How to Redeem Capital One Miles for Airfare You’ve Already Purchased by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh April 20, 2025 24 Found a great travel deal but short on miles? With Capital One, you can book now and redeem miles for a statement credit up to 90 days later. This strategy gives you time to earn rewards — including a welcome bonus — and still cover your travel costs retroactively. Here's how.
Join the AwardWallet Blog Team at FTU Dallas (May 2–4, 2025) by JT Genter April 20, 2025 0 Join AwardWallet Blog editors, contributors, and learn from two dozen points and miles experts at Frequent Traveler University Dallas from May 2–4, 2025. This three-day event features in-depth sessions, networking opportunities, and a Friday night open-bar kickoff. Learn how to maximize your travel rewards and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Here's how to register at $100 off — plus a promo code to save an extra $20.
Expedited Security Screening Programs: How To Get Them for Free by Miguel Rueda and Senitra Horbrook October 22, 2025 47 Expedited airport security allows travelers to bypass long security lines and fast-track the screening process. TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR Plus can be obtained for free or at a discounted rate through airline elite status and credit card benefits.
Avoid Wasting Valuable Hyatt Free Night Awards — How To Make Sure Hyatt Pulls the Right Certificate by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 19, 2025 0 With so many great awards available to members via the World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards program, all with different value and expiration dates, it is crucial to be able to select the right one for your reservation. We'll show you how so you can take advantage.
Oneworld Lounge at Seoul Incheon (ICN) Review — Access, Amenities, and Photos by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 0 The new Oneworld lounge at Seoul Incheon (ICN) offers eligible travelers a sleek, functional space to relax before their flight. With a solid buffet, complimentary bar, fast Wi-Fi, and shower suites, it’s a welcome addition for Oneworld elites and premium cabin flyers. Here's our look inside — plus who gets access (and who doesn't).
Maximizing Hilton Points & Free Night Certificates at Small Luxury Hotels of the World in the Caribbean by Scott Sikes April 18, 2025 0 Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) gives you access to unique, upscale stays at boutique properties around the globe, including some stunning spots in the Caribbean. Even better, you can book stays at these posh properties with Hilton points or free night certificates. Here’s how to make the most of Hilton’s SLH partnership for a luxury Caribbean escape.
Double Dip: Bilt Now Lets You Earn Rewards on Rent With Any Major Credit Card — But Should You? by Mark Jackson May 23, 2025 0 Bilt Rewards offers transaction fee–free rent payments that earn valuable Bilt Points when you use the Bilt credit card. Now, it’s possible to earn Bilt Points with any credit card — on top of your card’s regular rewards — as long as you’re comfortable paying a 3% processing fee. But should you pay rent with a different credit card?
Bask Bank Drops Rates on Cash-Interest Savings Account. Are Earning Miles More Attractive Now? by JT Genter November 13, 2025 36 Bask Bank is best known as the bank that offers an innovative AAdvantage®-mile-earning savings account. Since launching a new traditional cash-interest savings account in 2021, Bask led the way in increasing interest rates. However, today, Bask dropped the earning rate to 3.90% APY due to the recent Federal Reserve interest rate drop. That makes 1.75 AAdvantage® mile per $1 saved per year even more attractive. Here's a breakdown of your options.
Hyatt Guest of Honor Awards: How To Earn and Easily Redeem This Valuable Perk by JT Genter and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 18, 2025 4 One of the major benefits of Hyatt Globalist elite status is the Guest of Honor benefit. On these bookings, Hyatt Globalists can book stays for other members, granting them all of the perks of Hyatt's top-tier elite status. These awards are single-use and you can earn them through Milestone Rewards — including prior to reaching Globalist status. Here's how to earn and use the benefit.
MGM’s New Iconic Credit Card Offers $200 Resort Credit, MGM Status, and Lounge Access — But Is It Worth the Fee? by Mark Jackson April 17, 2025 2 MGM just launched a brand new MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard, offering an annual $200 resort credit, MGM elite status, plus the ability to earn a $250 hotel credit and higher elite status tiers. Here's a dive into all the perks at launch, and whether it makes sense for your wallet.
You Can Redeem MileagePlus Miles for a Fixed Value via United Money + Miles — But Should You? by Ian Snyder April 17, 2025 0 While redeeming MileagePlus miles for standard award tickets will get you the biggest bang for your buck, you can also redeem miles for United flights using United Money + Miles. This option provides a fixed value for your points. Here's how it works and when it's worth it.
The United Club℠ Card Review: Lounge Access and Amazing Perks for United Airlines Frequent Flyers by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 17, 2025 1 The United Club℠ Card is Chase's premium United co-branded card and provides a host of top perks and benefits for anyone who regularly flies United. Check out our full review of the United Club to see if this card deserves a spot in your wallet.
Hyatt Club Access Awards: Your Guide to Earning, Using, and Gifting These Valuable Perks by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 16, 2025 1 You can earn Hyatt Club Access Awards via Milestone Rewards to use at hotels with a lounge, where you can have breakfast, snacks and drinks. In this post, we will show you how to earn them, gift them and use them for maximum value.
