After Three Devaluations This Year, Are Hilton Honors Free Night Certificate Caps Coming Next? by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2025 1 After three devaluations in just nine months, Hilton Honors is becoming harder to love. Frequent negative changes like these leave a sour taste for members who work hard and spend a lot to stockpile points, and each increase pushes aspirational properties further out of reach. With the cap for a standard award night now at 250,000 points, it’s fair to wonder — are Hilton’s free night certificates next in line for changes?
IHG 15% Award Night Discount Returns for Cardholders and Elites – Book by September 16 by Sam Helmy and Skye Class September 10, 2025 6 IHG has brought back its 15% award night discount for IHG cardholders and high-tier elites. This promotion is available for stays booked by September 16, 2025, so you don't have long to act. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion and key limitations to beware of.
Earn Bonus Miles on United Card Spending With Targeted Offers — Here’s How to Activate by Skye Class September 10, 2025 8 United just launched the "Pack More Miles" promotion for targeted United cardholders. United credit card holders can earn bonus miles after hitting a spending threshold between now and December 31, 2025. Some cardholders are targeted to earn up to 10,000 bonus miles! Here are the details and how to see your offer.
Get a 20% Bonus on Transfers From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France/KLM Flying Blue by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith October 1, 2025 10 Want to stretch the value of your hard-earned Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Through September 30, 2025, you can bank 1,200 Flying Blue miles for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer, which amounts to a 20% bonus. While 20% may seem minimal, you can leverage this transfer bonus to score some amazing deals on award travel — including business class awards to Europe from 50k Chase points or business class to Asia from just 53k Chase points!
KrisFlyer Award Sale: 20% Off Awards on Select Routes for Travel Through May 2026 by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2025 0 If you're looking to make some travel plans for early next year, Singapore Airlines has marked down several award itineraries by 20%. The catch is that you'll need to act fast since this sale ends on September 21, 2025. Here are all the details on the sale — and the routes you can book for less.
All the Benefits of Booking Award Flights via the Chase Travel℠ Portal by Jess Farley and Carissa Rawson September 10, 2025 61 In addition to transferring to over a dozen airline and hotel partner programs, collecting Ultimate Rewards also provides access to the Chase Travel℠ Portal. There, cardmembers can redeem points for a variety of travel, including airfare, hotels, cruises, and car rentals. Each option can offer substantial value under the right circumstances.
Hilton Honors Devalues for the Third Time in Nine Months, Hikes Standard Award Points Cap to 250k by Mark Jackson November 12, 2025 3 Hilton Honors has increased the cost of award nights at select properties yet again. While the program has already increased award rates twice in 2025, the most expensive awards are now topping out at a whopping 250,000 points per night. Here's what to know.
Capital One Spark Offers: Earn Up to $2,000 or 50K Bonus Miles by Ryan Smith September 9, 2025 39 Capital One offers a full suite of business cards, offering products that earn cash back and others that earn transferable miles. Beyond the welcome offers, what sets these cards apart? How are they different from one another? Here's a look at the offers, plus the strengths and weaknesses of the cards.
Earn 200,000 Points and Unlock Lucrative Perks With the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2025 4 The brand-new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ launched earlier this year with a massive welcome offer for new cardmembers! Here’s what you need to know about the card and its 200,000-point bonus to help you decide whether it’s worth applying.
United and ITA Launch Earn-and-Redeem Partnership — And Mileage Redemptions Are Already Live by Harrison Pierce September 8, 2025 0 You can now redeem United Airlines MileagePlus Miles for ITA Airways flights, and vice versa. Elite members will also have access to lounges when flying on select routes. Here's everything to know about the new United-ITA partnership.
AAdvantage® Business Program: Double-Dip on Rewards When Flying AA, Earn Additional Perks by Brie Bash and Harrison Pierce September 8, 2025 1 The American Airlines AAdvantage Business program can provide decent value to business travelers. It offers rewards for both businesses and their employees when booking revenue flights. This guide will cover everything you need to know about the AAdvantage Business program.
Earn and Spend Lufthansa Miles on Hotels and Rental Cars by Miguel Rueda September 8, 2025 0 You can earn Lufthansa Miles & More miles by booking hotel stays through the Hotels and Cars by Rocket Travel portal. Make Lufthansa first class redemptions easier to book. These miles are valuable but not easy to earn. Is booking hotel stays through this portal a good way to boost your balance?
Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.48¢ Each) – Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt September 8, 2025 30 Now through October 12, 2025, Flying Club members can buy Virgin Points with up to a 70% bonus. When maximized, you can up to 340,000 points for as little as 1.48¢ each. When you combine this with Virgin Atlantic's sweet spots — from domestic Delta economy to ANA first class — this can present a fantastic opportunity to save.
American Airlines Basic Economy Explained: Restrictions, Fees & What to Expect by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 42 American Airlines Basic Economy tickets have some restrictions. From no seat selection to limited change flexibility. This guide goes over everything you need to know about these fares. That way, you can decide whether the cost savings are worth it, plus tell you how to circumvent some of the restrictions.
Earn Rewards on Card Referrals: Complete Guide to Chase’s Refer-a-Friend and Business Programs by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash September 7, 2025 0 Refer friends, family, and business contacts to Chase credit cards through Chase's Refer-a-Friend and Refer-a-Business programs. You will put valuable points and cash in your wallet while introducing your community to the value of credit card points and miles.
