Choice Privileges Will Sell You up to 5k Bonus Points per Night at Checkout — But Is It Worth It? by Skye Class and JT Genter August 7, 2025 1 Want to earn more points with your next Choice Hotels stay? Choice Privileges members can now purchase bonus Privileges points with each booking. You can choose between 1,000, 2,000, or 5,000 extra points per night. Here’s how it works.
Major Overhaul Coming To Air Canada Aeroplan Loyalty Program — What To Know by Harrison Pierce August 7, 2025 3 Air Canada joins several other airlines, including Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, in transitioning to a revenue-based loyalty program. Aeroplan members will now earn miles and elite status through spending alone. Here's what to know about the changes coming January 1, 2026.
Save Miles on Emirates Business Class Thanks to This Expanded Aegean Partnership by Cameron Laufer August 7, 2025 0 Aegean Airlines and Emirates recently expanded their partnership, adding the ability to earn and redeem miles through each others' programs. Book short-haul Aegean flights from 8k Emirates Skywards miles or 12 hours in Emirates business class for just 55k Aegean miles!
Got American Airlines Elite Status? Here’s How to Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt August 7, 2025 56 Hyatt and American Airlines launched a new round of elite-status fast track match-challenges. This time around, AAdvantage elites members have the opportunity to match to get elite status in the World of Hyatt program. Then, you can challenge to keep that status through February 2027 by completing qualifying activities. However, you'll need to register by October 31, 2025 to take advantage of this year's offer.
Guide to Seats.aero: Track 24 Airline Programs, Find Upgrades and First Class Awards, and More by Tyler Glatt August 6, 2025 8 As frequent award travelers, Seats.aero is one of the tools we appreciate the most. Seats.aero makes searching for award availability far easier than digging around various airline websites in the hopes of stumbling across a bookable seat. This beginner's guide has everything you need to know about Seats.aero.
How the Amex Business Platinum Adobe Credit Works by Brie Bash August 6, 2025 0 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers cardmembers the ability to score a $250 Adobe credit each year. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to earn this statement credit, who can benefit the most, and how to make the most of the credit.
Got a Sapphire Reserve? Register to Save 5,000 Points on Your Next Aeroplan Award Booking by Harrison Pierce August 6, 2025 0 If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, listen up. For a limited time, you can earn a flight reward certificate to use on your next Air Canada award redemption, but you must register by August 18, 2025. Here's how to claim yours.
The Ultimate Guide to Booking ANA Award Flights — And How to Earn Mileage Club Miles by Samantha Holland and Carissa Rawson August 5, 2025 26 All Nippon Airlines (ANA), Japan’s largest carrier, is a member of the world's largest airline alliance, Star Alliance, and also has partnerships with several non-alliance airlines, including Etihad and Virgin Atlantic. Here's how to book ANA Mileage Club awards and rules you should know about the program.
Live Now: Score 20X Savings for Citi Shop Day on August 5 and 6 by Skye Class August 5, 2025 0 Citi cardholders have an opportunity to enjoy 20X savings with select merchants on Citi Shop Day. It’s actually two days of savings that just kicked off today. Here are all the details on this somewhat confusing opportunity to save on your online purchases.
Seat Selection on Southwest Is Now Live — Here’s What It Costs and How to Save On Seats by Cameron Laufer August 4, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines has begun charging for seat selection, for flights beginning January 27, 2026. We detail how much seats cost, how to avoid the fees, and how to make a booking. Plus, what questions still remain to be unanswered?
British Airways Unveils New Avios-Only Flights on Select Routes by Sam Helmy August 4, 2025 0 British Airways recently announced a new round of award-only flights. New Avios-only flights are offered on select routes, including routes from London to Cape Town, South Africa Here are the dates and pricing of these Avios-only flights.
U.S. Bank Rewards Points Can Now Expire — Here’s How to Keep Them Active by Sam Helmy August 3, 2025 1 U.S. Bank recently introduced a new points expiration policy that makes it unique among major card issuers. Here is all you need to know about navigating this less-than-generous policy.
A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status by Miguel Rueda and Brie Bash August 3, 2025 35 American Airlines AAdvantage elite status can unlock valuable travel perks like seat upgrades, lounge access, free checked bags, and priority boarding. This guide will clearly outline the different AAdvantage status tiers, detail the requirements to achieve each level, and highlight the top benefits you can expect as you climb through the ranks of AA's loyalty program.
The 8 Best Business Class Sweet Spots for Award Flights to Europe — Starting at 29k Points! by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer January 6, 2026 57 If you're looking for a comfortable flight, there are numerous ways to get between North America and Europe in business class. In this post, we've rounded up eight of the best ways to fly to Europe in business class with points and miles, starting at just 29k points each way!
Citi Strata Elite Admirals Club Passes Explained: How They Work and How to Maximize Them by Tyler Glatt August 2, 2025 0 The brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card offers cardholders four American Airlines Admirals Club passes annually. Here's everything you need to know about how the card's Admirals Club passes work, plus some tips to help you get the most out of them.
The Reserve by Citi Travel Is Here — These Are the Benefits You’ll Get on Each Booking by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 2, 2025 2 Citi’s new Reserve by Citi Travel offers luxury hotel bookings with elite-like perks such as early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast for two, room upgrades, and property credits. Here’s how to take advantage of this new benefit when booking through Citi Travel.
