Hyatt Guest of Honor Awards: How To Earn and Easily Redeem This Valuable Perk by JT Genter and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 18, 2025 4 One of the major benefits of Hyatt Globalist elite status is the Guest of Honor benefit. On these bookings, Hyatt Globalists can book stays for other members, granting them all of the perks of Hyatt's top-tier elite status. These awards are single-use and you can earn them through Milestone Rewards — including prior to reaching Globalist status. Here's how to earn and use the benefit.
MGM’s New Iconic Credit Card Offers $200 Resort Credit, MGM Status, and Lounge Access — But Is It Worth the Fee? by Mark Jackson April 17, 2025 2 MGM just launched a brand new MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard, offering an annual $200 resort credit, MGM elite status, plus the ability to earn a $250 hotel credit and higher elite status tiers. Here's a dive into all the perks at launch, and whether it makes sense for your wallet.
You Can Redeem MileagePlus Miles for a Fixed Value via United Money + Miles — But Should You? by Ian Snyder April 17, 2025 0 While redeeming MileagePlus miles for standard award tickets will get you the biggest bang for your buck, you can also redeem miles for United flights using United Money + Miles. This option provides a fixed value for your points. Here's how it works and when it's worth it.
150K Membership Rewards (Or More!) With This Special Amex Business Platinum Card Welcome Offer by Tyler Glatt April 17, 2025 2 Attention business owners: there's an extra special offer on The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. This bonus delivers (at least) 150,000 Amex points after you meet the minimum spending requirement. Here are all the details.
The New United Club℠ Card Review: Lounge Access and Amazing Perks for United Airlines Frequent Flyers by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 17, 2025 1 The The New United Club℠ Card is Chase's premium United co-branded card and provides a host of top perks and benefits for anyone who regularly flies United. Check out our full review of the United Club to see if this card deserves a spot in your wallet.
Hyatt Club Access Awards: Your Guide to Earning, Using, and Gifting These Valuable Perks by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 16, 2025 1 You can earn Hyatt Club Access Awards via Milestone Rewards to use at hotels with a lounge, where you can have breakfast, snacks and drinks. In this post, we will show you how to earn them, gift them and use them for maximum value.
Got Delta Medallion Status? Unlock Free SIXT Elite Status With This Free And Easy Match by Sam Helmy and Skye Class April 15, 2025 5 Delta SkyMiles Medallion status already offers plenty of perks when flying — but did you know you can turn that airline elite status into car rental perks, too? Here's how to request a free and fast status match from Delta to SIXT.
You Can Buy Elite-Qualifying IHG Points During Booking — But Should You? by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 0 If you're chasing IHG elite status this year, one easy way to speed things up is by buying elite-qualifying points when booking your next stay. Depending on the property and the rate you select, you can purchase up to 5,000 elite-qualifying points per night. Here's what to know about this little-known option.
American Airlines to Launch Free Inflight Wi-Fi in 2026 — Here’s How to Get It for Free Now by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 2 American Airlines will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members starting in January 2026. Here's what you need to know about this exciting announcement — and how to get online without paying for it before the changes take effect.
Who Is Eligible to Earn the Welcome Bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card? by Mark Jackson and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 15, 2025 16 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of our favorite travel rewards cards. But who is and isn't eligible for its welcome bonus? In this post, we'll cover all the rules that can make or break your eligibility to earn the current Sapphire Preferred welcome bonus.
AA Hotels: A Great Way to Earn AAdvantage Miles & Loyalty Points on Stays by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 If you want American Airlines miles and elite status, you should check out AA Hotels. You'll earn redeemable AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points that count towards elite status without having to get on a plane. In this guide, we'll show you how to maximize your rewards and explain when booking directly with the hotel might be the better choice.
New Japan Airlines Award Charts Are Coming on June 10 — Here’s What to Book Now by Cameron Laufer June 11, 2025 0 Japan Airlines is increasing award rates on June 10, 2025 — and hiking First Class awards up to 57%. While Mileage Bank miles are hard to earn, travelers with a balance should book soon to lock in current pricing before the devaluation takes effect. Here's what you should book now.
Complete Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Points by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best-known travel rewards programs. It’s not only easy to use, but it also offers some of the best value when redeeming points thanks to a strong lineup of transfer partners and a wide variety of cards that earn them. This guide covers the best ways to earn and redeem points, the credit cards that earn them, what they’re worth, and more.
PayPal Is Giving Away $10 Million — Here’s How to Win Up to $500 by Skye Class July 19, 2025 1 Paypal has recently made some key improvements to its platform, speeding up the experience and giving more payment options. In celebration, PayPal is awarding up to $10 million to customers who use PayPal Checkout online through July 18. Everyone has five chances to win up to $100. Here are the details.
