Hurry To Score Infield Baseball Tickets for Just 5,000 Capital One Miles by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter July 24, 2025 5 Capital One offers a limited number of infield MLB tickets for just 5,000 miles each. And a new batch of these tickets was just released for games throughout August and September 2025. If you're a baseball fan — or just a fan of a great deal — you'll want to act quickly to scoop up these tickets before they're gone. Here's how to do so.
New Benefits, Higher Fees: All About the Southwest Airlines Credit Card Portfolio Overhaul by Tyler Glatt July 24, 2025 7 Change, change, and more change. That’s been the story for Southwest Airlines this year. And now, there’s more on the way. Southwest’s lineup of Chase-issued credit cards is getting a fairly major overhaul. In short, the changes boil down to “new and enhanced benefits” — accompanied by higher annual fees. Here are all the details.
Your Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges: Locations, Access, and What to Expect by Harrison Pierce July 23, 2025 0 Plaza Premium is an independent lounge network with more than 250 locations worldwide. Most locations are in Asia, but you will find a handful of locations across the Americas. Cardholders of the Platinum Card receive access to all locations, and those with a Priority Pass membership can access more than 60 locations. Here's everything to know about Plaza Premium lounges.
Enter to Win 1 Million Points, Weekly 100k Point Prizes, or a VIP Racing Experience by Skye Class July 23, 2025 1 Choice Privileges just launched a sweepstakes with a chance to win one million points, a VIP racing experience, or 100,000 points. Enter the sweepstakes by October 7, or by August 3 if you want a chance at the racing experience. Here are the details of this contest.
Last Call to Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Emirates Skywards at 1:1 Ratio by Tyler Glatt July 23, 2025 1 One of the many ways to redeem Citi ThankYou® Points is by transferring them to Emirates Skywards to leverage the program's best sweet spots. If you've been thinking about making a redemption like this, here's a reminder to act before Citi devalues the current 1:1 transfer ratio to Emirates. Here's what we know.
Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: Earn up to 8% Cash Back With No Annual Fee by Ian Snyder July 23, 2025 0 The Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card is a card that is a good choice for students who spend primarily on food each month. Its low minimum spend requirement to earn the welcome bonus adds to its value, plus it doesn’t charge either an annual fee or foreign transaction fees. Here's our full review of this card.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club, Get a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt July 23, 2025 0 Looking to save on the points cost to spend a night in luxury? Those with an eligible Citi ThankYou® points-earning card can take advantage of a 25% transfer bonus to Leading Hotels of the World's Leaders Club! Here's what you need to know about the new Citi-Leaders Club 25% transfer bonus and if it's worth your attention.
How to Pool Points and Miles Across Major Loyalty Programs — and Which Ones Let You Do It Free by Ajay Jain and Kennedy Miller July 23, 2025 113 There is a ton of information covering techniques to earn and burn points and miles. There's also advice about which cards to add to your wallet, but it's hard to come by reliable information on programs that let you share (or pool) your points and miles with others — and how to do so for free. We've got you covered.
How to Unearth the Hilton Points Calendar to Find the Cheapest Award Nights by Toni Southam and Jenna Hansen July 22, 2025 3 Hilton Honors offers an award calendar that allows you to search for an entire month — rather than night-by-night. This can be a great way to find the cheapest dates at a hotel. However, finding this calendar isn't exactly intuitive. Here's how to access Hilton's monthly award calendar and streamline the booking process.
What Marriott Gold Elite Status Actually Gets You — and the Easiest Ways to Earn It by Harrison Pierce July 22, 2025 0 Marriott has five elite status tiers for its most loyal customers. The second tier, Gold Elite, comes with a variety of benefits, including bonus points, room upgrades, and a late checkout. Here's everything to know about Marriott Gold Elite benefits and how to earn this status.
What Is Journey? A Primer on This New Independent Hotel Loyalty Program by Cameron Laufer July 22, 2025 0 Journey Rewards is a new loyalty program, aiming to connect luxury independent hotels with travelers in a way that allows users to earn and redeem points at properties that were never possible before. Here's what you need to know about this program and how it works.
Should You Subscribe to Qatar Privilege Club Pro to Get Avios for as Little as 1.33¢ Apiece? by Harrison Pierce July 22, 2025 0 Subscribers of Privilege Club Pro, Qatar Airways' subscription mileage service, receive a fixed number of Avios each month. Tiers range from $50 to $350 per month, and the highest tier allows you to earn Qpoints toward elite status. While the purchase price can be great, travelers should be wary before subscribing. Here's why.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture: Which $95 Annual Fee Card Is Better? by Scott Sikes July 21, 2025 1 Both Capital One and Chase offer excellent mid-range cards: the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Each comes with a reasonable annual fee, solid bonus categories, and access to valuable transfer partners. So, which one is right for you? Let’s take a closer look.
Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Partners by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller October 22, 2025 7 When traveling using the ride-hailing service Lyft, you'll earn miles, points, or cash back depending on what credit card you use to pay for your ride. But, thanks to partnerships with several loyalty programs, you can double-dip on Lyft rides. Here's how.
Bunkhouse Hotels Joins The Standard Hotels as New Hyatt Hotel Brands by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea July 21, 2025 2 Back in October 2024, Hyatt Hotels acquired The Standard Hotels and their associated brands, StandardX and The Bunkhouse. Now, these properties are starting to become bookable through World of Hyatt, with all the usual benefits you’d expect. So, what are The Standard Hotels and Bunkhouse Hotels? Here's what we know.
