El Al Adds Online Bookings for Virgin Atlantic Awards, Launches Dynamic Award Pricing by JT Genter February 17, 2025 1 Early this morning, El Al added the ability to book Virgin Atlantic awards through its website. That's a welcome addition for a partnership that previously required calling El Al to book. However, with this new addition, we are seeing dynamic award pricing for Virgin Atlantic awards -- instead of the published award chart rates. Here's the full breakdown of the El Al - Virgin Atlantic partnership.
Alaska Airlines Now Allows Mixed Partner Award Bookings — But With a Catch by Tyler Glatt February 17, 2025 2 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles can take you pretty far — and for pretty good value, too. But something you couldn't do with Alaska miles has been to use them to book a single award on multiple airlines. Until now. You can now book one Mileage Plan award ticket and fly two partner airlines, but with a few limitations. Here are the details.
How to Get the Most Value From the Citi Strata Premier® $100 Hotel Credit by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2025 2 The Citi Strata Premier® Card features an annual hotel benefit that lets you save $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more when you book through the Citi Travel portal. Here's how to unlock your savings and stretch them for maximum value.
When Do ANA Miles Expire? A Breakdown of ANA Mileage Club’s Complicated Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy February 16, 2025 4 ANA Miles expire according to one of the most complex mileage expiration policies we have seen. Depending on how the miles were earned, they can fall into one of four different expiration groups. Here's a breakdown of what to know about ANA's expiration policy.
JetBlue Now Selling Basic Economy Award Tickets — Here’s What It Means for Award Travelers by Mark Jackson February 16, 2025 0 JetBlue becomes the second U.S. airline after Delta to sell a basic economy award ticket to its members. So far, this has meant even cheaper JetBlue TrueBlue award pricing, but we're concerned what it might mean for the future.
Maximize Your AAdvantage® Miles: The 20 Airlines You Can Book and The Best Redemptions for Each by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin February 16, 2025 265 You can redeem American miles to reach destinations worldwide, including places beyond American Airlines’ network. From Oneworld partners like British Airways and Japan Airlines to non-alliance airlines like Etihad and Fiji Airways, this guide covers all the AAdvantage® partners you can book with your miles.
Venetian vs. Rio Comparison: Which Resort Is Better for World of Hyatt Globalist Members? by Mark Jackson February 15, 2025 0 If you’re a World of Hyatt Globalist headed to Las Vegas, should you stay at the Rio or the Venetian? This comparison breaks down elite benefits, amenities, and experience at both properties to help you decide which resort you should book for your trip.
Stack Your Travel Rewards: Double-Dip Opportunities with Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Mark Jackson February 15, 2025 0 There are a lot of double-dipping opportunities out courtesy of a wide variety of airline and hotel partnerships. By leveraging your loyalty in one program, you can hopefully "double-dip" in another and stack more rewards with little effort. Here are all the airlines and hotels with these types of partnerships.
Amazon Prime Member? Here’s How To Get a Free Grubhub+ Membership by Skye Class February 20, 2025 1 Do you use Grubhub for food delivery? If you're an Amazon Prime member, you have a neat way to unlock major savings on your orders. Your Amazon Prime membership already includes a complimentary Grubhub+ subscription. Simply activate it, and you'll keep the subscription as long as you remain a Prime member. But how do you activate your complimentary membership? Let’s take a look.
Earn 20X Avios on Hotels & 15X on Car Rentals with British Airways – Book by Feb. 24 by Sam Helmy February 14, 2025 0 British Airways Club has launched a double promotion, giving you 20X on Avios on hotel stays and 15X Avios on car rentals. The promotion is valid for bookings made through February 24, 2025. Here's everything you need to know in order to take advantage of these promotions.
Delta Vacations Promotion: Save Up to $200 off Package Bookings With This Promo Code by Skye Class February 14, 2025 0 Delta Vacations is yet another booking platform for savings on vacation packages, including flights and hotel stays. Through March 31, SkyMiles members can save up to $200 off eligible packages throughout the Americas. What makes this offer great is that all Delta partner airlines are available for the packages. Here are the details of this offer.
Avianca LifeMiles Second Devaluation in Five Months: Award Prices Rise Up to 77% – Here’s What’s Changed by Tyler Glatt February 14, 2025 0 The Avianca LifeMiles program has devalued for the second time in five months. But is the damage really that bad? Here's a look at the new award prices we're seeing and our take on whether or not it's worth continuing to participate in the LifeMiles program.
The Three Best Mid-Tier Credit Cards of 2025: Big Rewards Without Big Fees by Ian Snyder February 13, 2025 2 Every major bank offers at least one credit card that delivers great value without a sky-high annual fee. These mid-tier credit cards — often with annual fees of $100 or less — strike a balance between a fair number of perks and affordability. Here are three of our favorites.
Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2027 With Just 8 Nights by Sam Helmy February 13, 2025 35 Hilton Honors' generous status match to Gold status and fast track to top-tier Diamond is back for another year. With the current offer, matching and extending your status past the trial period means you'll be a Hilton Honors elite member through March 31, 2027. Here's everything you need to know about how to match your hotel elite status to Hilton Honors, keep your status past the three-month trial period, and why it's worth matching.
