How To Select Your Companion and Use Your New Southwest Companion Pass by Toni Southam January 17, 2025 13 Have you earned a Southwest Companion Pass in 2025? Or are you on track to do so? If so, this post is your go-to resource for how to use this awesome benefit once you've earned it. Learn how to select or change your designated companion and how to add them to any trip for as little as $5.60 in taxes.
Lie Flat on a Budget: 9 Business Class Flights You Can Book for 50,000 Miles or Less by Mark Jackson January 16, 2025 0 I love finding great deals, and flying business class for 50,000 miles or less is unbeatable. From Qatar Airways Qsuites to Aer Lingus business class to Dublin, here are nine sweet spots that make lie-flat travel more accessible.
World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class March 12, 2025 2 If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. In fact, it's possible to qualify for Hyatt elite status without stepping foot on a Hyatt property. Here are three ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing stays.
Frontier Airlines Introduces Elite Upgrades: Here’s How They Work and How to Request One by Mark Jackson and JT Genter January 16, 2025 0 Frontier Airlines has historically been a low-cost carrier competiting on price alone to stay in business. Now, the airline has unveiled new upgrade rules for its premium seating products, including a first class to debut in 2025. We have all the details on how elite upgrades work on Frontier.
65 Luxury Hotels You Can Book With Hilton or Hyatt Points: Which Option Offers Better Value? by Cameron Laufer January 16, 2025 0 We found dozens of luxury hotels that can be booked using both Hilton Honors points and World of Hyatt points. Here we compare points and cash rates at each of these properties to determine which provides a better value.
Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Loyalty Partners by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller January 15, 2025 6 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.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Low-Fee Alternative for Small Businesses by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson January 15, 2025 0 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is a good option for occasional Southwest fliers who are looking for a card with a lower annual fee. This card earns a large chunk of points — both from its sign-up bonus and everyday spending — that can be used toward earning a Southwest Companion Pass. The card comes with two Early Bird Check-Ins per year and charges no foreign transaction fees. Here's our full review.
Amex Business Gold vs. Ink Business Preferred: Which Card Maximizes Your Business Expenses? by Mark Jackson April 21, 2025 0 The American Express® Business Gold Card and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card are top choices for small business owners. This guide compares their features, benefits, and value to help you decide which card best suits your business needs.
Best Credit Cards for Everyday Purchases: Maximize Your Non-Bonus Spend in 2025 by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes January 14, 2025 73 There are a large number of credit cards out there offering bonus points for different purchases. But what do you do when a purchase doesn't fall neatly into any bonus category? In this post, we discuss the best cards to use for everyday purchases.
Goodbye 50k Business Class Awards to Europe: Flying Blue Raises Minimum Award Rates by Up to 25% by Tyler Glatt January 14, 2025 1 Every so often, you'll log into a frequent flyer program to book an award and find higher rates than you did yesterday -- despite no notice from the program. The example du jour is Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Based on what we're seeing now, the cheapest awards between the U.S. and Europe now require as much as 25% more miles. Here's what we know so far.
Earn Up to 5X ThankYou® Points in the Citi Travel Portal With These No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards by Skye Class January 13, 2025 0 Want to earn more Citi ThankYou® Points on travel? Booking hotels and rental cars through the Citi Travel portal could be your best bet. And some cards offer boosted points on select purchases into 2026. This post covers which cards qualify and which purchases are eligible.
Enterprise Plus Your Points: Free Points for Enrolling, Double Points on Rentals, Plus Bonus Points for Tasks by Skye Class and Sam Helmy January 13, 2025 0 Enterprise Car Rental relaunched its annual Plus Your Points promotion for 2025. The promotion is valid for rentals through February 28, 2025. With this latest offer, you earn double base points for rentals during the promotion period. Also, the promotion offers many other ways to earn many bonus points, including bonus points just for registering.
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Credit Card Review: Earn Valuable Miles Plus Elite-Like Perks by JT Genter and Brie Bash January 13, 2025 19 The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card lets you earn valuable Alaska Mileage Plan miles and enjoy perks like a free checked bag and priority boarding. And with a valuable welcome bonus, this card is a must-consider — even for those who don’t frequently fly Alaska Airlines.
Upgrade Your Travel Experience: Best Travel Credit Cards With Lounge Access in 2025 by Mark Jackson and Jerod Morales January 12, 2025 37 One of the easiest ways to unlock airport lounge access is by getting a credit card with lounge access. These cards can grant entry to a wide network of lounges — even when flying budget carriers. Here are the best cards for airport lounge access.
Your Complete Guide to Delta SkyMiles Partners: Airlines, Credit Cards, and Transfer Options by Tyler Glatt and Andrew Kunesh January 12, 2025 0 The world's largest airlines have numerous partners that expand their reach and give frequent flyers more ways to earn miles. Delta Air Lines is no exception. From airlines to credit cards and even rental car companies, Delta's suite of partnerships can help you quickly stock up on SkyMiles. Here's a look at Delta's current partnerships and how you can use them to your advantage.
