From Maldives in Qatar Qsuite to Sydney in First: My 9 Best Mileage Redemptions of 2024 by JT Genter January 1, 2025 0 In 2024, my wife and I redeemed over 1.5 million points and miles to travel around the world, mostly in business and first class. From Qatar Qsuite to Lufthansa First Class, here are our 9 best redemptions for 2024.
Aeroplan Extends HotelSavers Fourth Night Free Cardholder Benefit Through 2025 by Sam Helmy December 31, 2024 0 The Air Canada Aeroplan HotelSavers program lets you use your points to book hotels stays with up to a 30% discount at 35+ hotels brands worldwide. Furthermore, if you hold a Aeroplan co-branded credit card, you can receive a fourth night free on your award bookings through December 31, 2025. But is it worth it? Let's see.
Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Card Review: Top-Notch Perks by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson December 31, 2024 68 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card is a long-term keeper for many business owners. Our detailed review looks at each to help you make an informed decision about whether you should apply for this card.
Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities [2025] by Patrick Stouffer and Jenna Hansen December 31, 2024 114 Earn airline elite status presents a conundrum. Status improves your travel, but airlines typically only reward those who fly (and suffer) a ton without it. But what if you could shortcut your way to elite status without paying your dues first? Here's how to earn airline elite status without stepping on a plane, from status matches to card spending.
2024 Points and Miles Checklist: What To Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight by Mark Jackson December 30, 2024 0 Between pooling balances with family, using expiring credits, achieving hotel and airline status, and hitting yearly spending thresholds, there are plenty of points and miles to-dos to consider doing before the calendar hits January 1. Check out our handy guide to what you should act on across your accounts before year's end!
British Airways Will Rebrand ‘Executive Club’ and Introduce Revenue-Based Tier Point Earning by Tyler Glatt December 30, 2024 1 On April 1, 2025, British Airways Executive Club will roll out a wide range of program changes that'll see the full-scale adoption of revenue-based earning, an overhaul of its elite status qualification requirements, a name change, and more. Here are the details.
Capital One Savor Cash vs. Amex Gold: Which Card Is Best for Groceries? by Scott Sikes December 30, 2024 0 The American Express® Gold Card shines on U.S. supermarket purchases, but the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is a worthy competitor. Which card maximizes your spending? In this post, we break down the benefits of both to help you decide which one is the best fit for your grocery purchases.
When Do American Airlines Miles Expire? A Complete Guide to Keeping Your AAdvantage Balance Active by Sam Helmy December 29, 2024 59 Unlike most U.S.-based mileage programs, American Airlines AAdvantage miles still expired from inactivity. However, AAdvantage members have several ways to keep their miles active and prevent them from expiring. Here's the full policy, including what you can do to avoid AAdvantage mileage expiration.
IHG Will Sell You Elite-Qualifying Points to Earn Diamond Status in 2025 — But Should You Buy? by Skye Class January 1, 2025 4 At the end of December each year, IHG sends targeted offers to members to purchase Elite status for the following year. That offer is back again; targeted members can buy up to Diamond Elite through the end of 2025. But this offer is not necessarily as good as it looks. Here's why.
Full List of Chase Ultimate Rewards Credit Cards: Which One Is Right for You? by Toni Southam and Tyler Glatt December 29, 2024 0 Multiple credit cards earn Ultimate Rewards points — the bank points issued by Chase. Here's a look at the numerous cards that can earn these points, including the pros and cons of each and how the cards compare. With this information, you can plan your earning strategy to build an arsenal of Ultimate Rewards points.
Chasing AAdvantage Elite Status? Here’s How to Earn 25K Miles and Loyalty Points From Home by Tyler Glatt December 28, 2024 6 If you're looking to stock up on American Airlines miles and Loyalty Points, leveraging AAdvantage eShopping and SimplyMiles offers can help you earn 24,960 miles and status credits quickly. Here's how.
The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card Review: Marriott Bonvoy’s Best-Kept Secret by Mark Jackson and Ashley Onadele December 28, 2024 13 The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is an ultra-premium Visa Infinite credit card packed with features and benefits. It offers elite Marriott Bonvoy perks, fantastic insurance protections, access to airport lounges, and a lower annual fee than other premium hotel credit cards. Here's everything you should about the card and how to get it.
Supercharge Your Miles: Pair the Capital One Venture X With the Capital One Savor Cash by Scott Sikes December 27, 2024 0 Two of our favorite Capital One cards are the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card. Each of these cards are great on their own. But having both cards in tandem can greatly enhance your Capital One miles-earning ability. Here's how.
How To Score a Complimentary Breakfast on Your Next Stay at a Wyndham Property by Mark Jackson December 27, 2024 1 If you're considering becoming loyal to Wyndham, you might wonder how to score free breakfast during your stays. While Wyndham doesn’t offer free breakfast as a benefit of elite status, several of its brands include it for all guests. Here's what you need to know to enjoy complimentary breakfast during your next Wyndham stay.
Earn Up to 100K LifeMiles With These Limited-Time Avianca Credit Card Offers by Brie Bash December 27, 2024 0 Avianca offers two credit cards for U.S. applicants. And by applying for a co-branded LifeMiles card, you can earn up to 100,000 bonus miles after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here's an overview of these limited-time offers.
