Amex to Devalue Membership Rewards Transfers to Emirates Skywards on September 16 by Tyler Glatt July 2, 2025 0 On September 16, 2025, American Express Membership Rewards will replace its 1:1 transfer ratio to Emirates Skywards with a devalued 1:0.8 ratio. In other words, you’ll soon need to redeem 20% more Amex points for Emirates awards, which is a pretty disappointing development. Here's what to know.
Earn 5% Back (or More) This Quarter Using These Credit Cards With Rotating Categories in Q3 2025 by JT Genter and Toni Southam July 2, 2025 32 A new calendar quarter has started! That means now is a great time to review the credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn up to 5% (or 5X points) on eligible cards this quarter.
Radisson Rewards Promotions: Earn up to 10k Points With Stays at Multiple Brands, 35% Off Stays, and More by Skye Class July 2, 2025 56 Radisson Rewards has a new promotion for members to earn up to 10,000 bonus points by staying at multiple brands. Other ongoing offers include 2,000 points per stay at new hotels, up to 35% off the Prepaid Rate, and 3,000 bonus points after downloading and making a booking via the app. In this post, we'll cover the details of each promotion.
Register to Earn Bonus Marriott Points on United Flights, Bonus United Miles on Marriott Stays by Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 2 Marriott and United Airlines are launching a promotion that'll award Bonvoy points on flights and MileagePlus miles on stays. This offer is an extension of Marriott's and United's preferred partnership. Here's all you need to know about this limited-time bonus United miles and bonus Marriott points promotion.
IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 120 New IHG Properties by Sam Helmy and JT Genter July 1, 2025 4 IHG One Rewards just extended its promotion offering a 15% award discount on award stays at new properties. Here's the full list of 120 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of September 2025.
Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 53 Properties by Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 67 To incentivize World of Hyatt members to fill new hotels, Hyatt offers members 500 bonus points for staying at new hotels within the first few months after opening. Here's how you can take advantage of this promotion, plus the nine new properties added this month.
Unlock Luxury for Less: IHG Points Now on Sale With a 100% Bonus (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw July 1, 2025 161 IHG is running a new promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points. This promotion is set to expire on July 17, 2025. Until then, members can buy IHG points with up to a 100% bonus, which drops the rate per point down to just 0.5¢ each. But when is it worth buying IHG points? Let's take a look at a couple examples for inspiration.
Chase Sapphire Cardholders Get Early Access and More at EEEEEATSCON Chicago 2025 by Skye Class July 1, 2025 6 EEEEEATSCON Chicago 2025 is coming on August 23-24, and Chase Sapphire cardholders can score early access and a $10 cash back offer. If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, you’ll also get complimentary bites and a drink. Plus, Sapphire Reserve cardholders have the option to purchase all-you-can-EEEEEAT tickets.
Fly to Europe in Business Class From 61k Miles Round-Trip Using Miles & More Mileage Bargains by Ross Denkin and Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 16 Lufthansa’s monthly Miles & More Mileage Bargains program is officially back after a brief hiatus. Here's how you can take advantage of deeply discounted awards for travel between North America and Europe in July 2025, starting at just 61,000 miles round trip in business class, 42,000 miles in premium economy, or 25,000 miles in economy class.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly From North America to Europe From Just 18,750 Miles by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin July 1, 2025 155 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for July 2025. Travelers can book award flights between Europe and six North American airports from just 18,750 miles each way in economy. Plus, you can transfer virtually any available flexible points to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio to book these awards.
Amex to Marriott Flash Transfer Bonus: Get 20% More Points When You Transfer Amex Points to Marriott by Skye Class and JT Genter July 1, 2025 45 American Express just launched a new 20% bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy through July 14, 2025. With this offer, you'll get 1,200 Marriott points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer. While that's not the best deal, this offer may still be worth taking advantage of in some circumstances.
