Citi Adds AAdvantage as a Transfer Partner, Launches Premium Strata Elite Card by JT Genter July 27, 2025 6 Citi just dropped two major updates this Sunday morning. First, Citi's launching a brand-new premium travel credit card — with standout earning rates and nearly $1,500 in annual travel and lifestyle perks. Plus, Citi just added a long-anticipated transfer partner that could greatly increase the value of earning ThankYou Points. Here’s what travelers need to know.
The Cheapest Ways to Book Award Flights to Europe Using Points and Miles — Starting at Just 6,000 Points by Ross Denkin and Cameron Laufer July 27, 2025 16 Europe offers a wide range of activities, attracting travelers far and wide. For those looking to minimize out-of-pocket flight costs, points and miles remain an ever-present staple. Great options exists for all cabins of travel, but flying economy class between North America and Europe typically costs the fewest amount of points, letting travelers maximize the number of trips taken. Here are the cheapest ways to fly to Europe in economy with points and miles.
Thieves Stole Over 500k Alaska Miles from This Traveler — Here’s How AwardWallet Helped Get Them Back by Carissa Rawson July 26, 2025 1 AwardWallet is free to use and offers tons of features, including balance tracking, points expiration notices, and reminders for statement credits. One user found himself on the end of points theft and successfully recovered more than half a million miles thanks to our handy tool.
Delta Basic Economy: A Complete Guide to Delta’s Lowest Fares by Harrison Pierce July 26, 2025 0 Delta Main Basic is the basic economy product offered by Delta Air Lines. Although it comes with low fares, it also comes with numerous restrictions. When you book a Delta Main Basic ticket, you are the last to board, you won't earn miles, and you can't change or cancel your flight for free.
The Citi ThankYou Trifecta: 10X on Travel, 5X on Top Category, 3X on Food, 2X on Everything Else by JT Genter and Harrison Pierce July 26, 2025 1 Earning rates on Citi cards are among the best available. With the right combo of cards, you can earn 5X in a category of your choice; 3X on dining, gas, and travel; and 2X on all other purchases. You'll pay just $95 in total to hold all three cards each year. Here's how to put together a winning Citi card trifecta.
What It’s Like Booking and Flying JAL Business Class from Chicago to Tokyo on the Boeing 777‑300ER by Tyler Glatt July 25, 2025 1 Here’s what it’s like to fly Japan Airlines business class on the Boeing 777-300ER from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo (HND), how to book it for yourself, and a few things to know before you go.
American Airlines Cruises: How to Earn and Redeem AAdvantage Miles, Current Promos by Skye Class July 25, 2025 1 American Airlines Cruises is the AA booking portal to earn and redeem AAdvantage miles on cruises. Furthermore, an ongoing promotion offers American Airlines AAdvantage® members with an AAdvantage credit card double AAdvantage Miles on cruises throughout 2025. Plus, you'll earn Loyalty Points toward American Airlines elite status along the way.
Delta’s Beyond the Summer Promotions Offer 3X Miles on Rentals and Stays, Savings on Vacations, and More by Skye Class September 8, 2025 1 This year is Delta's 100th anniversary in the skies. In celebration, the airline's Beyond the Summer event offers SkyMiles members a slew of promotions to earn triple miles, save on vacation packages, and more. Here are the details.
MGM Rewards World Elite Mastercard Review: Worth a Look for Those Who Love Las Vegas by Mark Jackson July 25, 2025 0 The MGM Rewards World Elite Mastercard is a surprisingly strong option for a no annual fee card. The automatic Pearl status you receive just for having the card is especially valuable in fee-heavy Las Vegas. If you’re looking to earn rewards on your spending while in town, this could be a great fit for your wallet.
Airline Shopping Portal Back to School Promotions: Earn Up to 9,500 Bonus Miles From Online Shopping by Skye Class July 25, 2025 150 Airline shopping portal promotions are a great way to earn extra miles for your next flight. American Airlines is the last airline to launch a Back to School promotion. Members now have access to all five shopping portals offering promotions with a combined bonus of up to 9,500 miles with eligible spending through early August.
