Chase Sapphire Reserve® Review: A Premium All-Around Travel Card by Jenna Hansen April 10, 2025 226 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is Chase's premium Ultimate Rewards-earning travel rewards card. You'll pay a hefty annual fee to keep this card, but its benefits can easily be worth the fee. Here's a look at the numerous features built into this card.
Don’t Have Enough Miles? Flying Blue Expands Mileage Overdraft Benefit by Skye Class September 21, 2024 0 Short on miles for a KLM or Air France flight? Elite Flying Blue members can leverage a benefit to cover missing miles for a flight with a miles overdraft. Here are the details of the Flying Blue miles overdraft benefit, including who's eligible and how to decide if it's worth using.
Complete Guide to Brex Rewards, Transfer Partners & Redemptions by Ian Snyder September 20, 2024 2 Brex Rewards is a program businesses can use to collect transferable/flexible points. While lesser known than other programs like Chase or Amex, Brex points are worth understanding and holding due to their variety of redemption options. Here's what you need to know about the Brex Rewards program, including Brex's airline transfer partners.
JetBlue To Introduce Airport Lounges, New Premium Credit Card. Here’s What We Know So Far. by Skye Class September 19, 2024 0 Have you ever felt JetBlue could use some premium airport lounges? Well, that's about to come true. JetBlue just announced two upcoming premium lounges in two airports for top-tier members, eligible JetBlue Mint passengers, and cardholders of the soon-to-be-announced premium JetBlue credit card. Here are details of the upcoming premium lounges.
Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card Review: A Simple Tool for Building or Repairing Credit by Brie Bash September 18, 2024 0 With a limited or poor credit history, you may find yourself unable to qualify for the credit cards that earn lucrative rewards. With no minimum credit score and pre-approval without a hard credit pull, the Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card can be a pathway to better credit and future rewards. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Will Move Forward, But With Mileage Program Requirements by Tyler Glatt September 18, 2024 1 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has given Alaska Airlines the official green light to close its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. However, the merger agreement comes with some strings attached, a few of which will be of particular interest to mileage collectors. Here's a look at how the combined Mileage Plan-HawaiianMiles program could impact you.
Marriott Offering 250 Bonus Avios to New Bonvoy Members by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 A just-extended Marriott promotion offers new Bonvoy members 250 bonus Avios when they join by December 31, 2024. Here are the details of this offer and some better offers you might want to take advantage of if you've never opened a Marriott Bonvoy account before now.
Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities by Senitra Horbrook and Skye Class March 26, 2025 3 Earning airline elite status doesn't have to be so hard. Many airlines offer customers easier routes to elite status. Whether through a status match, a fast track, or a challenge, earning airline elite status is within reach for even the most casual of travelers. Here's a look at the current opportunities.
Southwest Adds the Option to Change Companion Pass Designee Online by JT Genter September 16, 2024 1 The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks in points and miles, unlocking buy-one-get-one-free travel with a designated companion. While you've always been able to select your initial companion online, changing your companion has required calling Southwest.... at least until today. Southwest just added the ability to change your Southwest Companion Pass online! Here's how.
Capital One Makes Venture X Hertz President’s Circle Elite Status Permanent by Tyler Glatt September 16, 2024 0 It's long been expected that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Cardwould lose the complimentary Hertz President's Circle elite status benefit at the end of 2024. However, after quietly making an update, Capital One has chosen to make the benefit permanent instead. Here are the details.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club, Get a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt September 16, 2024 0 Looking to save on the points cost to spend a night in luxury? Those with an eligible Citi ThankYou® points-earning card can take advantage of Leaders Club's first-ever transfer bonus! Here's what you need to know about the new Citi-Leaders Club 25% transfer bonus and if it's worth your attention.
Do Amazon Rewards Card Points Expire? by Sam Helmy October 3, 2024 3 Holders of the the Amazon Visa or Prime Visa. Do not have to worry too much about their points expiration. Since Amazon Rewards has one of the most generous expiration policies around.
Award Travelers Guide to Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa by JT Genter September 14, 2024 0 The Le Meridien Maldives is one of the best point values in the Maldives, with overwater villas often even being bookable with Free Night Award certificates earned through Marriott credit cards. My wife and I returned to this property this month for our second visit and were impressed by the excellent service and well-designed villas. However, the resort isn't going to be right for everyone. Here's what award travelers should know about the Le Meridien Maldives.
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: One of the Best Cash-Back Cards for Groceries by Tyler Glatt September 14, 2024 0 The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a lucrative cash-back earner with a long list of valuable earning categories. If you value cash back, this card could be a great addition to your wallet. Learn if the card is right for you in our comprehensive review.
