Platinum Card® vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Premium Card Is Better? by Dan Miller and Brie Bash August 11, 2025 3 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the American Express Platinum Card® are two of the most popular premium rewards cards. But which one is best? Does it ever make sense to have both? In this head-to-head comparison, we look at the strengths of each help you decide which one is best for you.
Easy Ways to Use and Maximize the Citi Strata Elite Card’s $300 Annual Hotel Credit by Tyler Glatt August 10, 2025 4 If you're reading this, there's a good chance you like saving money on hotels. Who doesn't? The brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card makes it easier to do just that with its annual hotel savings benefit worth up to $300. Here's how to use the credit and our best tips on how to maximize it.
Omni Hotels Points Expiration Rules — and How to Avoid Losing Select Guest Credits by Sam Helmy August 10, 2025 0 Omni Hotels Select Guest credits don’t follow the same rules as most hotel points. Here’s how expiration works — and how to keep your rewards from expiring unused.
Guide to Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Which Programs Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce August 10, 2025 63 Citi ThankYou® Rewards offers a ton of value with top transfer partners and plenty of options to collect ThankYou Points. In this post, we break down each Citi transfer partner in detail to help you decide where to transfer your Citi ThankYou Points, highlighting some great example redemption options with the best partners.
I Went ‘Glamping’ in an Airstream at AutoCamp Cape Cod — And I Can’t Wait to Go Back by Tyler Glatt August 9, 2025 0 Visiting an AutoCamp had been on my travel bucket list for a while. I like camping, and I don’t mind a glamorous stay every now and then, so it only made sense that I’d enjoy “glamping.” And honestly, I loved it. Here’s what my AutoCamp Cape Cod experience was like — and a few things I learned about the property during my stay.
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Review: A Small Business Powerhouse by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson August 9, 2025 8 The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card features powerful 3X earning categories, a modest annual fee, and a valuable welcome bonus. But what benefits does it offer, and is it the right card for your small business long term? Here's what you need to know.
The Ultimate Guide to Bilt Elite Status: SkyTeam Status, Helicopter Rides, and More by Mark Jackson August 9, 2025 0 Bilt Rewards Elite Status offers a compelling reason to engage with the program, if just for Rent Day transfer bonuses alone. If you're on the East Coast and can take advantage of other top-tier benefits like BLADE, Bilt could make sense for your spending habits.
My Experience Flying Emirates Business Class: Did It Live Up to the Hype? by Lauren Wynn August 8, 2025 4 In the points and miles world, there are a few bucket-list items that we all strive to mark off our lists. Business class on Emirates' A380 has been hovering at the top of my list for so long, and this summer I finally got to experience it for myself. But perhaps my expectations were too high. Here's what my experience was like.
Barclays Confirms to AwardWallet: Hawaiian Airlines Cards Are Here to Stay by Harrison Pierce August 8, 2025 0 If you've been wondering what will happen to your Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard when the airline joins loyalty programs with Alaska Mileage Plan, you aren't alone. Luckily, you don't have anything to worry about. Here's what Barclays shared with AwardWallet about the future of the Hawaiian Airlines cards.
U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Slashes Earnings, Limits Travel Redemptions, and Teases Transfer Partners by Mark Jackson August 8, 2025 0 The U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Card has historically offered strong earnings for mobile wallet spending and redemptions for travel purchases. Now, announced changes for the card coming later in 2025 put big limitations on the upside for holding this credit card in your wallet. But it's not all bad news. Here's a breakdown of the upcoming changes.
Chase Partners With Coinbase, Teases Crypto Redemptions for Ultimate Rewards Points by Harrison Pierce August 8, 2025 0 Chase and Coinbase just announced a new partnership that will let customers fund crypto purchases using a Chase bank account, credit card, or even Ultimate Rewards points. Here’s what’s confirmed — and what we’re still waiting to learn.
Chase Aeroplan Card Changes in 2026 — Goodbye Level Up, Hello Milestone Benefits by Harrison Pierce August 8, 2025 2 If you are a cardholder of the Aeroplan Card from Chase, your benefits are changing in 2026. The Level Up benefit, which allowed you to upgrade to one tier higher of elite status after spending $50,000 on your card in a calendar year, is getting removed. In its place is the opportunity to earn up to 25,000 Status Qualifying Credits and Aeroplan 35K Status after spending $75,000 in a calendar year.
Cardholder Award Flash Sale: Book United Flights to Thailand or Vietnam From 30K Miles Each Way by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy August 8, 2025 1 If fall or winter travel is in the cards but you haven't made flight reservations yet, United MileagePlus is out with an award sale that might be worth redeeming your miles. United is offering discounted economy rates to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, with rates starting at just 30,000 miles each way. The offer is only valid for travel booked today, August 8, 2025. Here are the full details.
Earn Bonus Points and Miles Referring Friends to AwardWallet by Ross Denkin and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 8, 2025 3 AwardWallet has many features that can help with your travels. The site tracks points and miles balances for an unlimited number of programs, creates alerts when balances are expiring, and much more - all for free. But one of the site's lesser-known features is its referral program, which allows users to earn points that can be transferred to Hyatt, Delta, Hilton, JetBlue, IHG, Southwest, or Marriott.
