Southwest Airlines Is Selling A-List Elite Status — But Should You Buy It? by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter December 31, 2024 0 Southwest Airlines is offering Rapid Rewards members the chance to buy their way to the top! Until December 30, 2024, Southwest is allowing members to buy enough Tier Qualifying Points to earn A-List elite status. But, this elite status isn't cheap. So is it even worth it, especially with coming changes to Southwest's seating policies? Let's take a look.
What I Wish American Airlines Would Change About the AAdvantage Program by JT Genter December 13, 2024 1 Yesterday, American Airlines announced tweaks to its AAdvantage program for 2025. The changes were mostly positive, but there are several things American Airlines didn't change this year that I really wish it would. In the spirit of the holidays, here are three things on my AAdvantage program wish list.
From Nightly Upgrade Awards to Annual Choice Benefits: 6 Changes to Marriott Bonvoy Terms by JT Genter December 13, 2024 0 More than any other loyalty program we track, Marriott constantly changes its Bonvoy loyalty program terms and conditions. Some of these changes are minor tweaks. Other times, Marriott makes more substantial changes to its over 34,000-word terms and conditions. Today is one of those days. From changes to Nightly Upgrade Award upgrade windows to more time to select Annual Choice Benefits, here's what you need to know about these changes.
Hilton and Delta Partnership Offers Free Airline or Hotel Status Match for Targeted Elites by Skye Class January 1, 2025 1 Hilton partnered with Delta to offer Hilton Honors members complimentary Silver and Gold Medallion status for six months, with an option to extend through January 2026. Conversely, Delta is offering SkyMiles members complimentary six-month Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond status. Here's how to unlock your status.
Virgin Atlantic Blames Flying Club Members for the Removal of the Award Seat Guarantee by Sam Helmy December 13, 2024 2 Two years ago, Virgin Atlantic took the positive step of guaranteeing at least 12 award seats on every flight. But this guarantee is no more; Virgin is eliminating this feature of its program. Why? Because — and you will struggle not to laugh — loyal program members didn't like it and wanted more flexibility with awards instead!
Six Last-Minute Strategies To Qualify for Delta Medallion Status Before the Year Ends by Ian Snyder December 12, 2024 2 The year is almost over, so there's no time to lose if you are hoping to (re)qualify for Delta elite status. If you're short of your target, you have through December 31, 2024 to earn the Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that you need. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways you can do so.
New Benefit: $200 Annual Hilton Credit for Amex Business Platinum Card Members by Mark Jackson December 12, 2024 2 Amex just quietly added a valuable new benefit to the Amex Business Platinum card. Effective immediately, card members can enroll to get up to $200 in annual Hilton credits, delivered as up to $50 per quarter. Here's how to enroll in this new benefit and important terms and conditions.
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: Simple Cash Back With No Annual Fee by Senitra Horbrook December 12, 2024 4 The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card has a simple earning structure, no annual fee, and a fair amount of perks that you don't normally find on cards without an annual fee. It also becomes more powerful when combined with other credit cards. Here are the pros and cons of the Capital One Quicksilver.
American Airlines Adds Million Miler Tiers, Extends Systemwide Upgrade Validity in 2025 AAdvantage Program Update by JT Genter December 12, 2024 1 For the 2025 program year, American Airlines is tweaking its Loyalty Point Rewards program, adding new tiers to Million Miler status, extending the validity of systemwide upgrades, and continuing to add options to redeem AAdvantage miles for everyday purchases. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Delta One Lounge Boston: A Fine Dining Experience That Happens To Be In an Airport by JT Genter December 12, 2024 2 Today, Delta opened its newest Delta One Lounge in Boston airport. This new lounge is different than other Delta One Lounges as it's practically a luxury dining experience. Here's my experience checking out the lounge on opening day.
Delta SkyMiles Never Expire From Inactivity — But Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them by Sam Helmy December 11, 2024 50 Delta SkyMiles has one of the most generous mileage expiration policies around. This lets you focus on earning and redeeming miles and not worry too much about mileage expiration.
Enjoy Perks and Savings at Amex Venue Collection Stadiums and Arenas With Your Amex Card by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash December 11, 2024 0 At select venues throughout the United States and worldwide, you can enjoy unique benefits — all because of your American Express credit card. These perks include savings on concessions, special ticket access, and dedicated entrances and fast lanes just for you. Here's what you need to know about the Amex Venue Collection.
How To Get Free Breakfast on Accor Live Limitless Stays by Mark Jackson December 11, 2024 0 Complimentary breakfast is a great perk of any hotel status, and eating without paying extra is a nice way to start the day. In this guide, we spell out how to score free breakfast when staying at an Accor property worldwide — and the intricacies of these policies you'll want to be aware of.
The Ultimate Delta SkyMiles Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Miles, Achieve Elite Status, and More by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 With a strong elite program, great industry reputation, and excellent global network of partner airlines, Delta SkyMiles is a popular U.S. airline loyalty program. Here, we provide a complete guide to Delta SkyMiles, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of Medallion status, and the best redemption opportunities.
Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles & Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ — Plus a 30% Flight Discount Code by Ryan Smith April 2, 2025 9 The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card is now offering a limited-time bonus of 60,000 bonus miles, a 30% flight discount code, and Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ (from $122). This card delivers excellent value for new cardholders and we'll show you why now is the best time to apply.
New Alaska Airlines Premium Card Arriving Summer 2025. Here’s What We Know. by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 3 Sometime around the middle of 2025, the Alaska Airlines credit card portfolio will grow from two cards to three with the addition of a premium product. Here's what we know about the new Mileage Plan credit card.
How To Search and Book a Stopovers and Around-The-World Tickets With Asiana Club Miles by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 Asiana Club tends to fly below the radar, as there aren't any easy ways to accrue miles. But don't write off the program. It offers a solid award chart for several routes, including an attractive option for booking around-the-world awards. Here's how you can book a stopover on an Asiana Club award ticket or a trip around the globe with multiple stops.
You Can Convert Your Qatar Airways Avios to Marriott Points — But Should You? by Sam Helmy December 9, 2024 0 Marriott Bonvoy and Qatar Airways announced that you can now convert points between both programs. While Qatar has long been a Marriott transfer partner, you can now transfer your Avios from Qatar Airways Privilege Club to Marriott Bonvoy. Here's how this new transfer opportunity works — and if you should take advantage of it.
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card Review: Modest Perks and No Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen December 9, 2024 18 The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card is a great value for the occasional IHG guest. This card charges no annual fee and comes with nice perks like a fourth night free on award redemptions, 20% savings on buying IHG points, and no foreign transaction fees. Check out all the benefits in our full review so you can decide if it's the right card for you.
Get 2 Years of Lyft Pink All-Access With the Sapphire Reserve — And Unenroll To Avoid Auto-Renewal by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 1 Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can activate a complimentary two-year Lyft Pink All-Access membership through December 31, 2024. Here's how to enroll now and turn off auto-renew to avoid a hefty charge once your trial period runs out.
Year-End Strategies for Earning Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes December 9, 2024 10 There's not much time left in the year, but there is still time to plan for and achieve top-tier hotel elite status with several programs. You can earn elite status now through these strategies and shortcuts and carry it through 2025 — or even part of 2026, depending on the program.
When Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Marriott Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 9, 2024 85 If you have a large balance of Marriott points, you should know when and how Marriott points can expire. Here's what you need to know, including how to track your Marriott points expiration with AwardWallet and how to extend the expiration date on your Marriott points.
Points of Interest: Emirates Slashes Mileage Earnings, IHG Doubles Point Earnings, Marriott Inks New Partnership, And More by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter December 8, 2024 0 Airlines and hotels routinely make minor changes to their loyalty programs. Many of these modifications fly under the radar, as they're rarely shared with public and aren't objectively flashy. In our second installment of "Points of Interest," we'll introduce you to several changes that have occurred in the loyalty landscape within the past couple of months, including changes to Accor, Choice, Emirates, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham.
Earn Up to 25X Rapid Rewards Points by Donating To Select Charities Through December 31 by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Want to earn some extra Southwest points while helping make a difference? Through the end of the year, Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn up to 25X points on donations of $25 or more to eligible charities. Here's a look at the two promotions on offer and how to score bonus points.
A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Award Travel Rules by Mark Jackson December 7, 2024 2 United MileagePlus is one of the most useful frequent-flyer programs for U.S.-based travelers. In this post, we'll cover the key rules for United award travel so that you have the necessary tools to book your next trip.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Review: High Fee, Declining Headline Perks by Tyler Glatt May 20, 2025 0 Carrying a $650 annual fee, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card is a premium card. Sure, it offers some top-tier perks for frequent Delta fliers, but poor earning rates on non-Delta spending and headline benefits that'll come with limitations in the coming months to years make the card a hard sell for small businesses that truly value elite perks.
Earn 5X United MileagePlus Miles on Your First Turo Car Rental by Skye Class December 7, 2024 0 United is the newest airline to partner with Turo, offering MileagePlus members miles on Turo car rentals. You can earn 5X miles on your first trip to celebrate the partnership. Here are the details of the Turo-United partnership and how to claim your miles.
Phantom Award Space Explained: Avoid the Trap of Unbookable Flights by Senitra Horbrook December 7, 2024 1 Have you ever transferred points to book an award flight only to face an error when confirming it? This frustrating scenario, known as "phantom award space," happens more often than you'd think. Let’s look at why phantom award availability occurs and what steps you can take to help keep it from happening to you.
Earn More From Holiday Spending: Cash Back Strategies for the Holidays by Carissa Rawson May 20, 2025 0 The holiday season is upon us, which means many are spending more than usual. Maximize the cash back that you earn this year by making smart money moves, such as using the right credit card and tracking purchases on shopping portals.
Make Flying Spirit Airlines Much Cheaper (And More Pleasant) Via a Free Status Match by JT Genter February 1, 2025 3 For a limited time, Spirit Airlines is offering a free elite status match from 7 airline loyalty programs. You'll get 90 days of elite status with no flight or spending requirements! Then you can hit SQP thresholds to keep that status through 2025. Here's an overview of the perks of Spirit Airlines elite status and just how much you can save when flying as a "Free Spirit" elite.