Southwest Rapid Rewards: Is There Anything Left to Luv? by Cameron Laufer and Tyler Glatt June 30, 2025 17 Despite recent changes, there still may be reasons to look at flying Southwest Airlines. Their convenient route maps, low award prices, and no change or cancellation fees are all positives. Plus, with ways to avoid new bag fees and the popular Companion Pass still in tact, there may still be reasons to luv Rapid Rewards.
Claim 3 Months of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status With Your Chase Sapphire Reserve® by Skye Class and Cameron Laufer June 30, 2025 5 This offer is back, providing those with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® a very simple path to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. You can claim three complimentary months of Marriott Gold status if you register by September 30, 2025. Here are the steps to claim the elite status — and also how to extend it through February 2027.
Citi Product Change Rules Explained: How (and Why) to Downgrade, Upgrade, or Switch Cards by Ian Snyder June 30, 2025 15 Citi used to offer unmatched flexibility in credit card product changes, including the ability to switch between different card families. But recent rule changes have narrowed those options. That doesn’t mean product changes are off the table. Whether you’re looking to downgrade, upgrade, or sidestep an annual fee, we’ll walk you through what’s still possible with Citi and how to make the most of your options.
Business Platinum Card® From American Express Review: Is It Worth the Fee in 2025? by Ian Snyder July 9, 2025 4 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium business card that commands a high annual fee but offers tons of value through lounge access, hotel and car rental elite status, over $2,000 in annual credits, travel protections, and even cell phone insurance. Check out our detailed review of the card, covering the welcome offer, earning rates, travel perks, and the array of credits that can save you lots of money. These will help you decide if the card is right for you.
Buy Etihad Guest Miles With Up to a 40% Bonus (1.43¢ Each) — But Should You? by Andrew George Bradshaw June 30, 2025 63 Etihad is offering Guest members the chance to buy miles with up to a 40% bonus. This deal runs through July 6, 2025, and lets members pick up Etihad Guest miles for as little as 1.43¢ apiece. Let's take a look at a few examples of when buying Etihad Guest miles during this 40% bonus promotion would save you loads over paying the cash rate.
IHG Discounts: 20% off Stays With a Summer Sale, 25% off New Properties, and More by Sam Helmy and Skye Class June 30, 2025 0 If you're planning to book your next IHG stay with cash instead of points, you might as well save some money in the process. The newest promotion offers IHG One Rewards members 20% off stays in select countries. To get this discount, book your stay by July 7, 2025. Here are the details.
Choice Privileges Hotel Promotions: Earn up to 32k Points, Save 15% on Stays, and More by Skye Class June 30, 2025 49 A new Choice Privileges promotion offers eligible members up to 30,000 bonus points on stays worldwide. Other promotions include up to 32,000 bonus points for stays through September 2, 2025, and up to 15% off select U.S. stays booked by July 7, 2025. Add in limited-time bonuses for military members and new dining members, and there are several ways to rack up extra points on upcoming Choice stays!
Singapore KrisFlyer Improves Rates for Miles + Cash and Non-Flight Redemptions — Up to 50% More Value by Sam Helmy June 30, 2025 1 Singapore will improve its KrisFlyer miles redemption rates starting July 1, 2025. These updated rates will apply to Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights, as well as redemptions through KrisShop, Kris+, and Pelago. The changes affect how you use KrisFlyer miles to pay for part of a cash purchase. Here's what you need to know.
Oman Air Officially Becomes the 15th Member of the Oneworld Airline Alliance by Skye Class June 30, 2025 0 After three years from the initial announcement, Oman Air finally joined the Oneworld Alliance on June 30, 2025. Now that Oman Air is officially the fifteenth member airline, you can now earn Sindbad miles on Oneworld flights as well as partner miles on Oman Air flights, enjoy expanded redemption opportunities, and fly to a few unique destinations not served by other Oneworld carriers. Here's what to know.
