100K+ Welcome Bonuses: The Biggest Credit Card Offers Right Now by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt April 10, 2025 39 Big welcome bonuses can supercharge your travel rewards — and this post rounds up the best offers currently available, each offering 100,000 points or more. Whether you're eyeing flexible points, airline miles, or hotel rewards, these standout deals could be your ticket to a luxury trip or bucket-list experience. Bookmark this page to stay updated on the biggest bonuses in the market.
You Can Now Redeem Bilt Points for Purchases at Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, and More by Skye Class April 10, 2025 0 Bilt Rewards just added more ways to redeem Bilt Points for everyday life. Eligible cardholders can now use points at checkout at retailers like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and CITGO — with more merchants on the way. While the redemption value is lower than with Bilt transfer partners, it’s a flexible new perk that makes it easier to use your Bilt Points day-to-day.
Accor ALL Plus: Save 20% on Stays, Get 20 Status Nights, Plus Bonus Points if You Join by April 23 by Skye Class April 10, 2025 1 Accor Hotels offers a subscription program called Accor ALL Plus. With an annual membership fee, the program gives members up to a 20% discount on hotel stays (but not at all brands), free Status Nights, and more. If you join by April 23, 2025, you will also receive up to 2,000 bonus points. Here are all the details.
How I’m Combining My Family’s Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month by Cameron Laufer April 9, 2025 4 Among the changes coming to the Southwest Rapid Rewards program effective May 28th is that flight credits will expire after just six to 12 months, depending on the fare purchased. Until then, you can still combine existing credits into larger, transferrable ones with no expiration date. Here’s how I’m organizing my family’s Southwest flight credits before the clock runs out.
Citi Adds New Restrictions to The Citi Strata Premier Card’s Welcome Bonus — Here’s What Changed by Lauren Wynn April 9, 2025 1 The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card offers a great mix of value and perks; it's one of my favorite "keeper cards" in my wallet. However, if you're looking to earn a bonus on this card, there are new terms and conditions attached to its welcome bonus. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One Platinum Credit Card Review: A Quality Option for Building or Repairing Credit by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash April 9, 2025 0 The Capital One Platinum Credit Card doesn't provide a sign-up bonus or earn rewards. Instead, it offers other benefits you might find more valuable. Those with fair or limited credit can be approved for this card, build credit, and get rewarded for building healthy habits. Is this the right card for those building credit? Read our Capital One Platinum review to learn more.
Chase Sapphire Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance: What’s Covered and How It Works by Jenna Hansen April 9, 2025 40 Did you know the Chase Sapphire Preferred® and Sapphire Reserve® include trip cancellation and interruption insurance? You could get reimbursed up to $10,000 per person if your travel plans are disrupted due to illness, weather, or other covered events. Here’s how this underrated benefit works — and why it can save you from spending extra on third-party insurance.
From Pre-Sale Tickets to Pop-Up Lounges: Exclusive Events and Experiences You Can Access as a Cardholder by Mark Jackson April 9, 2025 0 Credit card issuers are very invested in providing cardmembers with exclusive experiences to keep them engaged with the brand (and using their cards). Here are some of the perks and benefits available to you.
Qatar Airways Promises a Qsuite Guarantee — Here’s When It Applies (and Doesn’t) by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 8, 2025 0 Not many airlines offer a guarantee to protect your bookings against aircraft changes, but Qatar Airways does whether it is a revenue or award booking for flights with their exceptional Qsuite business class product. This is how the Qatar Qsuite Guarantee works.
Get Nights in the Nordics for as Little as 80 Euros With the Strawberry Hotels Summer Pass by Skye Class April 8, 2025 0 Looking for an affordable hotel stay in the Nordic countries? Strawberry Hotels has a promotion offering nights for as low as €80 (~$88) via its Summer Pass program. Travelers can use their nights between June 19 and August 25, 2025. Here's how you can purchase your nights.
SkyTeam Lounge Access Changes: New 3-Hour Restriction, Amended Guest Policies, and More by Skye Class April 8, 2025 0 SkyTeam just made some significant updates to its lounge access rules. Effective April 1, 2025, new policies affect who can access SkyTeam lounges, how long you can stay, and whether your guest can join you. Here's what to know about these changes.
Earn Alaska MVP Elite Status After One Round-Trip Flight — to Australia or New Zealand by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines is offering complimentary Mileage Plan elite status after one round-trip flight — with a catch. If you book and fly a round-trip between the continental U.S. and either Auckland or Sydney, you’ll lock in MVP perks through December 2026. Here’s what to know.
ANA to Introduce One-Way Award Bookings, but Hike the Cost of High Season Tickets and Axe Round the Worlds by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2025 1 In just over two months, ANA Mileage Club will roll out three rather big changes. Starting June 24, 2025, the Tokyo-based airline will begin allowing one-way award bookings — but it will also increase the number of miles required for several awards and completely axe Round the World award tickets. Here are the details.
Enhancements Are Coming to Two Key Business Platinum Card® Benefits on July 1 by Tyler Glatt April 7, 2025 1 Three Business Platinum Card credits were expected to expire halfway through 2025. But in a quiet update to the card's application page, Amex has extended one credit indefinitely and introduced plans to revamp two others. Here are the details.
