Starbucks Stars Have a Short Shelf Life — Here’s How to Track Your Expiration So You Can Use Them in Time by Sam Helmy October 20, 2025 3 Starbucks Rewards Stars expire faster than you might think, and it’s easy to lose them if you’re not careful. This post covers exactly how long your Stars last, what resets their expiration, and a few simple ways to make sure you don't forfeit your Stars.
Best Credit Cards for Rental Car Insurance [2026] by Jess Farley and Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 64 Primary car rental insurance is one of the unsung heroes of rewards credit card perks. It also provides piece of mind on trips. In this post, we make insurance easy to understand and cover the credit cards that provide the best coverage.
TAP Miles&Go Elite Status: How to Earn, the Benefits You Get, and How to Keep Them for Life by Brie Bash June 8, 2025 0 TAP Miles&Go, the frequent flyer program for Air Portugal, flies under the radar for many. But for those who frequently fly on TAP or its partners, it can be a compelling opportunity for travelers looking to unlock elite benefits and matching Star Alliance elite status. If you're aiming to enhance your travel experience with lounge access, priority boarding, or upgrades, here's what you need to know about earning and maximizing TAP elite status.
Points of Interest: Mileage Bargains Not Dead, Surprise Hyatt Card Bonus Categories, and More Program Updates by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2025 0 This year is flying by, and the points and miles landscape is changing just as quickly. In this fourth installment of Points of Interest, we’ll walk you through some of the behind-the-scenes loyalty program updates from the past few months.
Delta Business Platinum Amex Review: Valuable Long-Term Benefits, Elite Status Boost, and More by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash January 29, 2026 0 The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card is Delta's mid-tier card offering for business owners, offering award redemption discounts, a companion ticket, and a head start on elite status. Is this the right card for your small business? Read our review to find out.
JetBlue’s Partnership With Brightline Is Live — You Can Now Book Plane+Train Tickets Online by Sam Helmy June 7, 2025 0 JetBlue and Brightline announced a new partnership allowing you to book combined air and travel itineraries seamlessly on the JetBlue website. Here's everything you need to know about this brand new partnership.
How to Use Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles to Fly to Every Continent by Cameron Laufer July 1, 2025 0 Thanks to Alaska Airlines’ membership in the Oneworld alliance, along with partnerships with several non-alliance carriers, travelers can use Alaska Mileage Plan miles to book award flights to nearly every corner of the globe. If you're serious about globetrotting, it's worth stocking up on Alaska miles. Here's just how easy it is to use these valuable miles to reach every continent.
Survey Says: Travelers Are More Engaged Than Ever Before by Sam Helmy June 5, 2025 0 Barclays has announced the results of its 2025 Travel Reward and Loyalty Report, showing excellent engagement from travelers with various travel rewards and loyalty programs. Here's our recap of the results worth caring about.
Hilton Honors Increases Standard Award Points Limit to 200,000 Points Per Night by Mark Jackson June 5, 2025 0 Hilton Honors has raised top-tier award rates for its properties from 95,000 points just a few years ago all the way up to 200,000 points with the latest round. While many properties are truly aspirational, the news is never great to hear with no notice as you save up for that dream redemption.
Spent Enough to Unlock a Brilliant Earned Choice Award? You Now Have a New Benefit Option by Tyler Glatt June 4, 2025 1 The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is packed with benefits. Most of these you get automatically (or after enrollment), but one of the card's lesser-appreciated perks is the Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit you unlock after making eligible purchases every calendar year. And this benefit just got a little better. Here's how.
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Card Review: 2% Cash Back for First Year, No Annual Fee by Samantha Holland and Brie Bash June 4, 2025 1 The Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases — a competitive offer when it comes to other no-annual-fee cash-back cards. Even better, you can boost that earning rate to a whopping 2.625% cash back on all purchases. Here's how to do so and how this card stacks up against other credit cards earning cash back.
New Benefits in 2025: How to Earn and Maximize Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred Elite Status by Senitra Horbrook June 4, 2025 0 Many people assume Southwest's lack of lounges and lie-flat seats mean its elite status isn't worth holding, but it can definitely improve your travel experience. Here’s how you can earn A-List and A-List Preferred elite status with Southwest Airlines, plus some tips on how you can use that status to improve your travels.
Emirates and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Guide: Reciprocal Benefits, Point Transfers by Mark Jackson June 4, 2025 3 Marriott Bonvoy has a lot of airline partners, but one partnership that goes a little deeper than most is with Emirates Skywards. The two programs offer reciprocal benefits through a program called Your World Rewards. Here’s what to know about the Your World Rewards program.
Amex Business Platinum Wireless Credit: How It Works and How to Use It by Brie Bash June 3, 2025 3 If you carry The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, there’s a practical perk that’s easy to overlook but worth taking advantage of. You can save up to $120 a year with the monthly wireless credit. Here’s what you need to know to enroll and maximize this benefit on your Amex Business Platinum card.
Capital One Lounge Access Is Changing for Guests and Authorized Users — Here’s How and When by Tyler Glatt February 2, 2026 6 It’s no surprise to some, but it’s finally happening: guest access to Capital One Lounges and Priority Pass lounges with the Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business is changing. Here’s what you need to know — and when these negative changes take effect.