Qatar Airways Reaches Major Milestone Toward Fleetwide Free Wi-Fi — With More Upgrades Ahead by Skye Class July 25, 2025 1 Qatar Airways has just reached a major milestone on its path to equip its fleet with high-speed Starlink internet. As of July 2025, every 777 in the Qatar fleet has Starlink installed — months ahead of schedule. Here’s what you need to know about the current and upcoming Wi-Fi options on Qatar Airways flights.
Who’s Eligible for the Citi Strata Premier® Card Bonus? A Guide to Citi’s Application Rules by Harrison Pierce and Kennedy Miller July 25, 2025 31 Are you eligible for the 60,000-point bonus on the Citi Strata Premier® Card? Like many card issuers, Citi implements a few policies that limit who can earn a lucrative welcome bonus. Here's what you need to know before applying for a ThankYou® Rewards card.
Earn up to 80,000 Bonus Points at Iberostar Beachfront Resorts on Stays Into 2026 by Skye Class July 24, 2025 0 IHG Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brought back its popular promotion from last year to earn up to 80,000 bonus points. Through August 21, targeted members can book stays at participating IHG Iberostar Beachfront Resorts resorts and earn 40,000 bonus points every four nights. Here are the details of this offer.
Earn Up to 10X Membership Rewards on Purchases Via the New Rakuten American Express® Card by Cameron Laufer July 24, 2025 0 The new Rakuten American Express® Card offers solid earning rates, including an extra 4% cash back on Rakuten purchases and even higher bonuses on dining. The option to earn Amex Membership Rewards instead of cash back adds to its appeal, but it may not be the right fit for everyone. You can find all the details here.
The New Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa Signature® Card Just Launched — Who’s It Best Suited For? by Mark Jackson and JT Genter July 24, 2025 2 The Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa Signature® Card is a new product that offers a lot of perks, including a pathway to spending up to coveted Caesars Diamond status. But is it worth the $149 annual fee? Let’s take a closer look at what the new card has to offer.
Hurry To Score Infield Baseball Tickets for Just 5,000 Capital One Miles by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter July 24, 2025 5 Capital One offers a limited number of infield MLB tickets for just 5,000 miles each. And a new batch of these tickets was just released for games throughout August and September 2025. If you're a baseball fan — or just a fan of a great deal — you'll want to act quickly to scoop up these tickets before they're gone. Here's how to do so.
New Benefits, Higher Fees: All About the Southwest Airlines Credit Card Portfolio Overhaul by Tyler Glatt July 24, 2025 5 Change, change, and more change. That’s been the story for Southwest Airlines this year. And now, there’s more on the way. Southwest’s lineup of Chase-issued credit cards is getting a fairly major overhaul. In short, the changes boil down to “new and enhanced benefits” — accompanied by higher annual fees. Here are all the details.
Your Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges: Locations, Access, and What to Expect by Harrison Pierce July 23, 2025 0 Plaza Premium is an independent lounge network with more than 250 locations worldwide. Most locations are in Asia, but you will find a handful of locations across the Americas. Cardholders of the Platinum Card receive access to all locations, and those with a Priority Pass membership can access more than 60 locations. Here's everything to know about Plaza Premium lounges.
Enter to Win 1 Million Points, Weekly 100k Point Prizes, or a VIP Racing Experience by Skye Class July 23, 2025 1 Choice Privileges just launched a sweepstakes with a chance to win one million points, a VIP racing experience, or 100,000 points. Enter the sweepstakes by October 7, or by August 3 if you want a chance at the racing experience. Here are the details of this contest.
Last Call to Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Emirates Skywards at 1:1 Ratio by Tyler Glatt July 23, 2025 1 One of the many ways to redeem Citi ThankYou® Points is by transferring them to Emirates Skywards to leverage the program's best sweet spots. If you've been thinking about making a redemption like this, here's a reminder to act before Citi devalues the current 1:1 transfer ratio to Emirates. Here's what we know.
Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: Earn up to 8% Cash Back With No Annual Fee by Ian Snyder July 23, 2025 0 The Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card is a card that is a good choice for students who spend primarily on food each month. Its low minimum spend requirement to earn the welcome bonus adds to its value, plus it doesn’t charge either an annual fee or foreign transaction fees. Here's our full review of this card.
Frontier Airlines Is Selling Miles With a 150% Bonus — Buy Miles For Just 1.08¢ Each! by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw July 23, 2025 1 Frontier Airlines just launched a new buy miles promotion offering an incredible 150% bonus points! This promotion will let you snag Frontier Miles for just 1.08¢ each when buying just 10k miles. Plus, you have some time to take advantage of this promotion — meaning you can top off your account just before you're ready to redeem them for solid value. Let's look at a few does it makes sense to buy Frontier Miles with this 150% bonus.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club, Get a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt July 23, 2025 0 Looking to save on the points cost to spend a night in luxury? Those with an eligible Citi ThankYou® points-earning card can take advantage of a 25% transfer bonus to Leading Hotels of the World's Leaders Club! Here's what you need to know about the new Citi-Leaders Club 25% transfer bonus and if it's worth your attention.
How to Pool Points and Miles Across Major Loyalty Programs — and Which Ones Let You Do It Free by Ajay Jain and Kennedy Miller July 23, 2025 113 There is a ton of information covering techniques to earn and burn points and miles. There's also advice about which cards to add to your wallet, but it's hard to come by reliable information on programs that let you share (or pool) your points and miles with others — and how to do so for free. We've got you covered.
How to Unearth the Hilton Points Calendar to Find the Cheapest Award Nights by Toni Southam and Jenna Hansen July 22, 2025 2 Hilton Honors offers an award calendar that allows you to search for an entire month — rather than night-by-night. This can be a great way to find the cheapest dates at a hotel. However, finding this calendar isn't exactly intuitive. Here's how to access Hilton's monthly award calendar and streamline the booking process.
What Marriott Gold Elite Status Actually Gets You — and the Easiest Ways to Earn It by Harrison Pierce July 22, 2025 0 Marriott has five elite status tiers for its most loyal customers. The second tier, Gold Elite, comes with a variety of benefits, including bonus points, room upgrades, and a late checkout. Here's everything to know about Marriott Gold Elite benefits and how to earn this status.
What Is Journey? A Primer on This New Independent Hotel Loyalty Program by Cameron Laufer July 22, 2025 0 Journey Rewards is a new loyalty program, aiming to connect luxury independent hotels with travelers in a way that allows users to earn and redeem points at properties that were never possible before. Here's what you need to know about this program and how it works.
Should You Subscribe to Qatar Privilege Club Pro to Get Avios for as Little as 1.33¢ Apiece? by Harrison Pierce July 22, 2025 0 Subscribers of Privilege Club Pro, Qatar Airways' subscription mileage service, receive a fixed number of Avios each month. Tiers range from $50 to $350 per month, and the highest tier allows you to earn Qpoints toward elite status. While the purchase price can be great, travelers should be wary before subscribing. Here's why.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture: Which $95 Annual Fee Card Is Better? by Scott Sikes July 21, 2025 1 Both Capital One and Chase offer excellent mid-range cards: the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Each comes with a reasonable annual fee, solid bonus categories, and access to valuable transfer partners. So, which one is right for you? Let’s take a closer look.
Marriott Eat Around Town: New Diners Earn up to 6,000 Points, Plus up to 6X per Dollar by Skye Class July 21, 2025 42 Did you know you can dine out and rack up Marriott Bonvoy points through Eat Around Town. Right now, you can earn up to 6,000 points as a new member and 200 points per completed reservation. Here's how to stack these offers — and which cards can help you earn even more.
