Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program

Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program

Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn — unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don’t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here’s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot — and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.
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How to Use Your Alaska Airlines Wallet Funds — and Keep Them From Expiring Worthless

Alaska Airlines has a unique way for frequent fliers to store their trip credits for future use, called "wallet funds." When you cancel a trip, instead of those codes living (and potentially dying) in your email inbox, you can have funds deposited into your Alaska Airlines Wallet. Once the funds are deposited, there are a few rules to follow to use them and not let them expire. Here's how to use these credits.

Chase Freedom Month of More: Earn Bonus Cash Back, Plus Redeem Points at a Discount

Chase has just launched its next Month of More for May 2025, offering great rewards and redemption opportunities with Chase Freedom cards. Bonuses are available when redeeming points through the Ultimate Rewards store for Apple products and gift cards through May 31, 2025. Plus, you can earn cash-back rewards at a higher rate with select merchants when you click through Shop With Chase.

Earn 25,000 Bonus Points on Vacations by Marriott Packages Through October 2025

Vacations by Marriott has yet another offer that gives Marriott Bonvoy members 25,000 bonus points for eligible vacation packages booked by May 31, 2025. To earn these bonus points, book a vacation package that includes a stay of five or more nights at an all-inclusive Marriott property and complete the trip by October 31, 2025. Based on recent Marriott redemptions by AwardWallet users, this bonus is worth nearly $250!

Launching This Summer: Use Your Alaska Airlines Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska’s Companion Fare is famous for a reason. This lucrative benefit allows eligible Mileage Plan credit cardholders to purchase a round-trip ticket for a companion for $99 (plus taxes and fees) anywhere Alaska Airlines flies within North America. Traditionally, it’s only been valid on Alaska-operated flights, but this summer, you’ll be able to take it even further on Hawaiian Airlines.

Buy Lufthansa’s Miles & More Miles for as Low as 1.5¢ Each Now (With an Even Better Bonus Later)

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 30% bonus, dropping the cost per mile to as little as 1.5¢ each. Should you buy miles bundles during this promotion before it ends on May 31, 2025? Let's take a look.