Chase 5/24 Rule Explained: What It Is and How to Work Around It by Brie Bash and Miguel Rueda May 24, 2025 79 For points and miles enthusiasts, the Chase 5/24 rule is one of the most notorious restrictions you'll run into when applying for a new rewards card. It's a rule that can be confusing and frustrating. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Chase 5/24 rule.
How to Use Chase Trip Delay Insurance to Get Reimbursed for Flight Delays by Jess Farley and Andrew Kunesh May 23, 2025 36 Flight delays are inevitable when traveling by air. Planes get held up by weather, mechanical, or personnel issues, or you may get bumped due to the flight being overbooked. But, provided you pay with the right card, you won’t have to rough it in the departures lounge or wear the outlay of an expensive airport hotel. If you hold a Chase travel card, it’s likely you have access to some of the best Trip Delay protection available, provided you follow all the steps listed out below.
Do OpenTable Points Expire? OpenTable Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy May 23, 2025 1 OpenTable points can disappear faster than you think — even if you’re still dining out. Points not only expire due to inactivity but also after a set lifespan. Here’s how the expiration rules work, when your points could be at risk, and how you can get notified to before your points might expire.
CLEAR Plus Will Soon Cost $209 per Year — Here’s How to Get it for Free by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt May 23, 2025 0 The cost of CLEAR Plus is set to increase by another $10 on July 1, 2025. If you've been eyeing a membership, now's the time to register before the price increases from $199 annually to $209 annually. Here are the full details of the changes, plus a quick overview of the ways you can save on the cost of enrolling in CLEAR Plus.
Avianca LifeMiles: Transfer Partners and Partner Airlines by Ian Snyder May 23, 2025 0 LifeMiles offers excellent value as an award program. With a great set of partner airlines and multiple Avianca LifeMiles transfer partners allowing you to turn bank points into LifeMiles, the potential is huge. One of the biggest upsides to the LifeMiles program is that it does not pass along carrier surcharges. It also has the benefit of an solid award chart for flights from the U.S.
Underrated Sweet Spot: Intra-Europe Flights From 4k Points (Or 8k In Business Class!) by Tyler Glatt May 23, 2025 0 One of our favorite sweet spots isn’t flashy, but it’s criminally underrated. It’s the ability to hop around Europe for as little as 4,000 miles in economy or 8,000 miles in business class. Here’s why this is one sweet spot you won't want to overlook if you’re heading to Europe anytime soon.
United Cutting Excursionist Perk, Revamping Upgrades in MileagePlus Shake-Up by Cameron Laufer May 22, 2025 1 United Airlines is cutting several MileagePlus perks this summer and fall — including the Excursionist Perk, instant upgrades on full-fare tickets, and the award upgrade chart. If you're a frequent flyer or savvy award traveler, these changes could impact your strategy. Here's a full breakdown of what’s going away, when each change takes effect, and what you can still do to lock in value before the deadlines.
United Polaris Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 22, 2025 0 Polaris Lounges are United Airlines ultra premium offering of airport lounges reserved only to passengers flying the most exclusive routes in Polaris business class. Here's how you can get into one of them on your next United Airlines international flight or a Star Alliance airline member.
Earn 75,000 Bonus Points With the Newest Aeroplan® Credit Card Offer by Tyler Glatt May 22, 2025 2 The Aeroplan® Credit Card is offering an elevated offer of 75,000 bonus points after a reasonable amount of spending. Here are all the details about the Aeroplan Card bonus offer and why this card can be a keeper for the long run.
How to Use Choice Points for Luxury Stays at Preferred Hotels & Resorts by Sam Helmy May 22, 2025 1 Thanks to a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Choice Privileges members can book hundreds of luxury properties around the world using points. But the booking process isn’t as straightforward as it is for standard Choice hotels. Here’s how to find eligible Preferred properties, what they cost in points, and how to book them — plus how to boost your Choice points balance to take advantage of these excellent redemptions.
Bilt Adds Qatar Privilege Club as 21st Bilt Transfer Partner by Cameron Laufer May 22, 2025 0 Bilt rewards has added Qatar Airways Privilege Club as its newest transfer partner. Members can now transfer to Qatar to book Qsuite as well as other Oneworld airline awards.
Spirit Just Increased Its Online Booking Fee — Here’s How You Can Avoid It by JT Genter May 22, 2025 2 Spirit Airlines just increased the fee it charges for booking flights online — a cost that now adds up to $27.99 per segment. Here's why Spirit is making this move — and how you can still avoid the fee (if you're willing to make the effort).
Alaska Million Miler Status: A Lifetime of Perks for Mileage Plan Loyalists by Brie Bash May 21, 2025 0 For those dedicated and loyal travelers who frequently fly with Alaska, reaching Million Miler status offers a unique path to lifetime benefits, including lifetime elite status and priority treatment, making it a valuable achievement for those committed to the airline. This guide will provide all the essential details about Alaska Airlines Million Miler status.
Citi Premier and Prestige Cardholders to Lose 1¢ Cash Out Redemption Option — But There’s a Workaround by Cameron Laufer May 21, 2025 0 Citi is decreasing the redemption rate for redeeming ThankYou Points for cash back beginning August 24, 2025 for Strata Premier and Prestige cardholders. However, there's a workaround to maintain the one cent per point redemption rate. Plus, transferring to partners is still the best use of your points.