Choice Privileges Will Sell You up to 5k Bonus Points per Night at Checkout — But Is It Worth It? by Skye Class and JT Genter August 7, 2025 1 Want to earn more points with your next Choice Hotels stay? Choice Privileges members can now purchase bonus Privileges points with each booking. You can choose between 1,000, 2,000, or 5,000 extra points per night. Here’s how it works.
Major Overhaul Coming To Air Canada Aeroplan Loyalty Program — What To Know by Harrison Pierce August 7, 2025 3 Air Canada joins several other airlines, including Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, in transitioning to a revenue-based loyalty program. Aeroplan members will now earn miles and elite status through spending alone. Here's what to know about the changes coming January 1, 2026.
Save Miles on Emirates Business Class Thanks to This Expanded Aegean Partnership by Cameron Laufer August 7, 2025 0 Aegean Airlines and Emirates recently expanded their partnership, adding the ability to earn and redeem miles through each others' programs. Book short-haul Aegean flights from 8k Emirates Skywards miles or 12 hours in Emirates business class for just 55k Aegean miles!
Got American Airlines Elite Status? Here’s How to Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt August 7, 2025 56 Hyatt and American Airlines launched a new round of elite-status fast track match-challenges. This time around, AAdvantage elites members have the opportunity to match to get elite status in the World of Hyatt program. Then, you can challenge to keep that status through February 2027 by completing qualifying activities. However, you'll need to register by October 31, 2025 to take advantage of this year's offer.
Current IHG Promotions: Double to Triple Points on Stays Through December 31 by Skye Class October 3, 2025 87 Right now, IHG One Rewards members can earn up to 8,000 bonus points every four nights, and double or triple points through September 30. There’s also a great opportunity to earn extra elite credits if you’re heading to Japan. Here’s how to make the most of IHG’s promotions this season.
Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More by Tyler Glatt August 6, 2025 8 As frequent award travelers, Seats.aero is one of the tools we appreciate the most. Seats.aero makes searching for award availability far easier than digging around various airline websites in the hopes of stumbling across a bookable seat. This beginner's guide has everything you need to know about Seats.aero.
How the Amex Business Platinum Adobe Credit Works by Brie Bash August 6, 2025 0 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers cardmembers the ability to score a $250 Adobe credit each year. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to earn this statement credit, who can benefit the most, and how to make the most of the credit.
Got a Sapphire Reserve? Register to Save 5,000 Points on Your Next Aeroplan Award Booking by Harrison Pierce August 6, 2025 0 If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, listen up. For a limited time, you can earn a flight reward certificate to use on your next Air Canada award redemption, but you must register by August 18, 2025. Here's how to claim yours.
Treat Yourself: How and Where You Can Use the Citi Strata Elite’s $200 Annual Splurge Credit by Tyler Glatt August 5, 2025 1 Each year you hold the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, you’ll get up to $200 to treat yourself, thanks to the card’s Splurge Credit℠. This credit is valid at up to two brands of your choice from a short list of five eligible merchants. Here's how the credit works.
The Ultimate Guide to Booking ANA Award Flights — And How to Earn Mileage Club Miles by Samantha Holland and Carissa Rawson August 5, 2025 26 All Nippon Airlines (ANA), Japan’s largest carrier, is a member of the world's largest airline alliance, Star Alliance, and also has partnerships with several non-alliance airlines, including Etihad and Virgin Atlantic. Here's how to book ANA Mileage Club awards and rules you should know about the program.
How to Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce August 5, 2025 0 In this guide, we'll go over the step-by-step method of transferring your Citi ThankYou Rewards to partners. With airline partners from all three big airline alliance (SkyTeam, Oneworld, and Star Alliance), plus a solid group of hotel transfer options, you'll have no problem finding a great way to redeem your points.
Live Now: Score 20X Savings for Citi Shop Day on August 5 and 6 by Skye Class August 5, 2025 0 Citi cardholders have an opportunity to enjoy 20X savings with select merchants on Citi Shop Day. It’s actually two days of savings that just kicked off today. Here are all the details on this somewhat confusing opportunity to save on your online purchases.
Seat Selection on Southwest Is Now Live — Here’s What It Costs and How to Save On Seats by Cameron Laufer August 4, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines has begun charging for seat selection, for flights beginning January 27, 2026. We detail how much seats cost, how to avoid the fees, and how to make a booking. Plus, what questions still remain to be unanswered?
Citi Credit Card Offer History: Best-Ever Offers and When You Should Apply by Tyler Glatt August 4, 2025 0 Citi offers a valuable lineup of credit cards with different flavors of rewards to fit all tastes and preferences. And no matter how you want to reward your spending, Citi likely has a product to fit your wallet. But what does a good welcome offer look like? And when should you apply? Here's a look at the best-ever offers on Citi credit cards and when it makes sense to apply based on each card's past offer history.
British Airways Unveils New Avios-Only Flights on Select Routes by Sam Helmy August 4, 2025 0 British Airways recently announced a new round of award-only flights. New Avios-only flights are offered on select routes, including routes from London to Cape Town, South Africa Here are the dates and pricing of these Avios-only flights.
All the Ways to Earn Hilton Honors Points by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin August 3, 2025 24 Hilton makes earning points incredibly easy. Sign up for co-branded credit cards and stack hotel stays, promotions, and credit card spend to earn tons of Hilton Honors points. Or, take advantage of Hilton's many partnerships outside of hotel stays to earn bonus points even when you aren't traveling. We examine all of the ways to earn Hilton Honors points in this post.