Capital One Spark Miles Select Review: Earn Valuable Rewards for No Annual Fee by Ashley Onadele August 2, 2025 0 The Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business has a simple earning structure, no annual fee, and is a great option for everyday spending. While you won't find fancy perks or annual travel credits, you'll earn valuable rewards, pay no annual fee, and get a quality welcome bonus. But is this the right card for your small business?
The Ultimate Guide to World of Hyatt: How To Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Value by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson August 2, 2025 36 Interested in learning more about program features, elite status, and how to earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt? Thanks to a great award chart, excellent elite benefits, and great credit cards, World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel loyalty programs.
Amex Enhances Streaming Credits on Blue Cash Cards — Without Raising Annual Fees by Tyler Glatt August 1, 2025 4 It’s not often we get to report a credit card benefit change without also caveating an increase to the annual fee. But today, we’ve got good news for those with the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express and Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express. Here's how Amex is making the Disney Streaming Credit more valuable and easier to use.
Fly Business Class to Spain and Beyond for Less: Buy Iberia Avios With a 50% Bonus (1.54¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw August 9, 2025 84 Now through August 8, 2025, Iberia Plus loyalty members can buy Avios with a 50% bonus. If maximized, U.S. account holders can buy Avios for as little as 1.54¢ each. Here's what you need to know about this deal — and some of the best ways to put your Avios to great use.
Best Ways to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles — From 5K Domestic Deals to First Class Suites by Brie Bash and Miguel Rueda July 31, 2025 36 American Airlines offers travelers a number of great opportunities, both domestic and international, to redeem their hard-earned miles. Dynamic pricing presents domestic sweet spot opportunities, while American's region-based global award chart offers endless international sweet spots. Here's a roundup of our favorite AAdvantage® sweet spots currently available.
Earn 20k Points With the No-Annual-Fee Citi Strata℠ Card — Plus up to 5X Points on Spending by Tyler Glatt July 31, 2025 0 The Citi Strata℠ Card has no annual fee and a new welcome offer worth 20,000 bonus ThankYou® Points. Between that bonus and the card’s boosted earning rates, it’s a fantastic choice if you’re looking to earn valuable transferable points. Here's why.
Hyatt Under Canvas Promotions: Get a 15% Points Rebate When You Use Points to go Glamping by Tyler Glatt November 30, 2025 0 It's not very often you can mention national parks, glamping, and bonus points in the same sentence. But that's the deal right now, as World of Hyatt is offering a promotion tied to Under Canvas stays. The offer gives you a 15% rebate when you redeem points for a stay at an Under Canvas property. And taking advantage of it is an easy way to go glamping for less.
How To Turn Off Amex Pay Over Time (And Why It’s a Good Idea) by Kennedy Miller and Cameron Laufer July 31, 2025 4 Pay Over Time from American Express gives cardmembers more options and flexibility when it comes to paying off their balance, but it comes with a price. Here's how and why you should turn off this feature to avoid accidental interest charges and to make sure you are eligible for future offers.
How To Unlock Hyatt Discoverist Status — And What Benefits You’ll Get by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson July 31, 2025 3 There are three status tiers within World of Hyatt: Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist. While Discoverist is the lowest tier, that doesn't mean it's without perks. Here's everything you need to know about earning Discoverist status and the benefits you'll get at this tier.
American Airlines Transfer Partners: Here’s Which Points You Can Convert to AAdvantage Miles by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2025 3 American Airlines is one of the world’s largest carriers, and AAdvantage® miles are valuable, so you might wonder which points transfer to AA. Unfortunately, the list of transfer partners is short. Unfortunately, the list of transfer partners is fairly short. But it includes one valuable new player you should care about. Here's what to know.
Amex Hilton Honors Business Card Review: Hilton Status Plus Credits That Outweigh the Annual Fee by Samantha Holland and Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 0 The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card's bread and butter are three-fold: annual statement credits worth up to $240, complimentary Gold status, and 12x points per dollar on eligible Hilton purchases. But is this card right for you? Let's take a look.
Southwest’s A-List Elite Status Match Can Help You Save On Future Travel — Here’s How to Apply by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2025 1 Southwest offers a straightforward status match that you can take advantage of more than once over the life of your account. It’s simple to match and get A-List benefits, which you can extend by booking a few qualifying one-way or round-trip flights. Here's how it works.
Wyndham Credit Cards: Current Sign-Up Bonuses, List of Benefits, and Detailed Comparison by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2025 0 Wyndham operates over 9,300 hotels worldwide, and just having a Wyndham Rewards credit card can enhance your stay with perks like complimentary elite status and discounted award redemptions. With three credit cards and a newer debit card to choose from, here’s a quick look at each option to help you pick the right one.
Layover vs. Stopover: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Award Travel by Jenna Hansen July 30, 2025 2 The words "layover" and "stopover" are often used interchangeably. However, they mean different things. Layovers are shorter and always free. Stopovers are longer, and only certain airlines offer them for free. This guide explains the differences and which airlines allow you to add a free stopover to your award bookings.
