Final Day: 50% Off My Favorite Deal Alert Service for Cheap Flights and Award Availability by JT Genter December 2, 2025 6 Today's the last day to save 50% off Thrifty Traveler Premium subscriptions. From cheap flights to Europe to unicorn-level award availability, Thrifty Traveler Premium alerts you to it all — including by text message if you opt into that option. Here's more about what you get with Thrifty Traveler Premium and why we think its worth it.
Earn 60k Points on the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce December 4, 2025 1 The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard® is an excellent card for loyal Virgin Red members or Virgin Atlantic flyers, and it's offering new cardholders a welcome offer worth 60,000 Virgin Points. Here's an overview of the card's welcome bonus, earning rates, and perks.
Royal Jordanian Status Match: Turn Your Airline or Hotel Status Into Oneworld Benefits For a Fee by Tyler Glatt December 10, 2025 7 Royal Jordanian has long offered a status match to travelers living in Europe or the Middle East who hold status with a qualifying airline or hotel loyalty program. Through this status match, travelers can match up to Royal Jordanian Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, which comes with Oneworld Sapphire benefits. Here's how.
Citi Strata Elite vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which 100K+ Bonus Is Right for You? by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2025 0 Both the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® are outstanding premium rewards cards. Here's a high-level comparison of their welcome bonuses, headline benefits and statement credits, and more to help you decide which one is worth applying for.
Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer by JT Genter December 1, 2025 5 Bask is currently offering 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before February 28, 2026 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.
United Airlines Cardholder Flash Sale: Save up to 28% on Award Flights to Over 30 Destinations by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2025 24 United Airlines just launched a new flash award sale — but only for those who've got a MileagePlus credit card. If you've got miles sitting around, you can snag international flights from the U.S. to over 30 global destinations starting at 12,000 miles per way through December 5, 2025. Here are all the details.
Chase Launches New 70% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It? by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer December 1, 2025 20 Now through January 15, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 70% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here's how to decide if it's worth it.
Accor Launches 30% Bonus on Miles Transfers From These Five Airlines to ALL Reward Points by Harrison Pierce and Sam Helmy December 1, 2025 0 Accor just launched a 30% bonus when you transfer miles from four airline programs to Accor Live Limitless (ALL). It’s valid on transfers through December 20, 2025. And while it’s not the most lucrative offer out there, it could be worth taking advantage of if you’ve got a stash of airline miles you’re not planning to use.
Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) – Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 31 Virgin Red just launched a new buy Virgin Points promotion with up to a 70% bonus. When maximized, you can up to 510,000 points for as little as 1.47¢ each. When you combine this with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's sweet spots — from domestic Delta economy to ANA first class — this can present a fantastic opportunity to save.
Earn 3X Transferable Points With No Annual Fee — How to Choose Your Citi Strata℠ Card Self-Select Category by Jenna Hansen November 30, 2025 0 The Citi Strata℠ Card relaunch was a welcome and much-needed refresh, and its unique self-select category feature is a fun new benefit. It allows you to get more from your everyday spending, ensuring maximum returns on the things you purchase most often. Here's how to choose yours.
JetBlue Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy November 30, 2025 14 The good news is that JetBlue points expire according to one of the most generous expiration policies in the industry. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active.
Avianca LifeMiles Black Friday Sale: Book Select Routes From Just 2,430 LifeMiles by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce November 30, 2025 6 Avianca LifeMiles is offering discounts on award tickets for select Avianca-operated flights booked through December 1, 2025, for travel through May 31, 2026. Awards start at just 2,430 LifeMiles, so act quickly! Let’s explore the details and see if this sale is worth taking advantage of.
The Business Platinum Card’s Dell Credit Just Reset. Here Are Some Easy Ways to Max It Out. by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt January 7, 2026 2 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express charges a high annual fee, but it also offers valuable credits that can help offset the cost. One of the most lucrative is the Dell credit, which provides up to $1,150 in statement credits each year after enrollment. Here are some great ways to put your credits to good use now that it reset for 2026.
Buy Points and Miles the Smart Way: How to Leverage Promotions to Score Incredible Deals on Travel by Erik Paquet and Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 1 Does it make sense to buy miles or points for your upcoming trip? Buying points can be intimidating if you're still learning about award travel. But if you do it wisely, you can save money and book your next adventure even sooner than you might think.
End-of-Year Strategies for Earning Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status by Harrison Pierce and Ryan Flanigan November 29, 2025 11 There's not much time left in the year, but there is still time to plan for and achieve top-tier hotel elite status with several programs. You can earn elite status now through these strategies and shortcuts and carry it through 2026 — or even part of 2027, depending on the program.
Need More Marriott Elite Night Credits? Here’s How to Get Them Without Booking Extra Stays by Tyler Glatt November 29, 2025 2 We are fast approaching the end of the year. If your Marriott Elite Night Credits aren't as high as you'd hoped, the good news is that you have options for boosting your Marriott elite status before the new year starts. Here's a roundup of all the ways to boost your Marriott elite status — besides staying additional nights in hotels.
