What to Know About National Car Rental’s Tricky Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy October 19, 2025 9 National Car Rental uses a complicated expiration policy where rental credits don't expire but Free Days have a hard expiration policy. Here's what to know and why you might want to carefully plan your rentals.
Citi Launches the American Airlines AAdvantage® Globe™ Card: 90k-Mile Bonus, Elite Benefits, and More by Tyler Glatt October 19, 2025 5 The all-new Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® is now open for applications, and it’s hard not to be excited about this flashy product. It launches with a generous welcome bonus, an extensive list of useful benefits for AA flyers, and a rewarding mix of earning categories. Here are all the details.
How to Book Emirates Flights to Europe for 35k Miles Round-Trip — or 108k Miles R/T in Business Class by Allie Johnson October 19, 2025 0 Emirates fifth-freedom routes between the U.S. and Italy and Greece present a great option to get to Europe for fewer points and miles. You can book economy flights for just 35,000 miles roundtrip or business class for 108,000 miles. But beware of high taxes and fees.
How to Earn and Use the New Atmos Global Companion Awards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea October 18, 2025 0 With the recent launch of Alaska Airlines' new loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, came news of a few new and exciting premium co-branded credit card. Apart from a hefty welcome bonus, annual lounge passes, fee waivers, trusted traveler program credits and many other perks, there's a very rewarding new one: the Atmos Global Companion Award. Here's all you need to know.
How to Earn a Southwest Companion Pass Through 2027 With Southwest Credit Cards by Erik Paquet and Harrison Pierce December 27, 2025 8 The Southwest Companion Pass is arguably the most valuable perk in airline travel today. If you want to earn a Companion Pass through to the end of 2027, we're here to show you how. Check out our latest strategy guide on how to pick up the Companion Pass for the better part of two years by leveraging Southwest credit cards.
Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. American Express Membership Rewards: Which Is Better? by Carissa Rawson and Tyler Glatt October 18, 2025 1 American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards are highly valuable currencies to earn. Although they have a lot in common, earning and redeeming points can vary between the pair. Which is better?
Give the Gift of Travel Perks: 16 Airlines and Hotels That Let You Share Elite Status by Harrison Pierce October 17, 2025 0 If you hold top-tier elite status with these airline and hotel loyalty programs, you might be able to gift status to a loved one for a trip (or even a whole year). Here's what to know about the loyalty programs that allow you to gift elite status, and how to do so.
Alaska Airlines Wi-Fi Guide: Pricing, Coverage, and When to Expect Free Starlink Access by Brie Bash October 17, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines offers free texting, streaming entertainment, and affordable high-speed internet on most flights. Beginning in 2026, Atmos Rewards members will gain free Starlink Wi-Fi, bringing faster, more consistent connectivity across the fleet. Here’s what you need to know about getting connected on Alaska Airlines.
Instacart Perks and Promotions for United MileagePlus Members: Bonus Points, Credits, and More by Skye Class October 17, 2025 0 United and Instacart have a great partnership that comes with several promotions and benefits for MileagePlus members. Members can get up to 5,500 bonus miles, claim no delivery fees around a trip, or even get a complimentary Instacart+ membership with a United credit card. Here's how to take advantage of these offers.
Mesa Homeowners Card Transfer Partners: 6 Great Options and 4 to Skip by Cameron Laufer October 17, 2025 0 Mesa is a new program that gives cardholders points for mortgage expenses. It has 10 airline and hotel partners that travelers can transfer their Mesa Points to. We outline all those partners and which ones get the best value for your Mesa Points.
17 Ways to Use the Amex Platinum $300 Lululemon Credit for Clothes, Accessories, and Travel Gear by Harrison Pierce October 17, 2025 2 Cardholders of the American Express Platinum Card® can now take advantage of up to $300 in annual statement credits on Lululemon purchases, split into $75 credits each quarter. Here are 17 ways you can use your credits for workout clothes, travel gear, and other accessories.
You Can Purchase British Airways Avios Through an Avios Subscription Plan — But Should You? by Sam Helmy October 17, 2025 1 British Airways has an Avios subscription plan with four levels. It allows you to purchase between 20,000 and 200,000 Avios per year. With this promotion, U.K.-based members can effectively purchase Avios for as little as 0.99 pence apiece, and U.S.-based members may be able to do so for even less.
Changes Are Coming to JetBlue Mosaic Elite Status in 2026 — Here’s the Good and the Bad by Tyler Glatt February 9, 2026 2 JetBlue just revealed that it plans to make several changes to its Mosaic elite status program and the benefits that come with it. Some of these changes are positive, while others are pretty negative. So, let’s take a closer look at what’s changing in 2026.
Enterprise Plus Your Points Promotion: Free Points for Enrolling, 2X on Rentals, and More by Skye Class and Sam Helmy October 30, 2025 0 Enterprise Car Rental just kicked off its annual Plus Your Points promotion. After registering for this offer, you’ll earn double base points for rentals during the promotion period. You can also earn additional bonus points in several ways — including a modest bonus just for registering.
How to Use ANA’s Award Calendar to Find Hard‑to‑Get Business and First Class Seats by Brie Bash October 16, 2025 0 ANA’s International Flight Award Availability Calendar is a good way to get a clear picture of ANA premium award space at a glance. For travelers searching for one or two seats, the calendar can save hours of manual searching by highlighting the few dates when business class is actually available.