Iberia Plus Overhaul: New Revenue-Based Elite Status & Tier Changes Coming in April 2025 by Sam Helmy February 13, 2025 0 Iberia Plus has announced a slew of changes to its program that will take effect on April 1, 2025. The changes are wide-ranging and include a name change, new status levels, and status qualification, which will now be revenue-based.
How To Use MaxFHR To Find Cheap Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts Stays by Scott Sikes February 12, 2025 0 Many travelers use credits from The Platinum Card® from American Express, but maximizing the $200 Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) credit through the Amex Travel portal can be tricky. MaxFHR simplifies the process by highlighting bookable properties. Here’s how to use the tool to find cheap FHR stays.
Status Match To Club Avolta for Free, Then Claim Radisson and Avis Preferred Elite Status by Skye Class February 12, 2025 0 Club Avolta is a program offering shopping discounts worldwide. Elite status in the program comes with additional perks such as Radisson VIP Status, 25% off Plaza Premium paid lounge access, and Avis Preferred Status for members in select countries. You can match your status from nearly any airline or hotel for free to Club Avolta. Here are the details.
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Great Perks and Worth the Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash February 12, 2025 4 For IHG loyalists, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a valuable wallet addition that pays for itself year after year. Here's everything you need to know about the card to help you decide if it deserves a spot in your small business wallet and a look at if it's worth spending money on.
IHG Elite Status Explained: Tiers, Benefits, and Fast-Track Shortcuts by Ian Snyder February 11, 2025 0 IHG elite status grants valuable perks like bonus points, complimentary upgrades, and a welcome amenity during each stay. Benefits increase as you rise through the four status tiers. IHG also offers multiple co-branded credit cards which can let you shortcut status qualification requirements and enjoy IHG elite status even faster.
CLEAR® Plus Membership Deals: 1,500 Alaska Mileage Plan Miles, Plus Ways to Enroll for Free by Skye Class July 7, 2025 11 For frequent travelers, CLEAR Plus is a great way to speed through airport security. If you're not yet a member, now might be a good time to join if you're interested in earning some airline miles for doing so. Right now, new members can get 1,500 bonus Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. Here are the details.
Disney Dreams for a Dime: Tips for Saving Money at Disney World With Points and Miles by Mark Jackson February 10, 2025 0 If you’re wondering how to save money on a Disney World vacation, utilizing points and miles can help you significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. There are several strategies you can use to make your Disney dreams happen without breaking the bank.
Frontier Elite Status Fast-Track: Earn Elite Platinum Through 2025 With Just 20K Qualifying Points by Skye Class May 3, 2025 1 Frontier Miles members have a unique opportunity to attain Elite Platinum status after earning only 20,000 elite status points by April 30, 2025. This is only 40% of the 50,000 points normally required for Elite Platinum, so this promotion should be on your radar if you plan to earn Frontier status this year. Here are the details.
Marriott Business Access Program: Overview, Eligibility, and the Perks You Get by Sam Helmy and Skye Class September 16, 2025 0 The Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy program is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and provides many features and benefits, including an expanded and improved booking experience. Here's everything you need to know about this program.
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card vs. Capital One Spark Miles Card: Which Is Better? by Ian Snyder February 10, 2025 0 The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card and Capital One Spark Miles for Business are both solid business credit cards. So if you had to pick between them, what would you consider as part of your decision? In this post, we compare and contrast the two cards, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately show which has more to offer.
Delta Bags Delayed? Get 2,500 Bonus SkyMiles Each Time You Wait More Than 20 Minutes by Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 0 Did your Delta checked bag get to the carousel late? For those occasions when it takes 20+ minutes for your bag to arrive at baggage claim, Delta's 'Bags on Time' guarantee kicks in and you'll walk away with 2,500 bonus SkyMiles just for filling out a quick online form. Here's the lowdown on the Delta late baggage policy and how to claim the mileage bonus.
Aeroplan Adopting Dynamic Pricing for United and Other Select Partners — Here’s What To Know by Mark Jackson March 29, 2025 0 On March 25, 2025, Aeroplan will make award chart changes, including shifting select partners like United and Etihad to dynamic pricing. Here’s what we know about the updates — and why now might be the best time to lock in awards at current rates.
Ultimate Guide to Amex Transfer Partners: Best Redemptions for Each Airline and Hotel Partner by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 46 American Express transfer partners are one of the best ways to maximize Membership Rewards. With :amex_partners_air: airline partners and :amex_partners_hotel: hotel partners, you'll find options for virtually any travel plan. Here's our complete guide to Amex travel partners.
Skip the Line: How Amex Centurion Lounge Digital Waitlists Help You Avoid the Wait by Lauren Wynn February 8, 2025 1 Amex Centurion Lounges were once synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, but today they’re more often linked to overcrowding and long wait times. In response, American Express has introduced digital waitlists through the Amex app — allowing travelers to queue up virtually instead of standing in line. Here's how to join the waitlist.
The Ultimate Guide to Delta Sky Club Access: What’s Changed & How to Get In Now by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh February 8, 2025 2 Want to access Delta Sky Club before or after your next flight? You have options! From credit cards to elite status and from flying in the right seat to buying a membership, this post has all of the info you need for getting inside these lounges after new restrictions went into effect.
