Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® Review: Solid Perks for Choice Hotels by Jenna Hansen May 3, 2025 0 The Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® is a great choice for travelers who frequent Choice properties or are looking to round out their travel rewards card portfolio. With a strong welcome offer, a low annual fee, and plenty of benefits, this Choice Hotels credit card is worth a closer look.
7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast on Your Next Hyatt Stay by Samantha Holland and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 3, 2025 2 Love the idea of starting your day with a free breakfast at your hotel? At Hyatt, there are multiple ways to make that happen — from Hyatt elite status and Guest of Honor awards to staying at the right brand or booking a club room. Here's a full rundown of your options and how to unlock them.
Alaska Airlines Visa® Business Card Review: Earn Valuable Miles and Enjoy Excellent Travel Benefits by Ryan Smith and Sam Helmy May 3, 2025 1 What do you get when you combine highly valuable airline miles, a valuable companion ticket each year, free checked bags, and a strong earning structure? You get the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card from Bank of America. Our review takes a detailed look at this card to see if it's the right one for you.
Amex Refer-A-Friend Program: Earn Bonus Points or Cash Back on Card Referrals by Ian Snyder May 2, 2025 3 American Express allows cardmembers to refer their cards to others in exchange for bonus points, miles, or cash back. While there’s an annual cap on the number of referral points you can earn, that limit resets each calendar year. In this post, we’ll break down how Amex referral bonuses work and how to generate personalized links to share with family and friends.
Hyatt Under Canvas Promotions: Earn Bonus American Airlines Miles While Glamping by Tyler Glatt June 16, 2025 0 It's not very often you can mention national parks, glamping, and bonus points in the same sentence. But that's the deal right now, as World of Hyatt launched a promotion tied to Under Canvas stays. Members who register can earn one American Airlines mile per dollar spent on stays from June 15 through September 15.
Free Instacart+ and Monthly Credits Now Available on These Chase Cards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 2, 2025 5 Chase is now partnering with Instacart to offer Instacart perks to cardholders. If you have a Chase cobranded credit card or any of the Ink business cards, chances are you could be enjoying additional perks from this partnership. Let us tell you all about these perks and all the cards that now come with them in this article.
A Guide to Air Canada’s Free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members by Skye Class May 2, 2025 1 Onboard Wi-Fi is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after in-flight services. On May 1, 2025, Air Canada quietly rolled out free Wi-Fi for all Aeroplan members on flights in North America. Here are the details on how to access free Wi-Fi on Air Canada flights, as well as who is eligible.
Fly to Hawaii for 13K Citi Points, Qsuite to Maldives for 66k Points With New Qatar Avios Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt June 1, 2025 10 Now through May 31, 2025, Qatar Airways will award you a 30% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou® Rewards points to Privilege Club Avios. It’s an atypical bonus since you won’t see it when you log in to your Citi account, but it’s still one you won’t want to overlook. Here are all the details.
Capital One Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Qantas — Book American Awards From 6,700 Miles by Sam Helmy May 1, 2025 3 Capital One just launched a brand-new transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer. Through June 1, 2025, cardholders will receive a 20% miles bonus when transferring Capital One miles to Qantas. But should you initiate a transfer to Qantas? Here's what you need to know.
Alaska Airlines Adds Philippine Airlines as Its 32nd Mileage Plan Partner by Tyler Glatt May 1, 2025 0 There's a brand-new Alaska Airlines partner in town, and it goes by the name of Philippine Airlines. With this addition, the Mileage Plan partner list is closing in on three dozen, as Philippine Airlines becomes the 32nd carrier to partner with Alaska. Here’s what to know about Alaska’s newest partner.
Get a 25% Bonus on Transfers From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France/KLM Flying Blue by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith June 1, 2025 10 Want to stretch the value of your hard-earned Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Through May 31, 2025, you can bank 1,250 Flying Blue miles for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer, which amounts to a 25% bonus. While 25% may seem minimal, you can leverage this transfer bonus to score some amazing deals on award travel.
American Airlines Revamps Its Boarding Groups Starting Today — Here’s How They Work Now by Sam Helmy May 1, 2025 44 American Airlines is updating its boarding process for the busy summer travel season. Starting May 1, 2025, boarding times will be extended, and passengers in first or business class, along with families with young children, will now be able to preboard. Here's everything you need to know about AA's boarding groups.
Chase to Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus: Book Delta Awards From 6k Points, Biz to Europe From 24k Points by JT Genter and Lauren Wynn June 16, 2025 1 Chase just launched a new 25% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Now through June 15, 2025, Chase Ultimate Rewards cardholders will receive 1,250 Virgin points for every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer. That unlocks incredible redemptions within the U.S. and business class to Europe and Asia. Here's how to maximize this Flying Club transfer bonus.
How to Use the AAdvantage® Dining Program to Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Meals by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer May 1, 2025 22 One of the best ways to boost your balance of AA miles is with the AAdvantage® Dining Program. Simply create an account, link a card, and watch the miles roll in whenever you dine at a partner restaurant. It's that easy! In this guide, we're walking you through the entire process.
What Makes Capital One Landing Lounges Different — And How You Can Access Them by Max Prosperi April 30, 2025 0 Capital One is redefining the airport lounge experience with its new Landing concept — and it’s all about the food. Designed in collaboration with celebrity chef José Andrés, these lounges blend restaurant-quality dining with the comfort of a premium lounge. Here's what makes Capital One Landing different from the issuer’s traditional lounges, what’s on the menu, and how you can get access.