Enterprise Loyalty Points Expiration Policy: What Counts as Qualifying Activity to Save Your Points by Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 1 Enterprise Plus has a very generous points expiration policy compared to other car rental companies. Here is all you need to know about your points expiring and how to keep them alive.
I Prefer Hotel Rewards: A Niche Program Actually Worth Your Attention? by Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 3 The Preferred Travel Group's I Prefer Hotel Rewards program lets you earn and redeem points at various properties worldwide. Here is all you want to know about the program and some insight on if it's worth your attention.
11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots for Flights to Europe by Ross Denkin and Brie Bash September 7, 2025 23 With :amex_partners_air: airline transfer partners, determining the best ways to redeem American Express Membership Rewards can be daunting. Add in alliances and partnerships of each Amex partner airline, and travelers have even more options to consider. We at AwardWallet dug into all of the options to compile this list of the best ways to redeem Membership Rewards for flights to Europe.
Ending September 9: Get Priority Boarding on Frontier, Bonus Points, and Upgrades Through 2026 for Just $69 by Tyler Glatt September 6, 2025 0 Looking for an easy way to get priority boarding on Frontier, bonus points, and complimentary upgrades? For just $69, you can unlock all of this and more through December 31, 2026. To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need a frequent flyer number with Southwest, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, or Spirit Airlines. Here's how to purchase your status before this offer ends on September 9, 2025.
Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa Review: 1.5% Cash Back on All Purchases, No Annual Fee by Ashley Onadele September 6, 2025 0 The Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa® works like a personal loan, giving you a fixed rate APR on a series of closed-end loans. As you pay your balance, you earn 1.5% cash back. Your limit is not automatically replenished and the new limit is based on your creditworthiness and other factors at the time.
JetBlue to Partner With Amazon’s Project Kuiper for Upgraded Wi-Fi — Here’s the Rollout Timeline by Harrison Pierce September 6, 2025 1 JetBlue has announced a partnership with Amazon's Project Kuiper to bring high-speed Wi-Fi to select aircraft in 2027. Project Kuiper uses low Earth orbit satellites to bring broadband connectivity to hard-to-reach locations around the globe. JetBlue will be the first airline to deploy Project Kuiper across a quarter of its fleet. Here's what to know.
Citi Strata Elite Field Trip: Using My Blacklane Credit to Ride With a Chauffeur in Austin, Texas by Tyler Glatt September 6, 2025 2 The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card unlocks up to $200 in annual credits for chauffeur driven rides worldwide. Here’s everything you need to know about how the Blacklane credit works and my experience using it on a trip through Austin, Texas.
Amex Hilton Surpass vs World of Hyatt Card: Which Mid-Tier Hotel Card Is Better for You? by Scott Sikes September 5, 2025 0 The World of Hyatt Credit Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card are two of the best mid-tier hotel credit cards out there. They both have reasonable annual fees, valuable perks, and decent return on spending. This post breaks down the pros and cons of each card to help you decide which one is best for you.
3 Powerful AwardWallet Tools to Maximize Your Rewards and Get the Most Out of Your Card Spending by Toni Southam and Carissa Rawson September 5, 2025 3 AwardWallet offers loads of features beyond tracking your loyalty accounts. In fact, AwardWallet has a series of tools to help you maximize your points and miles earning by securely tracking each transaction you make, analyzing the information, and providing you feedback as to how you could boost your earnings.
Bluegreen Vacation Timeshare Presentation Deal: 3-Night Stays From $249 and Earn Up to 70k Points by Skye Class November 3, 2025 2 Would you sit through a two-hour timeshare presentation if it meant a nearly free vacation? Choice Privileges members can book a 3-night Bluegreen Vacations stay from $249 and earn up to 70,000 bonus Choice points or $100 a MasterCard. Here’s how to make the most of these Bluegreen Vacations deals.
Delta Choice Benefits Explained: Top Picks and Deadlines for Platinum and Diamond Elites by Ian Snyder and Andrew Kunesh September 5, 2025 1 Delta’s Choice Benefits are one of the best perks of earning upper echelons of Medallion status. Whether you’re eyeing upgrade certificates, bonus miles, or statement credits, this guide breaks down your options and helps you choose the most valuable benefits for how you fly.
How to Use the Ritz-Carlton Card’s $300 Annual Travel Credit — And How We’ve Maximized Ours by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash September 5, 2025 24 The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is no longer available to new cardholders, but this premium travel card is still available to existing cardholders of a Marriott-branded Chase credit card via a product change. Here's what you need to know about one of the card's marquis benefits: a $300 annual travel credit.
How to Use IHG’s Calendar Search to Find the Best Award Nights and Lowest Cash Rates by Jenna Hansen September 5, 2025 4 If you find yourself with the itch to plan a trip and flexibility is on your side, using a feature like the IHG award calendar can help save you a chunk of points or cash. It can also save you time. Rather than having to search night after night for the cheapest pricing, you can view availability and costs for an entire month at a time.
Got a Mastercard? Here’s How to Get Free Instacart+ and Monthly Savings on a Peacock Subscription by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class September 5, 2025 0 If you have a World or World Elite Mastercard, you can get three free months of Instacart+ (plus ongoing savings on eligible orders) and a rebate when you use your card to sign up for Peacock, which is a streaming service. Here’s what to know about these recently extended benefits — and how to activate them.
Do Qantas Frequent Flyer Points Expire? by Sam Helmy October 21, 2025 12 Qantas Frequent Flyer is very stingy with its points expiration policy compared to other major airlines. Here is all you need to know, and how you can keep your points active indefinitely.