Accor Points Expiry: When Do Accor Points Expire and How To Keep Them Active by Sam Helmy January 12, 2025 33 Whether your Accor points expire will depend on the activity on your Accor Live Limitless (ALL) account. That said, many activities will help prevent your points from expiring. Here is all you need to know to keep your points active and safe.
United’s Gift Card Exchange: Convert Unwanted Gift Cards Into Miles — But Is It Worth It? by Samantha Holland January 12, 2025 0 If you've got a gift card you'll never use, there's no sense in letting it collect dust. You can turn your gift card into a sum of United miles through the MileagePlus gift card exchange. Here's how — and whether or not it's worth doing.
Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options and How to Select Your Perks Before the Upcoming Deadline by Ian Snyder January 12, 2025 0 If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from Nightly Upgrade Awards and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.
U.S. Bank to Cap Rewards on the Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card, Implement New Point Expiry Policy by Mark Jackson January 11, 2025 0 The U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card has been a favorite for earning 4X rewards on dining, but starting April 14, 2025, this benefit will be capped. Here’s a look at this update and the new points expiration policy that could impact how you use and manage your rewards.
Support Wildfire Relief and Earn 10X American Airlines Miles on Red Cross Donations by Skye Class January 30, 2025 4 Wildfires are currently causing massive devastation across the Los Angeles area. American Airlines is partnering with the American Red Cross to support relief efforts. To encourage members to donate, American Airlines is offering 10X AAdvantage miles donated to the Red Cross through January 29, 2025. Here's how to donate to support wildfire relief efforts and claim your bonus miles.
Earn Up to 70,000 Bonus Points With the Aeroplan® Credit Card by Tyler Glatt January 27, 2025 2 The Aeroplan® Credit Card is offering a limited-time two-tiered offer of up to 70,000 bonus points after a reasonable amount of spending. Here are all the details about the Aeroplan Card bonus offer and why this card can be a keeper for the long run.
Delta Drops Lyft and Partners with Uber: Here’s What You Need to Know by Skye Class April 23, 2025 2 Delta is changing its rideshare partner. After an eight-year partnership with Lyft, Delta is switching to Uber, which will allow members to earn SkyMiles on select Uber rides. This partnership will go into effect soon, and the Delta and Lyft partnership will end on April 7, 2025. Here are the details.
The Venetian and Palazzo Join World of Hyatt: Earn and Redeem Points on Stays by Skye Class January 10, 2025 0 In December 2024, Hyatt announced a long-term licensing agreement with The Venetian and The Palazzo. The transition from IHG to Hyatt is now complete. As of January 9, 2025, World of Hyatt members can earn and use points on stays at The Venetian. Here are the details.
JFK Delta One Lounge Guide: What’s It’s Really Like and How To Maximize Your Visit by JT Genter January 10, 2025 2 The new JFK Delta One Lounge was hailed as "one of the best in the world" after it opened. My experience fell short of that. Here's my review of the lounge before a recent Delta One flight.
I Applied for the U.K. ETA as a U.S. Citizen — Here’s How Long It Took and Which Card to Use by JT Genter January 9, 2025 3 Starting this week, U.S. citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or visa before traveling to the United Kingdom. Ahead of my travel to the Scottish isles later this month, my wife and I went through the process ourselves -- one on the website and one through the app. Here's our experience, including which method was faster and how the payments coded on our credit cards.
Earn Up to 60,000 Points on the World of Hyatt Credit Card and Hyatt Business Card by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2025 0 Both The World of Hyatt Credit Card and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card feature brand-new offers offers that are worth your attention if you're a Hyatt loyalist. Here's why now is a great time to apply for a Hyatt credit card.
Earn Up to 5,000 Bonus Miles by Joining Airline Dining Programs by Skye Class May 15, 2025 74 Complementing miles earned with a credit card on dining, airline dining programs are an excellent way of double dipping on dining purchases. Even better, each airline dining program currently offers a new member bonus. Here's how to earn up to 5,000 bonus miles from these new member bonuses.
ZorkFest 2025 Tickets Now On Sale: Here’s What It Was Like Last Year by JT Genter January 9, 2025 0 The dates and city have been announced for ZorkFest 2025, and presale tickets are now on sale. Learn what you need to know about next year's event, as well as my experience at ZorkFest 2024.
Book Today: Flights to Munich for 25K United MileagePlus Miles by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2025 0 Each day this week, United Airlines will announce a different European destination with special award pricing bookable for one day only. You'll pay a modest 50,000 MileagePlus miles plus applicable taxes and fees for these round-trip flights. Here's all you need to know about this United award sale.
Choice Privileges Announces Major Changes for 2025: Longer Booking Window, Premium Room Options & More by Skye Class January 9, 2025 0 Choice Hotels is enhancing its Privileges rewards program in 2025, introducing a 50-week booking window for reward nights and expanding premium room options. Additionally, the return of RewardSaver will provide members with opportunities to book reward nights for as low as 6,000 points. Here are all the details.