Amex Offers: A Beginner’s Guide to Saving Money and Earning Bonus Points by Patrick Stouffer and Mark Jackson June 3, 2025 40 Amex Offers are one of the most underrated benefits available to American Express cardmembers. If you like saving money and traveling for pennies on the dollar, it's time to take a closer look at how these promotions can put extra cash in your pocket and supercharge your Membership Rewards-earning strategy.
Get a 30% Bonus on Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus Avios by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt June 2, 2025 11 American Express just launched a brand-new 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. There are several great ways to redeem Avios, so this is an incredibly useful bonus. And it’ll be around for a while too, lasting until July 15, 2025. Here are some of the best ways to redeem your newly transferred points.
How to Use the AwardWallet Lounge Tool to Find All the Airport Lounges You Can Access by Tyler Glatt June 1, 2025 2 Tucked inside the AwardWallet mobile app is a little-known feature that helps you figure out which lounges you can access based on the credit cards in your wallet and any lounge memberships you have. Here's what the AwardWallet Lounge Tool does and how it can make your next airport experience a lot smoother.
Earn Priceline VIP Gold Status With Just One Booking by Carissa Rawson May 31, 2025 0 Priceline is launching a new promotion for members of its VIP program, allowing them to earn VIP Gold status after just one booking. This normally takes five bookings; benefits include additional discounts, priority customer service, Express Deal coupons, and more.
Understanding Points and Miles Expiration — And How to Avoid Losing Your Rewards by Sam Helmy and JT Genter November 22, 2025 63 Finding out that your points or miles have expired when you log into your account is incredibly annoying and frustrating. Here's a detailed roundup of the points and miles expiration policies for major airline and hotel programs to help you avoid losing your points and miles along the way.
Complete Guide to Accor Live Limitless: Earning, Redeeming & Elite Perks by Kim Schelling and Cameron Laufer May 31, 2025 0 Accor Live Limitless isn’t as well-known in the U.S., but it can be incredibly valuable in Europe, Asia, and beyond. From earning elite status to transferring points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt, here’s a complete guide to getting the most out of the ALL program — and when it makes sense to choose Accor over other hotel brands.
Premium Credit Card Perks That Make Family Travel Smoother (and Cheaper) by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash May 30, 2025 2 Premium credit cards may come with hefty annual fees, but they’re also packed with high-value perks that can elevate any family vacation. From annual statement credits to airport lounge access, the right benefits can make travel more comfortable, more convenient, and yes, even more affordable, despite the upfront cost. Here are the best premium credit card perks for families.
World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage® Partnership: How It Works and What You Get by Mark Jackson and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 30, 2025 0 American Airlines and Hyatt Hotel elites members can now choose some rewards from both programs as they work towards earning higher elite status or just work on requalification for another year. See what those rewards are and whether you can find value in them.
Act Fast: Book Lie-Flat Awards to Hawaii From Just 24,500 JetBlue TrueBlue Points by Cameron Laufer May 30, 2025 0 If sun-kissed beaches and a laid-back vibe are calling your name, now might be a great time to book a first-class flight to Hawaii. JetBlue TrueBlue currently has options to fly from the West Coast to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines starting at just 24,500 points. Here are the details.
Capital One Officially Acquired Discover — Here’s What That Means for You by Tyler Glatt May 30, 2025 6 One of the biggest financial developments of the past year has been Capital One’s bid to acquire Discover in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal. The regulatory process unfolded over the past few months, and on May 18, 2025, the merger was officially approved. Here's what you need to know.
How to Earn and Redeem the IHG Food & Beverage Rewards You Get Through Milestone Rewards by Sam Helmy May 30, 2025 3 IHG Members can choose Food & Beverages Rewards as part of the Milestone Rewards program. Here is our complete guide to how these rewards work, including where and how to use them.
First Look: Inside American Airlines’ Boeing 787-9P Aircraft Featuring New Flagship Suites by JT Genter May 30, 2025 2 American Airlines just unveiled its long-awaited Boeing 787-9P with a brand-new Flagship Suite, upgraded premium economy seats, and refreshed cabins throughout. We got an early look inside the aircraft before its inaugural first flights. Here’s what travelers can expect onboard AA’s newest — and most premium — aircraft.
Skip the CDW: How to Use Credit Card Rental Insurance and Get Proof When Needed by Jenna Hansen May 29, 2025 36 If you've ever rented a car, you've heard the spiel on purchasing insurance as part of the rental agreement. Fees can range anywhere from $10 to $50 per day. But your credit card might provide a complimentary Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance. Here's how to get proof of Collision Damage Waiver from your credit card so you aren't stuck paying for something you don't need.
Southwest Slashes Same-Day Change Benefit for A-List Elites — Here’s The New Policy by JT Genter May 29, 2025 3 Southwest just quietly removed a major elite perk. As of May 28, A-List and A-List Preferred members can no longer get free same-day confirmed changes as an elite perk. Here's how the updated same-day change and standby policies work — and what travelers need to know to keep their flexibility when flying Southwest.
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