Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Awards Nearly Synced — Here’s What’s Still Different by Sam Helmy and Tyler Glatt June 20, 2025 0 Ever since Alaska Airlines finalized its merger with Hawaiian Airlines, both airlines have been taking small, incremental steps to align their loyalty programs. That said, the award chart alignment is nearly complete. Here’s the latest update — and why you might still want to book through Alaska.
Headed to French Polynesia? Use Flying Blue Miles for Air Tahiti Flights by Sam Helmy June 20, 2025 0 Air France Flying Blue launched redemptions on Air Tahiti, allowing members to use miles for flights on the regional Polynesian carrier. This is a neat partnership, especially if you have a stash of Flying Blue miles and are planning a trip to the islands. Here's what to know about this new partnership.
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: Bonus Cash Back Where You Already Spend by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash June 20, 2025 2 The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card has no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, and yet a surprisingly strong earning structure. You'll earn bonus cash back on popular categories like entertainment, dining, groceries, and travel. Is this the right cash-back card for your wallet? Read our full Capital One Savor Cash review to learn more.
United Expands PlusPoints: 5 New Ways to Redeem Your Points — Including Gifting 1K Status by Cameron Laufer June 20, 2025 0 United elites now have five new ways to use PlusPoints beyond upgrades. New options include bonus miles, TravelBank cash, and even gifting United elite status. We outline all the new options and if they are worth considering.
Point.me Review: Game-Changing Award Availability Tool by Ross Denkin and Scott Sikes June 20, 2025 16 Point.me makes a monumental step forward in flight award search efficiency. Search multiple airlines and award programs all at once, instead of checking each individually. Plus, they provide guidance to help you turn your search results into booked flights. Here's our full review of this excellent service.
AwardWallet Just Saved Me 70,000 Alaska Miles — Here’s How by Carissa Rawson June 19, 2025 2 I travel almost nonstop, which means I book a lot of backup award flight options. Although I'm often on top of things, I totally forgot about a booking. Here's how AwardWallet saved me 70,000 Alaska miles.
Claim 3 Free Months of Kindle Unlimited with Amazon Prime by Skye Class June 19, 2025 0 Amazon Prime members get a host of benefits, such as free delivery, access to Prime Video and Prime Music, and more, but no free access to Kindle Unlimited. A new promotion from Amazon offers members three free months of Kindle Unlimited, valued at $35.97. Claim this offer by July 11, 2025. Here are the details.
From Runways to Fairways: Bid Delta SkyMiles for Exclusive PGA Tour Experiences by Mark Jackson June 18, 2025 0 Several loyalty programs now offer ways to redeem hard-earned points and miles for events rather than travel. Delta’s new PGA Tour Collection is one of them, designed to deliver bespoke experiences for golf fans with plenty of SkyMiles to spend. Here’s what to know.
Bad News: Amex to Devalue the 35% Pay With Points Rebate This Fall by Cameron Laufer June 18, 2025 0 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express' 35% Pay with Points rebate for business and first-class flights booked with Amex Membership Rewards is set to change (read: be devalued) on September 18, 2025. Here's what Card Members need to know.
Carnival Ending VIFP Program, Launching New Carnival Rewards Loyalty System in 2026 by Mark Jackson June 18, 2025 0 Carnival Cruise Lines just announced major changes to its loyalty program, shifting from a lifetime system to one that rewards spending. Here's how the new program will wok, and how existing Carnival elite members will be transitioned over to the new program.
Points Boost Is on the Way, and It’ll Change How You Redeem Points Through Chase Travel by Tyler Glatt June 24, 2025 1 Chase's new Points Boost feature will eventually replace the current fixed-value redemptions of up to 1.5¢ per point through Chase Travel with a new system offering up to 2¢ per point, depending on the card. And while that might sound like an upgrade, it will fundamentally change how you redeem points through Chase Travel. Here's how.
Score up to 15,000 Bonus AAdvantage® Miles on IHG Stays Through September 3, 2025 by Skye Class September 4, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards relaunched a familiar promotion that gives members up to 15,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles on eligible stays at IHG through September 3, 2025. This time around, the offer is twice as good, giving members 2,000 bonus miles per stay. Here are the details.
American Airlines Flagship Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Ajay Jain and JT Genter August 12, 2025 4 American Airlines Admirals Clubs are fine for a short layover. But, did you know that American Airlines also has an even more premium type of lounge called the Flagship Lounge? Read about what is an American Airlines Flagship Lounge, the difference between them and Admirals Clubs, and how to access a Flagship Lounge on your American Airlines or Oneworld ticket.
Earn Marriott Points Without Leaving Home: Virtual Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 20K Points by Skye Class June 17, 2025 1 Marriott Vacation Club offers two timeshare presentation promotions: attend a 90-minute virtual presentation to earn up to 20,000 (or more) Bonvoy points or enjoy a three-night resort stay for $299 plus 5,000 points. Here's what you need to know about both offers.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Is Getting a Major Overhaul — Here’s What You’ll Get (and Lose) by Tyler Glatt June 22, 2025 9 The gauntlet’s been thrown. Details about the all-new Chase Sapphire Reserve® are out, and Chase is making a play for the best — and most expensive — premium rewards card on the market. There’s a lot to unpack, so let's get into what’s new with the Sapphire Reserve.
