The Best Voice And Data Plans For International Travel by Andrew George Bradshaw and Jess Farley August 14, 2024 45 No one likes to touch down home after a magical experience of travel only to be confronted with a massive phone bill full of excess data roaming and text message charges! In this post, we'll explore ways to save money when using your phone abroad. Here's an overview of the best voice and data plans for international travel.
Earn 3X JetBlue TrueBlue Points And Mosaic Elite Status Credits on Vrbo Stays by Skye Class August 13, 2024 0 JetBlue Paisly — the travel booking platform for TrueBlue members — just launched a new partnership with Vrbo. Travelers can now earn TrueBlue points on Vrbo stays booked through Paisly. Plus, all Paisly bookings earn tiles toward JetBlue Mosaic status. To celebrate this launch, travelers can earn triple points on Vrbo stays booked through Paisly now through August 25, 2024. Here are the details of this partnership and the current promotions.
Earn Up to a $2,000 (Or More) Cash Bonus with Capital One Spark Cash Plus by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith September 10, 2024 4 Capital One is giving business owners the opportunity to earn up to a $2,000 cash bonus on its premier business cash-back card, the Capital One Spark Cash Plus — and an additional $2,000 for every $500,000 spent during the first year — with no caps or limits.. This card is one of the most straightforward rewards earners on the market, with a simple 2% cash back on all purchases and no cap on how much cash back you can earn. The spending requirement is high, but this bonus is massive.
Avianca Devalues LifeMiles Awards by up to 50%, Cuts Costs on Others by up to 25% by Tyler Glatt August 13, 2024 1 Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and frequent flyer program devaluations. Earlier this morning, Avianca — without notice — increased the costs of LifeMiles award tickets by up to 50%. But that's not all. Avianca also re-valued some awards, making select itineraries up to 25% cheaper. Here's what we know so far.
Easily Compare Award Pricing and Cash Pricing With This Simple Google Flights Extension by Brie Bash August 12, 2024 3 Points Path is a desktop browser extension that provides award availability and rates when you search for flights using Google Flights. Here's how to get it, how to use it, and how it can save you money, points, and time.
Use This Secret Password To Score 5,000 Bonus Points per Night at Kimpton Surfcomber by Skye Class August 12, 2024 0 IHG One Rewards members can score incredible perks on award stays at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel this summer — but you must know the secret password. Perks include 5,000 bonus points per night, a complimentary room upgrade, high-speed Wi-Fi, and more. Read on to learn the secret password.
When to Downgrade vs. Cancel a Credit Card — And Top Options for Downgrading Your Card by Jess Farley and Dan Miller August 12, 2024 38 Managing the credit cards in your wallet is a crucial component of maximizing rewards travel. If you've decided that a particular card in your wallet no longer supports those goals, that's okay. But first, consider whether you can downgrade your card instead of outright canceling it. Here's when you should downgrade.
How To Maximize the Rotating 5X Categories on the Chase Freedom Flex℠ by Jess Farley August 12, 2024 73 The key to maximizing the Chase Freedom Flex℠ is planning ahead to ensure you extract every possible point out of the rotating 5X bonus categories. In this post, we recap every Chase Freedom 5X category since 2014 and demonstrate how to get the most from the most common categories.
Do Asiana Airlines Asiana Club Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy August 11, 2024 1 The Asiana Club mileage expiration policy is one of the most generous around! However, the exact policy depends on your Asiana Club elite status level at the time of your mileage accrual. Here's what you need to know about Asiana Club miles expiration.
How to Earn 6% (Up to 10.5%) Cash Back in the Category of Your Choice — With No Annual Fee by Scott Sikes August 11, 2024 1 When you pair the Bank of America Customized Cash Card with the Bank of America Preferred Rewards program, you can earn up to 10.5% cash back in the spending category of your choice. Here's how.
Should You Apply for the Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Premier Visa Signature® Credit Card? by Sam Helmy August 10, 2024 0 Turkish Airlines launched its first co-brand credit card just for U.S. residents: the Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Premier Visa Signature® Credit Card. It is now taking applications! The card is issued by First Electronic Bank and carries a $99 annual fee. Here's an overview of the card to help you decide if it's right for you.
Fly Without the Fees: Airline Programs That Don’t Add Fuel Surcharges to Award Flights by Mark Jackson August 10, 2024 1 The last thing you want is to pay a ton of cash on top of the miles and points you're using to book award flights, but some programs add heavy fees and surcharges when trying to book a "free flight." Here's a look at the programs that don't add these fees so you can save money on your upcoming reservations.
TD Double Up℠ Credit Card: Unlimited 2% Cash Back for No Annual Fee by Mark Jackson August 10, 2024 0 The TD Double Up℠ Credit Card offers an unlimited 2% cash back on all eligible purchases for no annual fee. Here's a detailed look at the card and its benefits to help you decide if it's one worth adding to your rewards card arsenal.
Tips and Tricks To Beat Jet Lag When Traveling Internationally by Jess Farley and Dan Miller August 9, 2024 30 Jet lag is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion caused by a long flight east or west across several time zones. While there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the effects of jet lag, the reality of jet lag is that it cannot be avoided entirely. However, here are some of the best ways to stem the impact of jet lag when you fly internationally.
Amex EveryDay® vs. Amex EveryDay® Preferred: Which Card Is Right for You? by Mark Jackson August 9, 2024 0 The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card and Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card are two solid cards worth your attention. But if you want to apply for one, which should you pick. After all, both cards are somewhat similar. Let's dive into the nuances of each to help you decide which is right for you.
