Etihad Updated Its Convoluted Award Cancellation Policy — Here’s How It Works Now by Tyler Glatt July 8, 2025 2 Ever since making changes to its Guest loyalty program in early 2024, Etihad has held the title of having the most punitive award cancellation policy in award travel. The airline arguably still holds that title today, even after a few minor adjustments rolled out recently. Here’s what you need to know about Etihad’s award cancellation policy and how it works.
Amex to LifeMiles Transfer Bonus — Book United From 9k Points, Business Class to Europe for 48k Points by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt July 7, 2025 23 Through July 31, 2025, LifeMiles is offering a 15% transfer bonus on all transfers from Amex Membership Rewards to LifeMiles. If you need to book a Star Alliance award ticket, this transfer bonus is a fantastic opportunity to save thousands of points. Here are the details.
Easy Points: Earn 750 Qatar Airways Avios on Your Next Hilton Stay by Skye Class July 7, 2025 1 Hilton Honors and Qatar Privilege Club members can earn 750 Avios on a single Hilton stay through September 30, 2025. With this offer, you can double-dip by earning both Hilton Honors points and Avios on your next stay. Here’s what you need to know.
Get Choice Privileges Status Through 2026 by Completing a Free Status Match by Skye Class and JT Genter July 7, 2025 9 Choice Hotels has expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of Radisson Americas and a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts. If you're giving the Choice Privileges rewards program a fresh look, consider a status match now to get status through the end of 2026.
Pay Less to Stream More: The Best Cards for Streaming Services in 2025 by Ashley Onadele and Carissa Rawson July 7, 2025 1 Credit cards have great expanded their partner offerings, and one such move taps into the growing market for streaming services. The right credit card should earn bonus points or offer spending credits to offset your subscription costs. Here are the best credit cards for streaming services.
Southwest Cardholders: Check if You’re Targeted to Earn up to 20k Bonus Points on Eligible Spending by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt July 6, 2025 18 Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cardholders are being targeted to earn 25% bonus points after spending $3,000 through September 30, 2025. Here are the details and how to register for this quarterly promotion.
Aeroplan’s Point Expiration Pause Ends Soon — Here’s How to Keep Your Points Alive by Sam Helmy July 6, 2025 77 Air Canada Aeroplan has a complex points expiration policy, and although your points can expire, there are several exemptions. Here is all you need to know about keeping your Air Canada Aeroplan points active.
How to Maximize Bank of America Credit Card Approvals (and Avoid Common Pitfalls) by Ryan Flanigan July 6, 2025 4 Bank of America has a solid portfolio of cash-back and miles-earning credit cards. For those looking to earn significant rewards, there is great value to be had. But, can you just dive right in and quickly open every card the bank offers to get all the welcome bonuses? Unfortunately, the answer is no. So what are the rules for getting Bank of America credit cards? Let us show you.
From Tokyo to Iceland: The Best Ways to Redeem Your JetBlue TrueBlue Points for Excellent Value by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt September 8, 2025 10 JetBlue points aren’t just for JetBlue. In fact, some of the best TrueBlue redemptions come from booking partner airlines — like Japan Airlines or Qatar Airways — where you can get 3 cents or more in value per point. We’ll show you the sweet spots that make your JetBlue stash go further.
Marriott Members: Enroll to Get a Month of Super Duolingo for Free by Skye Class July 6, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy members have a unique chance to claim a complimentary month of Super Duolingo. It’s a great opportunity to start learning a new language or continue your studies with extra support. Here's how to claim your free month.
Now’s the Perfect Time To Status Match to Alaska Airlines — Get Elite Status Through December 2026 by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson July 6, 2025 4 Provided you hold an eligible elite status tier with one of eight eligible airlines, you can initiate a status match to Alaska Airlines and get complimentary Mileage Plan status for three months. And with the right amount of qualifying flight activity, you can extend your status through the end of 2026. Here's how.
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Review: Lots of Perks for a Modest Annual Fee by Senitra Horbrook and Ian Snyder July 5, 2025 2 With a reasonable annual fee, a free checked bag when flying Delta, 15% discount on Delta awards, and priority boarding, travelers have a lot to like about the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. Here's our review of a card that arguably deserves a place in every Delta traveler's wallet.
Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Quarter — Here’s How by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt July 5, 2025 0 The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks Rapid Rewards members can earn. And now, Southwest is making it even easier to get the pass by offering quarterly spending categories for Rapid Rewards cardholders. Here are the details for Q3.
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Guide: How to Earn Status, Skip the Counter, and Get Upgrades by Max Prosperi July 5, 2025 1 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is one of the better rental car loyalty programs. The program offers perks like skipping the rental counter, guaranteed upgrades for elite members, and elite status that is easy to earn. Members can choose between earning Hertz points for free rentals or accruing airline and hotel points with partner programs. Here's how the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program works, how to maximize its value, and why it might deserve a spot alongside your preferred airline and hotel loyalty programs.
