How Uber Shuttle Saved Me $150 on My LaGuardia-to-Manhattan Commute by Tyler Glatt October 29, 2024 3 Uber Shuttle is a great, cost-effective way to get between LaGuardia Airport and Midtown Manhattan. I used this service, and it saved me around $150 on my round-trip commute between New York's LaGuardia airport and New York City. Here's what you need to know about this new economical option for getting into NYC.
United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Higher Elite Status Requirements and New PlusPoints Perks by Tyler Glatt October 29, 2024 0 Fall is upon us, the leaves are changing, and United is making MileagePlus program updates for 2025. There's a lot to unpack, so buckle up. Here's a recap of what's changing with the United MileagePlus program next year.
Virgin Voyages Status Match Offer: Unlock Elite Perks When You Book a Cruise by Year-End by Skye Class January 1, 2025 1 Virgin Voyages is offering an interesting status match offer through the end of 2024. Virgin Voyages Sailing Club members can book a cruise by December 31, 2024, and then status match from another cruise loyalty program. Here are the details of this unique deal and which voyages are eligible.
Earn 2,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles on Marriott Stays in Mexico by Skye Class October 28, 2024 0 American Airlines and Marriott have partnered to offer a new promotion offering bonus AAdvantage miles on upcoming Marriott stays. Now through December 15, 2024, you can earn up to 2,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on eligible Marriott stays in Mexico. Here's how.
Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus Award Sale: Save 30% on All Routes by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy November 15, 2024 1 Aegean launched a promotion offering a 30% discount on awards bookings. The offer is valid for bookings made by November 14, 2024, and applies to all flights on Aegean and Olympic. Here's how to take advantage of this award sale.
New Restrictions on Chase’s Trip Cancellation Reimbursement Policy Explained by Tyler Glatt October 28, 2024 9 Chase updated its trip cancellation benefit on select cards and introduced new terms for coverage and how reimbursements work. Read on to learn what changed and how this updated benefit might impact you.
Do Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy October 27, 2024 1 Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus has a very generous mileage expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about keeping your account active and your miles validity.
The Complete Guide To Earning and Redeeming British Airways Avios by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson October 27, 2024 9 British Airways Avios is a useful airline currency that you can earn in a variety of different ways — with even more options for redeeming. No matter your travel plans, Avios can likely get you there. Here's everything you need to know about how to earn and redeem them.
Flying Blue Ultimate Status: Are the Enhanced Benefits Worth The Substantial Cost to Earn? by Sam Helmy November 3, 2024 0 Air France-KLM Flying Blue recently added a host of new features and benefits to its top-tier Flying Blue Ultimate status. New benefits include complimentary upgrades on awards and cash fares, extra baggage allowances, and complimentary rebooking on the day of departure. But is this a status worth splurging for? Here's what you need to know.
Best Ways To Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points by Carissa Rawson and Ian Snyder October 26, 2024 0 Citi ThankYou® Points are one of the most valuable flexible reward currencies out there. Although they don't get as much love as competitors like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points can be used for incredible redemptions with a variety of hotel and airline partners. Here are the best uses of your Citi points.
Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card Review: Solid Everyday Earnings With No Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen and Jess Farley October 26, 2024 16 The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card has no annual fee and strong earnings across the board. It can stand alone for businesses that want simple rewards, or it can form part of a credit card combo to maximize earnings. Here's everything you need to know about this card.
Exclusive: DOT Reviewing Alaska’s Negative Loyalty Program Changes for 2025 by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter October 26, 2024 3 The Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines merger is unprecedented, made possible by a U.S. Department of Transportation agreement intended to protect the traveling public's best interests. But in the wake of an announcement detailing negative changes, this raises a question: how are such changes even allowed?
How To Unlock Your Qatar Privilege Club Account by JT Genter October 25, 2024 4 Getting an error if you try to log into your Qatar Privilege Club account? Based on conversations with Qatar support reps, Qatar has flagged a significant number of accounts for "security" reasons. Here's how to check if you're affected, the steps to unlock your account, and why you'll want to act now -- even if you don't plan to use your Privilege Club account anytime soon.
Join Choice Privileges Eat & Earn, Score 500 Bonus Points by Skye Class January 11, 2025 0 If you haven't joined Choice Privilege's Eat & Earn dining program, it's a good time to do so. Like other hotel dining programs, new members can get a bonus after joining and dining out. Right now, Choice is offering new members 500 bonus points after completing a few easy tasks.
Gift Marriott Ambassador Elite Status With a New ‘Plus One’ Benefit by Sam Helmy October 24, 2024 0 If you've got top-tier Marriott elite status, check your email. Marriott notified its Ambassador Elite members of the new unique Plus One benefit, which allows them to gift Ambassador Elite status to someone under certain conditions. At this time, Marriott has not said whether this will be a permanent benefit or only available this year. Here are the details.
