025 0 JetBlue’s partnership with Japan Airlines is coming to an end. Earlier this year, AwardWallet was the first to notice that JetBlue began offering award flights on Japan Airlines bookable with TrueBlue points. However, the partnership won’t even make it to its first anniversary before officially ending for good. Here's what to know.
How to Get National Executive Status for Free With Select Amex Cards by Sam Helmy December 26, 2025 19 Holders of several American Express Credit Cards can use their card membership to receive complimentary National Executive Status. Here is all you need to know about this Amex card perk.
How to Use the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve Business $500 Annual The Edit Hotel Credit by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea December 25, 2025 4 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ each offer an up-to-$500 a year The Edit hotel statement credit. Here's what you need to know about the credit, which cards include it and, most importantly, how to use it for full value.
A Guide to the Lyft Business Rewards Program by Mark Jackson December 25, 2025 0 Lyft Business Rewards is a surprisingly lucrative program aimed at small businesses. It simplifies billing, but even more importantly, it delivers real value back to users. Between bonus Lyft Cash and better Atmos Rewards points earning, it makes sense to pay attention to this program for your rideshare needs.
The Best Ways To Earn JetBlue Points by Ian Snyder December 25, 2025 33 JetBlue might not have the massive route network of a legacy carrier but, its TrueBlue frequent flyer program offers great value for a revenue-based loyalty program. You can redeem TrueBlue points on any JetBlue flight with paid seats available, letting you enjoy the unique in-flight service offered by the carrier. While it's easy to redeem points, it's also quite easy to earn JetBlue points. Here are the best ways earn with the airline.
Emirates Partners With Starlink, Passengers to Get Free Wi-Fi By 2027 by Skye Class December 25, 2025 0 To continue to maintain its rankings as one of the best airlines in the world, Emirates is currently undergoing a massive fleet refurbishment, including the installation of high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi. Until that happens, eligible Skywards members have access to free internet or chatting, while all travelers can purchase Wi-Fi packages. Here are the details of what's currently available, and the timeline for the Starlink rollout.
Alaska Airlines to Debut New Earning Charts for Select Flights Booked Through Partners in 2026 by Anthony Cave December 24, 2025 0 Starting in 2026, booking a premium cabin flight directly through a partner airline’s website will earn you significantly more Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points than it does today. Here's just how much more you'll earn in these cabins.
Paying Tuition With Credit Cards: When It’s Worth It and Which Cards Are the Most Rewarding by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer December 24, 2025 3 College tuition is a huge expense, which presents a lucrative opportunity for those looking to earn additional points, miles, or cash back with credit cards. But is it a good idea? Here are some considerations you'll want to make before paying with a credit card, plus some cards you should use.
USAA Preferred Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: Earn Unlimited 1.5% Cash Back on Purchases by Ashley Onadele and Gabriela Milton December 24, 2025 0 The Preferred Cash Rewards Credit Card earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases. Cardholders also get a $200 auto deductible reimbursement when they make at least eight purchases with the card in the previous calendar month. Travel protections can also be found on this card that's only available to USAA members.
Aeroplan Extends HotelSavers Fourth Night Free Cardholder Benefit Through 2026 by Sam Helmy and Harrison Pierce December 24, 2025 0 The Air Canada Aeroplan HotelSavers program lets you use your points to book hotels stays with up to a 30% discount at 35+ hotels brands worldwide. Furthermore, if you hold a Aeroplan co-branded credit card, you can receive a fourth night free on your award bookings through December 31, 2026. But is it worth it? Let's see.
Bilt’s New Real-Time Award Search Makes Comparing Redemptions Easier by Harrison Pierce December 24, 2025 0 Bilt just added an award flight search feature to the Bilt travel portal. When you search for a flight, you'll now be able to view the revenue fare, how many Bilt points you'd need to book through the portal, and how many points you'd need to transfer to an airline partner. As of now, this is available for British Airways and Iberia award flights, but it will hopefully roll out to more partners in 2026. Here's what to know.
Happy Festivus: AwardWallet Team Members Air Their Grievances and Share Feats of Strength by AwardWallet December 23, 2025 1 Happy Festivus! The Seinfeld-popularized holiday is celebrated each year on December 23, and it comes with a few time-honored traditions: a Festivus pole, feats of strength, and the Airing of Grievances. So, we gathered the AwardWallet team around a virtual Festivus pole to air our grievances about the most frustrating developments of the year, but also celebrate the redemptions, wins, and clever strategies we’re most proud of.