After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad by JT Genter July 4, 2025 20 Eight years ago this week, my wife Katie and I took off on our first flight as digital nomads. Eight years later, we are still traveling the world full-time with no plans to stop. Thanks to points and miles, we've been able to travel full-time for a lot less than we ever imagined. Here's a recap of how much we've traveled in the past eight years — and how we paid for it.
Alaska Mileage Plan Adds Redemptions on Porter Airlines — Fly to Canada From 4.5k Miles Each Way! by Mark Jackson July 4, 2025 1 Alaska Mileage Plan members can now book awards on Porter Airlines using Alaska miles. The partnership between Porter and Alaska kicked off in late 2023, but until now, it hasn't been possible to book award travel on the airline using Alaska miles. Let's dig into the details of this new redemption partner and see if it makes sense for your future travels to and from Canada.
Sapphire Reserve Business vs. Business Platinum: Which Card Offers Better Value for Your Business? by Tyler Glatt July 4, 2025 1 If you’re deciding on a premium business card, two great options are The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of their key benefits to help you choose the best fit for your business.
Delta Ending Partnership With ITA Airways Soon — What It Means for SkyMiles Members by Mark Jackson July 4, 2025 1 Delta and ITA Airways are officially cutting ties this fall, meaning no more SkyMiles earnings, elite perks, or award redemptions on ITA flights. If you’re planning European travel this summer, you can still take advantage of the partnership — but time is running out. Here's what travelers need to know and the deadline for using Delta miles on ITA Airways.
Earn up to 2,000 Bonus Miles After Making Digital Wallet Purchases With Your United Credit Card by Skye Class August 1, 2025 1 This summer, select Chase United cardholders can earn up to 2,000 bonus miles by making purchases through digital wallets. Targeted cardholders must register by July 31, 2025, and then make eligible purchases within the following three months. Here are the details.
American Airlines Reverses Same-Day Standby Policy — What It Means for You by Sam Helmy July 3, 2025 0 American Airlines has reversed its restrictive same-day standby policy. Now, same-day standby is available to all flyers regardless of status, cabin class, or even AAdvantage membership. Here's how to add yourself to the standby list.
IHG Flash Sale: Save 15% on Points & Cash Stays — Effectively Buy Points for as Low as 0.48¢ Each by Sam Helmy July 3, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards has brought back its popular Points & Cash promotion. Now for the next four days, members can receive a 15% discount on the cash portion of a booking. This lets you effectively purchase IHG points for as little as 0.51 cents per point — or less if you hold an IHG credit card.
Marriott Bonvoy Moments: Grab Rock en Seine Tickets for a Single Point or Bid on FIFA World Cup Experiences by Sam Helmy and Skye Class July 19, 2025 3 Marriott Moments are a great way to score one-in-a-lifetime experiences for as little as a single Marriott Bonvoy® point. Visa cardholders can bid for FIFA World Cup experiences, while all Bonvoy members can bid on concert tickets, Ritz-Carlton stays, and more.
Earn AAdvantage® Miles From Everyday Mastercard Purchases Through SimplyMiles by Michelle Molloy July 3, 2025 58 The SimplyMiles program earns additional American Airlines miles and Loyalty Point status with hundreds of partners when they shop using a Mastercard. There are no fees or requirements to use an American Airlines co-branded card. If you want to earn AA miles and Loyalty Points on everyday purchases, SimplyMiles is a program worth taking a closer look at.
The Evergreen Offer to Get Flying Blue Miles for as Little as 1.34¢ Apiece by Andrew George Bradshaw July 3, 2025 1 Flying Blue, the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, offers a "Subscribe to Miles" program. This monthly subscription allows Flying Blue members to grab up to 17,000 miles per month for as little as 1.34¢ apiece. But is it worth subscribing to buy miles monthly?
A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam July 3, 2025 3 Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion® Lounge. Here's what to know about having the right card (and potentially flying the right airline) to enter. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges, the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.
Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, Dates & What You Need To Know by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt July 2, 2025 30 Chase's Pay Yourself Back has become a staple of Chase's rewards ecosystem, and categories have been extended through at least September 2025. Whether you have a Sapphire card, Ink business card, or airline cards from United, Southwest, or Aeroplan, you can redeem your earnings against certain purchases. Here's how it works.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Review: Premium Benefits and a Path to Medallion Status by Ian Snyder and Gabriela Milton July 2, 2025 0 The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card commands a high annual fee. In return, it provides a suite of benefits that could be well worth it for the frequent Delta traveler. Here's what you need to know about Delta's premium consumer credit card to help you decide if it's right for you.
Amex to Devalue Membership Rewards Transfers to Emirates Skywards on September 16 by Tyler Glatt July 2, 2025 1 On September 16, 2025, American Express Membership Rewards will replace its 1:1 transfer ratio to Emirates Skywards with a devalued 1:0.8 ratio. In other words, you’ll soon need to redeem 20% more Amex points for Emirates awards, which is a pretty disappointing development. Here's what to know.
Earn 5% Back (or More) This Quarter Using These Credit Cards With Rotating Categories in Q3 2025 by JT Genter and Toni Southam July 2, 2025 32 A new calendar quarter has started! That means now is a great time to review the credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn up to 5% (or 5X points) on eligible cards this quarter.
