You Can Convert Your Qatar Airways Avios to Marriott Points — But Should You? by Sam Helmy December 9, 2024 0 Marriott Bonvoy and Qatar Airways announced that you can now convert points between both programs. While Qatar has long been a Marriott transfer partner, you can now transfer your Avios from Qatar Airways Privilege Club to Marriott Bonvoy. Here's how this new transfer opportunity works — and if you should take advantage of it.
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card Review: Modest Perks and No Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen December 9, 2024 18 The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card is a great value for the occasional IHG guest. This card charges no annual fee and comes with nice perks like a fourth night free on award redemptions, 20% savings on buying IHG points, and no foreign transaction fees. Check out all the benefits in our full review so you can decide if it's the right card for you.
Get 2 Years of Lyft Pink All-Access With the Sapphire Reserve — And Unenroll To Avoid Auto-Renewal by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 1 Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can activate a complimentary two-year Lyft Pink All-Access membership through December 31, 2024. Here's how to enroll now and turn off auto-renew to avoid a hefty charge once your trial period runs out.
Year-End Strategies for Earning Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes December 9, 2024 10 There's not much time left in the year, but there is still time to plan for and achieve top-tier hotel elite status with several programs. You can earn elite status now through these strategies and shortcuts and carry it through 2025 — or even part of 2026, depending on the program.
When Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Marriott Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 9, 2024 85 If you have a large balance of Marriott points, you should know when and how Marriott points can expire. Here's what you need to know, including how to track your Marriott points expiration with AwardWallet and how to extend the expiration date on your Marriott points.
Points of Interest: Emirates Slashes Mileage Earnings, IHG Doubles Point Earnings, Marriott Inks New Partnership, And More by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter December 8, 2024 0 Airlines and hotels routinely make minor changes to their loyalty programs. Many of these modifications fly under the radar, as they're rarely shared with public and aren't objectively flashy. In our second installment of "Points of Interest," we'll introduce you to several changes that have occurred in the loyalty landscape within the past couple of months, including changes to Accor, Choice, Emirates, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham.
Earn Up to 25X Rapid Rewards Points by Donating To Select Charities Through December 31 by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Want to earn some extra Southwest points while helping make a difference? Through the end of the year, Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn up to 25X points on donations of $25 or more to eligible charities. Here's a look at the two promotions on offer and how to score bonus points.
A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Award Travel Rules by Mark Jackson December 7, 2024 2 United MileagePlus is one of the most useful frequent-flyer programs for U.S.-based travelers. In this post, we'll cover the key rules for United award travel so that you have the necessary tools to book your next trip.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Review: High Fee, Declining Headline Perks by Tyler Glatt July 17, 2025 0 Carrying a $650 annual fee, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card is a premium card. Sure, it offers some top-tier perks for frequent Delta fliers, but poor earning rates on non-Delta spending and headline benefits that'll come with limitations in the coming months to years make the card a hard sell for small businesses that truly value elite perks.
Earn 5X United MileagePlus Miles on Your First Turo Car Rental by Skye Class December 7, 2024 0 United is the newest airline to partner with Turo, offering MileagePlus members miles on Turo car rentals. You can earn 5X miles on your first trip to celebrate the partnership. Here are the details of the Turo-United partnership and how to claim your miles.
Phantom Award Space Explained: Avoid the Trap of Unbookable Flights by Senitra Horbrook December 7, 2024 1 Have you ever transferred points to book an award flight only to face an error when confirming it? This frustrating scenario, known as "phantom award space," happens more often than you'd think. Let’s look at why phantom award availability occurs and what steps you can take to help keep it from happening to you.
Earn More From Holiday Spending: Cash Back Strategies for the Holidays by Carissa Rawson July 21, 2025 0 The holiday season is upon us, which means many are spending more than usual. Maximize the cash back that you earn this year by making smart money moves, such as using the right credit card and tracking purchases on shopping portals.
Make Flying Spirit Airlines Much Cheaper (And More Pleasant) Via a Free Status Match by JT Genter February 1, 2025 3 For a limited time, Spirit Airlines is offering a free elite status match from 7 airline loyalty programs. You'll get 90 days of elite status with no flight or spending requirements! Then you can hit SQP thresholds to keep that status through 2025. Here's an overview of the perks of Spirit Airlines elite status and just how much you can save when flying as a "Free Spirit" elite.
Transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 0 It's not very often we see an American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue, so this is a momentous occasion. Here's what you need to know about this 25% transfer bonus from Amex to JetBlue and whether it's worth taking advantage of before it flies away on December 31, 2024.
Got Hyatt Suite Upgrade or Club Access Awards? Here’s How to Apply Them Online. by Tyler Glatt December 5, 2024 0 World of Hyatt just made a few enhancements to its booking flow. Starting today, you no longer have to pick up the phone and ring the Hyatt contact center to apply Suite Upgrade Awards and Club Access Awards. Here's what's new with Suite Upgrade and Club Access Awards.
Citi to Become Sole Issuer of AAdvantage Credit Cards: What This Means for Barclays Cardholders by Tyler Glatt December 5, 2024 0 The world's largest airline shared plans to make Citi the exclusive issuer of all of its AAdvantage® credit cards. Here's what's about to change with the suite of American Airlines credit cards — and what you need to know if you have (or are considering applying for) a Barclays-issued product.