SAS EuroBonus Status Match Offers Elite Status Through March 2025 — For Those That Qualify by Sam Helmy August 9, 2024 0 SAS EuroBonus is running a status match promotion through August 30, 2024. Residents of participating countries and programs can match their airline status to SAS EuroBonus. Once matched, their status will be valid through March 31, 2025. Better yet, you can extend your new EuroBonus status even further into the future by meeting specific re-qualification requirements. Here's the full details on the SAS EuroBonus status match.
Cardholder Award Flash Sale: Book United Flights to Hong Kong From 40K Miles Each Way by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy August 11, 2024 0 If fall or winter travel is in the cards but you haven't made flight reservations yet, United MileagePlus is out with an award sale that might be worth redeeming your miles. United is offering discounted economy rates to Hong Kong, with rates starting at just 40,000 miles each way. The offer is only valid for travel booked today, August 9, 2024. Here are the full details.
Save Your Wallet by Booking Flights From These Countries That Limit Fuel Surcharges by Mark Jackson and Ian Snyder August 8, 2024 0 Many air carriers like to levy "carrier-imposed surcharges," often referred to as "fuel surcharges" or "YQ" as a shorthand. These are extra fees that add up quickly when you book a flight using your miles. However, a handful of countries limit fuel surcharges on flights, and you can use this to your advantage.
Why You’ll Want To Add Your Virgin Atlantic Booking to Your Delta Account by Brie Bash August 7, 2024 1 Did you know that once you book a Delta flight via Virgin Atlantic, you can add the booking number to your Delta account? This simple trick has several benefits. Here's how to do it and why it's a good idea.
Score up to 15,000 Bonus AAdvantage® Miles on IHG Stays by Skye Class November 16, 2024 0 Do you prefer to earn AAdvantage® miles on your IHG stays instead of hotel points? IHG One Rewards has a new promotion giving members up to 15,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on 2+ night stays at IHG through November 15, 2024. Here's what you need to know about this promotion and how to claim your bonus miles.
Got American Airlines Elite Status? Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt November 4, 2024 56 Hyatt and American Airlines launched a new round of elite-status fast track match-challenges. This time around, AAdvantage elites members have the opportunity to match to get elite status in the World of Hyatt program. Then, you can challenge to keep that status through February 2026 by completing qualifying activities. However, you'll need to register by October 31, 2024 to take advantage of this year's offer.
What Is a Medallion Qualification Dollar and How Do You Earn It? by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt August 6, 2024 54 If you want to earn Delta Air Lines elite status, you'll want to familiarize yourself with Medallion Qualification Dollars — MQDs for short. 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 and how to earn them.
Guide to the Capital One Travel Portal by Jenna Hansen August 6, 2024 2 The Capital One Travel Portal is an easy way to book flights, hotels, and rental cars. This article goes over everything you need to know about awesome features like price freeze, price drop protection, and price prediction. It also walks you through the step-by-step process of booking.
When Does It Make Sense to Buy Delta SkyMiles? by Andrew George Bradshaw August 5, 2024 0 If you're an avid AwardWallet reader, you know we keep tabs on all the airline and hotel programs selling their points at a discount. Unfortunately, Delta has yet to offer any promotion to buy miles with a bonus or discount. That begs the question: Can you buy Delta SkyMiles, and if so, is it worth it? In this post, we will break down how to buy Delta SkyMiles and a few other options you have for earning SkyMiles.
Best Credit Cards for Back-To-School Shopping by Ryan Smith August 5, 2024 0 School is starting again soon for most students in the U.S. Whether you're the one heading to the classroom or you're sending your children back to school, putting your shopping expenses on the right credit cards can help you earn extra rewards or put cash back in your pocket along the way. This is money you need to spend, so you might as well get something for it.
A Guide to Capital One Cafés: Locations, Amenities, and Cardholder Perks by Brie Bash August 4, 2024 0 Have you ever passed by a Capital One Café and wondered what it was or who could visit it? I recently stopped by my local Capital One Café in Houston, Texas, to find out. Here's what it was like and how you can visit one, too.
Turkish Airlines Passengers to Get Free Wi-Fi by the End of 2025 by Skye Class October 23, 2024 0 As the world goes more digital, getting free Wi-Fi with airlines is a huge benefit. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Qatar Airways are some airlines that offer free Wi-Fi already. Now Turkish Airlines has announced it will bring free Wi-Fi to all passengers by 2025. Here are the details.
Guide to Hertz Gold Plus Rewards New Two-Pronged Points Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy and JT Genter August 4, 2024 16 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards points have a complex two-pronged expiration policy. Your points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a specific amount of time, and they will expire after a fixed period of time, regardless of activity. Here's a full breakdown of the new policy.
Take Advantage of Capital One Venture X’s Lesser-Known Benefits by Jenna Hansen March 2, 2025 10 You may have heard about lounge access, bonus miles, and a travel credit, but did you know that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card has a lot of other less-known benefits? Things like rental car coverage, fine dining experiences, and cell phone protection. Check out this post to learn all about it.
How To Transfer Avios Between British Airways, Iberia, Qatar, Finnair, Aer Lingus Accounts by Sam Helmy June 10, 2025 21 You can now transfer Avios for free between all five participating airlines: British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Finnair, and Aer Lingus. This flexibility adds a significant amount of value to all the programs. Not only can you use it to consolidate small balances into one account, but you can also transfer Avios into the account that will give you the best value for a specific award. Here's how.