U.S. News Announces the 2025–2026 Best Travel Rewards Programs by Sam Helmy July 21, 2025 3 The 2025–2026 U.S. News Best Travel Rewards Programs winners have been announced. This year, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan leads the pack of airline programs. On the hotel front, Choice Privileges takes the top spot. Do you agree with these rankings?
Avis Goes Premium With ‘Avis First’ — Here Are the Benefits You Get On These Reservations by Tyler Glatt July 21, 2025 1 Avis Car Rental has introduced a new premium product called Avis First — stylized as AV1S F1RST. According to Avis, it has even “rewritten the rules of rentals.” But what exactly is Avis First, and is it worth paying a premium for fewer headaches when renting a car? Here’s what to know.
Our Guide to Escape Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Harrison Pierce July 20, 2025 4 The Escape Lounge network comprises a group of independent lounges, primarily located at smaller regional airports throughout the U.S., UK, and Australia. This lesser-known network is accessible to several cardholders, including those with Amex Platinum cards. While these aren't the most luxurious lounges, they offer a much needed respite when traveling.
MGM Rewards Points Can Expire After Just 6 Months — Here’s How to Keep Yours Alive by Sam Helmy July 20, 2025 0 MGM Rewards has a complicated points expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about your points expiring and what steps you can take to keep your points active.
Match up to Top-Tier Diamond Elite Status With Wyndham’s Generous Status Match Offer by Sam Helmy July 20, 2025 26 Wyndham has quietly renewed one of the best status match offers around, once again with little fanfare. With this promotion, you can match into the Wyndham Rewards program with as little as a one-night stay and even unlock top-tier Diamond status with just 10 nights. Here's how it works.
Celebrate Flying Blue’s 20th Anniversary With a One Million Point and Mile Giveaway by Skye Class September 8, 2025 0 This year marks the 20th anniversary of Flying Blue and the program is rolling out several promotions to celebrate. One of the biggest is a giveaway offering 500,000 Flying Blue miles and 500,000 Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points to one lucky winner. It’s completely free to enter and only takes a minute.
Amex Premium Rental Car Protection: How It Works and When It’s Worth It by Carissa Rawson July 20, 2025 1 American Express Premium Car Rental Protection is an affordable option for Amex cardholders looking to beef up their rental car insurance. For a low flat fee, cardholders can enjoy primary coverage and protection against damage, injury, death, and loss of personal property.
Why EgyptAir Plus is the Best Airline to Get Star Alliance Gold Status by Sam Helmy July 19, 2025 82 EgyptAir is a member of Star Alliance. The program has several unique perks and benefits, the top one being that every member of a family account can help the primary account member earn elite status through flying. Full details explained.
Exclusive Dining Experiences You Can Book With Your Sapphire Reserve or Sapphire Reserve Business by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea July 19, 2025 1 This summer, Chase is offering its Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ cardholders access to some exclusive culinary and celebrity filled events. Your Ultimate Rewards points will come in handy to book these events, but you can also pay for them with your cards and earn points. Here's all you need to know.
Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Review: Fair Earnings While Building Credit by Ashley Onadele and Senitra Horbrook July 19, 2025 0 Our Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card review looks at the strengths and weaknesses of this card's unlimited 1.5% cash back, low annual fee, and easy redemptions. In a crowded market, how does this cash-back card measure up to its competitors?
Southwest Rapid Rewards Guide: How the 2025 Changes Are Reshaping the Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson July 19, 2025 11 Southwest’s loyalty program has long been a fan favorite thanks to perks like the Companion Pass, no change fees, and two free checked bags. But major changes in 2025 — including lower earning rates, variable award pricing, and adding bag fees — have reshaped the program. Here’s what still works, what’s changing, and how to maximize your Rapid Rewards points going forward.
Mastercard Plans to Enhance World and World Elite Card Benefits, Introduce a New World Legend Tier by Mark Jackson July 18, 2025 0 Mastercard is rolling out new lifestyle benefits for many cardholders and introducing a new premium tier called World Legend, positioned above its existing World and World Elite card types. So, what do all these changes mean? Let's dig into the details.
Bilt Launches a Luxury Hotel Platform Called ‘Home Away from Home’ — Here’s What Benefits You Get by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea July 18, 2025 3 Bilt is launching its own luxury hotel booking platform where you can get exclusive additional perks at some top-notch hotels across the globe. This new platform is only accessible to some of the program's elite members. Here's what you need to know now that this program is live.
New American Express Business Checking Account Holders Can Earn 30k Amex Points — Here’s How by Cameron Laufer July 18, 2025 0 Amex Business Checking is currently offering 30,000 Membership Rewards points when you open a new account and meet a few qualifying requirements. It’s a straightforward way to earn valuable transferable points. Here’s how it works.
Hyatt’s New Points Calendar Makes It Easy to Find Free Nights — Here’s How to Use It by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea July 18, 2025 2 Hyatt rolled out usability enhancements enabling World of Hyatt members to see live availability for free nights stays. The new tool lets users see a whole calendar month worth of pricing and real-time availability for their free nights, helping them get more value out of their points. Here's how to use it.