Still Available: Get 10,000 Bonus Delta SkyMiles for Switching to T-Mobile by Skye Class and JT Genter December 6, 2024 0 If you're not already a T-Mobile user, Delta is offering a compelling reason to give T-Mobile a closer look. SkyMiles members can currently earn 10,000 bonus Delta SkyMiles when they switch their current provider to T-Mobile. Interestingly, this switch will get you Wi-Fi benefits on four major airline carriers, including Delta. Here are the details.
How To Earn, Use, and Unlock Significant Savings With the British Airways Travel Together Ticket by Max Prosperi December 4, 2024 3 After spending $30,000 on the British Airways Visa Signature® Card, you'll unlock a Travel Together Ticket. Here's what you need to know about this companion ticket benefit and how it can translate into significant savings on premium cabin travel.
Do Citi ThankYou® Points Expire? A Complete Guide to Citi’s Complicated Expiration Policies by Sam Helmy December 4, 2024 19 Citi ThankYou® has a unbelievably complex points expiration structure, meaning that figuring out whether your points expire can be tricky. ThankYou-earning cards have different expiration deadlines depending on how you earned your points.
Marriott Cruise Sweepstakes: Win a Norwegian Cruise for Two and 100K Points, or 50K Points by Skye Class January 1, 2025 3 Interested in winning a Norwegian cruise for two people and 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points? Marriott is holding its annual sweepstakes with a big grand prize. Two additional first-prize winners will get 50,000 bonus points but no cruise. You'll need to submit your entry by December 31, 2024, to be eligible for these prizes — here's how.
How to Score Free Car Rental Upgrades: Tips, Tricks, and Credit Card Perks by Scott Sikes December 4, 2024 54 Many credit cards offer complimentary car rental elite status, and several major U.S. rental agencies provide formalized status matches. From leveraging elite benefits to using coupons and corporate codes, we’ve rounded up the best ways to secure free rental car upgrades and elevate your travel experience.
Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card Review: Simple Earnings, Massive Bonus by Jenna Hansen and Brie Bash December 3, 2024 1 The Capital One Spark Cash Plus is a good option for high-spending businesses. There is no need to focus on bonus spending categories since all purchases earn at least 2% cash back. But is this card with no preset spending limit the right option for your business?
Frontier Airlines To Introduce First Class Seats, Unlimited Companion Travel, and More by Tyler Glatt May 3, 2025 0 Frontier Airlines will look a lot different next year. Sweeping changes announced today indicate the low-cost carrier plans to look and feel more like a full-service airline. New first-class seats, elite benefits, and mileage redemption options will debut in 2025. Here are the details.
Purchase a Home Through eXp Realty, Earn Bilt Rewards Points by Sam Helmy December 3, 2024 4 Bilt and eXp Realty announced in a press release that you can now earn Bilt Rewards Points when you purchase a home. This is big news, because it means an avenue to earn a lot of valuable rewards on one of the most significant purchases one can make.
40% Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus From Amex Membership Rewards by Sam Helmy and JT Genter January 1, 2025 14 American Express just launched a new 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. You have until December 31, 2024 to get 40% bonus points when transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Flying Club. This unlocks value on everything from short Delta domestic flights to flying business or first class to Japan! Here's a breakdown of when you might want to transfer Amex points to Flying Club during this bonus.
How to Book Stopovers on Emirates Flights: Maximize Your Award Travel and Layovers by Ian Snyder December 1, 2024 0 Want to make the most of your trip on Emirates? Here is how you can add a stopover to an Emirates award ticket. With multiple fifth freedom routes, there are a good number of places to consider adding a stopover, including Milan, Athens, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Plus, consider using the complimentary Dubai Connect service on an especially long layover in Dubai.
Capital One Miles Expiration Policy: When Your Rewards Expire and What to Do Before They Do by Sam Helmy December 1, 2024 22 Capital One Miles has a generous points expiration policy that is on par with virtually every other flexible credit card currency. This helps make them one of the most valuable points currencies around. But here's what you need to know about how you might lose your Capital One miles balance.
Everything You Need to Know About the Capital One Venture X $300 Travel Credit by Jenna Hansen and Tyler Glatt December 1, 2024 3 One of the key features of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is its $300 annual travel credit. Used wisely, this can offset much of the card's annual fee. In this guide, we'll look at what the perk is, how to use it, and answer some questions you may have about this perk as you decide whether or not this card is right for you.
Bank of America Travel Rewards Card Review: Rewards on Autopilot, No Annual Fee by Ryan Flanigan November 30, 2024 2 The Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card offers a generous rewards program that allows cardholders to earn points on every purchase without tracking complex earning or redemption strategies. It has no annual fee and offers bonus rewards to those with qualifying Bank of America accounts. Is this the right card for you? Read our full review to find out.
When Do Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy November 30, 2024 0 Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus miles have a hard expiration policy. Your miles will expire after a set period of time, and you cannot extend their validity or have them reinstated. Here's what you need to know.
