How to Use the AwardWallet Lounge Tool to Find All the Airport Lounges You Can Access by Tyler Glatt June 1, 2025 2 Tucked inside the AwardWallet mobile app is a little-known feature that helps you figure out which lounges you can access based on the credit cards in your wallet and any lounge memberships you have. Here's what the AwardWallet Lounge Tool does and how it can make your next airport experience a lot smoother.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly From North America to Europe From Just 18,750 Miles by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin June 3, 2025 155 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for June 2025. Travelers can book award flights between Europe and eight North American airports from just 18,750 miles each way in economy — or 45,000 miles in business class. Plus, you can transfer virtually any available flexible points to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio to book these awards.
Discover Unveils New 5% Cash Back Bonus Categories for Q3 2025 by JT Genter June 1, 2025 18 Each quarter, Discover it® Cash Back and Discover® More® Card cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of purchases in select categories. And now you can start planning your purchases for July-September, as Discover's 5% cash back bonus categories were just announced for the third quarter of 2025. Here are the categories and how to activate your bonus earnings.
The 5 Best Ways to Use Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (Even After the Recent Devaluation) by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer June 1, 2025 0 Among all the Oneworld frequent flyer programs, Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles is one that often gets overlooked. But between the number of partners you can book, the destinations you can reach, and how easy it is to earn the miles, there are plenty of reasons you shouldn't ignore it. Here are some of the best sweet spots you can book now.
Earn Priceline VIP Gold Status With Just One Booking by Carissa Rawson May 31, 2025 0 Priceline is launching a new promotion for members of its VIP program, allowing them to earn VIP Gold status after just one booking. This normally takes five bookings; benefits include additional discounts, priority customer service, Express Deal coupons, and more.
Hidden Airline Transfer Bonuses: Why I’m Transferring All of My Bilt Points to Accor This Rent Day by Patrick Stouffer May 31, 2025 0 Bilt’s June Rent Day bonus offers a massive 200% transfer bonus to Accor Live Limitless — but the real value might be in what comes next. From Flying Blue and Iberia to Qantas and Korean Air, Accor’s airline transfer partners open the door to huge hidden bonuses. Here’s why this month’s offer has me planning a speculative transfer.
Understanding Points and Miles Expiration — And How to Avoid Losing Your Rewards by Sam Helmy and JT Genter May 31, 2025 63 Finding out that your points or miles have expired when you log into your account is incredibly annoying and frustrating. Here's a detailed roundup of the points and miles expiration policies for major airline and hotel programs to help you avoid losing your points and miles along the way.
55 Promotions Ending Soon (200% Transfer Bonuses, 30% Off Award Sales, Double Marriott Points, and More) by Andrew George Bradshaw May 31, 2025 8 At least 55 loyalty reward program promotions are ending in the next two weeks. Among those include up to 25k bonus Marriott points on stays, up to 30% award sales, up to 200% transfer bonuses, up to 125% buy points bonuses (including buying Avios for just 1.35 cents each), last chance to book before award chart changes, and much more. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.
Complete Guide to Accor Live Limitless: Earning, Redeeming & Elite Perks by Kim Schelling and Cameron Laufer May 31, 2025 0 Accor Live Limitless isn’t as well-known in the U.S., but it can be incredibly valuable in Europe, Asia, and beyond. From earning elite status to transferring points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt, here’s a complete guide to getting the most out of the ALL program — and when it makes sense to choose Accor over other hotel brands.
Premium Credit Card Perks That Make Family Travel Smoother (and Cheaper) by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash May 30, 2025 2 Premium credit cards may come with hefty annual fees, but they’re also packed with high-value perks that can elevate any family vacation. From annual statement credits to airport lounge access, the right benefits can make travel more comfortable, more convenient, and yes, even more affordable, despite the upfront cost. Here are the best premium credit card perks for families.
World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage® Partnership: How It Works and What You Get by Mark Jackson and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 30, 2025 0 American Airlines and Hyatt Hotel elites members can now choose some rewards from both programs as they work towards earning higher elite status or just work on requalification for another year. See what those rewards are and whether you can find value in them.
Act Fast: Book Lie-Flat Awards to Hawaii From Just 24,500 JetBlue TrueBlue Points by Cameron Laufer May 30, 2025 0 If sun-kissed beaches and a laid-back vibe are calling your name, now might be a great time to book a first-class flight to Hawaii. JetBlue TrueBlue currently has options to fly from the West Coast to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines starting at just 24,500 points. Here are the details.
Capital One Officially Acquired Discover — Here’s What That Means for You by Tyler Glatt May 30, 2025 6 One of the biggest financial developments of the past year has been Capital One’s bid to acquire Discover in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal. The regulatory process unfolded over the past few months, and on May 18, 2025, the merger was officially approved. Here's what you need to know.
How to Earn and Redeem the IHG Food & Beverage Rewards You Get Through Milestone Rewards by Sam Helmy May 30, 2025 3 IHG Members can choose Food & Beverages Rewards as part of the Milestone Rewards program. Here is our complete guide to how these rewards work, including where and how to use them.
Best Credit Cards for Travel Purchases in June 2025 by Patrick Stouffer and Tyler Glatt June 2, 2025 49 Redeeming points and miles for travel is the endgame for all award travelers, but even the most seasoned point collectors have to cough up some hard-earned cash sometimes. That's why it's essential to have a great card for travel purchases. Here's a roundup of all the best cards for travel purchases.