How to Save 15% on Delta SkyMiles Awards With a Delta Credit Card by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce June 17, 2025 2 If you have a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can book Delta-operated award flights cheaper than anyone else. Thanks to the staple TakeOff 15 benefit that adorns almost every Delta American Express co-branded card, you can save 15% on Delta award tickets. While it may not seem like much, this perk can be the key to unlocking unparalleled savings on award bookings. Here's what cardholders need to know about the TakeOff 15 benefit.
Earn Up to 12,500 Hyatt Points With Peloton Workouts This Summer by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class June 16, 2025 0 A World of Hyatt and Peloton partnership furnishes hundreds of properties worldwide with Peloton bikes, rowing machines, and digital workout classes. Link your accounts and earn bonus points with each workout. Through August 5, members can earn 5X points, up to 12,500 bonus points.
Avis Status Match: What You Need to Know — Including a Workaround for U.S. Travelers by Skye Class June 16, 2025 15 Avis is one of the better car rental companies in the United States. Did you know you can status match to Avis Preferred elite status? You can also status match from numerous other rental car programs. In this article, we'll go over the details of the Avis status match program.
Capital One Unveils Its Flagship JFK Airport Lounge — Here’s Everything You’ll See Inside by Tyler Glatt June 16, 2025 0 New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is getting a Capital One Lounge worthy of the city it calls home. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Capital One will open the doors to what it’s calling its flagship lounge. This expansive space brings together some of the best of New York in ways you won’t find in any other airport lounge.
What Perks Does AwardWallet Plus Provide? by Ian Snyder June 16, 2025 7 While AwardWallet Free offers many great features, we'd like to highlight all the extras you can enjoy with AwardWallet Plus. The premium version offers some great features that can remove headaches and provide a wealth of detail for those with numerous loyalty program balances who are constantly redeeming miles for travel.
A Complete Guide to American Airlines Award Travel Rules by Tyler Glatt and Carissa Rawson June 15, 2025 68 American Airlines AAdvantage miles can offer huge value if you know how and when to use them. If you learn the rules for booking awards, you’ll spend fewer miles, avoid unnecessary fees, and save valuable time planning your next trip. Here’s everything you need to know about booking award tickets with AAdvantage miles.
IHG Milestone Rewards: Earn Perks Every 10 Nights Stayed at IHG by Ian Snyder June 14, 2025 0 IHG Milestone Rewards provide additional benefits to frequent guests of IHG hotels. You can earn rewards for every 10 nights stayed each calendar year, starting at 20 nights. The benefits range from bonus points, to food and beverage rewards, to confirmable suite upgrades. At two specific levels, you'll also have the option to select an annual lounge membership. IHG Milestone Rewards can offer excellent value to members, depending on how you use them.
United Club℠ Business Card Review: Elite-Like Perks and Lounge Access, High Annual Fee by Brie Bash June 14, 2025 0 The United Club℠ Business Card is a premium offering that comes with an equally premium annual fee. But are the benefits worth the sky-high cost for your small business? Let’s dive into the details of the United Club Business Card to see if it deserves a spot in your wallet.
Where Flying Blue Shines: Best Redemptions on Air France, KLM & Partners by Ian Snyder and Samantha Holland October 22, 2025 46 We explore the Air France–KLM frequent flyer program, taking a look at some interesting Flying Blue award sweet spots. Flying Blue is a valuable program given its relationship with all six flexible rewards programs: American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou®, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One, Marriott Bonvoy, and Bilt.
American Express Card Offer History: Best-Ever Offers and When You Should Apply by Tyler Glatt June 13, 2025 6 Here’s a detailed history of welcome offers for many popular Amex cards, along with insight into what makes an offer stand out. Use this information to help decide when it’s the right time to apply for some of the most popular American Express cards.
Radisson Refer-A-Friend: Earn up to 50,000 Points — or Join and Get a Bonus After Your First Stay by Skye Class June 13, 2025 0 Radisson Rewards continues to run its refer-a-friend bonus, giving 1,000 bonus points to both the new member and the person who refers them. Members can earn up to 50,000 bonus points each year through this program. Here's how it works.
Earn up to 2,600 SkyMiles and a $50 Delta Gift Card After Completing Three Tasks by Skye Class October 6, 2025 0 Delta SkyMiles members can earn up to 2,600 bonus miles and a $50 Delta gift card through a new promotion. To qualify, you must enroll by July 5 and complete tasks with Starbucks, SkyMiles Dining, and Delta Cars by October 5, 2025. Here's how it works.
American Airlines Adds Instant-Confirm Upgrades Using AAdvantage Miles by Tyler Glatt August 13, 2025 0 It just got easier to use your American Airlines AAdvantage miles to confirm an upgrade to a premium cabin. The airline has rolled out a new "Instant Upgrade" feature — and it works exactly as it sounds. You can now confirm an upgrade instantly through the AA website, and we’ll guide you through the process in a few simple steps.
JetBlue Status Match: Get Three Months of Mosaic Status, Challenge to Extend Through 2026 by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer July 1, 2025 2 Feeling blue about your airline elite status? Travelers with elite status from seven major airlines can match into JetBlue’s Mosaic program, unlocking priority perks and waived bag fees from day one. Here’s how to match, what you’ll get, and how to keep your Mosaic status through 2026.
I Got Kicked Off an International American Airlines Flight for Moving a Carry-On Bag by JT Genter June 11, 2025 85 Over the more than 2 million miles I've flown across almost 1,200 logged flights, I've seen and experienced a lot -- from rejected takeoffs to medical emergencies and even an emergency landing. However, this week, I experienced the most absurd situation I've ever seen on a flight, and it led to my removal from an international flight. Here's what happened and how American Airlines responded.