How To Renew Your Global Entry Membership (And a Trick to Getting a Quick Approval) by JT Genter September 14, 2024 46 Global Entry is a US customs screening program that allows low-risk, pre-approved, international travelers expedited entry into the United States. Since US Customs and Border Protection runs the program, it also allows members to use TSA Pre✓ lines when traveling domestically. It’s an excellent tool for frequent travelers and easy to obtain for free through various travel rewards credit cards.
How To Find Airline Partner Award Flight Availability by Ian Snyder September 14, 2024 54 Redeeming miles for partner award flights is a great way to increase the value of your frequent flyer miles. Unfortunately, the process is often misunderstood and can be daunting for first-timers. How do you know which airlines you can book, and how do you find the flights? We cover all of this and more in our guide to partner award availability.
You Can Now Convert Aeroplan Points to Marriott Bonvoy Points — But You Shouldn’t by Sam Helmy September 13, 2024 0 Air Canada Aeroplan elite members can now transfer Aeroplan points to Marriott Bonvoy. However, the conversion rate makes this new option of little value for most travelers. Here's all you need to know about these conversions and whether or not they make sense.
Amex To Add New Uber Cash Credit Restrictions in November by Skye Class December 20, 2024 1 Amex just announced a change to the Uber Cash benefit that could affect how some cardholders utilize it. This change goes into effect on November 8, 2024, and will impact what cards you can use to cover the difference between your monthly credit and your balance due. Here's what you need to know about the impending change.
Earn 3 Free Night Awards With the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card by Carissa Rawson and JT Genter September 12, 2024 0 The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is offering 3 Free Night Awards after meeting the minimum spending requirements — which you get a full six months to do. This is in addition to benefits such as Gold Elite status, bonus elite night credits toward higher status, and a free night award each year. Let's take a look at this offer.
The Best Ways to Book Flights to Tahiti Using Points and Miles by Lauren Wynn September 12, 2024 0 Whether you’re looking to book a dream honeymoon or just need a tropical getaway, Tahiti is a perfect destination. Read on for how to get to Tahiti using points and miles in order to save money that could be better spent elsewhere (like maybe on one of those amazing overwater villas!).
Double-Dip on Hyatt Stays and American Airlines Flights With the Hyatt-AA Partnership by Mark Jackson September 11, 2024 0 American Airlines and Hyatt Hotel elites can take advantage of a reciprocal partnership, which allows for double-dipping on every hotel stay and American Airlines flight. See how to sign up for the program and link your accounts so you're not missing out on valuable points and miles.
Capital One Spark Cash Select Review: No-Fuss Earnings With No Annual Fee by Carissa Rawson November 24, 2024 0 The Capital One Spark Cash Select is a decent option for earning cash back on everyday spend without paying an annual fee. However, it falls behind competitors with higher bonus categories. But this could be a good choice for business owners with lots of "non-bonus" spending or who want no-fuss cash-back earnings.
When Do PayPal Rewards Points Expire? by Sam Helmy September 11, 2024 0 PayPal Rewards points expire if you have no activity on your account for a given time. To keep your points active, you need to either earn points or complete other qualifying PayPal transactions. Here's what qualifies.
Should You Care About the “I Prefer” Hotel Rewards Program? by Sam Helmy September 10, 2024 2 The Preferred Travel Group's I Prefer Hotel Rewards program lets you earn and redeem points at various properties worldwide. Here is all you want to know about the program and some insight on if it's worth your attention.
How To Track Progress Toward Rewards and Benefits on Your Co-Branded Amex Card by Dan Miller September 10, 2024 0 American Express has several tools that allow you to both track how close you are to meeting spending thresholds as well as understand how many rewards points you'll earn for your pending and recent transactions. Here's how they work and where to find them.
Earn 50,000 Lufthansa Miles With the Miles & More World Elite Mastercard by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2024 0 If you're in the mood to collect some Miles & More miles — the mileage currency of all the airlines that belong to the Lufthansa group — keep reading. Barclays has boosted the sign-up bonus on the $89 annual fee Miles & More® World Elite Mastercard®, allowing you to earn bonus points from daily spending and a solid welcome bonus.
Should You Book Hotels and Vacation Rentals Through Stays by Alaska Vacations? by Brie Bash September 9, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines teamed up with Expedia to launch Stays by Alaska Vacations. This portal allows travelers to earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles at over 900,000 hotels and vacation rental properties. Here’s what you need to know about Stays by Alaska Vacations.
