Do Amex Points Expire? 7 Ways You Could Forfeit Membership Rewards by Sam Helmy January 5, 2025 51 American Express Membership Rewards points may not expire due to inactivity or a fixed point lifespan. But, you can forfeit Membership Rewards points in certain circumstances. Here's what you need to know to keep your Amex points safe.
7 Top Alaska Award Chart Sweet Spots to Maximize Your Mileage Plan Miles in 2025 by Tyler Glatt and Ian Snyder January 5, 2025 38 In this post, we'll dive into Alaska's new award charts and highlight some of the best sweet spots for redeeming Alaska Mileage Plan miles for maximum value — including 4,500-mile awards to the Caribbean, 45k-mile business class awards to Europe, and JAL business class to Asia from 60k miles!
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business Amex Card Review: Useful Perks for Delta Flyers Without Elite Status by Senitra Horbrook January 4, 2025 12 The Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card is the entry-level co-branded business card from Delta. It offers several perks for Delta flyers. But if you don't fly Delta much, this entry-level card might not be a good fit. Our in-depth review will help you know if this is the right card for your business needs.
Free Cell Phone Insurance: Which Cards Cover Damage, Theft, and Loss [2025] by Jess Farley and Andrew Kunesh January 4, 2025 62 Credit card issuers are noticing consumer trends, and several credit cards have added cell phone protection over the years. This is good news since replacing or repairing a cell phone can be costly. Here are the cards that offer this benefit and the details of what is (and isn't) covered.
Amex UK Drops Singapore KrisFlyer – Here Are the Remaining Transfer Partners by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2025 0 Without notice, American Express U.K. (not U.S.) removed Singapore KrisFlyer as a transfer partner today. Here’s what Amex UK members need to know, plus a look at the remaining transfer partners.
IHG Tightens Lounge Membership Rules: Goodbye to the 24-Month Loophole by Sam Helmy January 3, 2025 0 IHG quietly closed a loophole that let IHG One Rewards members earn a lounge membership for up to 24 months by timing when they earned and selected a milestone reward. Here's what you need to know about this change and how it will affect your Milestone Rewards selections in 2025.
Unlock Best Western Elite Status Through the End of 2026 — Without Staying a Single Night by Sam Helmy January 3, 2025 18 Best Western just extended its long-running no-catch status match is back. You can status match to Best Western from many other hotel programs and keep your new status through December 31, 2026 -- with no stay requirements! Here's how to request this free status match.
Fast-Track to Alaska MVP Gold 75K Elite Status in 2025: Special Offer for Corporate Travelers by Skye Class January 2, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines offers Elite status challenges for targeted Mileage Plan members each year. Through 2025, select employees can earn up to MVP Gold 75K status days after completing just 10 round trips. Dozens of companies are eligible, so check your email to see if you have one of the offers. Here are the details.
Bilt Mastercard Review: Earn Points on Dining & Travel, Pay Rent Without Transaction Fees by Ajay Jain January 2, 2025 1 The Bilt Mastercard® lets cardholders earns points for rent payments without incurring transaction fees. Plus the card earns 3x points on dining, 2x on travel, 1x on other purchases (including rent), and 0.5x on home purchases. Read our full review of the Bilt Mastercard to see what makes it a no-annual fee card with premium benefits.
Earn Double Points at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Bonus Points for Downloading the IHG App by Skye Class and Scott Sikes July 1, 2025 1 Are you in the mood for some bonus IHG One Rewards points? IHG is offering two promotions: the first awards unlimited double points on stays between January 1 and March 31, 2025, and the second offers 500 points just for downloading the IHG app. Here's how to register.
Top No-Annual-Fee Card Benefits: 10% Points Rebate, Cell Phone Protection, and More by Jenna Hansen and Scott Sikes July 21, 2025 1 Credit cards are frequently discussed for the benefits they provide. Most of the time, these benefits are typically listed as a way to justify a card's annual fee. But what about credit cards with no annual fee that also offer great benefits? In this article, we will review the perks you don't want to miss on some of our favorite cards without annual fees.
How I Saved 175k Points and $889 With the Southwest Companion Pass — And How You Can Get Your Own by JT Genter January 1, 2025 2 Since earning it in early 2023, my wife and I used the Southwest Companion Pass to save over 175,000 Rapid Rewards points and $888 across 31 Southwest flights. Here's an overview of how we did it, plus how you can earn your own Southwest Companion Pass to get buy-one-get-one-free travel on Southwest through December 31, 2026!
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card Worth the $795 Annual Fee in 2025? by Dan Miller and Ian Snyder June 24, 2025 122 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.
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.
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