Earn Hotel Elite Status Without the Stays: The Best Shortcuts by Program by Michelle Molloy and Harrison Pierce February 5, 2026 43 The traditional route to elite status, earning the base number of points or night credits needed for each elite tier within a hotel chain, requires a substantial investment of time and money. Thankfully, there are several options that will allow you to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.
Air Canada Aeroplan Opens up Points Redemptions on ITA Airways — Here Are the Award Rates by Tyler Glatt February 5, 2026 0 Air Canada added yet another Aeroplan redemption partner — and this one’s a great get if travel to Italy (and beyond) is in the cards. The latest addition is ITA Airways, and we’ll show you how Aeroplan prices these awards and how to earn the points you need to book them.
Amex Blue Business Cash Card Review: 2% Cash Back With No Annual Fee by Senitra Horbrook and Jess Farley February 5, 2026 32 The American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card offers one of the best cashback rates of any business card we've reviewed, plus it has a standout introductory APR offer. Here's everything you should know about this no-annual-fee card.
American, Alaska, and United Launch Limited-Time Shopping Portal Promotions Offering Bonus Miles by Skye Class February 5, 2026 151 Three airlines already have shopping portal promotions for February, offering members up to 1,500 total points and miles after reaching spending thresholds. American Airlines and United have offers running through February 9, while Alaska Airlines' offer is available through February 11, 2026. Here are the details.
EVA Air’s Mileage Expiration Policy Has a Hard Deadline Most Travelers Can’t Reset by Sam Helmy February 5, 2026 7 EVA Air Infinity MileageLands expire in accordance with a complex expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about EVA Air's mileage expiration policy, and what you can do to keep your miles active.
Guide to JetBlue BlueHouse Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access [Day Passes Added] by Tyler Glatt February 4, 2026 1 JetBlue is in the early stages of building an airport lounge network and has just opened the doors to its first of at least two BlueHouse lounges. Here’s everything you need to know about JetBlue’s BlueHouse airport lounges, including where they’re located, how to access them, and what you’ll find inside.
New United℠ Business Card Offer: Earn 100,000 Bonus MileagePlus Miles and 2,000 PQP by Jess Farley and Tyler Glatt February 4, 2026 1 United just launched a new welcome offer on the United℠ Business Card — and it's a good one. New applicants can earn 100,000 bonus miles and 2,000 PQP after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here's why now's the ideal time to apply.
Choice Privileges Cruises: Earn and Redeem Choice Points on Sailings Through This Booking Portal by Skye Class February 4, 2026 0 Travelers have several ways to book cruises with points and miles, including through Choice Privileges Cruises. This portal lets Choice Privileges members both earn and redeem points on cruise bookings. Here’s what to know about the program and how you can currently earn 10X points through the portal.
IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 157 New IHG Properties by Sam Helmy and JT Genter February 4, 2026 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 157 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of April 2026.
Easy Ways to Check Your Chase 5/24 Status for Free by Brie Bash and Mark Jackson February 4, 2026 76 Chase’s 5/24 rule is one of the strictest and most well-known credit card application restrictions. However, Chase doesn’t officially publish the rule or tell you what your current 5/24 status is. Here are the best free ways to check where you stand.
Boost Your Avios for Cheap Using British Airways Avios Booster by Sam Helmy and JT Genter February 4, 2026 1 British Airways offers an interesting way to buy Avios. Travelers can "boost" any Avios post to their British Airways Club account in the past 30 days, and the rates are pretty good. Here's a look at whether it makes sense to buy Avios this way.
British Airways Kills Off Beloved Flight Discount Program — Here’s How to Still Save on Flights by JT Genter February 3, 2026 3 For more than a decade, British Airways and the AARP have offered travelers a discount of up to $200 per person off qualifying British Airways flights. British Airways has confirmed to AwardWallet that this program has ended. But here are other ways you can still save on flights.
Wynn Rewards Members Can Save 30% on Sailings With a New Partner Cruise Line — Here’s How by Tyler Glatt February 3, 2026 0 Wynn offers a ton of benefits to its rewards program members, and that list only grows as you move up from entry-level Red status to top-tier Black status. But one of Wynn's little-known perks available to all members is up to 30% off select cruise fares. In a quiet program update, Wynn switched the cruise partner this discount applies to and also made the perk easier to use. Here’s what to know.
Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points for as Little as 0.89¢ Each With This New Up-To-40% Bonus Promotion by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter February 3, 2026 145 Marriott Bonvoy is offering its members the chance to buy points with a 40% bonus. This bonus drops the effective cost-per-point down to as low as 0.89¢ per point. That opens the door to stays at the most lavish Marriott properties at a fraction of the cost or the chane to mint airline miles for as little as 1.79¢ per mile. Here's when this promotion could make sense.
Best Hotels Near Tokyo Disney You Can Book With Points by Samantha Holland February 3, 2026 1 No need to stay at an expensive Tokyo Disney Resort that only offers 15 minutes of early entry. Official Disney Hotels and other properties near the Tokyo parks offer competitive perks. We'll cover three specific properties to consider for your trip and how can you can book them with points or hotel free night awards.