How To Transfer, Combine, and Share Citi ThankYou® Points by Jenna Hansen October 15, 2025 0 Citi ThankYou® Points often fly under the radar compared to more well-known programs like Amex and Chase, but they’re a valuable points currency. You can transfer to 20+ partners, combine points between accounts, or even share with family or friends at no charge.
SkyTeam Expands Domestic Lounge Access: Use Status to Access More Than 70 Domestic Lounges Worldwide by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce October 15, 2025 3 In April 2025, SkyTeam made some significant updates to its lounge access rules. The most notable change is that Elite Plus members can now access select lounges on select domestic itineraries. Here's what to know about SkyTeam lounge access rules.
Virgin Australia Launches 40% Discount on Points Purchases (0.91¢ USD Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt October 15, 2025 0 Virgin Australia Velocity is offering members a discount on points purchases — up to 40% off purchases of up to 250,000 points. If maximized , you can grab Virgin Velocity points for as little as 1.4¢ AUD (0.91¢ USD) apiece. But you'll need to act quickly if you want to grab some, as this promotion comes to an end on October 21, 2025.
SWISS Welcomes First Airbus A350: Here’s Your First Look Inside the Airline’s Brand-New Flagship Plane by Tyler Glatt October 14, 2025 0 SWISS just took delivery of its first-in-fleet Airbus A350. And AwardWallet had the unique opportunity to tour the airplane in Zurich, Switzerland ahead of its maiden flight. Like SWISS did for us, we’ll introduce you to Lausanne (the aircraft’s name), take you on a head-to-tail walkthrough of the new jet, and explain what you can expect from SWISS in the years ahead.
Earn 60,000 Transferable Points With the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card by Tyler Glatt October 14, 2025 0 The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card is a surprisingly good travel rewards card — and it comes with a 60,000-point welcome offer worth over $1,600 toward award travel. Here's everything you need to know about this offer, how to get it, and why this is a card you should consider adding to your wallet.
Delta Award Sale: Book Flights from the U.S. to Europe and Beyond From 22k SkyMiles Round-Trip by Tyler Glatt November 3, 2025 2 Delta just launched a flash award sale from the U.S. to select destinations in Europe And the prices are reasonable, too, starting around 22,000 SkyMiles round-trip — or just 18,600 SkyMiles round-trip if you have an eligible Delta credit card! Here are the details of this flash sale.
How To Book Lufthansa First Class Using Miles, Plus Current Routes by Ajay Jain and Ryan Smith October 14, 2025 5 Booking yourself into a swanky Lufthansa first-class seat using points and miles is an aspiration for many in the points and miles hobby. Part of that may come from the fact that it's not the easiest award ticket to get. Here's how to book Lufthansa first class using miles, plus which routes are currently operating first class products.
United Adds 4 New European Routes for Summer 2026 — and Award Seats Are Already Available by Cameron Laufer October 14, 2025 0 United recently announced four new European destination to its route map with seasonal service beginning next summer. Here are the new routes plus award availability and the cheapest ways to book awards to these unique locations.
Rove Miles Hotel Bookings Are Now Loyalty-Eligible — Here’s How You Can Triple Up on Rewards by Tyler Glatt November 3, 2025 2 Rove Miles hasn’t been around for long, but it’s already built a reputation for offering incredible value. And as of today, it just got even better. Rove rolled out a brand-new feature that makes booking hotel and resort stays through its platform more rewarding than ever. Here's what to know.
Ghosts, Ghouls, and Points: The 9 Best Haunted Hotels You Can Book With Points by Brie Bash and Toni Southam October 13, 2025 28 Halloween is nearly upon us, and all the spooky feels are in the air. And what’s better than spending your All Hallow’s Eve at a haunted hotel? Doing it with points, of course! Here's a list of nine haunted hotels you can book with points.
How To Earn Points Through the Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Shopping Portal by Tyler Glatt and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea October 13, 2025 0 If you want to earn a lot of Atmos Rewards points, Alaska Airlines' shopping portal should be on your radar. You'll earn some of the most valuable airline points on your everyday purchases. Even better, Atmos Rewards Shopping is free to use. Just sign in, activate an offer, and complete your purchase. Soon enough, you'll have all the points you need to fund that next trip. Here's how it works.
Act Fast: Book Flights to Fiji From 35k AAdvantage Miles in Economy, 70k in Business Class by Mark Jackson October 13, 2025 0 Ever wanted to visit Fiji — or beyond in Oceania? American Airlines is running a flash sale for AAdvantage members through October 15, 2025, for flights in 2026 on partner Fiji Airways. Let's quickly go over the sale and what you need to know before you book.
How to Book Aeromexico Rewards Awards With Points by Ajay Jain and Jess Farley October 13, 2025 12 Aeromexico's award booking process is anything but straightforward. Although flights can now be booked online, the process for doing so is a bit convoluted. Here's how to redeem your miles on Aeromexico flights.
How To Claim a Free Hotel or City Tour With the Turkish Airlines Stopover and TourIstanbul Programs by Skye Class October 13, 2025 7 The Turkish Airlines stopover program offers a free hotel for up to three nights or a complimentary "TourIstanbul" excursion on shorter layovers. The stopover and layover programs have several caveats, which you'll want to know about before making a reservation. Here are all the freebies you can take advantage of during your next connection through Istanbul.
From Miraval to Ventana: Our 10 Favorite Hyatt Award Sweet Spots by Mark Jackson, JT Genter and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea October 12, 2025 43 Hyatt assigns each of its properties a category, then sets award rates for each. This makes it easy to spot sweet spot hotel redemptions that have high cash rates and low points rates. Check out our favorite Hyatt sweet spots.