Got Delta Medallion Status? Unlock Free SIXT Elite Status With This Free And Easy Match by Sam Helmy and Skye Class April 15, 2025 5 Delta SkyMiles Medallion status already offers plenty of perks when flying — but did you know you can turn that airline elite status into car rental perks, too? Here's how to request a free and fast status match from Delta to SIXT.
You Can Buy Elite-Qualifying IHG Points During Booking — But Should You? by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 0 If you're chasing IHG elite status this year, one easy way to speed things up is by buying elite-qualifying points when booking your next stay. Depending on the property and the rate you select, you can purchase up to 5,000 elite-qualifying points per night. Here's what to know about this little-known option.
Who Is Eligible to Earn the Welcome Bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card? by Mark Jackson and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 15, 2025 16 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of our favorite travel rewards cards. But who is and isn't eligible for its welcome bonus? In this post, we'll cover all the rules that can make or break your eligibility to earn the current Sapphire Preferred welcome bonus.
AA Hotels: A Great Way to Earn AAdvantage Miles & Loyalty Points on Stays by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 If you want American Airlines miles and elite status, you should check out AA Hotels. You'll earn redeemable AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points that count towards elite status without having to get on a plane. In this guide, we'll show you how to maximize your rewards and explain when booking directly with the hotel might be the better choice.
New Japan Airlines Award Charts Are Coming on June 10 — Here’s What to Book Now by Cameron Laufer June 11, 2025 0 Japan Airlines is increasing award rates on June 10, 2025 — and hiking First Class awards up to 57%. While Mileage Bank miles are hard to earn, travelers with a balance should book soon to lock in current pricing before the devaluation takes effect. Here's what you should book now.
Complete Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Points by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 1 Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best-known travel rewards programs. It’s not only easy to use, but it also offers some of the best value when redeeming points thanks to a strong lineup of transfer partners and a wide variety of cards that earn them. This guide covers the best ways to earn and redeem points, the credit cards that earn them, what they’re worth, and more.
PayPal Is Giving Away $10 Million — Here’s How to Win Up to $500 by Skye Class July 19, 2025 2 Paypal has recently made some key improvements to its platform, speeding up the experience and giving more payment options. In celebration, PayPal is awarding up to $10 million to customers who use PayPal Checkout online through July 18. Everyone has five chances to win up to $100. Here are the details.
How to Use Your Amex CLEAR Plus Credit to Unlock a Seamless Airport Security Experience by Brie Bash August 29, 2025 3 If you've ever jealously watched travelers breeze through security with a fingerprint or retinol scan, you may be in luck. That's because several American Express credit cards offer full reimbursement for your CLEAR Plus Membership each year. This means that you could enjoy the convenience of expedited security without the hefty price tag. Let's look at how this benefit works and which cards provide it.
How to Book and Fly China Airlines Business Class to Asia for 66K Flying Blue Miles (Or Less!) by Cameron Laufer April 13, 2025 1 One standout sweet spot in the Flying Blue program is flying business class with China Airlines from North America to Taipei for just 66,000 Flying Blue miles (or less). In this guide, we’ll show you how to find and book this incredible deal.
Do Choice Privileges Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive by Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 88 Choice Privileges has a relatively simple yet less-than-generous points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active and preventing them from expiring.
How Does The Hilton Free Night Certificate Work? by Senitra Horbrook and Toni Southam April 12, 2025 23 Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.
Cathay Pacific Offering 5k-Mile Rebates on Select Awards Ahead of Its Upcoming Devaluation by Mark Jackson April 12, 2025 0 Cathay Pacific is making changes to its Asia Miles program award pricing on April 15, 2025 — with business class awards going up and some economy flights getting cheaper. To soften the blow, a limited-time rebate offers 5,000 miles back on select round-trip economy awards. Here are all the details.
The United Gateway℠ Card Review: Earn MileagePlus Miles Without Paying an Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 12, 2025 4 The United Gateway℠ Card allows travelers to collect MileagePlus miles without paying an annual fee. While the card doesn't automatically offer as many benefits as some of the other United cards, it punches above its weight by offering a variety of perks including statement credits for in-flight purchases, mileage pooling, and more. Is it right for you?
1,000+ American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Etihad Guest Miles by Lauren Wynn April 11, 2025 0 American Airlines operates hundreds of U.S. routes, and many can be booked using Etihad Guest miles. One standout sweet spot is short-haul AA flights under 500 miles for just 6,000 miles each way. Here are over 1,000 routes you can book for this price and how to earn the miles to reserve them.
Chase Sapphire Preferred Rental Car Insurance: What’s Covered and How It Works by Jerod Morales and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 22 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a favorite credit card for so many in the points and miles community. In addition to its quality earning rates, modest annual fee and generous sign-up bonus, it provides one of the best Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver perks of any credit card. We'll show you how this coverage works — and the important exclusions to look out for.
Save Up to 75% on Vietnam Airlines Award Tickets With This Lotus Day Promotion by Sam Helmy June 1, 2025 0 To celebrate the airline's 30th anniversary, Vietnam Airlines has announced multiple promotions — including one giving you 75% off award booking for flights booked by May 31, 2025. Here are all the details.
Hyatt’s Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You’ll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 3 Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in locations where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks (or the lack thereof), how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.
