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I Flew to Six Continents for Turkish Airlines’ Million-Mile Challenge — and It Finally Paid Off I Flew to Six Continents for Turkish Airlines’ Million-Mile Challenge — and It Finally Paid Off

I Flew to Six Continents for Turkish Airlines’ Million-Mile Challenge — and It Finally Paid Off
JT Genter
by JT Genter
8 hours ago
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Over two months, my wife and I flew more than 35,000 flight miles in Turkish Airlines economy to visit all six inhabited continents. Now, that's finally paying off with one million bonus miles posting to each of our accounts. Here's my recap of the Turkish Airlines Six Continents Challenge and how we plan to use these miles before they expire.
Cathay Asia Miles Routing Rules: How to Build Multi-Stopover Trips to Maximize Value

Cathay Asia Miles Routing Rules: How to Build Multi-Stopover Trips to Maximize Value
Ian Snyder
by Ian Snyder
August 17, 2025
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Real magic can happen when you use the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Oneworld multi-carrier chart to book award tickets. You can add multiple stopovers to create a complex trip at a great price. Some of the pricing bands offer excellent value, especially compared to the cost of many business class one-way and round-trip awards. Here, we cover all the award routing rules in one place.

Is Earning Interest on Your Bilt Points Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Actually Get

Is Earning Interest on Your Bilt Points Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Actually Get
Mark Jackson
by Mark Jackson
August 14, 2025
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One of the more unusual perks of Bilt elite status is the ability to earn interest — paid in the form of bonus points — on your existing Bilt Rewards balance. On the surface, it sounds like a no-brainer: keep your points, and they’ll grow over time. But, is it actually worth factoring into your Bilt strategy? Let’s break down how it works, what you can realistically earn, and when it might make sense.

Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work

Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work
Ashley OnadeleMark Jackson
by Ashley Onadele and Mark Jackson
August 13, 2025
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Marriott Bonvoy's Nightly Upgrade Awards are a benefit that elite members can choose through Annual Choice Benefits. With these awards, you can request a room upgrade prior to arrival at the hotel. This benefit replaced the previous and similar Suite Night Awards. Here's a closer look at what Nightly Upgrade Awards are, how to earn them, and how to use them.

Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport

Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
August 11, 2025
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The long-awaited American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) finally opened its doors in May 2025. Flagship Lounges are a cut above Admirals Clubs in both amenities and exclusivity, and the Philadelphia lounge is a cut above the rest of the Flagship network, too. Here’s what you’ll find inside the Philadelphia Flagship Lounge so you can make the most of your time there.

A Guide to Hyatt Explorist Status: Is It Worth It?

A Guide to Hyatt Explorist Status: Is It Worth It?
Tyler GlattMark Jackson
by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson
August 11, 2025
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World of Hyatt Explorist status sits one level above Discoverist and one below top-tier Globalist. For those loyal to the Hyatt brand, Explorist offers enough perks to make each stay more comfortable and rewarding. While it's not Hyatt's elite status sweet spot (that award goes to Globalist), Explorist is fairly easy to earn and likely worth the investment to those who prefer Hyatt over competitors like Hilton and Marriott. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Explorist status, including how to earn it.