Guide to Bilt Rewards Transfer Partners: Which Redemptions Offer the Best Value? by Brie Bash and Ajay Jain April 30, 2025 0 The best way to maximize your Bilt Points is by transferring them to one of Bilt's many transfer partners. You can often redeem fewer points for flights or hotel stays through airline or hotel loyalty programs than using your Bilt Points to book the same trip through the Bilt travel portal. Let's talk about Bilt's transfer partners and which ones offer the best value.
Virgin Australia Launches 35% Discount on Points Purchases (0.97¢ USD Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt May 10, 2025 0 Virgin Australia Velocity is offering members a discount on points purchases — up to 35% off purchases of up to 250,000 points. If maximized , you can grab Virgin Velocity points for as little as 1.52¢ AUD (0.97¢ USD) apiece. But you'll need to act quickly if you want to grab some, as this promotion comes to an end on May 8, 2025.
American Airlines Slashes Award Ticket Hold Window — Here’s Why That Matters by Tyler Glatt April 30, 2025 1 American Airlines is reining in the amount of time you can hold an AAdvantage award ticket. And for anyone who’s relied on this feature in the past, it’s a frustrating change. Here’s what to know and why it matters.
Which Lufthansa Lounges Let You Purchase a Day Pass From €39 (~$44)? by Sam Helmy April 30, 2025 16 You can purchase Lufthansa business class lounge access at multiple destinations in the U.S. and Europe starting from €39 (~$44). With the purchase, you can access the lounges regardless of your class of travel or, more importantly, which airline you are flying. Here's how this paid lounge option works.
Avios Peak and Off-Peak Calendars for British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus for 2025 (and 2026) by Sam Helmy April 30, 2025 2 British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus each set their own Avios peak and off-peak calendars. Knowing these dates can help you save Avios on flights. With free transfers between programs, travelers can book through the program offering the best award pricing. Here are the 2025 (and 2026) calendars.
Why You Might Want to Complete a Free Status Match to CitizenM Ahead of Marriott’s Purchase by Cameron Laufer April 29, 2025 11 CitizenM has been acquired by Marriott — and right now, they’re offering a free status match to anyone with hotel or airline elite status. This match could prove valuable once CitizenM is fully integrated into Marriott Bonvoy. Here’s everything you need to know to get matched.
All the Ways to Get United Club Access Before Your Next Flight by Brie Bash April 29, 2025 0 Frequent and casual flyers alike can enjoy the perks of having access to a United Lounge, including a comfortable seat out of the hustle and bustle of the busy airport. Business travelers as well as families benefit from the free snacks and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and more available in these convenient lounges. But who can visit a United Club and how do you get access? Let’s look.
Hawaiian Airlines to Wind Down More Than a Dozen Partnerships in June 2025 by Mark Jackson April 29, 2025 2 Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines continue to merge their loyalty programs. As part of the transition, several airline partnerships will end on June 30, 2025. Some earning and redemption partnerships will also conclude on the same date. Here's the latest.
Free Bags, Seats, and More: 3 New Southwest Card Benefits to Debut as Soon as May 2025 by Tyler Glatt July 24, 2025 0 Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines. The "Bags Fly Free" policy is on the way out, and basic fares are on the way in. But to help ease the pain, new Rapid Rewards credit card benefits are also rolling out, and they can help you skirt the worst of the changes. Here's an overview of the new benefits.
Ends April 30: Southwest Flyers Can Get Priority Boarding on Frontier, Bonus Points, and Upgrades Through 2025 for $40 by Tyler Glatt May 3, 2025 0 After Southwest rolled out several unpopular policy changes, other airlines have started courting Rapid Rewards members. Frontier is the latest to join in, offering Elite Gold status to Southwest flyers through the end of 2025 for just $40. Here’s how it works.
Wells Fargo Autograph® Card Review: 3X Earning on Travel, Gas, Restaurants, and More by Sam Helmy and Mark Jackson April 28, 2025 0 The Wells Fargo Autograph® Card is an excellent option if you want simplicity. The card offers a generous welcome bonus, great earning rates, and reliable redemption options. It also has more benefits than one might expect on a card without an annual fee. Here's a detailed look at the Wells Fargo Autograph.
United Gold Status: Free Checked Bags, Upgrades, Lounge Access, and More by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 28, 2025 0 United Airlines Premier Gold status is where the perks of having United status really start to show. From bonus miles and complimentary upgrades to Star Alliance Gold benefits and more, there's a lot to love about Premier Gold. From earning it for the first time to keeping it for a lifetime, here's all you need to know about United Gold status and its many benefits.
Roame.Travel Review: A Free, Fast Way To Search Award Flights Across 25 Loyalty Programs by Ross Denkin and Scott Sikes April 27, 2025 7 Are you tired of searching flight award inventory for hours on end, only to be disappointed by the results? Let a web-based award search tool do the heavy lifting for you! Roame.Travel searches over two dozen award programs for flight award space on your chosen route. Here are the tips and tricks of this powerful award search tool.
Do Wyndham Rewards Points Expire? Managing Wyndham’s Two-Pronged Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy April 27, 2025 20 Wyndham Rewards has a complicated two-tier points expiration policy. First, your points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period of time. In addition, your points have a fixed lifetime and will expire regardless of your account's activity levels. Here's how to manage this complex expiration policy.
Can You Use Credit Card Travel Credits to Pay Award Change and Cancellation Fees? by Jess Farley and Ian Snyder April 27, 2025 37 One of the frustrating aspects of award travel is often needing to book well in advance to get the best price with your points and miles, knowing that your plans might change along the way. And some programs will charge you (handsomely!) if you have to make these changes. But if your credit card has travel credits, can you use these to cover the award change and cancellation fees?