Starbucks Is Revamping Its Rewards Program and Launching Elite Status — Here’s How It Works by Harrison Pierce February 3, 2026 0 On March 10, 2026, Starbucks will launch a revamped loyalty program featuring new elite status tiers, benefits, and redemption opportunities. Here's everything you need to know about the new program, including how to reach elite status and redeem your Stars.
Meet the Disney Inspire Visa Card: Earn Rewards Dollars on Purchases and Statement Credits Each Anniversary by Harrison Pierce February 3, 2026 0 Chase just launched a new Disney credit card: the Disney Inspire Visa Card. In exchange for a $149 annual fee, you'll get a variety of benefits, including the opportunity to earn bonus Disney Rewards Dollars and statement credits each cardmember year, discounts at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort, and more. Here's what you need to know about the Disney Inspire Visa Card.
Hyatt Bonus Journeys: Register to Earn up to 28,000 Bonus Points on Stays Through April 15 by Skye Class and Miguel Rueda February 3, 2026 4 It’s back! World of Hyatt just launched its first Bonus Journeys promotion for 2026. After registering, members can earn up to 28,000 bonus points on eligible stays through April 15, 2026. Here are all the details and the link to register.
Buy Etihad Guest Miles With up to a 35% Discount (2.08¢ Each) — But Should You? by Andrew George Bradshaw February 3, 2026 63 Etihad is offering Guest members the chance to buy miles with up to a 35% discount. This deal lets members pick up Etihad Guest miles for as little as 2.08¢ apiece. Let's take a look at a few examples of when buying Etihad Guest miles during this promotion would save you loads over paying the cash rate.
Breeze Airways Promo Code: Up to 26% Off Round-Trip Flights With This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt February 6, 2026 2 Breeze Airways just launched a new promo code that can help you save up to 26% on cash or reward flights. If you’re looking to take advantage of this offer, read on for the promo code and more details on how to book.
All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays) by Senitra Horbrook and Harrison Pierce February 2, 2026 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
Flash Sale: Finnair Is Selling Avios With up to a 50% Bonus Through February 5 (1.45¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw February 2, 2026 9 Finnair Plus is offering a 50% bonus on Avios purchases, letting members buy Avios for as little as 1.45¢ each. Whether you redeem through Finnair Plus or transfer to another Avios partner, this rate could unlock excellent value. Here’s when it may make sense to buy.
Miles & More Mileage Bargains for February 2026: Limited U.S. Options and More Cheap Alternatives by Ross Denkin and Tyler Glatt February 2, 2026 17 Lufthansa’s monthly Miles & More Mileage Bargains program is back for February 2026. The offerings are limited, but we found even cheaper Miles & More alternatives to get to Europe, starting at just 88 miles plus taxes and fees.
Earn a Promotional Southwest Companion Pass With Just One Round-Trip (Or Two One-Way Flights) by JT Genter February 2, 2026 57 Southwest Airlines just launched a new promotion to help you earn a Companion Pass, but you must act fast. The newest offer lets members earn a temporary Companion Pass after just one eligible round-trip (or two one-way flights) booked by February 5, 2026, and flown by March 31, 2026. Here's how to register.
16 Current Promotions for Buying Airline Miles and Hotel Points (Up to a 155% Bonus Points) by Tyler Glatt February 19, 2026 3 Buying points and miles strategically can help you reach your next redemption faster or even book a trip for less than paying cash. In this post, we’ve rounded up all the current airline, hotel, and travel loyalty programs offering bonuses or discounts on points and miles.
Our Favorite Cash Back Credit Cards and Their Current Welcome Bonuses by Ryan Flanigan and Harrison Pierce February 2, 2026 0 Cash-back credit cards are an essential ingredient for a well-balanced rewards strategy. Earning cash back gives you the ultimate flexibility and makes it easy to plan around a fixed return on spending. Here are the best cash-back credit card offers available right now.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly U.S.-Europe From Just 18,750 Miles or 45,000 Miles in Business Class by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin February 2, 2026 159 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for February 2026! This month, you can book award tickets between Europe and 12 North American cities from just 18,750 miles each way in economy or 45,000 miles in business class for travel through July 2026. And you can easily transfer your favorite flexible points to Flying Blue to score these deals.
JetBlue Status Match: Get Three Months of Mosaic Status, Challenge to Extend Through 2027 by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer February 1, 2026 2 Feeling blue about your airline elite status? Travelers with elite status from seven major airlines can match into JetBlue’s Mosaic program, unlocking priority perks and waived bag fees from day one. Here’s how to match, what you’ll get, and how to keep your Mosaic status through 2027.
Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 44 Properties by Tyler Glatt February 1, 2026 67 To incentivize World of Hyatt members to fill new hotels, Hyatt offers members 500 bonus points for staying at new hotels within the first few months after opening. Here's how you can take advantage of this promotion, plus the 12 new properties added in February 2026.
Do Capital One Miles Expire? A Guide to Capital One’s Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy February 1, 2026 24 Capital One Miles has a generous points expiration policy that is on par with virtually every other flexible credit card currency. This helps make them one of the most valuable points currencies around. But here's what you need to know about how you might lose your Capital One miles balance.
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