IHG 15% Award Night Discount Returns for Cardholders and Elites – Book by Feb. 14 by Sam Helmy and Skye Class February 16, 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 February 14, 2025, so you don't have long to act! Here's how to take advantage of this promotion and key limitations to beware of.
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card vs. Capital One Spark Miles Card: Which Is Better? by Ian Snyder February 10, 2025 0 The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card and Capital One Spark Miles for Business are both solid business credit cards. So if you had to pick between them, what would you consider as part of your decision? In this post, we compare and contrast the two cards, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately show which has more to offer.
Delta Bags Delayed? Get 2,500 Bonus SkyMiles Each Time You Wait More Than 20 Minutes by Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 0 Did your Delta checked bag get to the carousel late? For those occasions when it takes 20+ minutes for your bag to arrive at baggage claim, Delta's 'Bags on Time' guarantee kicks in and you'll walk away with 2,500 bonus SkyMiles just for filling out a quick online form. Here's the lowdown on the Delta late baggage policy and how to claim the mileage bonus.
Aeroplan Adopting Dynamic Pricing for United and Other Select Partners — Here’s What To Know by Mark Jackson March 29, 2025 0 On March 25, 2025, Aeroplan will make award chart changes, including shifting select partners like United and Etihad to dynamic pricing. Here’s what we know about the updates — and why now might be the best time to lock in awards at current rates.
Ultimate Guide to Amex Transfer Partners: Best Redemptions for Each Airline and Hotel Partner by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 46 American Express transfer partners are one of the best ways to maximize Membership Rewards. With :amex_partners_air: airline partners and :amex_partners_hotel: hotel partners, you'll find options for virtually any travel plan. Here's our complete guide to Amex travel partners.
Skip the Line: How Amex Centurion Lounge Digital Waitlists Help You Avoid the Wait by Lauren Wynn February 8, 2025 1 Amex Centurion Lounges were once synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, but today they’re more often linked to overcrowding and long wait times. In response, American Express has introduced digital waitlists through the Amex app — allowing travelers to queue up virtually instead of standing in line. Here's how to join the waitlist.
The Ultimate Guide to Delta Sky Club Access: What’s Changed & How to Get In Now by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh February 8, 2025 2 Want to access Delta Sky Club before or after your next flight? You have options! From credit cards to elite status and from flying in the right seat to buying a membership, this post has all of the info you need for getting inside these lounges after new restrictions went into effect.
What It’s Like Staying at the Venetian Las Vegas Now That It’s Part of World of Hyatt by Mark Jackson February 7, 2025 3 For years, I relied on MGM’s Hyatt partnership for elite nights in Vegas. When it ended in 2023, Hyatt’s Strip presence vanished — until recently. In January 2025, the Venetian joined World of Hyatt. As a Globalist, I had to check it out. But if you're booking, there are some key caveats. Here’s my experience.
Bilt Teases Credit Card Revamp: Earn Points on Mortgages, New Annual Fee Cards & More by Mark Jackson February 7, 2025 3 Bilt Rewards just sent out a survey to its membership to see what their thoughts were on potential card changes, including two new tiers of credit cards. As Bilt continues to grow and evolve its offering, let's see what changes might be in store for the loyalty brand.
ITA Airways Is Leaving SkyTeam for Star Alliance. Here’s the Timeline of When This Will Happen by Mark Jackson February 7, 2025 0 Airline partnerships can be a messy business, and ITA Airways is already switching alliances after becoming an airline in 2020. Read on for all the news we know about the pending move to Star Alliance, as well as what this means for travelers on ITA Airways and minority owner Lufthansa Group's airlines.
Easy 20k Bonus Points: Here’s How to See If You’re Targeted for This Amex Pay Over Time Bonus by Scott Sikes and Toni Southam February 7, 2025 21 American Express sometimes targets Card Members with Pay Over Time offers, often including generous Membership Rewards bonuses worth tens of thousands of points. Here’s what to know about Pay Over Time and how to check if you’re eligible for the latest lucrative offer.
Virgin Voyages: Book an All-Inclusive Cruise for Two From 350k Points by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt March 23, 2025 11 Virgin Red members can use their points for more than just flights. Virgin Voyages allows members to book a cruise with Virgin Points. Currently, 11 cruises are available to book for as few as 350,000 points. Here's how to use your Virgin Points to book a cruise and if it's a good idea.
Unlock Faster Security With CLEAR® Plus — Where To Use It and How To Save by Scott Sikes and Senitra Horbrook February 6, 2025 79 Navigating airports can be challenging, with many obstacles before boarding. CLEAR Plus offers a service to help travelers move quickly through security. Here’s an overview to help you decide if CLEAR Plus is worth signing up for.
Earn 2X SkyMiles on Delta Gift Cards: How to Maximize This Limited-Time Offer by JT Genter February 6, 2025 19 To celebrate Valentines Day, Delta is offering 2x SkyMiles on purchases of Delta gift cards. The promotion runs through February 17, 2025. While no enrollment is required, you'll need to be really generous to trigger bonus mileage earnings. Here are the important terms and how to take advantage of this promotion.
United & Marriott’s RewardsPlus Program: Status Matches, Enhanced Point Transfers, and More by Mark Jackson February 6, 2025 26 United and Marriott have a long-running partnership, called RewardsPlus, which offers United and Marriott elites reciprocal benefits plus point transfer enhancements. Let's look at the benefits available and how you can qualify for them.
