IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card Review: Benefits That Outweigh the Annual Fee by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash February 1, 2025 49 The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is one of three IHG co-branded cards from Chase. This card offers increased earning capabilities and some excellent perks, such as automatic Platinum Elite status, and the free night alone is worth the annual fee each year. Does this card deserve a spot in your wallet? Let's take a look at the details.
Best Ways to Redeem Amex Membership Rewards Points for U.S. Domestic Flights (From 3k Points!) by JT Genter February 1, 2025 29 American Express Membership Rewards are a notoriously powerful, transferable, loyalty currency. With generous category bonuses and periodic transfer bonuses, it isn’t hard to rack up Amex points. However, it can be difficult determining how to maximize Membership Rewards for simple U.S. domestic award flights. Thankfully by leveraging various airline alliances and partners, there are sweet spots for domestic travel.
JetBlue Adds Redemptions on TAP Air Portugal: Redeem TrueBlue Points for Flights to Europe and Beyond by Mark Jackson January 31, 2025 0 JetBlue just added a new redemption partner: TAP Air Portugal. We've uncovered new options for flyers to travel from the U.S. to Europe using their TrueBlue points, with some business class awards costing just 59k points. But there are even more route options that could be enticing for the world explorers out there. Here are the details we know so far.
Amex Expands Streaming Category on Blue Cash Preferred: Earn 6% Cash Back on These 32 Services by Skye Class January 31, 2025 0 An excellent benefit of the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions. As of January 2025, cardholders can earn cash back with 32 streaming services, including new additions such as AMC+ and Starz. Here are the details — and the list of eligible merchants.
Boost Your Avios for Cheap Using British Airways Avios Booster by Sam Helmy and Miguel Rueda January 31, 2025 1 British Airways offers an interesting way to buy Avios. Travelers can "boost" any Avios post to their British Airways Club account in the past 30 days, and the rates are pretty good. Here's a look at whether it makes sense to buy Avios this way.
How To Match Your Airline Status to Virgin Atlantic for 12 Months of SkyTeam Perks by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class April 5, 2025 0 Virgin Atlantic is offering a status match opportunity to its Flying Club loyalty program from 11 airlines. Here are all the details — and why now is a great time to initiate a match.
Citi Flex Pay Partners with Apple Pay: How to Spread Payments Over 3 Months with No Interest by Skye Class July 4, 2025 0 Apple Pay and Citi Flex Pay are partnering to allow shoppers to spread out their spending without interest. With this partnership, shoppers can spend $75 or more and spread the cost over three months without credit card interest or fees while earning Citi ThankYou points. Here's what you need to know.
Discover Cashback Bonus Never Expires — But Here’s What Happens If You Close Your Account by Sam Helmy January 30, 2025 0 Discover has a very generous expiration policy. Your cash-back bonus is safe, even if you close your account. Here is all you need to know about the Discover Cashback Bonus expiration policy.
Disney FastPass Programs: Tips and Tricks To Skip the Line at Disney Parks by Samantha Holland January 30, 2025 0 Disney's latest line-skipping programs for U.S. parks include Lightning Lanes and Virtual Queues. A successful day at California's Disneyland or Florida's Walt Disney World means employing all the strategies to avoid waiting in long lines. Learn the differences between them, how much they cost, and some tips on using them.
Delta Amex Authorized User Benefits: What Perks You Get as an Additional Cardholder by Brie Bash February 8, 2025 2 With some cards, you can allow your trusted friends or family to access card member perks by adding them as authorized users on your account. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about adding an authorized user to your American Express Delta SkyMiles card and what perks these users get.
Aeroplan® Credit Card Review: Quality Perks, Valuable Points for a Modest Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash January 29, 2025 21 Even if you don't have plans to visit Canada, you shouldn't overlook the Aeroplan® Credit Card. This card offers several valuable perks, including a free checked bag, complimentary elite status through the end of next year, and more. Here are all the details to help you decide if it's right for you.
Lounge Access and More for a $499 Annual Fee — All About the New JetBlue Premier Card by Tyler Glatt January 29, 2025 0 Last fall, JetBlue teased that a premium credit card was on the way — and now it's here! The JetBlue Premier Card is now open to new applicants, sporting a 70,000-point (plus five status-qualifying tiles) welcome bonus and unlimited lounge access. Here's what you need to know about the JetBlue Premier Card.
Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More by Mark Jackson and Max Prosperi January 29, 2025 3 Choice Privileges is an underrated hotel loyalty program that can provide excellent value to road-trippers and value-minded travelers. Between lucrative promotions and modest redemption rates, there's a lot to love about the Choice Privileges program. Here's what you need to know to maximize this under-appreciated program.
Earn United Elite Status Through January 2027 With This Premier Elite Status Challenge by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 28, 2025 27 Looking to status match with United MileagePlus? United's status match offer for 2025 lets you match your elite status from another airline to United Premier and extend it through January 2026 or 2027 by meeting some specific requirements. Here are all the details.
Which Be Relax Airport Spas Can You Access With Your Priority Pass Membership? by Skye Class January 28, 2025 56 What could be better than getting a massage before stepping on an airplane? Be Relax spas is a part of the Priority Pass network, which lets eligible members enjoy a short massage as a member benefit. Priority Pass members can now visit a Be Relax spa at 11 airports across the U.S. and Canada. Here are the participating locations.