From Elite Perks to Travel Credits: All of the Hotel Benefits That Come With Your Chase Sapphire Reserve® by Jenna Hansen and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea June 30, 2025 0 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® offers several valuable hotel benefits. These include an annual credit when booking through The Edit by Chase, VIP perks at Relais & Châteaux properties, a $300 annual travel credit, elevated earnings in the Chase Travel portal, and more. This article breaks down each of these perks so you can make the most of them.
AirAsia Rewards Point Expiration Rules: How to Avoid Losing Your Points by Sam Helmy June 29, 2025 0 Although AirAsia has multiple subsidiaries throughout Southeast Asia, the company maintains a uniform points expiration policy, and all AirAsia Points expire according to the same policy.
ANA Mileage Club Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize This Valuable Amex Transfer Partner by Ian Snyder and Carissa Rawson June 29, 2025 0 ANA Mileage Club is a frequent flyer program you don’t want to overlook — especially if you collect Amex points. With some of the best redemption rates for premium cabin travel and a strong lineup of airline partners, ANA miles can unlock serious value. This in-depth guide covers how to earn ANA miles, book award flights, maximize sweet spots, and navigate the program’s unique rules.
Turkish Airlines Six Continents Challenge: Win 1,000,000 Bonus Miles & Smiles Miles by Cameron Laufer June 29, 2025 0 Turkish Airlines is challenging travelers to fly to all six continents, and offering 1,000,000 bonus miles to those who succeed. It’s a tall order, with strict rules. But for the right traveler, this could be the ultimate adventure. Here’s how the challenge works — and whether it’s worth the effort.
Guide to Southwest’s Icelandair Partnership: How to Book, Earn Points, and Add a Stopover by Mark Jackson and Cameron Laufer June 29, 2025 3 Southwest’s partnership with Icelandair opens the door to new international travel opportunities. You can now book joint itineraries from several Southwest cities to Iceland — and even add a stopover on your way to Europe. Here's what travelers can expect, how to earn Rapid Rewards points on these bookings, and what’s coming next for this expanding partnership.
How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in July 2025 by JT Genter June 29, 2025 20 Delta mostly uses its internationally-configured aircraft, well, on international flights. However, during July 2025, Delta has scheduled widebody aircraft with lay-flat business class seats on 1,667 domestic U.S. flights. That's an average of around 54 flights a day! In this article, we list out (and map) all 40 routes and the exact flights where you'll find these aircraft flying within the U.S. Plus, we'll show you the best ways to book these flights with points and miles.
Chase Sapphire Reserve New $300 Dining Credit: Where It Works — and Where It Doesn’t by Brie Bash June 28, 2025 4 The revamped Sapphire Reserve now includes up to $300 in annual dining credits at select restaurants. Credits are split into two $150 chunks and apply automatically when you dine at eligible spots. Here's how the benefit works, where you can use it, and what to know to make the most of this new perk.
Is The Platinum Card® From American Express Worth It In 2025? Our Comprehensive Breakdown by Ian Snyder June 28, 2025 13 Earn 5X points on flights, enjoy complimentary lounge access at airports worldwide, and save significant money each year with the many travel and shopping credits offered by The Platinum Card® from American Express. Excellent travel insurance protections also provide peace of mind. The downside of the Amex Platinum is its hefty annual fee and the difficulty of using some of the spending credits. Here's everything you should know about this card.
How to Book ANA’s ‘The Room’ and ‘The Suite’ Using Points and Miles by Cameron Laufer and Ross Denkin June 28, 2025 0 ANA sports refreshed luxury business- and first-class cabins that are available on a selection of flights. These premium cabin options -- dubbed “The Room” and “The Suite” -- rival the best hard products in the sky. Find out which routes offer these seats, and, more importantly, how to book them.
Last Chance: Amex Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Mileage Plan Loophole Ends June 30 by Cameron Laufer and Tyler Glatt June 28, 2025 2 American Express is ending its transfer partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, cutting off a backdoor way to earn Alaska miles. If you’re looking to boost your Alaska Mileage Plan balance for future redemptions, now’s the time. Here’s how to transfer before the June 30 deadline.
