The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying by Tyler Glatt and Ian Snyder December 8, 2025 5 United MileagePlus elite status is based primarily on earning Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). To qualify for United's elite status, you'll need to understand how to earn PQPs. In this post, we'll cover what United PQPs are, how many you will need for each tier of Premier elite status, and the top ways to earn PQPs through flying.
Hilton to Introduce a New Top-Tier, Invite-Only Elite Status — Here’s What We Know So Far by Harrison Pierce December 8, 2025 0 Hilton is expected to introduce a new, invite-only tier for a handful of Hilton loyalists in 2026. The Honors Society will dethrone the just-introduced Diamond Reserve as the highest tier in the Hilton Honors program. Here's what we know so far.
IHG Slashes Free Points Transfer Cap for Diamond Elites and Business Rewards Members by Sam Helmy December 8, 2025 0 IHG has quietly reduced the number of points Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members can transfer for free. Until now, this limit was pretty lofty — but it just got a big haircut. Plus, there are new restrictions that will slim down who gets to make these free transfers. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Buy a Delta Gift Card and Get a $25 Uber Voucher — Here’s How by Tyler Glatt December 8, 2025 19 Through January 5, 2026, Delta will give you a $25 Uber voucher when you buy a Delta gift card of $300 or more. It’s a solid deal if you can use the funds to book both flights and rides in the year ahead. Here's how to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
Amex to Devalue Transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles in Early 2026 — Here’s the Timeline by Cameron Laufer December 8, 2025 0 Amex Membership Rewards is one of a handful of programs that offers transfers to Cathay Pacific's loyalty program -- known as Asia Miles -- at a 1:1 ratio. That rate will be changing, but luckily not for a few months. Effective March 1, 2026, the transfer rate will change to 5:4, dropping the rate by 20%. Here's what to know.
IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 121 New IHG Properties by Sam Helmy and JT Genter December 8, 2025 4 IHG One Rewards just extended its promotion offering a 15% award discount on award stays at new properties. Here's the full list of 121 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of February 2026.
Buy Lufthansa Miles for as Low as 1.39¢ Each — With Bonus Perks and Lounge Discounts to Boot by Miguel Rueda and Andrew George Bradshaw December 8, 2025 18 Lufthansa sells mileage bundles called "Bundle & Go" to its Miles & More program members. A new promotion lets members buy Lufthansa Miles & More miles via these bundles with a 50% bonus, dropping the cost per mile to as little as 1.39¢ each. Should you buy miles bundles during this promotion? Let's take a look.
Citi Gift Card Sale: Save up to 15% When You Redeem ThankYou Points for Select Gift Cards by Zhanna Startseva and Andrew George Bradshaw December 8, 2025 0 Citi is offering an up-to-20% discount on select gift cards when you redeem ThankYou® Points for a limited time. That means you can snag a $25 gift card for just 2,000 points. It’s not the highest-value redemption, but it’s a practical one. Here's how the deal works — and whether it's worth it.
2025 Points and Miles Checklist: What To Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight by Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce December 7, 2025 1 Between pooling balances with family, using expiring credits, achieving hotel and airline status, and hitting yearly spending thresholds, there are plenty of points and miles to-dos to consider doing before the calendar hits January 1. Check out our handy guide to what you should act on across your accounts before year's end!
What Is a Medallion Qualification Dollar? How to Earn MQDs and Unlock Delta Status by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt December 7, 2025 54 If you want to earn Delta Air Lines elite status, you'll want to familiarize yourself with Medallion Qualification Dollars. MQDs are Delta's only status-earning metric, so you won't find yourself among the airline's elite ranks unless you earn a lot of them. Here's everything you need to know about Medallion Qualification Dollars.
OneKeyCash Expiration Policy: How to Keep Your Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo Rewards Alive by Sam Helmy December 7, 2025 2 Expedia OneKeyCash has a less-than-generous points expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about the OneKeyCash expiration policy and what you can do to keep your points balance active.
Wells Fargo Rewards Transfer Partners: Our Complete Guide to Maximizing Your Wells Fargo Points by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce December 7, 2025 3 Credit card holders can now redeem Wells Fargo Rewards points by transferring them across eight partners. Here's everything you need to know about Wells Fargo's transfer partners and some of the best ways to stretch your hard-earned points the furthest.
Sapphire Reserve Lyft Benefits: Up to $120 in Annual Credits and 5X Chase Points on Rides by Brie Bash December 7, 2025 0 If you travel often, chances are you’ve relied on rideshare apps to get around. Using the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ can make those Lyft rides more rewarding and help offset either card’s high annual fee. Here’s how to take advantage of their Lyft perks.
See More From the AwardWallet Blog: How & Why to Make AwardWallet a Google Preferred Source by Tyler Glatt December 6, 2025 2 One of the new features Google has rolled out recently lets you choose which publishers you’d like to see more from. Adding a publisher like AwardWallet to your list of Google preferred sources means you’ll see more of our content across Google. Here's how to add the AwardWallet Blog in less than one minute.
Complete Guide to Chase Sapphire Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and How to Access by Max Prosperi and Carissa Rawson December 6, 2025 23 While the first Chase Sapphire Lounge opened its doors to travelers in late 2022, the card issuer now operates nine lounges with two more locations on the way. In this guide, we'll cover where the Chase Sapphire Lounges are, who can access them, and what you can expect inside.