Carnival Cruise Line Teases New Ships — and Big Changes to Its VIFP Loyalty Program by Mark Jackson April 7, 2025 0 Carnival is going big — literally! From two new Excel-class ships designed with families in mind to mega-ships capable of carrying 8,000 guests, Carnival Cruise Line just revealed major fleet and destination upgrades. Plus, changes are coming to the VIFP loyalty program for the first time in over a decade. Here’s everything shared at Carnival’s “Innovation Itinerary” media event — and what it means for travelers.
Wyndham Member Month 2025: From Bonus Points to Statement Credits, All Promotions You Can Still Book by Skye Class June 1, 2025 0 The fifth and final week of the 2025 Wyndham Rewards Member Month has promotions for all-inclusive resorts and Caesars Rewards destinations. This week's promotions include a $100 property credit with a 3+ night stay at all-inclusive properties and 5,000 bonus points when staying at a Caesars Rewards property.
United Airlines Flash Sale: Travel Abroad for as Few as 9K MileagePlus Miles by Tyler Glatt April 7, 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 19 destinations starting at 9,000 miles per way through April 9, 2025. Here are all the details on United's newest flash award sale.
Which Eurostar Lounges Can You Access With Eligible Amex Platinum Cards? by Sam Helmy April 7, 2025 49 The Platinum Card® from American Express reigns supreme when it comes to lounge access. Beyond a wide range of airport lounges, you can also use your card to access select Eurostar Premier Lounges in London, Paris, and Brussels. Here's how — plus an important caveat.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Guide: How the 2025 Changes Are Reshaping the Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson April 6, 2025 11 Southwest’s loyalty program has long been a fan favorite thanks to perks like the Companion Pass, no change fees, and two free checked bags. But major changes in 2025 — including lower earning rates and variable award pricing — have reshaped the program. Here’s what still works, what’s changing, and how to maximize your Rapid Rewards points going forward.
Paying the IRS? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back on Your 2025 Tax Payments by Ross Denkin April 6, 2025 156 Paying the IRS is never fun. But, if you must, it presents a fantastic opportunity to earn points and miles by paying taxes with a credit card. Here's when it makes sense to pay your taxes using a credit card, particularly with lower fees for 2025!
Lufthansa Miles & More Mileage Expiration Policy And How To Prevent Your Miles From Expiring by Sam Helmy April 6, 2025 64 Lufthansa Miles and More has an above average mileage expiration policy, but you cannot reinstate your miles once they expire. However, you have a couple of options for keeping your miles active through status or holding the right credit card.
The Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards Points on Disney Trips by Samantha Holland and Carissa Rawson April 6, 2025 24 Use Chase Ultimate Rewards to book everything from lodging to admission on your next Disney trip. Transfer points for the most value, or book in the Chase Travel Portal, where your points might be worth up to 50% more depending on which credit card you hold.
Virgin Atlantic’s Reward Seat Checker Makes Finding Cheap Award Flights Easy by Sam Helmy April 6, 2025 2 Thanks to the Virgin Atlantic reward seat checker, searching for Virgin Atlantic award space is now a piece of cake. The tool allows you to peruse award availability by calendar month, saving you from searching day by day or a week at a time. Here's how it it works.
Bonus Rewards and Monthly Credits: All of the Lyft Benefits Available Through Credit Cards by Dan Miller and Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 2 If you ride with Lyft, it's worth knowing about the different Lyft benefits available through various credit cards. There are benefits through Chase, Mastercard, Hilton, Alaska, and Bilt. Here's a look at what they are, what they offer to you, and how to use them.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review: Still a Favorite After All This Time by Miguel Rueda and Samantha Holland April 5, 2025 26 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of our favorite travel rewards cards; it's a near-perfect option for beginners and seasoned travelers alike. It's got a great mix of benefits, carries a modest $95 annual fee, and offers new applicants a great welcome bonus. Here's our full review.
Get 1,500 Bonus Marriott Points for Linking Your Marriott Bonvoy and Uber Accounts by Skye Class and Andrew George Bradshaw April 5, 2025 5 Marriott and Uber have teamed up again to offer bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when linking your accounts. You don't even have to complete a ride. This offer is only valid for travelers who haven't previously linked their Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts and is valid through April 16, 2025.
Brightline Launches Rewards Program Along With Triple Points Promo and Million Point Sweepstakes by Mark Jackson June 1, 2025 0 Brightline is a high-speed rail service in Florida, with stops in Orlando and five stations in South Florida currently. With future expansions in the planning stages, the service has launched its own rewards program to better compete with alternative transportation options in the region.
From Free Wi-Fi to Upgrade Certificates: Alaska Airlines Milestone Rewards Explained by Brie Bash April 4, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members now have more opportunities to earn valuable perks as of 2025. This popular loyalty program has made some structural changes, including rolling out brand-new milestone rewards that grant members exclusive benefits between elite tiers. Here's how to earn them.
Citi Might Have Just Tightened Its Product Change Rules — Here’s Why That Matters by Cameron Laufer April 4, 2025 2 Recent reports indicate that Citi has begun restricting which cards you can product change to and from. And that’s bad news for customers. Here’s what we know so far.