First Look: Inside American Airlines’ Boeing 787-9P Aircraft Featuring New Flagship Suites by JT Genter May 30, 2025 2 American Airlines just unveiled its long-awaited Boeing 787-9P with a brand-new Flagship Suite, upgraded premium economy seats, and refreshed cabins throughout. We got an early look inside the aircraft before its inaugural first flights. Here’s what travelers can expect onboard AA’s newest — and most premium — aircraft.
Skip the CDW: How to Use Credit Card Rental Insurance and Get Proof When Needed by Jenna Hansen May 29, 2025 36 If you've ever rented a car, you've heard the spiel on purchasing insurance as part of the rental agreement. Fees can range anywhere from $10 to $50 per day. But your credit card might provide a complimentary Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance. Here's how to get proof of Collision Damage Waiver from your credit card so you aren't stuck paying for something you don't need.
Southwest Slashes Same-Day Change Benefit for A-List Elites — Here’s The New Policy by JT Genter May 29, 2025 3 Southwest just quietly removed a major elite perk. As of May 28, A-List and A-List Preferred members can no longer get free same-day confirmed changes as an elite perk. Here's how the updated same-day change and standby policies work — and what travelers need to know to keep their flexibility when flying Southwest.
IHG Credit Card Offers: Earn 5 Free Nights (Worth Up to 300k Points) or 120,000 Points by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith May 29, 2025 11 Chase recently launched two great welcome offers on the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card and the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card. These new bonuses can provide up to 120,000 bonus points or five free nights, each valued at up to 60,000 points. But should you add one to your wallet? And what do these cards offer beyond great bonuses?
Mileage Redemptions and Perks Coming as United and JetBlue Announce New Partnership by Tyler Glatt May 29, 2025 0 United and JetBlue have officially announced their new “Blue Sky” partnership, with mileage redemptions and reciprocal elite perks expected to roll out later this year. Here’s what to know about the new partnership, including when you’ll be able to earn and redeem miles across both airlines and enjoy elite benefits when flying either carrier.
Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Aeromexico Rewards Points on Choice and NH Hotel Bookings This Week by Skye Class June 4, 2025 19 Aeromexico has a flash promotion for Rewards members to earn up to 10,000 bonus points at Choice and NH hotels. Members must book at Choice hotels by May 31 to earn up to 10,000 bonus points, or at NH Hotels by June 3 to earn up to 4,000 bonus points. Here are the details.
Stay at a New Radisson Hotel, Earn 2k Bonus Points — Here Are the Eligible Properties by Skye Class May 29, 2025 1 Similar to Hyatt's new hotel bonus, Radisson Rewards members can earn 2,000 bonus points when staying at new hotels within six months of their opening. Since Radisson Rewards split from Radisson Rewards Americas, this applies to new hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Here's how the offer works.
How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in June 2025 by JT Genter May 28, 2025 18 Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during June 2025, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 1,677 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of around 56 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 48 routes and the exact flights where you'll find these aircraft flying within the U.S. Plus, we'll show you the best ways to book these flights with points and miles.
Southwest Airlines Checked Bag Fees: What You’ll Pay — and How to Avoid Them by Tyler Glatt May 28, 2025 2 You’ve probably heard the saying "nobody rides for free." That sentiment used to go against everything Southwest stood for when it came to checked bags, but those days are long gone. Here’s what you can expect to pay the next time you check bags with Southwest and how to avoid those fees altogether.
From Elite Perks to Travel Credits: All of the Hotel Benefits That Come With Your Chase Sapphire Reserve® by Jenna Hansen and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 28, 2025 0 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® offers several valuable hotel benefits. These include access to The Edit by Chase, VIP perks at Relais & Châteaux properties, a $300 annual travel credit, elevated earnings in the Chase Travel portal, and more. This article breaks down each of these perks so you can make the most of them.
New: Chase Adds Rotating Categories to Aeroplan Card Pay Yourself Back by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter May 28, 2025 0 Chase just added new "promotional categories" to Pay Yourself Back on the Aeroplan® Credit Card. In addition to travel purchases and the card’s annual fee, cardholders can now redeem Aeroplan points to offset everyday spending in select categories. Here’s what you need to know.
Iberia Rolls Out New Awards Charts, Increasing Premium Cabin Redemptions by up to 19% by Cameron Laufer May 28, 2025 0 Iberia has rolled out new award charts, replacing its old redemption tables and raising prices on several routes. Business class flights between the U.S. and Spain now cost more, while some economy awards are slightly cheaper. If you’re booking with Avios, here’s what to know about the updated pricing.
Flash Sale: Buy Avios via Qatar Airways With a Best-Ever 70% Bonus (1.35¢ Per Avios!) by Andrew George Bradshaw May 28, 2025 14 Qatar Airways just launched a new sale to buy Avios with up to a 70% bonus. This is a solid deal from Qatar for buying Avios, allowing members to grab them for as little as 1.35¢ apiece. This bonus runs through June 4, 2025, giving you just a week to take advantage of this offer.
Use a Chase Transfer Bonus to Fly Virgin Atlantic to the U.K. From 5k Chase Points or 24k in Business by Brie Bash and Tyler Glatt May 28, 2025 0 Right now, there’s a 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With this bonus, you can book a one-way flight from the U.S. to London for as few as 5,000 Chase points in economy or 24,000 points in business class, plus a reasonable amount in taxes and fees. Here’s how.
Should You Buy Radisson Rewards Points With a 50% Bonus? by Andrew George Bradshaw May 28, 2025 51 Radisson Rewards has released a new promotion, offering a 50% bonus on points purchases through June 11, 2025. Since this is not the best cost-per-point value we've seen from Radisson, finding outsized value is going to be tough. But buying points might make sense in a few situations. Here are the details.
