How To Track Progress Toward Rewards and Benefits on Your Co-Branded Amex Card by Dan Miller September 10, 2024 0 American Express has several tools that allow you to both track how close you are to meeting spending thresholds as well as understand how many rewards points you'll earn for your pending and recent transactions. Here's how they work and where to find them.
Earn 60,000 Lufthansa Miles With the Miles & More World Elite Mastercard by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2024 0 If you're in the mood to collect some Miles & More miles — the mileage currency of all the airlines that belong to the Lufthansa group — keep reading. Barclays has boosted the sign-up bonus on the $89 annual fee Miles & More® World Elite Mastercard®, allowing you to earn bonus points from daily spending and a solid welcome bonus.
Should You Book Hotels and Vacation Rentals Through Stays by Alaska Vacations? by Brie Bash September 9, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines teamed up with Expedia to launch Stays by Alaska Vacations. This portal allows travelers to earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles at over 900,000 hotels and vacation rental properties. Here’s what you need to know about Stays by Alaska Vacations.
KrisFlyer Award Sale: Fly Premium Economy US-Singapore From 56,250 Miles per Way by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2024 0 If you're looking to make some travel plans for early next year, Singapore Airlines has marked down several award itineraries by 25%. It's a generous discount, but there are some route limitations — especially if you plan to fly to or from the United States. But if you find something you like, this sale won't be around for long. The last day you can make a reservation is September 22, 2024.
The U.S. DOT Announces Investigation Into Frequent Flyer Programs. Here’s What That Means for You. by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2024 0 The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating some of the most prominent U.S.-based frequent flyer programs. The goal? To uncover whether or not practices behind dynamic pricing, devaluations, and management borders on being unfair, anticompetitive, or deceptive. Here's what we know so far and what this means for you.
You Can Now Convert MGM Rewards Points to Marriott Bonvoy Points — And Vice Versa by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter September 9, 2024 0 Earlier this year, the long-awaited integration of MGM and Marriott Bonvoy took center stage. Outside of making 16 MGM properties bookable with Bonvoy points, the Marriott-MGM tie up offers resort-goers tier match opportunities, reciprocal elite benefits, and more. The "and more" grew today as Marriott and MGM finally made good on a benefit proposed many months ago. Here's why that matters.
JetBlue’s Blue Basic Just Got a Bit Less Restrictive — Is It Worth the Savings Now? by Sam Helmy September 8, 2024 0 Sometimes, you just need to get from Point A to Point B and don't require anything beyond a seat on a flight. That is where basic economy fares can be very useful and economical. Like several other airlines, JetBlue offers a low-cost fare bucket for those simply looking for a seat and a bare minimum level of service. But before you book a JetBlue Blue Basic fare, there are some things you'll want to know. Here's our guide to JetBlue's cheapest fare.
Do JetBlue TrueBlue Points Expire? by Sam Helmy September 8, 2024 14 JetBlue has one of the most generous expiration policies we have seen. The policy allows you to focus on earning and redeeming your points without the need to worry about your points expiration.
How To Combine Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Between Credit Cards by Miguel Rueda and Scott Sikes September 8, 2024 60 If you have multiple Chase credit cards that earn Ultimate Rewards, it is important to combine the points earned on each card. This allows you to maximize the value received from all of your rewards. So, how do you combine your rewards? And which card should you combine your rewards with? Read on to find out.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Miles, Achieving Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash September 8, 2024 2 Flying Blue is the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, and despite being a foreign airline program, it is worth your attention — especially if you frequently fly on SkyTeam carriers. In this post, we'll cover how to earn and spend your Flying Blue miles and how to reach elite status.
All the Credit Cards That Earn Hilton Honors Points by Tyler Glatt and Scott Sikes September 7, 2024 30 Travelers have dozens of ways to earn Hilton Honors points. That's a big deal if you're building a stash to fund a free night at one of Hilton's properties. The best way to earn a lot of Hilton points quickly is via credit card — either by netting a sign-up bonus on a Hilton credit card or initiating a transfer from one of Hilton's partner programs. Read on to learn about all the credit cards that earn Hilton Honors points.
Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa Review: 3% Back in Unique Categories, No Annual Fee by Ashley Onadele September 7, 2024 0 The Upgrade Triple Cash Rewards Visa® earns 3% cash back on home, auto, and health purchases and 1% back on all other purchases. But because of how the card's credit limits work, it isn't right for everyone. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.
11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots to Europe by Payton Turner and Ross Denkin September 10, 2024 22 With :amex_partners_air: airline transfer partners, determining the best ways to redeem American Express Membership Rewards can be daunting. Add in alliances and partnerships of each Amex partner airline, and travelers have even more options to consider. We at AwardWallet dug into all of the options to compile this list of the best ways to redeem Membership Rewards for flights to Europe.
The Ultimate Guide To Earning a Southwest Companion Pass by Senitra Horbrook and Joe Petrovic April 17, 2025 65 The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with one other person for free (plus taxes and fees). To help you plan your earning strategy, we’ve summarized all of the ways you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass this year.
Earn Up to 15,000 JetBlue TrueBlue Points on IHG Stays Through November 30 by Skye Class December 24, 2024 0 JetBlue TrueBlue members have a new promotion to earn up to 15,000 bonus points on IHG stays through November 30, 2024. Members can earn either 1,000 or 3,000 points per stay, depending on the length of stay. Here are the details of this offer.