American Airlines Sends Out (Overpriced) Offers To Buy AAdvantage® Status by JT Genter and Skye Class January 28, 2025 2 American Airlines just sent out a round of emails offering AAdvantage members the option of buying elite status through March 2026. Each of these offers is individualized. If you aren't happy with your AAdvantage elite status for 2025, here's how to check your current offer.
Get up to 25% off Awards, Waived Change Fees With an Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription by Tyler Glatt January 28, 2025 1 Avianca LifeMiles+ is a subscription program offering monthly bonus miles and perks for a fixed fee. But is it worth signing up? Here’s everything you need to know before deciding if LifeMiles+ is the right fit for you.
A Complete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy’s Partnership With MGM Resorts by Tyler Glatt and Scott Sikes January 27, 2025 1 If you didn't know, MGM has a partnership with Marriott, which offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy your Marriott Bonvoy membership benefits at unique properties and score extra points along the way. Here's everything you need to know about the Marriott-MGM partnership.
The Cost of an Alaska Airlines Lounge Membership is Going Up Soon — Here’s How To Save Now by Tyler Glatt February 14, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines will raise the prices for Alaska Lounge and Lounge+ memberships on February 12, 2025. Here's what Alaska Airlines (and Oneworld) frequent flyers need to know about this price adjustment — and how you can save on the cost of membership before the prices increase.
How To Use the Revamped American Airlines Miles Finder Map To Plan Your Next Award Redemption by Scott Sikes January 27, 2025 1 The American Airlines Miles Finder Map helps you explore where your AAdvantage® miles can take you on American Airlines and select partner airlines. Here's a quick overview of how to use this free tool.
The Best Credit Cards for Dining and Restaurants in 2025: Maximize Rewards on Every Bite by Ryan Smith and Patrick Stouffer January 26, 2025 59 A significant portion of most food budgets goes to dining out, which creates a golden opportunity to rack up points or cash back with the right credit card. If you're not using a card tailored for dining rewards, you're leaving significant money on the table. Here are the best cards to use.
8 Tips for Saving Money While Traveling Internationally by Jenna Hansen January 26, 2025 4 Traveling abroad is exciting, but exchange rates and foreign transaction fees can quickly drain your wallet without you even realizing it. And who wants that? Here are eight helpful tips for keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while traveling overseas.
Do Flying Blue Miles Expire? What You Need to Know About the Flying Blue Miles Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy January 26, 2025 70 Air France-KLM Flying Blue has a complicated points expiration policy. Your points expire based on multiple factors, including your elite status, types of activity, and more. Here's a full breakdown of the Flying Blue mileage expiration policy and what counts as activity to extend the validity of your miles.
The Ultimate Guide to ExpertFlyer: How to Find Award Space, Upgrades, Seat Maps, and More by Max Prosperi and Andrew Kunesh January 26, 2025 1 ExpertFlyer is a powerful tool that offers dozens of features and resources. Using this tool, you can view flight availability, upgrade and award space, seat maps, and much more. Here's how to get the most from the platform.
The Best ANA Mileage Club Award Sweet Spots: Seven Great Ways To Redeem Your Miles by Dan Miller and Andrew Kunesh January 25, 2025 34 With the seemingly constant devaluations in U.S. frequent flyer programs, those looking to maximize their points and miles should look further afield. Foreign loyalty programs can offer tons of value if you know where to look. A great example is ANA Mileage Club, offering multiple sweet spots worth your hard-earned rewards.
Here’s How to Earn Delta SkyMiles for Every Dollar Spent on Airbnb Stays by Scott Sikes January 25, 2025 13 If you frequently stay at Airbnb locations and fly with Delta, you’ll be happy to know these two brands have a longstanding partnership that lets you earn Delta SkyMiles on your Airbnb bookings. Here's how it works.
Amazon Prime Visa Credit Card Review: Lucrative Earnings for Amazon and Whole Foods Fans by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash January 25, 2025 0 The Amazon Prime Visa is issued by Chase and offers up to 5% back on purchases if you're a Prime member. Here's our complete review of this no-annual-fee card to help you decide if it deserves a spot in your wallet.
How To Get Free Breakfast at Marriott Hotels: Brand and Status Guide by Tyler Glatt January 25, 2025 0 Marriott's portfolio of hotels and resorts is massive; it contains 30+ brands! And because each brand features unique benefits and offerings, it can be confusing to figure out what your next stay might look like. Here's everything you need to know about how to get free breakfast at Marriott properties.
Decoding Marriott’s Credit Card Rules: What You Need to Know Before Applying by Miguel Rueda and Mark Jackson January 24, 2025 47 American Express and Chase have complex application rules for the Marriott co-branded cards, making it harder for applicants to obtain welcome offers on more than one card or understand their eligibility. Here, we break down eligibility for each card's bonus.
Enroll to Earn Up to 30k Bonus Points With Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Spending Promotion by Skye Class May 3, 2025 1 Marriott currently has two promotions offering Marriott Business Amex cardholders up to 30,000 bonus points on eligible spending through April 30, 2025. These offers give up to a 2.5X spending bonus on top of earning up to 6X rewards with the card. Targeted cardholders must enroll by January 31, 2025. Here are the details.
