American Airlines Unveils New Personalized Bag Tag Design for AAdvantage Members by JT Genter February 26, 2025 0 Today, American Airlines unveiled the design of its new personalized luggage tags. These luggage tags will be an option for AAdvantage members upon earning 15,000 Loyalty Points during the 2025 elite qualification year.
Remember: Capital One Venture X Cardholders Lose Plaza Premium Lounge Access March 1, 2025 by Lauren Wynn February 26, 2025 0 Starting March 1, 2025, Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders will lose direct access to Plaza Premium lounges. Here’s what this change means and how it may impact your travels.
American Airlines Promotions: Earn Up to 5k Bonus Loyalty Points or a Flagship Lounge Pass by Tyler Glatt February 26, 2025 0 American Airlines just released a round of targeted promotions giving members up to 25,000 bonus miles when booking premium cabin flights by November 11, 2024. Here are the details and how to check if you're targeted.
Seats.aero Expands to Track 23 Airline Programs. Here’s Our Full Guide. by Tyler Glatt April 7, 2025 6 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.
World of Hyatt Category Changes for 2025: What To Book Before Award Prices Change on March 25 by JT Genter and Ryan Smith March 29, 2025 9 Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and annual award category changes from World of Hyatt. Devaluations and changes are an unfortunate reality in award travel, and this year's iteration of award chart updates are coming to Hyatt hotels on March 25, 2025 at 8 a.m. Central Time.
Miles & More Devaluation: Dynamic Pricing and Partner Award Chart Changes Coming in June 2025 by JT Genter June 4, 2025 0 Miles & More just announced "exciting changes" this morning -- which will likely decrease the value of Miles & More miles. As of June 3, 2025, the Miles & More program will adopt dynamic award pricing for awards on Lufthansa Group airlines, adjust its award chart for partner flights, and eliminate its Mileage Bargains program. Here's what to know about these Miles & More program changes.
Capital One Venture vs. Venture X: Which Card Is Right for You? by Ajay Jain and Scott Sikes February 24, 2025 3 Trying to decide between the welcome offers on the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card? In this post, we compare the two cards side by side, highlighting the key differences in terms of rewards, fees, and benefits. Discover which card is the best fit for your travel style and goals.
How to Use Marriott Multiply Points Feature to Buy Points for as Low as 0.94¢ Per Point by Tyler Glatt February 24, 2025 0 Travelers have a neat way to earn a boatload of Marriott Bonvoy points, and it involves multiplying the ones you've recently earned by up to 4X. Multiplying your Marriott points is an interesting proposition, but is it worth your time and money? Let's take a look.
AAdvantage Events: Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Tickets by Skye Class February 24, 2025 0 AAdvantage Events is a platform where you can earn redeemable miles and Loyalty Points on concerts, sports events, and more. Through February 28, 2025, members can earn double miles and double Loyalty Points on AAdvantage events, or use miles to book an event and get 500 Loyalty Points. Here are the details.
AwardWallet Calendar Sync: Get Mileage Expiration Alerts in Your Digital Calendar by Scott Sikes February 24, 2025 26 Did you know you can track your expiring points and miles right on your digital calendar? AwardWallet lets you sync account expirations to Google Calendar, iCal, or Outlook — so you don’t need to log in or check the app to stay on top of upcoming expirations! Here’s how to set it up.
IHG Credit Cards Compared: Which One Is Right for You? by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes February 23, 2025 3 With the changes to IHG co-branded credit cards and the addition of a new business card, you might be thinking about adding one to your wallet. In addition to lucrative opportunities to earn a new cardmember bonus, these co-brand cards from Chase come with a great deal of perks that can make them easy to justify keeping for the long term.
United Million Miler: How To Earn Premier Elite Status (And Star Alliance Gold) for Life by Brie Bash February 23, 2025 0 United’s Million Miler status offers lifetime elite perks for those who log an extraordinary number of miles with United. Unlike annual status, these benefits never reset. So, how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Here’s everything you need to know about this lifetime status.
Finnair Avios Expiration Policy and How to Keep Your Avios From Expiring by Sam Helmy February 23, 2025 2 Like every other airline that uses Avios as its loyalty program points currency, Finnair Avios has an expiration deadline if you are not careful. Here is all you need to know about keeping your points active and stopping them from expiring.
Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer February 23, 2025 2 Southwest Airlines offers five co-branded credit cards through Chase. Each credit card has its own unique set of perks and benefits. Which one is right will vary from individual to individual. So, let's take a look and see which could make the most sense for you. A limited time Companion Pass welcome offer may be worth considering.
Capital One Lifestyle Collection: Score Bonus Miles and Hotel Perks Without Elite Status by Carissa Rawson and Brie Bash February 22, 2025 1 Capital One's Lifestyle Hotel Collection allows cardholders to gain elite status-like benefits with their bookings, such as early check-in, room upgrades, and an experience credit with every stay. Here's what you need to know about this program and what it offers to Capital One cardholders.
How To Book Business Class to Europe From 60K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points (Plus Under $100) by Mark Jackson and JT Genter February 22, 2025 1 It's often hard to find award availability to Europe in a premium cabin, let alone at a reasonable rate. If you're looking to fly business class, choosing the right credit card points to earn can make all the difference. Believe it or not, you can book business class awards to Europe for as few as 60,000 points each way -- and we'll show you how and which routes are available.
