How Long Does It Take to Buy and Transfer Points? These AwardWallet Tools Tell You What to Expect by Erik Paquet and Tyler Glatt January 25, 2026 62 Ever wondered how long it takes for purchased or transferred points and miles to arrive in your loyalty account? Not every program deposits them instantly, and if you’re chasing a coveted redemption, timing matters. Here’s how to use our handy resources to check average purchase and transfer times for all kinds of currencies.
American Airlines Checked Baggage Fees: What They Cost and How to Avoid Paying Them Entirely by Harrison Pierce and JT Genter January 25, 2026 0 When you fly with American Airlines, you'll pay $40 for your first checked bag when flying within the U.S. or on short-haul international flights to most of Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. However, travelers have plenty of ways to avoid paying baggage fees, ranging from an AAdvantage credit card to elite status. Here's what you need to know about American Airlines checked bag fees — and how to avoid them.
Do Southwest Points Expire? What You Need To Know About Rapid Rewards Points Expiration by Sam Helmy January 25, 2026 56 Southwest Rapid Rewards has one of the most generous points expiration policies around. With some planning, you can focus your attention on earning and redeeming your points and not worry too much about your points expiring.
What Is Considered a ‘Fair’ Credit Score — and How to Improve It by Brie Bash January 25, 2026 0 A fair credit score does not shut you out of points and miles forever, but it can limit approvals and card options. This guide explains what fair credit means, why scores get stuck, and the most effective ways to improve so you can qualify for better rewards cards.
How to Earn United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) on Credit Card Spending in 2026 by Jenna Hansen and Brie Bash January 25, 2026 1 Want to earn United Premier status but can't see yourself earning enough Premier Qualifying Points just from flying? You're in luck. United lets you earn PQP on United co-branded credit card spending. Now you can earn up to 28,000 Premier Qualifying Points through spending on your card! Here's how.
The Ultimate Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage: Earning and Redeeming Miles, Elite Benefits, and More by Harrison Pierce and Scott Sikes January 24, 2026 2 American Airlines AAdvantage is one of our favorite airline loyalty programs. With many different ways to earn miles, and plenty of ways to redeem them, you should have no issue extracting maximum value from the AAdvantage program. Plus, as you climb up the ranks of elite status, you'll receive a suite of valuable benefits. Here's everything you need to know about the AAdvantage program.
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review: Quality Benefits and 2X on Every Purchase for a $95 Annual Fee by Senitra Horbrook and Gabriela Milton January 24, 2026 1 The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great fit for anyone who likes having a super-easy option to redeem rewards at a fair value. This card earns 2X miles on every dollar spent and has two great ways to redeem: Use miles to pay yourself back for any travel purchase, or choose from several Capital One transfer partners to squeeze even more value out of every mile.
How To Earn Hyatt Points On Hyatt Stays, Meetings, Card Spending, And More by Mark Jackson and Anthony Cave January 24, 2026 0 World of Hyatt has one of the most useful and generous point-earning loyalty programs around. When you stay at one of Hyatt's many brands and properties, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But just how many points can you earn on World of Hyatt stays? Let us show you.
Step-By-Step Instructions of How to Transfer Chase Points to United MileagePlus by Tyler Glatt January 24, 2026 2 With daily flights to hundreds of destinations and a deep roster of partner airlines, there's incredible value you can unlock with United MileagePlus miles. If you're working with a sum of Chase Ultimate Rewards, you can easily convert them into valuable miles. In this post, we'll teach you how to transfer Chase points to United in just a few simple steps.
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card Worth Its $795 Annual Fee in 2026? by Andrew Kunesh and Ian Snyder January 23, 2026 123 Deciding whether the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is worth its annual fee can be a complicated decision. In short, the answer will vary depending on your circumstances. Let's take a look at the value of these perks to help you decide.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 23, 2026 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Spirit, American Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia.
Fast Track Your Way to IHG Status With These Targeted Offers by Skye Class January 23, 2026 20 IHG One Rewards is rolling out targeted promotions that make it easier to earn IHG Elite status in 2026. The first offers a fast-track to IHG Diamond Elite in just 8 nights. Or select members can register to earn double Elite Night Credits on eligible stays through March 31, 2026. No matter which offers you're targeted for, you’ll need to register first to participate. Here's how.
Sapphire Cardholders Can Soon Buy World Cup Tickets — Here’s When Sales Open and How to Purchase by Harrison Pierce January 23, 2026 0 Starting February 10, 2026, select Chase credit card holders will have an exclusive opportunity to buy up to four FIFA World Cup 26 tickets per match. This opportunity is special — no need to enter a lottery for a chance to buy tickets. Here's what you need to know.
Air Canada Promotions: Earn 50% Bonus Aeroplan Points on Eligible Air Canada Flights Worldwide by Skye Class February 2, 2026 6 Air Canada's first promotion of 2026 is here, offering Aeroplan members 50% bonus points on all flights worldwide. To earn these rewards, you'll need to book eligible flights by January 31, 2026, and complete them by December 31, 2026. Interested? Here are the details of this Aeroplan promotion.
Fly Between the U.S. And Europe for as Few as 9,600 Points With Iberia’s Newest 40% off Promotion by Harrison Pierce and JT Genter January 23, 2026 31 Iberia just launched an incredible 40% off sale for award redemptions on Iberia-operated flights. Travelers can use this promotion to fly to (or from) Europe for as few as 9,600 Avios in economy. You'll need to act quickly to take advantage of this promotion. Here's what to know.
Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday? A Surprising New Way to Use Emirates Skywards Miles by Harrison Pierce January 23, 2026 1 Emirates just announced a partnership with Jet2.com, a British low-cost carrier. This partnership comes out of left field, and the cost of a Jet2.com award redemption using Skywards miles is even more bizarre. Here's what you need to know about Emirates' latest airline partnership.
A Brief Guide to the United Airlines-Deutsche Bahn Partnership by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class January 23, 2026 2 United Airlines has partnerships with Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn to make intermodal travel across Germany a seamless reality. United passengers flying between the United States and Frankfurt (FRA) can take advantage of Deutsche Bahn's expansive route network and connect beyond FRA to more than two dozen cities via rail — all on one single ticket.
Citi Credit Card Offer History: Best-Ever Offers and When You Should Apply by Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 0 Citi offers a diverse lineup of credit cards with rewards to fit a wide range of preferences. No matter how you want to earn, there’s likely a Citi card for you. But what makes a strong welcome offer, and when should you apply? Here’s a look at Citi’s best-ever offers to help you decide when it makes sense to apply for its cards.
Changes Coming to Bank of America Preferred Rewards Soon — Here’s What to Expect by Cameron Laufer January 22, 2026 0 Bank of America is tweaking its Preferred Rewards program. The name, tiers, and asset thresholds are changing, while BofA is hinting at other changes. If you use this valuable program, here are the changes to make note of.
Earn up to 175,000 Points With These New IHG Credit Card Welcome Offers by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith January 22, 2026 11 Chase currently has three great welcome offers on the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card, the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, and the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card. These bonuses can provide up to 175,000 bonus points! Here's what to know about these offers and how to apply.
Earn up to $400 OneKeyCash™ With These Credit Card Offers by Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 0 Wells Fargo issues two credit cards that earn OneKeyCash™, which you can use to book travel through Expedia, Hotels.com, and VRBO. Right now, both cards are offering attractive welcome bonuses that are easy to redeem and can save you a bundle. Here’s an overview of the current offers on the One Key+™ Card and the One Key™ Card.
Avianca LifeMiles Award Sale: Book Select Routes From Just 2,400 LifeMiles for a Limited Time by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 22, 2026 6 Avianca LifeMiles is offering discounts on award tickets for select Avianca-operated flights booked through January 26, 2026, for travel through May 31, 2026. Awards start at just 2,400 LifeMiles, so act quickly! Let’s explore the details and see if this sale is worth taking advantage of.
Choice Privileges Promotions: Earn 3X Points on Stays in Q1, Save up to 23% Within the U.S. by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 49 Choice Hotels’ 2026 promotional calendar is starting to fill up. The newest Q1 promotion offers 3X base points on stays completed through March 31, 2026, while another deal provides savings of up to 23% on paid stays within the United States. Here's how to register to take advantage of these offers.
Bilt Cash Redemptions Begin February 1 — Here’s What You Can Redeem Your Rewards For by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 22, 2026 0 Milestone Rewards are out, and Bilt Cash is in. Starting February 1, 2026, you'll be able to start redeeming your Bilt Cash for dollar-for-dollar monthly credits, premium experiences, and enhanced rewards across the Bilt ecosystem. Here’s a look at how you can earn and redeem Bilt Cash.
Marriott–Lufthansa Partnership: Opt-in for a Status Match, Bonus Points on Stays, and More by Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 1 Marriott has a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty program for Lufthansa, SWISS, and other European carriers. The tie-up gives travelers ways to earn towards Miles & More status through stays and unlock complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® elite status. Here's how to opt-in to earn these rewards.
Which Credit Card Should You Use to Pay Airline Award Taxes and Fees? Here are the Top Options. by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce January 21, 2026 11 Picking the right card to pay award taxes and fees could be the difference between being covered for a weather interruption or medical emergency or having to pay out of pocket. Plus, some cards allow you to earn bonus points on your taxes and fees that you can put toward a future flight. Here our picks for which cards to use to pay for award taxes and fees.
Fast-Track to Alaska Airlines Platinum Status in 2026: Special Offer for Corporate Travelers by Skye Class January 21, 2026 0 Alaska Airlines regularly offers an elite status challenge for targeted Atmos Rewards members who work for pre-selected companies. These select corporate travelers can earn up to Platinum status for 180 days and then keep the status for up to a year and a half after completing a handful of flights. Here's how to enroll.
Flying Blue Extra: Should You Subscribe for Elite-Like Benefits on Air France and KLM? by Cameron Laufer and Sam Helmy January 21, 2026 0 If you fly Air France and KLM and you’re interested in elite benefits without the work, you might find a lot of value in the Flying Blue Extra program. This is a subscription program that offers elite-like Flying Blue benefits. And depending on how you value these perks, they can actually outweigh the cost. Here's how it works.
Carnival® World Mastercard®: Earn Rewards for Free Cruises and More by Mark Jackson January 21, 2026 0 The Carnival World Mastercard offers FunPoints for Carnival purchases and everyday spending. Unfortunately, the card's redemption structure is quite a hassle for the casual cardholder. However, changes to Carnival's loyalty program will bring new utility to this cruising-specific card product.
Marriott Boundless Limited-Time $100 Airline Credit: How to Enroll and Earn This Credit by Harrison Pierce January 21, 2026 2 For a limited time, cardholders of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card will earn up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That more than offsets this card's annual fee! Here's what to know about activating and maximizing this offer.