Mastercard Titanium Card Review: Airport Lounge Access With Unlimited Guests for a Modest Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen November 29, 2025 0 The Mastercard® Titanium Card® is considered a "luxury" card, but it doesn't have a lot to offer in terms of perks, luxury benefits, or a welcome offer. But it's signature perk can make it worth considering for a low-cost way to get unlimited airport lounge visits for a unlimited number of guests.
Navy Federal Credit Union Promotions: $200 Bonus After Joining and Opening a New Certificate by Skye Class December 1, 2025 0 Are you an active or veteran military personnel or a close family member of one? If so, you might want to consider joining the Navy Federal Credit Union. As an added benefit, new members who join and open a Special EasyStart Certificate by November 30, 2025, will receive a $200 bonus. Here are the details.
How to Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide by Carissa Rawson and Patrick Stouffer November 29, 2025 0 In this guide, we'll go over the step-by-step method of transferring your Citi ThankYou Rewards to partners. With airline partners from all three big airline alliance (SkyTeam, Oneworld, and Star Alliance), plus a solid group of hotel transfer options, you'll have no problem finding a great way to redeem your points.
Holiday Gifts You Can Give Using Credit Card Perks You Already Have by Jenna Hansen November 28, 2025 2 Many credit cards come with perks that are perfect for gifting. These are things like lounge access, companion airline tickets, free night award certificates, annual credits, and more. This guide shows you all of the best options for expressing your love to family and friends during the holidays by gifting your credit card perks.
American Airlines Vacations Promotions: Save up to $250 or Get up to 20k Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Skye Class November 28, 2025 0 To mark Black Friday and Cyber Monday, several American Airlines Vacations promotions offer up to $250 off vacation packages, or up to 20k bonus miles. American Airlines Vacations regularly offers discounts and bonus miles with select vacation packages. Here’s what’s on offer and how to decide if it’s worth booking your trip this way.
Save on Amazon Black Friday Purchases: All Active One-Point and Add-a-Card Credit Card Deals by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt November 28, 2025 158 Lucky Amex, Citi, and Discover cardholders can save up to 50% off Amazon purchases when redeeming points. While using credit card points for Amazon purchases generally isn't great, redeeming just a few points for up to 50% in savings is an exception worth making. Here's how to check if you're targeted.
Credit Cards Offering Instant Card Numbers So You Can Start Spending Immediately by Jenna Hansen and Harrison Pierce November 27, 2025 1 Many banks offer immediate access to your new credit card so you can start spending right away, thanks to providing an instant card number on approval. This is helpful when trying to meet a minimum spending requirement for a bonus or if you have an unexpected expense pop up while waiting for your new card to come in the mail. This article covers all of the major banks and shows you your options for each one.
Fiesta Americana Rewards: Is This Niche Hotel Program Worth Your Time? by Sam Helmy November 27, 2025 1 The Fiesta Americana Rewards program is a niche program in the loyalty program market. Focused primarily on resorts and hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, is it the right program for you? Read on to find out more.
Limited-Time Status Match to Caesars for Diamond Benefits — and Other Ways to Earn This Status by Mark Jackson January 1, 2026 5 Caesars Rewards is one of the largest loyalty programs on the Las Vegas Strip, and with resort fees over $50 per night at some properties after tax, waiving fees can present huge savings on a trip. With Caesars Diamond status, no resort fees is just one of the perks travelers will enjoy. In this post, we explore how to attain the status without gambling.
Citi AAdvantage® Executive Credit Card Review: Admirals Club Access, Loyalty Points Boost, and More by Jenna Hansen November 26, 2025 4 If you fly American Airlines on a regular basis and you like to hit the Admirals Club® lounge pre-flight, there is only one credit card you need on your application list: the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®. Learn more about its bonus, benefits, and earning rates in our detailed review of this card.
Shopping Portals Explained: Earn Bonus Rewards Without (Much) Extra Effort by Jenna Hansen and Tyler Glatt January 8, 2026 15 Online shoppers, listen up! If you regularly make purchases from online stores, you should be using a shopping portal to maximize your earnings. But how do you choose which portal to use? In this post, we walk you through all of the best shopping portals to make selecting the right one a piece of cake.
10 Best Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays: Hawaii, the Maldives, and More by Tyler Glatt November 26, 2025 35 Hilton has an incredible portfolio of hotels dotted all over the world. And making up a part of that portfolio are some of the most aspirational properties you can book with points. So, which Hilton luxury properties offer the best value for your Hilton Honors points? Let's take a look at the top 10 hotels.
Marriott Bonvoy Airline Partners: Unlock Hidden Perks You Might Be Missing by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce November 26, 2025 14 Reciprocal loyalty program agreements are a great way to get extra mileage out of both your points and elite status. There are three Marriott Bonvoy airline partners you should be aware of, as your Marriott status may come in handy. If you hold elite airline status, you can likewise enjoy additional benefits at Marriott hotels.