American Express Plum Card Review: A Unique Card Good For Businesses With Inconsistent Cashflow by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash February 22, 2025 2 The Plum Card® from American Express is a simple cash-back business card that offers incentives for making timely payments and gives cardholders extra time to pay charges. Is it the right card for your business? We're weighing the card's pros and cons, explaining the benefits, and comparing it to other business cards on the market in this detailed review.
How Hyatt Points Saved the Day During a Weather Delay — And Why I Always Keep Some Handy by Tyler Glatt February 22, 2025 0 A winter storm turned my three-day trip into five, but instead of letting bad weather derail my plans (and budget), I turned to World of Hyatt to get me out of a bind. Here’s how Hyatt points helped me salvage my trip without spending a fortune — and why I always keep some on hand for future travels.
Delta Medallion Elites Can Now Order Their 2025 Customized Bag Tags — Here’s How by Skye Class February 21, 2025 0 Luggage tags are a fun perk offered by various airline loyalty programs, and Delta’s 2025 customizable bag tags for Medallion elite status holders are now available to order. Here's how to request yours.
British Airways Add Segment-Based Status Earnings, Temporary Bonus Tier Point Offer by Sam Helmy February 21, 2025 0 British Airways announced two major tweaks to how tier points are earned when the airline switches to a revenue-based loyalty program on April 1, 2025. Here's how travelers will be able to earn British Airways elite status through segments and how to register for a temporary bonus Tier Point promotion.
A Lifetime of Perks: A Guide to Just-Expanded American Airlines Million Miler Status by Brie Bash February 21, 2025 1 Elite status with American Airlines resets every year, but there’s one way to lock in lifetime benefits: Million Miler status. But how do you earn it, and is it really worth the effort? This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from qualification requirements to the perks that come with reaching this milestone.
American Airlines Just Extended the Validity of Systemwide Upgrades. Here’s How They Work Now. by Mark Jackson February 20, 2025 0 Systemwide Upgrades let travelers upgrade into premium cabins on American Airlines and British Airways. Check out our guide to know how to best use them — including how to earn, what the rules are for use, how to find award space, and more.
United Premier Luggage Tags Are Back for 2025 — Here’s How to Claim Yours by Skye Class February 20, 2025 4 United Luggage tags are one of those unique benefits for Premier elite status members. The opportunity to claim them has rolled around again for anyone who achieved Premier elite status for 2025. Unlike in previous years, tags aren't set out automatically. Furthermore, there are some limitations members need to know. Here are the details.
Fly All Summer for $399? What to Know About Frontier’s Just-Launched Summer GoWild! Pass by Tyler Glatt February 20, 2025 3 The Frontier Airlines GoWild! Pass can be very valuable, but it's not for every traveler. For travelers who don't need checked bags, seats, or other perks — and can be flexible enough to take a trip on a moment's notice — this pass might be for you. But there might be a better way to save on Frontier flights for most travelers.
Accor and Emirates Launch Two-Way Point Transfers — Here’s How This Feature Works by Skye Class February 20, 2025 0 Accor and Emirates have a long-standing partnership that allows ALL members to convert points to Skywards miles. Now, members can also convert Skywards miles into ALL Rewards points. Here are the details of the Accor and Emirates partnership.
Bringing the Vegas Experience Inside the Airport: Your First Look At the Capital One Lounge at Las Vegas by Tyler Glatt February 20, 2025 0 What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas — unless it’s an airport lounge worth talking about. Capital One’s newest lounge at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is an oasis in the desert — somewhere that blends thoughtful design with plenty of local flair. This walkthrough will give you an idea of what it's like at the Capital One Lounge at LAS.
Why I Speculatively Transfer Points During Transfer Bonuses by Ian Snyder February 19, 2025 4 Most advice you'll hear says you should never speculatively transfer points to airline or hotel programs. There are several reasons for this. While I agree with the common wisdom, I consciously break from time to time. My reasons are specific to my situation. You should always critically think about what works best for you when it comes to getting the most out of your points.
Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card Review: Unlimited 2% Cash Rewards, No Annual Fee by Ian Snyder and Ryan Smith February 19, 2025 1 Looking for a card that is a solid choice for any cost-conscious consumer? The Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card is a great option for someone looking to earn money on their everyday purchases. The card earns 2% cash rewards on daily spending and offers other valuable perks, such as cell phone theft and damage protection, to save consumers even more.
First Look: The New Chase Sapphire Lounge at PHL Brings a Taste of Philly to Travelers by Tyler Glatt June 11, 2025 0 There's a brand-new Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and AwardWallet was given an early peak inside. Here's your first look at Chase's newest lounge — and some details on the hours, amenities, and unique features you'll find when you stop by.
Singapore KrisFlyer Announces Garuda Indonesia as Earning and Redemption Partner by Sam Helmy February 19, 2025 0 Singapore Airlines announced a new partnership with Garuda Indonesia, allowing you to earn and redeem Singapore miles for flights on select routes with Garuda Indonesia. Here's what to know about this limited partnership