How to Use Your Amex CLEAR Plus Credit to Unlock a Seamless Airport Security Experience by Brie Bash August 29, 2025 3 If you've ever jealously watched travelers breeze through security with a fingerprint or retinol scan, you may be in luck. That's because several American Express credit cards offer full reimbursement for your CLEAR Plus Membership each year. This means that you could enjoy the convenience of expedited security without the hefty price tag. Let's look at how this benefit works and which cards provide it.
How to Book and Fly China Airlines Business Class to Asia for 66K Flying Blue Miles (Or Less!) by Cameron Laufer April 13, 2025 1 One standout sweet spot in the Flying Blue program is flying business class with China Airlines from North America to Taipei for just 66,000 Flying Blue miles (or less). In this guide, we’ll show you how to find and book this incredible deal.
Do Choice Privileges Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive by Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 88 Choice Privileges has a relatively simple yet less-than-generous points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active and preventing them from expiring.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With a 30% Bonus by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 0 Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus on all Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through May 17, 2025. If you need to book a SkyTeam award ticket, this transfer bonus is a fantastic opportunity to save thousands of points. Here are all the details so you can jump on this offer.
How Does The Hilton Free Night Certificate Work? by Senitra Horbrook and Toni Southam April 12, 2025 23 Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.
Cathay Pacific Offering 5k-Mile Rebates on Select Awards Ahead of Its Upcoming Devaluation by Mark Jackson April 12, 2025 0 Cathay Pacific is making changes to its Asia Miles program award pricing on April 15, 2025 — with business class awards going up and some economy flights getting cheaper. To soften the blow, a limited-time rebate offers 5,000 miles back on select round-trip economy awards. Here are all the details.
The New United Gateway℠ Card Review: Earn MileagePlus Miles Without Paying an Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 12, 2025 4 The The New United Gateway℠ Card allows travelers to collect MileagePlus miles without paying an annual fee. While the card doesn't automatically offer as many benefits as some of the other United cards, it punches above its weight by offering a variety of perks including statement credits for in-flight purchases, mileage pooling, and more. Is it right for you?
1,000+ American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Etihad Guest Miles by Lauren Wynn April 11, 2025 0 American Airlines operates hundreds of U.S. routes, and many can be booked using Etihad Guest miles. One standout sweet spot is short-haul AA flights under 500 miles for just 6,000 miles each way. Here are over 1,000 routes you can book for this price and how to earn the miles to reserve them.
Chase Sapphire Preferred Rental Car Insurance: What’s Covered and How It Works by Jerod Morales and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 22 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a favorite credit card for so many in the points and miles community. In addition to its quality earning rates, modest annual fee and generous sign-up bonus, it provides one of the best Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver perks of any credit card. We'll show you how this coverage works — and the important exclusions to look out for.
Act Soon: Use This Promo Code to Save 25% on a Point.me Standard Plan by Tyler Glatt June 26, 2025 11 Searching for award availability doesn't have to be complicated. Tools like Point.me make it easy to find bookable seats. Just plug in your itinerary and the necessary details, then peruse the results. It's that simple. If you book award travel frequently, an annual plan is worth considering. Even better, you can save 25% on a Standard plan with this promo code.
Save Up to 75% on Vietnam Airlines Award Tickets With This Lotus Day Promotion by Sam Helmy June 1, 2025 0 To celebrate the airline's 30th anniversary, Vietnam Airlines has announced multiple promotions — including one giving you 75% off award booking for flights booked by May 31, 2025. Here are all the details.
Hyatt’s Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You’ll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 3 Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in locations where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks (or the lack thereof), how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.
How to Maximize the $50 Chase Sapphire Preferred Hotel Credit by Jenna Hansen April 10, 2025 0 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a staple card in many travelers' wallets because of its points flexibility, transfer partners, and card benefits. One benefit that shouldn't be overlooked is the $50 annual hotel credit. Check out this article to learn exactly how to use and maximize this great perk.
You Can Now Redeem Bilt Points for Purchases at Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, and More by Skye Class April 10, 2025 0 Bilt Rewards just added more ways to redeem Bilt Points for everyday life. Eligible cardholders can now use points at checkout at retailers like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and CITGO — with more merchants on the way. While the redemption value is lower than with Bilt transfer partners, it’s a flexible new perk that makes it easier to use your Bilt Points day-to-day.
Accor ALL Plus: Save 20% on Stays, Get 20 Status Nights, Plus Bonus Points if You Join by April 23 by Skye Class April 10, 2025 1 Accor Hotels offers a subscription program called Accor ALL Plus. With an annual membership fee, the program gives members up to a 20% discount on hotel stays (but not at all brands), free Status Nights, and more. If you join by April 23, 2025, you will also receive up to 2,000 bonus points. Here are all the details.
How I’m Combining My Family’s Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month by Cameron Laufer April 9, 2025 4 Among the changes coming to the Southwest Rapid Rewards program effective May 28th is that flight credits will expire after just six to 12 months, depending on the fare purchased. Until then, you can still combine existing credits into larger, transferrable ones with no expiration date. Here’s how I’m organizing my family’s Southwest flight credits before the clock runs out.