Expedia One Key Members Can Save 25% or More on Summer Getaways — But Only Through May 26 by Skye Class May 27, 2025 0 One Key Rewards members have one more week to save 25% or more with the Expedia Family Getaways promotion. This discount applies to packages booked by May 26, with eligible travel through September 30, 2025. Here are the details on how to get your discount.
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card Review: Fantastic Rewards on Amazon Purchases by Ian Snyder May 21, 2025 0 If your business consistently spends at Amazon, you're likely missing out on rewards if you don't have the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card in your wallet. The card earns 5% back on Amazon purchases, as well as at AWS, Whole Foods, and other Amazon brands. The card doesn't have much in terms of other benefits, but it's lack of annual fee is another upside.
Cardless Now Lets You Hold More Than One Credit Card — With Some Limits by Mark Jackson May 21, 2025 0 Cardless' one-card-at-a-time rule was seemingly limiting business, and it's now been removed. Cardholders now have the ability to sign up for more than one card at a time. With interesting co-brand partners, these niche offerings might entice readers. Just watch out for the new restrictions now in place.
Book Virgin Atlantic Flights From 4,800 Points During New Flying Club Award Sale by Sam Helmy and Tyler Glatt May 21, 2025 10 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is running a limited-time award sale with 20% off redemptions booked by May 27, 2025, for travel through September 30. With economy awards as low as 4,800 points one-way, this is a great opportunity to use your Flying Club points. Here’s how to book, plus tips to find award availability.
Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt May 21, 2025 4 Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn — unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don’t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here’s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot — and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.
Save the Date: Earn Up to 9X Rewards Plus Bonus Cashback With U.S. Bank Double Bonus Days by Skye Class May 20, 2025 3 Another U.S. Bank Double Bonus Days promotion is coming next month, so mark your calendar to earn up to 9X rewards. Eligible cardholders can earn double points on all purchases made through the U.S. Bank Shopping Deals platform and other cash-back offers in the mobile app and online banking app. Here are the details of this upcoming offer.
U.S. Bank Premieres Shield Credit Card With a Lengthy 0% Intro APR Period by Mark Jackson May 20, 2025 0 The U.S. Bank Shield Visa Card offers a strong introductory APR period for purchases and balance transfers, as well as a slew of other benefits that may be attractive to potential cardmembers, including rental car insurance, cell phone protection, and more.
Preferred Hotel Promotions: Double Points on All Stays, Plus Bonus Points at New Hotels by Skye Class May 20, 2025 2 Preferred Hotels relaunched two familiar promotions for I Prefer loyalty members, offering a chance to earn extra points on upcoming stays. Members can register to earn double points on all stays through August 31, 2025, or pick up 2,500 bonus points per stay at newly added properties through September 30, 2025.
Use This Kimpton Secret Password To Get Upgrades, Free Drinks & More by Skye Class and JT Genter May 20, 2025 40 Kimpton Hotels have a funky boutique hotel brand image. One of many aspects of its charm is the Kimpton secret password or "social password" that guests can mention at check-in to get a perk, benefit, or bonus. These include items like free parking, a free breakfast, a free upgrade, etc. Here's how it works, plus the current password.
GM Revamps Loyalty Program, Launches New GM Rewards Mastercard With Barclays by JT Genter May 20, 2025 1 General Motors just announced a major update to its GM Rewards loyalty program — and a new co-branded credit card in partnership with Barclays. The redesigned program promises to offer more flexibility and value for GM customers, including new redemption options and bonus opportunities for both everyday and GM-specific spending.
How To Use Hyatt Pay My Way and Points + Cash Options — And What to Do if It Isn’t Showing Up by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh May 19, 2025 0 The never-ending battle when it comes to credit card points is that there never seem to be enough points for all of the amazing trips you want to take. Thankfully, Hyatt has a great option for offsetting that problem. It’s called Hyatt Pay My Way, and it allows you to use a combination of points, cash, and/or free night certificates when booking a room.
Get a 30% Bonus When You Transfer IHG, Accor, or Shangri-La Points to Virgin Velocity by Sam Helmy May 19, 2025 0 Virgin Australia is offering Velocity members a 30% transfer bonus when converting points from select hotel programs. Participating partners include IHG One Rewards, Accor Live Limitless, and Shangri-La Circle. The promotion is valid for transfers through June 6, 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Delta’s New Promo Lets You Earn MQDs on Non-Flying Travel — But Only for a Limited Time by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt May 19, 2025 1 Delta is back with a promotion offering bonus Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) on rental car, hotel, and vacation rental reservations through July 14, 2025. For those seeking Delta Medallion elite status, this is an excellent chance to earn more of the only thing that matters in that quest: MQDs. Let's look at both offers and how to maximize them.
Now Permanent: Earn Up to 9% Back on Travel Purchases on Two Citi No Annual Fee Cards by Mark Jackson May 19, 2025 0 The Citi Travel portal is yet another option for credit card holders to earn rewards when booking travel. With two Citi cards, it's now possible to earn 5% cash back on many travel categories booked through the portal. Here are the details of this news, and how it falls short of competitors.
JetBlue’s Monday Flights Just Got Sweeter With Free Mosaic and Dunkin’ Boosted Statuses by Skye Class May 19, 2025 0 JetBlue and Dunkin' Donuts have a quirky partnership. TrueBlue members who fly on a JetBlue plane with Dunkin' livery on select Mondays through September 1 will receive Mosaic and Dunkin' Boosted statuses for 3 months. Here are the details and how to claim your free statuses.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points and Miles for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class May 19, 2025 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Some bonuses are automatic, while others require completing flights or stays. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Southwest Airlines, WestJet, and IHG.