SAS Awards Now Bookable Online Through Flying Blue — And At Incredible Rates by Tyler Glatt September 5, 2024 0 On September 1, 2024, SAS left Star Alliance for SkyTeam. Since then, SAS awards have been increasingly made available to book through SkyTeam partners. Yesterday, we covered how you can now book SAS awards with Delta SkyMiles. But there's an even more appealing option using one of the easiest-to-earn mileage currencies around. Here's what you need to know about this new mileage redemption option.
Save $100 on Your Next Singapore Airlines Booking With This Promo Code by Skye Class September 5, 2024 0 Singapore Airlines just announced a special discount code for Mastercard holders, allowing them to save up to $100 on an eligible round-trip flight booked by September 30, 2024. This discount only applies to the first 3,000 bookings, so here's how to take advantage of it now.
Capital One Spark Miles for Business Review: Good Earnings on Everyday Spending by Carissa Rawson January 4, 2025 0 The Capital One Spark Miles for Business earns and unlimited 2x miles on all purchases, which can be great for businesses with a lot of spending in categories that don't earn bonus miles with other cards. However, its other benefits are fairly limited, which may leave room for competitors. Let's take a closer look.
Delta Adds SAS Mileage Redemptions — But Only On Certain Routes by Tyler Glatt September 6, 2024 1 Earlier this week, Scandinavian Airlines (better known as SAS) changed jerseys, leaving Star Alliance to become a member of SkyTeam. One of the implications of a shift in alliance is new mileage redemption opportunities, which are now rolling out. Effective immediately, you can redeem Delta SkyMiles for intra-European SAS itineraries. Here's what we know about this brand-new SkyMiles redemption option.
What’s the Difference Between a Charge Card and a Credit Card? by Ajay Jain and Scott Sikes September 4, 2024 22 Charge cards and credit cards are commonly thought of as the same. They have similar application processes, usually have a hard pull on your credit report, and can be used interchangeably to make purchases. However, there are significant differences between how credit cards and charge cards work. Here's a breakdown of the differences.
Earn 90,000 Ultimate Rewards Points With the Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card by Tyler Glatt June 24, 2025 50 The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is one of the most well-rounded business credit cards on the market. Outside of valuable earning categories and a handful of quality perks, the $95 Ink Preferred offers new applicants 90,000 bonus points after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here's why you should consider it.
Earn Up to 10X Lufthansa Miles & More Miles on IHG Stays — Up to 15,000 Bonus Miles by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 IHG is back with another airline partnership promotion. This time, Lufthansa Miles & More members can earn up to 10X miles on qualifying IHG stays booked by November 30 and completed by December 31, 2024, up to 15,000 total bonus miles. That means 10 Miles & More miles instead of 2 miles per dollar earned on IHG stays. Here are the details of this new promotion.
How To Transfer Chase Points to World of Hyatt by Payton Turner September 2, 2024 0 You can easily transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt for award stays at over 1,300 Hyatt hotels worldwide — plus even more through Hyatt partnerships. By linking your Chase and Hyatt accounts, you can instantly convert points in 1,000-point increments at a 1:1 ratio. Here's the step-by-step process how to do so.
Complete Guide to the American Express Global Lounge Collection® by Jenna Hansen May 16, 2025 0 You might be familiar with American Express Centurion Lounges, but you might not realize that Amex actually operates an even more extensive network of lounges around the world called the Global Lounge Collection. This article covers everything you need to know about accessing this extensive network.
Do Aer Lingus AerClub Avios Expire? by Sam Helmy September 1, 2024 0 Like many other airlines, your Aer Lingus Avios will expire if your account has no activity for a given period of time. Here is all you need to know about keeping your Avios balance active indefinitely.
Complete Guide to the American Express Travel Portal by Tyler Glatt August 31, 2024 0 American Express Travel is a convenient way to book flights, hotels, rental cars, and cruises through American Express. In this post, we walk you through how to book with Amex Travel, the questions you should ask before booking, and the value you'll get for your Membership Rewards when you redeem them in the portal.
Instacart Mastercard® Review: Elite Rewards for Instacart Users, Limited Utility for Non-Users by Mark Jackson August 31, 2024 0 The Instacart Mastercard® offers 5% cash back on Instacart app and Instacart.com purchases, 5% cash back on Chase Travel℠ purchases, and a lot more. Is it right for your wallet? Read our comprehensive review for help making the decision.
Positioning Flights Explained: Save Miles and Money on Your Next Award Trip by Brie Bash August 31, 2024 2 If you are looking to level up your award-booking skills, you will need to look beyond your closest airport, with positioning flights. This post will give you everything you need to know about positioning flights and how you can use them to find incredible deals.
Is Your Wallet Working for You? Here’s How To Evaluate Your Credit Card Portfolio by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin August 30, 2024 66 Whether you've got one credit card or a wallet with cards in every slot, it's important to take the time at least once a year to revaluate which credit cards are worth keeping. Your spending habits, travel goals, and ability to utilize credit card perks will change over time—and so will the benefits that come with your cards. Here's our guide to managing the cards in your wallet like a pro.
Last Call: Transfer Amex Points to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, Get a 20% Bonus by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2024 13 Eyeing a trip to Hawaii that you can book with frequent flyer miles? American Express' transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles can help you get there for a little less, but it's ending soon. Through August 31, 2024, you can transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines and enjoy a 20% bonus.