Earn 80K Bonus Points on the No Annual Fee IHG One Rewards Traveler Card by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith May 1, 2025 11 If you're in the mood to earn versatile hotel points without paying an annual fee, it's a great time to give the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card a look. This nifty card is featuring a handsome welcome offer of 80,000 bonus points after you meet the minimum spending requirements. Here are the details on this offer.
How to Book Maldives Overwater Villas With Free Night Certificates by Mark Jackson October 24, 2024 0 The Maldives is a bucket list destination for many. An overwater villa is one of the most fantastic redemption opportunities available, and it's even possible to use free night awards earned from credit cards and earn status in hotel programs. Check out this guide to see exactly what's possible in this incredible country.
Alaska Airlines Revamps MVP Gold 100K Elite Choice Benefits for 2025 (New Choices, Deadlines) by Sam Helmy and JT Genter October 23, 2024 3 If you're loyal to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program and have earned your way to MVP Gold 100K, it's nearly time to choose your Choice Benefit. Alaska Airlines recently announced revised Choice Benefit options, but these aren't available quite yet. So, what are your choices and the deadline for choosing? Here's what you need to know.
Marriott Bonvoy Week: How To Earn Extra Points on Starbucks Purchases Through October 27 by Tyler Glatt October 23, 2024 0 Earlier this year, Marriott and Starbucks joined forces to offer reciprocal rewards on coffee purchases and hotel stays — and even introduced point transfers. One additional perk of this partnership is that about once a month, Marriott will make it "Marriott Bonvoy Week," where you'll earn bonus rewards on eligible purchases. Here's a recap of this partnership and how Marriott Bonvoy Week works.
Capital One Drops ”SavorOne” Branding by Tyler Glatt October 23, 2024 0 Capital One just dropped the "SavorOne" branding on two credit cards, renaming them as "Savor." Here's a simplified breakdown of the musical chairs game going on at Capital One, and a look at what this means for current and future cardholders.
Earn Qantas Points By Renting Apollo Campervans in Australia by Skye Class October 22, 2024 0 Airlines often offer unique ways to earn bonus points beyond the usual avenues, such as flights, hotel stays, and car rentals. For example, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn points when renting Apollo campervans in Australia. Wondering how to get in on the action? Here's what you need to know.
Boost Your Miles: A Guide to the United MileagePlus Shopping Portal by Brie Bash October 22, 2024 0 Want to earn a lot of United MileagePlus miles? With just a few extra clicks, you can earn miles on everyday purchases and reach your next reward flight even faster! Here's what you need to know about the MileagePlus Shopping Portal.
Which Credit Card Should You Use To Buy Points and Miles? by Ryan Smith October 22, 2024 0 If you've decided to buy points or miles for an upcoming redemption, what credit card should you use? In this post, we show you how to decide the best option for you.
Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Qantas Frequent Flyer. Here Are the Rates. by Tyler Glatt October 22, 2024 0 You can now redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points for Oman Air award flights. What do these flights cost when booked through Qantas? And where can Oman Air take you? Here's what you need to know.
Czech Airlines Ending Service: The World’s Fifth-Oldest Airline is Heading Off Into the Sunset by Ian Snyder October 27, 2024 1 With Czech Airlines ending service on October 26, 2024, this marks the loss of the world's fifth-longest-operating air carrier. The SkyTeam alliance also loses one of its members, bringing the total number of alliance airlines back under 20. Here's what you need to do this week if you have OK Plus miles.
Know Your Rights: How AirHelp Can Fight Airlines to Get You Compensated by Skye Class and Erik Paquet October 22, 2024 0 AirHelp is a platform that helps passengers get compensation for delayed flights and lost luggage, but it has plenty of caveats. Here's a review of the platform and whether it's worth using AirHelp for flight compensation.
Citi’s Newest Transfer Partner: How to Use ThankYou Points at Preferred Hotels & Resorts by Tyler Glatt October 21, 2024 0 Citi just unveiled its newset transfer partner: Preferred Hotels & Resorts! But is this a transfer partner you should use? Or is it one to forget? Here's what you need to know about Citi's newest hotel transfer partner.
The 5 Best Uses of Qatar Airways Avios on Partner Airlines by Tyler Glatt October 20, 2024 2 Wondering the best ways to redeem your Qatar Airways Avios for best value partner redemptions? Here are the top partner sweet spots you can book with Qatar Avios — plus a look at the best ways to earn Avios.
Guide to Alaska Mileage Plan Miles Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy May 21, 2025 84 Alaska Mileage Plan eliminated its mileage expiration policy. That means you can collect and spend Alaska miles without having to worry about miles expiring. Here's a rundown of the full expiration policy and tips on how to earn and burn your Alaska miles.
College Students: Get Oneworld Elite Status, Perks, and Discounts With Qatar Airways Student Club by Max Prosperi October 20, 2024 4 Qatar Airways' Student Club offers college students exclusive airfare savings and elite-like perks, including extra checked baggage. Members also earn elite status upon graduation. This free program provides an excellent opportunity for students to travel affordably while enjoying premium benefits. Here's a quick overview of how to enroll.