9 Things We Love About Hilton Honors: Points Pooling, Free Breakfast, Fifth Night Free & More by Mark Jackson February 5, 2025 39 From the best mid-tier hotel status to a fifth night free on awards and an excellent policy on sharing your points with others, there's a lot to love about the Hilton Honors program. Here are nine of our favorites.
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card Review: Accelerate Your Progress Toward Top Status by Senitra Horbrook February 5, 2025 2 The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card features several high-value perks that should put it on the radar of any Hyatt member with a small business. For those who stay at Hyatt properties even just a few times a year, this card could be a great addition to your portfolio. Check out our detailed review to learn more.
How to Access Lufthansa Lounges With Priority Pass: Locations, Hours, and Restrictions by Skye Class February 5, 2025 45 The number of Priority Pass lounges in the United States seems ever-growing. Currently, Priority Pass members have access to over 120 lounges across 45 airports, including three Lufthansa lounges. Here are the Lufthansa lounge locations available to Priority Pass members along with hours and restrictions.
FoundersCard Drops Caesars Diamond, Adds Wynn Platinum — Here’s Why It’s a Downgrade for Vegas Travelers by Mark Jackson February 5, 2025 5 FoundersCard no longer offers Caesars Diamond status, which spells the end of a perk that allowed for heavily discounted Las Vegas stays. Instead, members now get Wynn Platinum status — but with key restrictions, like resort fees and stay requirements. Here’s what’s changing and what you need to know about maximizing the new benefits.
Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.48¢ Each) – Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More by Andrew George Bradshaw February 5, 2025 30 Now through March 7, 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.
Comparing American Express Cashback Cards: Which One Should You Get? by Caroline Lupini and Ryan Smith February 4, 2025 24 Looking to add a cash-back card to your wallet? Cash-back cards make earning simple by putting money back in your wallet with every purchase. Let’s compare the American Express cash-back cards to see how they can fit into your overall rewards strategy.
Southwest Car Rental Promotions: Up to 35% Off and 2,400 Bonus Points by Skye Class February 4, 2025 0 Car rentals are yet another way for Southwest Rapid Rewards members to earn extra points. Southwest partners with several car rental companies and has different promotions with a couple of them. Through January 2026, Rapid Rewards members can save up to 35% and earn up to 2,400 points on rentals. Here are the details of these promotions.
Chase Extends DoorDash Benefits: Free DashPash & Monthly Credits — Here’s the Breakdown by Card by Tyler Glatt February 4, 2025 31 Several Chase credit cards offer DoorDash benefits, such as a complimentary DashPass membership all the way through 2027 — or monthly or quarterly credits on restaurant or non-restaurant orders. Here's an overview of the DoorDash benefits you'll find on each eligible Chase card.
Turkish Airlines Valentine’s Day Award Sale: Get 50% Mileage Rebate on Flights for Two by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class February 4, 2025 9 Turkish Airlines just launched its Valentine's Day sale for 2025. Now through February 16, Miles & Smiles members can receive 50% mileage rebate on eligible award travel this month. While this promotion has narrow booking and travel windows, it's an incredible deal for those that can take advantage of it. Here are the details.
Amex to LifeMiles Transfer Bonus — Book United From 6k Points, Business Class to Europe for 40k Points by JT Genter February 3, 2025 23 Now through February 28, 2025, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Avianca LifeMiles with a 15% bonus. This transfer bonus opens the door to several incredibly lucrative award redemptions, including 5k domestic United flights, 40k-point business class flights to Europe, ANA first class to Asia for 105k points, or even Lufthansa First Class to Europe for 84k points. Here's a full breakdown of how to maximize this transfer bonus.
The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying by Tyler Glatt and Ian Snyder February 2, 2025 5 Achieving United Premier status requires you to earn Premier Qualifying Points (PQP), the primary qualification metric United uses. It more or less tracks how much you spend with the airline. However, there are some creative ways to earn Premier Qualifying Points through booking partner flights. It's often possible to out-earn the same itinerary using partner bookings. Let us show you how.
Chase Credit Card Offer History: Best-Ever Offers and When You Should Apply by Tyler Glatt February 2, 2025 0 Chase issues some of the best credit cards. But what differentiates a good offer on one of these cards from a fantastic one? Here's a comprehensive look at the best-ever offers on Chase credit cards and when it makes sense to apply, based on offers we've seen in the past.
How To Earn and Redeem Marriott Credit Card Free Night Certificates by Miguel Rueda and Brie Bash February 2, 2025 5 Marriott Free Night Awards can return an excellent value to cardholders year after year, especially since you can top them off with points to book more expensive stays. Here’s how to utilize Marriott free night certificates for free stays.
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card Review: Benefits That Outweigh the Annual Fee by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash February 1, 2025 49 The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is one of three IHG co-branded cards from Chase. This card offers increased earning capabilities and some excellent perks, such as automatic Platinum Elite status, and the free night alone is worth the annual fee each year. Does this card deserve a spot in your wallet? Let's take a look at the details.
Best Ways to Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points for U.S. Domestic Flights (From 3k Points!) by JT Genter February 1, 2025 29 American Express Membership Rewards are a notoriously powerful, transferable, loyalty currency. With generous category bonuses and periodic transfer bonuses, it isn’t hard to rack up Amex points. However, it can be difficult determining how to maximize Membership Rewards for simple U.S. domestic award flights. Thankfully by leveraging various airline alliances and partners, there are sweet spots for domestic travel.