Bad Flight or Subpar Stay? Here’s How To Get Fair Compensation From Airlines and Hotels by Skye Class and Jess Farley December 27, 2024 26 Exploring the beauty of a foreign country, flying to exotic locales in luxury, sampling outlandish foods, and opening yourself up to new experiences are the best parts of travel. However, reality can sometimes fall short of our expectations, and there are valid situations when travelers need reimbursement. If you've wondered how to get fair compensation for a bad hotel stay or a problematic flight, follow these nine steps.
Stretch Your IHG Points Further: 12 Best Redemptions Under 25k Points Per Night by Tyler Glatt December 26, 2024 0 IHG may be best known for its Holiday Inn Express hotels, but the hotel chain has plenty more to offer. If you're looking to stretch your IHG One Rewards points, here are 12 low-priced but high-value properties where AwardWallet users have gotten at least 0.93 cents per point in value.
Family Points Pooling: Combine Miles for Faster Free Travel by Jenna Hansen and Kennedy Miller December 26, 2024 1 Family pooling lets you combine miles into one account, making it easier for families (and sometimes friends) to reach award redemptions faster. Many airlines and hotel programs offer this for free, helping groups travel together using shared points. Here’s how pooling miles can bring your family closer to their next trip.
Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Guide: Earning Miles, Elite Perks, and More by Brie Bash and Ross Denkin February 1, 2025 2 Spirit Airlines is known for low fares and minimal frills, but its Free Spirit loyalty program offers surprising value. Members earn points based on spending, with opportunities to unlock elite status and rewards. Here’s a quick guide to maximizing points, perks, and benefits with Spirit’s budget-friendly program.
Maximize Your Singapore KrisFlyer Miles: 6 Award Chart Sweet Spots Worth Checking Out by Ashley Onadele December 25, 2024 4 When you think of Singapore Airlines, the first thing that might come to mind is the extravagant Suites Class featured on its Airbus A380. While Singapore's Suites are indeed fabulous (along with the standard first-class product and its business-class product on most aircraft), Singapore Airlines' award chart has other great redemptions too.
When Do Hilton Honors Points Expire? by Sam Helmy April 22, 2025 162 If you have a large balance of Hilton points, you should know when and how Hilton points can expire. Here's what you need to know, including how to track your Hilton points expiration with AwardWallet and how to extend the expiration date on your Hilton points.
Alaska Miles Value: Guide To Understanding and Maximizing Your Travel Rewards by Tyler Glatt June 11, 2025 0 Of all the airline miles you can earn — and there's a lot — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are some of the most valuable. From aspirational business-class redemptions on international airlines to short-hop partner awards, Alaska miles go far. Here's everything you'll ever need to know about the value of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles.
How To Add a Stopover on a Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Award Ticket by Ian Snyder December 24, 2024 0 After some recent devaluations, Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles doesn't offer quite the bang it once did for your buck. On program aspect you may not be aware of, though, is the ability to build in a stopover on an award ticket. Here we detail when and how you can book a Miles & Smiles stopover, plus all the ways you can amass miles.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card Review: The Perks Pay You To Keep the Card by Dan Miller and Ian Snyder December 24, 2024 45 Southwest Airlines offers three personal credit cards with varying benefits and annual fees. Sitting at the top of the bunch is the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. While its $149 annual fee might sound intimidating, we'll show how the Southwest Priority Card's benefits more than make up for its cost.
Save Up to 25% on Eligible Hertz Rentals With These Two Promotions by Skye Class December 24, 2024 0 Are you planning a road trip or need a car rental over the New Year? Hertz is running two promotions that can help you save up to 25% on the base rate of your next rental. Here are the promo codes you need to book with.
Capital One Venture X vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Card Deserves a Spot in Your Wallet? by Jenna Hansen April 7, 2025 2 Are you considering which premium travel credit to open? The Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card each has its own set of benefits and perks. This post goes over everything you need to know about these two cards to help you decide which one is best for you.
How Far in Advance Can You Book Airline Award Tickets? Our Full Guide With Data Points for 50 Airlines. by Ian Snyder December 23, 2024 54 Finding award availability can be a challenge on its own, but knowing how far in advance award space becomes available and which miles can book at what time can make things even more confusing. We address all that here, including strategies to maximize the likelihood of snagging the seat you want. We provide the booking window for all major carriers' loyalty programs as a great reference.
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card vs Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Which Is Right for You? by Scott Sikes December 22, 2024 0 The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card are two excellent cards that each have excellent bonus offers, great points earning opportunities, multiple ways to redeem points, nice extra perks and low annual fees. Which one is the best card for you?
Buy JetBlue Status-Qualifying Tiles at 10% Off — But Are They Worth Purchasing? by Andrew George Bradshaw January 1, 2025 0 If you’re looking to fast-track JetBlue Mosaic status or top off your account, buying tiles is a convenient option — especially with JetBlue’s 10% discount promotion running through December 31, 2024. Here's an overview of this limited-time promotion.
Do Virgin Points Expire? Virgin Atlantic Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 22, 2024 10 The Virgin Group has a very generous points expiration policy. The policy allows you to focus and get the best value for your earned points instead of worrying about using points before they expire.
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