How to Earn Lifetime Oneworld Sapphire Status Without Ever Taking a Flight How to Earn Lifetime Oneworld Sapphire Status Without Ever Taking a Flight

How to Earn Lifetime Oneworld Sapphire Status Without Ever Taking a Flight

Most travelers have to fly millions of miles to earn lifetime airline status. But there’s one unique path to lifetime Oneworld Sapphire that doesn’t require stepping on a plane. Here's how to lock in Oneworld perks for life — even including lounges on domestic American and Alaska flights.

Hilton Honors Promotions: Register for 2,500 Bonus Points on Every Stay, Targeted Offers, and More

At any given time, Hilton Honors runs several promotions you can take advantage of. This includes a global offer for 2,500 bonus points on every stay throughout the fourth quarter of 2025, targeted promotions, and ongoing offers where you can earn bonus points or free nights by staying at select brands or booking specific rates. Here's what's available now.

I Pay $2,724 a Year in Credit Card Annual Fees and Come Out Way Ahead on Benefits — Here’s How

I pay $2,724 in credit card annual fees each year. If that sounds like a lot, it is. However, I get much more value from holding these cards. I earn more than $3,000 in easy-to-use statement credits. If I'm a bit more savvy, I could earn another $2,000 in statement credits. Plus, I earn several points per dollar on my purchases, and can take advantage of many other benefits. Here's a breakdown of why this makes sense for my situation — and what changes I'm considering making.

You Can Convert Qatar Airways Avios to Marriott Points With a 30% Bonus — But Should You?

Qatar Airways and Marriott Bonvoy have a unique partnership that allows you to transfer Privilege Club Avios to Bonvoy points and vice versa. While this partnership has been around for a while, there’s currently a limited-time promotion offering a 30% bonus when transferring Avios to Marriott through November 15, 2025. But is this a bonus worth taking advantage of?

How to Earn Rewards on Bill Payments With Plastiq — and if This Service Is Worth the Fees

The landscape of paying bills with credit cards has changed, so it's worth overhauling our review of Plastiq — a service that allows you to pay nearly any bill with a credit card. While providing opportunities for increased spending is a positive, Plastiq charges fees for doing so. Are those fees worth it? And how does Plastiq work? Here's a look at Plastiq, plus its strengths and weaknesses in terms of credit card rewards.