Aeroplan Extends HotelSavers Fourth Night Free Cardholder Benefit Through 2026

Qantas Frequent Flyer announced a series of program enhancements, including new benefits and a shakeup to the number of points required for Classic Flight Rewards — for flights operated by Qantas, Jetstar, and several partners, including Emirates. Here's a quick overview of these changes.

Sonesta Travel Pass may not be the biggest loyalty program, but it’s running some solid promotions. Members can earn 1,000 bonus points per night, and unlock deep discounts in St. Maarten. Here’s everything you need to know about the current slate of offers.

Accor is currently offering two fast-track offers for corporate business travelers to claim bonus nights toward qualifying for Accor elite status. Here's how to register for these offers providing up to 20 status nights upon completion of a stay in 2025.

It’s either a bug or something borderline sinister, but United is showing fewer MileagePlus awards if you’re searching from the U.S. than if you’re searching from somewhere else. Here’s a look at what might be going on with MileagePlus — and how to change your location settings to unearth awards that United apparently doesn’t want you to book.

Condor Airlines is celebrating its third anniversary with strips on its livery, and in celebration, passengers can earn a €10 onboard voucher by matching the livery stripes in their clothing. Here are the details about the six colors, how to identify the stripes on your flight, what to wear, and who will judge your clothing.

One of the best first class cabins in the skies belongs to Emirates. Ultra-comfortable seats, onboard showers, and top-notch food and beverages are only the tip of the luxury iceberg. If this is a cabin you want to experience, one of the easiest ways to get there is to upgrade with Skywards miles. Here's how to do it.

The United℠ Business Card is useful for anyone with a small business who flies with United multiple times a year. Benefits include a first checked bag free, United Club passes each year, priority boarding on United, access to additional award space, and 5,000 bonus miles every account anniversary if you also hold a United personal card. Check out our full review for all the details.

Radisson Rewards points can expire after a period inactivity — but the program’s vague wording means you might not get a warning. Here’s how to protect your Radisson Rewards points and avoid losing them.

Found a great travel deal but short on miles? With Capital One, you can book now and redeem miles for a statement credit up to 90 days later. This strategy gives you time to earn rewards — including a welcome bonus — and still cover your travel costs retroactively. Here's how.

Join AwardWallet Blog editors, contributors, and learn from two dozen points and miles experts at Frequent Traveler University Dallas from May 2–4, 2025. This three-day event features in-depth sessions, networking opportunities, and a Friday night open-bar kickoff. Learn how to maximize your travel rewards and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Here's how to register at $100 off — plus a promo code to save an extra $20.

Expedited airport security allows travelers to bypass long security lines and fast-track the screening process. TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR Plus can be obtained for free or at a discounted rate through airline elite status and credit card benefits.

With so many great awards available to members via the World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards program, all with different value and expiration dates, it is crucial to be able to select the right one for your reservation. We'll show you how so you can take advantage.

The new Oneworld lounge at Seoul Incheon (ICN) offers eligible travelers a sleek, functional space to relax before their flight. With a solid buffet, complimentary bar, fast Wi-Fi, and shower suites, it’s a welcome addition for Oneworld elites and premium cabin flyers. Here's our look inside — plus who gets access (and who doesn't).

Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) gives you access to unique, upscale stays at boutique properties around the globe, including some stunning spots in the Caribbean. Even better, you can book stays at these posh properties with Hilton points or free night certificates. Here’s how to make the most of Hilton’s SLH partnership for a luxury Caribbean escape.

Bilt Rewards offers transaction fee–free rent payments that earn valuable Bilt Points when you use the Bilt credit card. Now, it’s possible to earn Bilt Points with any credit card — on top of your card’s regular rewards — as long as you’re comfortable paying a 3% processing fee. But should you pay rent with a different credit card?

Bask Bank is best known as the bank that offers an innovative AAdvantage®-mile-earning savings account. Since launching a new traditional cash-interest savings account in 2021, Bask led the way in increasing interest rates. However, today, Bask dropped the earning rate to 3.90% APY due to the recent Federal Reserve interest rate drop. That makes 1.75 AAdvantage® mile per $1 saved per year even more attractive. Here's a breakdown of your options.

One of the major benefits of Hyatt Globalist elite status is the Guest of Honor benefit. On these bookings, Hyatt Globalists can book stays for other members, granting them all of the perks of Hyatt's top-tier elite status. These awards are single-use and you can earn them through Milestone Rewards — including prior to reaching Globalist status. Here's how to earn and use the benefit.

MGM just launched a brand new MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard, offering an annual $200 resort credit, MGM elite status, plus the ability to earn a $250 hotel credit and higher elite status tiers. Here's a dive into all the perks at launch, and whether it makes sense for your wallet.

While redeeming MileagePlus miles for standard award tickets will get you the biggest bang for your buck, you can also redeem miles for United flights using United Money + Miles. This option provides a fixed value for your points. Here's how it works and when it's worth it.

The United Club℠ Card is Chase's premium United co-branded card and provides a host of top perks and benefits for anyone who regularly flies United. Check out our full review of the United Club to see if this card deserves a spot in your wallet.

You can earn Hyatt Club Access Awards via Milestone Rewards to use at hotels with a lounge, where you can have breakfast, snacks and drinks. In this post, we will show you how to earn them, gift them and use them for maximum value.

Delta SkyMiles Medallion status already offers plenty of perks when flying — but did you know you can turn that airline elite status into car rental perks, too? Here's how to request a free and fast status match from Delta to SIXT.

If you're chasing IHG elite status this year, one easy way to speed things up is by buying elite-qualifying points when booking your next stay. Depending on the property and the rate you select, you can purchase up to 5,000 elite-qualifying points per night. Here's what to know about this little-known option.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of our favorite travel rewards cards. But who is and isn't eligible for its welcome bonus? In this post, we'll cover all the rules that can make or break your eligibility to earn the current Sapphire Preferred welcome bonus.

If you want American Airlines miles and elite status, you should check out AA Hotels. You'll earn redeemable AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points that count towards elite status without having to get on a plane. In this guide, we'll show you how to maximize your rewards and explain when booking directly with the hotel might be the better choice.

Japan Airlines is increasing award rates on June 10, 2025 — and hiking First Class awards up to 57%. While Mileage Bank miles are hard to earn, travelers with a balance should book soon to lock in current pricing before the devaluation takes effect. Here's what you should book now.

Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best-known travel rewards programs. It’s not only easy to use, but it also offers some of the best value when redeeming points thanks to a strong lineup of transfer partners and a wide variety of cards that earn them. This guide covers the best ways to earn and redeem points, the credit cards that earn them, what they’re worth, and more.

Paypal has recently made some key improvements to its platform, speeding up the experience and giving more payment options. In celebration, PayPal is awarding up to $10 million to customers who use PayPal Checkout online through July 18. Everyone has five chances to win up to $100. Here are the details.

If you've ever jealously watched travelers breeze through security with a fingerprint or retinol scan, you may be in luck. That's because several American Express credit cards offer full reimbursement for your CLEAR Plus Membership each year. This means that you could enjoy the convenience of expedited security without the hefty price tag. Let's look at how this benefit works and which cards provide it.

One standout sweet spot in the Flying Blue program is flying business class with China Airlines from North America to Taipei for just 66,000 Flying Blue miles (or less). In this guide, we’ll show you how to find and book this incredible deal.