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If you missed the news, the cost of Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS will increase on October 1, 2024. Since October 1 is just a few short days away, now's a great time to apply for one of these trusted traveler programs before they become more expensive. Or, if you have a credit card offering an application fee waiver as a perk, you may not need to act so swiftly — here's why.

You can now convert HawaiianMiles to Mileage Plan miles and vice versa! Here's how to transfer miles between the two carriers — and what to do if you tried initiating an Amex-Hawaiian transfer online only to have your points reversed.

Spirit Airlines is making changes to the benefits Free Spirit members get, and unlike many other changes this year in different loyalty programs, these are for the better. These new benefits make it easier to earn and redeem points and improve the in-flight experience. Here are the details of these changes.

JetBlue announced TrueBlue program updates that will take effect in 2025. Although the basics of the program will remain unchanged, elite members will see some of their benefits disappearing in the new year — including favorite perks like free helicopter transfers. Here’s what to know about the changes, including the lost perks and a couple of increased benefits.

To celebrate the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card, ten travelers will win 500,000 Bonvoy points through the Bold Chat Court Contest. Marriott has partnered with Halle Bailey to help Bonvoy members get their vacation out of the group chat phase and into reality. Here are the details and how you can enter for a chance to win.

Capital One's 20% transfer bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue is ending soon. The promotion is valid for transfers through September 29, 2024. While a 20% transfer bonus is modest, it still makes some Flying Blue sweet spots a little sweeter. Here are the details.

Of all the points and miles you can earn, Virgin points are some of the easiest to come by. And today, they're even easier to earn, as Virgin (both Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club) has become Wells Fargo Rewards' seventh transfer partner.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been a hot topic lately. While there's a lot to look forward to later this month, there's something brand-new that you can take advantage of now. Starting today, you can book Oman Air awards through Mileage Plan. Where can you go with Oman Air, and what does it cost to redeem miles for Oman Air awards? Let's take a look.

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines offer reciprocal elite benefits, including first class upgrades, to their respective elites. Let's dig in to see exactly how this unique offering works in practice!

JetSMART is adopting AAdvantage® as its loyalty program and awarding miles and Loyalty Points on all domestic and international flights it operates. And, best of all, mileage redemptions are coming later this year. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments between American Airlines and JetSMART.

Qatar has always charged some carrier-imposed surcharges on awards but recently increased the out-of-pocket burden. Let's dig into the details to see how these changes can affect your next award flight on Qatar Airways.

Planning some domestic travel in the next few months and need a rental car? Avis is giving Preferred members the chance to earn a free rental day for every two rentals of two or more days through February 28, 2025. Frequent renters can earn up to five free day certificates each month! However, there are terms and conditions to keep in mind.

One of the most best ways to redeem Qatar Airways Avios doesn't require transiting through Doha. For partner flights under 650 miles, you can redeem just 9,500 Avios. Here's a look at the 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Airlines routes you can book for a small sum of points.

Virgin Red is the latest program to join the travel rewards card market, partnering with Synchrony Bank to open the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard to new applicants. Here's an overview of the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard's welcome bonus, earning rates, and perks. Plus, we'll share how to apply.

Cape Air flights are bookable with American Airlines AAdvantage miles, Delta SkyMiles, and JetBlue TrueBlue points. And depending on where your travels take you, you can potentially get great value from redeeming miles on these short-hop flights. Here's all you need to know about mileage redemptions on Cape Air.

HotelSlash is an intuitive tool that aims to take a lot of the work out of finding the very best hotel rate when you book. But should you use it? Here's how it works and what my experience was like when I used HotelSlash.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.