Which Credit Cards Offer the Best Baggage Delay Coverage? Here’s an Overview of All Your Options. by Ryan Smith and Senitra Horbrook December 23, 2025 15 If you’ve ever been the last person standing at an empty luggage carousel waiting for your bags, you’ll understand the frustration of your checked bags getting delayed or disappearing. It can mean hours spent filing reports and on the phone chasing up the location of your bag, not to mention the out-of-pocket expense of purchasing essentials like phone chargers, a change of clothes, and toiletries. We've covered the essential policies to check out and the best cards to use for your trips to get built-in coverage.
How to Earn Citi ThankYou Points: Cards, Categories, and Strategies by Jenna Hansen December 23, 2025 0 In the world of points and miles, there are many different types of points. We love flexible points that can be used in many different ways. This post goes over everything you need to know about earning and using Citi ThankYou® points, including the pros and cons of each card that earns them.
Best Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Status And How To Get It (Even Without Stays) by Senitra Horbrook and Harrison Pierce December 23, 2025 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
How to Transfer Capital One Miles to Airline and Hotel Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide by Tyler Glatt December 23, 2025 0 The best way to extract maximum value from your Capital One miles is to transfer them to one (or several) of Capital One's airline and hotel transfer partners. Thankfully, Capital One makes the transfer process pretty straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
Looking for Last-Minute Travel Gifts — Here Are 10 of My Favorite Travel Products on Sale Now by JT Genter December 22, 2025 6 Christmas is just a few days away. Whether you're looking for last-minute wishlist additions for yourself or shopping for a traveler, Amazon is offering deals on many travel products -- with many prices still matching Black Friday deals!
Get a $15 Credit After Linking Your Alaska Account to Lyft — and Earn up to 6X Points on Rides by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt December 22, 2025 2 Alaska Airlines is offering a $15 Lyft ride credit when you link your Atmos Rewards account to Lyft by January 14, 2026. On top of that, Atmos Rewards members now earn double points on Lyft rides — up to 6X points! Here’s everything you need to know about the partnership and who’s eligible for the account-linking bonus.
Capital One Venture X vs. Capital One Venture X Business: Side-by-Side Comparison by Carissa Rawson December 22, 2025 2 Both the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Business boast similar earnings, identical annual fees, and the same transfer partners. So, which one stands out? Dive into our detailed comparison to determine the perfect fit for your wallet and spending habits.
Last-Minute Ways to Lock in United Premier Elite Status — With and Without Flying by Andrew Kunesh December 22, 2025 0 This year is quickly coming to a close. If you're running short of earning your desired United Premier elite tier, here are a handful of ways that you can earn the Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) and Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF) you need before the end of the year.
Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare Promos: 50k Points With a 3-Night Stay From $179 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt December 22, 2025 5 If you’re willing to sit through a timeshare pitch, Hilton Grand Vacations will reward you with a lot of Hilton Honors points for doing so. One promotion gives you 15,000 Hilton points with packages starting at $249. But the best offer comes with 50,000 Hilton points plus a three-night stay from just $179.
Customize Your AwardWallet Blog Notifications to Never Miss a Post by JT Genter and Michelle Molloy December 21, 2025 3 From instant notifications to weekly digests, you can customize your AwardWallet Blog notifications to get info and updates the way you want. With around 50 posts published each week, there's lots to follow about loyalty programs, transfer bonuses, redemption sweet spots, expiration policies, elite status, promotions, and more! Here are your four options for keeping up with the AwardWallet Blog.
How to Use and Maximize the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum Card $600 Annual Hotel Credit by Harrison Pierce and Brie Bash December 21, 2025 3 Amex recently enhanced the annual Hotel Credit on the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. These ultra-premium cards now offers up to $600 in annual credits for hotel bookings! Here's how to use this perk each year, the benefits you can expect to receive when you actually visit the hotel.
Keeping Your Credit Card Accounts Active Is Important — Here Are Three Easy Ways to Do So by Tyler Glatt December 21, 2025 1 Part of any credit card strategy is learning how to manage the cards that you have. No matter how many cards you carry in your wallet, it's essential that you keep your accounts active to remain on good terms with the banks that issue them. Here are three easy ways to keep your credit card accounts active.
Book These Oneworld Awards Through Alaska Airlines Instead of American Airlines by Tyler Glatt December 21, 2025 3 There are lots of ways to book award travel on Oneworld airlines, but not all are equal when it comes to the mileage requirement for specific destinations. Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards routinely offers more compelling value than American Airlines AAdvantage when booking awards to these destinations.
