A Brief Guide to the United Airlines-Deutsche Bahn Partnership by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class January 23, 2026 2 United Airlines has partnerships with Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn to make intermodal travel across Germany a seamless reality. United passengers flying between the United States and Frankfurt (FRA) can take advantage of Deutsche Bahn's expansive route network and connect beyond FRA to more than two dozen cities via rail — all on one single ticket.
Citi Credit Card Offer History: Best-Ever Offers and When You Should Apply by Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 0 Citi offers a diverse lineup of credit cards with rewards to fit a wide range of preferences. No matter how you want to earn, there’s likely a Citi card for you. But what makes a strong welcome offer, and when should you apply? Here’s a look at Citi’s best-ever offers to help you decide when it makes sense to apply for its cards.
Changes Coming to Bank of America Preferred Rewards Soon — Here’s What to Expect by Cameron Laufer January 22, 2026 0 Bank of America is tweaking its Preferred Rewards program. The name, tiers, and asset thresholds are changing, while BofA is hinting at other changes. If you use this valuable program, here are the changes to make note of.
Earn up to 175,000 Points With These New IHG Credit Card Welcome Offers by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith January 22, 2026 11 Chase currently has three great welcome offers on the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card, the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, and the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card. These bonuses can provide up to 175,000 bonus points! Here's what to know about these offers and how to apply.
Earn up to $400 OneKeyCash™ With These Credit Card Offers by Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 0 Wells Fargo issues two credit cards that earn OneKeyCash™, which you can use to book travel through Expedia, Hotels.com, and VRBO. Right now, both cards are offering attractive welcome bonuses that are easy to redeem and can save you a bundle. Here’s an overview of the current offers on the One Key+™ Card and the One Key™ Card.
Avianca LifeMiles Award Sale: Book Select Routes From Just 2,400 LifeMiles for a Limited Time by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 22, 2026 6 Avianca LifeMiles is offering discounts on award tickets for select Avianca-operated flights booked through January 26, 2026, for travel through May 31, 2026. Awards start at just 2,400 LifeMiles, so act quickly! Let’s explore the details and see if this sale is worth taking advantage of.
Choice Privileges Promotions: Earn 3X Points on Stays in Q1, Save up to 23% Within the U.S. by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 49 Choice Hotels’ 2026 promotional calendar is starting to fill up. The newest Q1 promotion offers 3X base points on stays completed through March 31, 2026, while another deal provides savings of up to 23% on paid stays within the United States. Here's how to register to take advantage of these offers.
Bilt Cash Redemptions Begin February 1 — Here’s What You Can Redeem Your Rewards For by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 22, 2026 0 Milestone Rewards are out, and Bilt Cash is in. Starting February 1, 2026, you'll be able to start redeeming your Bilt Cash for dollar-for-dollar monthly credits, premium experiences, and enhanced rewards across the Bilt ecosystem. Here’s a look at how you can earn and redeem Bilt Cash.
Marriott–Lufthansa Partnership: Opt-in for a Status Match, Bonus Points on Stays, and More by Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 1 Marriott has a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty program for Lufthansa, SWISS, and other European carriers. The tie-up gives travelers ways to earn towards Miles & More status through stays and unlock complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® elite status. Here's how to opt-in to earn these rewards.
Which Credit Card Should You Use to Pay Airline Award Taxes and Fees? Here are the Top Options. by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce January 21, 2026 11 Picking the right card to pay award taxes and fees could be the difference between being covered for a weather interruption or medical emergency or having to pay out of pocket. Plus, some cards allow you to earn bonus points on your taxes and fees that you can put toward a future flight. Here our picks for which cards to use to pay for award taxes and fees.
Fast-Track to Alaska Airlines Platinum Status in 2026: Special Offer for Corporate Travelers by Skye Class January 21, 2026 0 Alaska Airlines regularly offers an elite status challenge for targeted Atmos Rewards members who work for pre-selected companies. These select corporate travelers can earn up to Platinum status for 180 days and then keep the status for up to a year and a half after completing a handful of flights. Here's how to enroll.
Flying Blue Extra: Should You Subscribe for Elite-Like Benefits on Air France and KLM? by Cameron Laufer and Sam Helmy January 21, 2026 0 If you fly Air France and KLM and you’re interested in elite benefits without the work, you might find a lot of value in the Flying Blue Extra program. This is a subscription program that offers elite-like Flying Blue benefits. And depending on how you value these perks, they can actually outweigh the cost. Here's how it works.
Carnival® World Mastercard®: Earn Rewards for Free Cruises and More by Mark Jackson January 21, 2026 0 The Carnival World Mastercard offers FunPoints for Carnival purchases and everyday spending. Unfortunately, the card's redemption structure is quite a hassle for the casual cardholder. However, changes to Carnival's loyalty program will bring new utility to this cruising-specific card product.
Marriott Boundless Limited-Time $100 Airline Credit: How to Enroll and Earn This Credit by Harrison Pierce January 21, 2026 0 For a limited time, cardholders of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card will earn up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That more than offsets this card's annual fee! Here's what to know about activating and maximizing this offer.
How to Book an Award Flight: A Step-By-Step Guide to Flying on Points and Miles by Tyler Glatt January 21, 2026 60 Like any skill, booking award flights requires a lot of practice before it becomes second nature. If you've never booked an award flight before — or think you're at risk of missing a step — this post is for you. Here's a step-by-step guide walking you through the entire process of booking an award flight.