Citi Double Cash® Card Review: One of the Best Cards for Everyday Spending by Payton Turner and Gabriela Milton December 6, 2025 9 The Citi Double Cash® Card is an excellent cash-back credit card offering 2% back on every purchase. This simplicity in earning points is excellent for non-bonus spending and for those who do not want to worry about when to use different cards, especially for a card with no annual fee. Beyond this, there aren't many perks, but it's still one of our favorite cards for everyday spending. Let's look at the positives and negatives.
Your Complete Guide to Credit Card Statement Credits for 2025 — Including What to Use Before Year-End by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce December 6, 2025 38 Many credit card statement credits reset once the second half of the year began. From travel to dining, these perks can offer real value — but only if you use them. We’ve rounded up the statement credits available in 2025 so you can make the most of them before time runs out in just a few more weeks.
Last Chance for 2025: Get JetBlue Status-Qualifying Tiles for 10% off Through December 30 by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt December 6, 2025 1 If you’re looking to fast-track JetBlue Mosaic status or top off your account, buying tiles is a convenient option — especially with JetBlue’s 10% discount promotion running through December 30, 2025. Here's an overview of this limited-time promotion.
How I Turned My Amex Hilton Credit Into a Five-Star Date Night — And Other Creative Ways to Use It by Brie Bash December 5, 2025 1 The American Express Business Platinum Card and Hilton Surpass card offer up to $200 in Hilton statement credits per year, split into four $50 quarterly credits. But, you don’t need a Hilton stay on the calendar every quarter to make use of this credit. With a little planning, it’s possible to find simple, worthwhile ways to use it. Here's how I used it to book a fancy date night in Las Vegas.
Southwest Upgraded Boarding, Priority Boarding, and How To Board Early for Free by Samantha Holland and Jenna Hansen December 5, 2025 2 Southwest Airlines is moving from open seating to assigned seats. This process includes a move from Upgraded Boarding to Priority Boarding. Check out this article to learn everything about the two early boarding options and how to secure them for free for your flight.
You Can Now Earn American Airlines Miles and British Airways Avios on Select LEVEL Flights by Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 1 You can now earn British Airways Avios and American Airlines miles on select flights operated by LEVEL, a low-cost long-haul airline operating flights to 7 hubs in the Americas from its base in Barcelona. Here's what you need to know about this change.
Marriott and Emirates Your World Rewards Promotion: Earn 2,500 Skywards Miles On Your Next Flight by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy Your World Rewards members who linked their accounts by November 21 can now earn 2,500 bonus Skywards miles on their next Emirates flight booked by December 21, 2025, for travel by February 28, 2026. Here are the details for this promotion.
Best Chase Business Credit Card Offers for December 2025 by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 0 Chase offers an excellent array of business credit cards. Whether you're looking for cash back, transferable points, airline miles, or hotel points, there's likely a card for you. All of the Chase business credit cards have a solid welcome offer, and many offer excellent travel benefits. Here's your full guide.
New Deal on Buying United MileagePlus Miles: Get a 100% Bonus or 50% off Through December 24 by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt December 5, 2025 204 If you're short the United MileagePlus miles necessary to book your next trip, there's a new sale on United miles that can help you restock your account. Through December 24, 2025, MileagePlus members can get up to a 100% bonus or 50% off, which drops the effective cost to as low as 1.88¢ per mile. Here are the details.
Get 3k Points for Linking Your Marriott and Uber Accounts and Riding Once — Here’s How by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 6 Marriott and Uber have teamed up again to offer bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points when linking your accounts. With this offer, you can earn up to 3,000 points after linking your account and completing one "premium" Uber ride. Here's what you need to know.
Unlock Luxury for Less: IHG Points on Sale With a 100% Bonus Through December 15 (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw December 5, 2025 164 IHG is running a new flash promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points through December 15, 2025. Until then, members can buy IHG points with up to a 100% bonus, which drops the rate per point down to just 0.5¢ each. But when is it worth buying IHG points? Let's take a look at a couple examples for inspiration.
Miles & More Mileage Bargains for December 2025: No U.S. Options, But There are Cheap Alternatives by Ross Denkin and Tyler Glatt December 5, 2025 16 Lufthansa’s monthly Miles & More Mileage Bargains program is back for another month — but there are no routes from North America that you can book whatsoever. So, here are some cheaper Miles & More alternatives to get to Europe, starting at just 88 miles plus taxes and fees.
RESERVE by CLEAR Is Gone — Here’s What’s (Sort of) Replaced It by Skye Class December 5, 2025 1 Did you ever use RESERVE by CLEAR? This service was briefly available, but we recently found CLEAR sunset the program. A new program called CLEAR Mobile is now available, but that has no connection to RESERVE. Here's a record of what RESERVE was, and what other options are currently available.
Get More for Less: Apply Now and Double-Dip on These Citi Strata Elite Card Credits in Year One by Tyler Glatt December 4, 2025 0 The best time to apply for a premium card is when there’s an elevated welcome offer or when you can double-dip annual statement credits. It’s even better when you can do both. Right now is one of those rare chances where you can do this with the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. Here's how much value you can unlock by applying before the end of 2025.
IHG One Rewards Points Expiration Policy — How to Keep Your Points From Expiring by Sam Helmy December 4, 2025 93 IHG One Rewards has a simple and straightforward points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about your points expiring and what you can do to keep them active.