World of Hyatt Promotions: Earn up to 50,000 Bonus Points on Stays at Select Brands by Skye Class January 21, 2026 96 Everyone loves earning World of Hyatt bonus points. And if you’re looking to boost your balance, Hyatt is currently running a few offers that can help you do just that. The first offers up to 50k bonus points on stays at two brands, while the second offers up to 30k points on Hyatt Vacation Club stays. Here’s how to register.
Qatar Airways Reaches Major Milestone Toward Fleetwide Free Wi-Fi — With More Upgrades Ahead by Skye Class January 21, 2026 1 Qatar Airways, once again the world's best airline, continues to run ahead of schedule with installing Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet. As of January 2026, passengers can now access high-speed internet on Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft to 56 destinations. Here’s what you need to know.
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Status Match: How and When to Apply — and Extend Your Benefits by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 20, 2026 4 If you hold elite status with one of seven eligible airlines, you can status match to Alaska Airlines and get complimentary Atmos Rewards status for three months. And with the right amount of qualifying flight activity, you can extend your status through the end of 2026 — or 2027 if you wait until mid-year to apply. Here's how.
3% Cash Back on Everything: How I’m Using the Robinhood Gold Card by Tyler Glatt January 20, 2026 1 I love earning and burning points and miles. But as some programs get more complex, I’ve come to appreciate the simplicity of carrying the Robinhood Gold Card, earning 3% cash back on every purchase, and effortlessly adding those rewards to my brokerage account. Here's my case for getting this card and what you need to know before you apply for it.
Score 75k Bonus Miles and a $250 Travel Credit With This Capital One Venture Card Offer by Jess Farley and JT Genter January 20, 2026 3 The Capital One Venture Rewards Card is one of the best cards for everyday spending. And for a limited time, new applicants can enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. Here's how to apply.
10 Easy Ways to Utilize the $150 Dell Credit on the Business Platinum Card by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt January 20, 2026 2 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express charges a high annual fee, but it also offers valuable credits that can help offset the cost. One of the most lucrative is the Dell credit, which provides up to $1,150 in statement credits each year after enrollment. Here are some great ways to put your credits to good use now that it reset for 2026.
Chase to Simplify Rules Around Earning a Sapphire Welcome Bonus — What to Know by Harrison Pierce January 20, 2026 2 According to a memo sent to Chase bankers, the issuer will release new language regarding earning a welcome bonus on a couple of its Sapphire-branded cards on January 25, 2026. Here's what you need to know.
JSX and JetBlue Are Parting Ways — How to Earn Rewards on JSX Flights Afterward by Mark Jackson January 20, 2026 0 JetBlue and JSX have announced that their partnership will soon conclude, and if you have flights booked in 2026, you’ll want to make alternate plans if you were planning to credit your flights to JetBlue’s TrueBlue program. Here's what to know.
All the Ways to Earn Marriott Elite Night Credits — and Tips to Earn Them Faster by Ajay Jain and Anthony Cave January 20, 2026 0 Marriott Elite Night Credits are used to determine which level of Marriott Bonvoy status you earn in a given calendar year. Learn what Marriott Elite Night Credits are, how to earn them via hotel stays, credit cards, and events, and which hotels in Marriott's portfolio give fewer Elite Night Credits than others.
Free Starlink Wi-Fi Is Coming to Lufthansa, SWISS, and More — Here’s the Rollout Timeline by Skye Class January 20, 2026 0 The Lufthansa Group is the latest in a long list of airlines to announce plans to install Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet in 2026 and beyond. That will include airlines such as Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, SWISS, and more. Here's what to know about this rollout.
New Deal on Copa ConnectMiles: Buy Miles With up to a 45% Discount (1.65¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 20, 2026 3 Copa Airlines just launched a new deal on ConnectMiles where you can get up to a 45% discount. This promotion runs now through February 13, 2026, which gives you plenty of time to buy miles for as little as 1.65¢ each. Here are the details.
World of Hyatt Elite Status: Tiers, Benefits, and How to Earn It by Mark Jackson and Anthony Cave January 19, 2026 0 This guide is a deep dive into World of Hyatt elite status, including what tiers of elite status you can earn, what perks you receive at each tier, and how you can earn Hyatt status year after year. Let this guide help you understand the Hyatt elite status program a bit better and allow you to earn status faster!
American Airlines Sends Out (Overpriced) Offers To Buy AAdvantage® Status by JT Genter and Harrison Pierce January 19, 2026 2 American Airlines just sent out a round of emails offering AAdvantage members the option of buying elite status through March 2027. Each of these offers is individualized. If you aren't happy with your AAdvantage elite status for 2026, here's how to check your current offer.
Fly Alaska, Ski Free: Use Your Boarding Pass to Get Free Ski Perks at 6 Resorts This Season by Sam Helmy and Harrison Pierce January 19, 2026 10 Alaska Airlines' popular "Fly Alaska, Ski Free" promotion is back for yet another winter season. This year, the promotion features six resorts and is called the Alaska Alpine Getaways! Here's an overview of the participating resorts and what perks your boarding pass entitles you to.
United Airlines Renews Elite Status Match for 2026: Here’s How to Apply by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 19, 2026 27 Looking to status match with United MileagePlus? United's status match offer for 2026 lets you match your elite status from another airline to United Premier and extend it through January 2027 or 2028 by meeting some specific requirements. Here are all the details.
