How Can I Receive Welcome Offers From Multiple Delta Amex Cards? by Kennedy Miller February 6, 2025 83 With so many Delta co-branded credit cards available, one of the most common questions we field on the blog and in our Award Travel 101 Facebook community is, "Can I hold multiple Delta Amex cards?" In the past, the answer was a resounding "yes!" However, that answer has changed to a muddy "maybe." Here's what you need to know about earning welcome bonuses on multiple SkyMiles cards — and why it's worth carrying more than one Delta Amex card.
Score 30 Nights of Hotel Rooms for Just $499 Through Wyndham’s New Ultimate Hotel Pass by Tyler Glatt July 5, 2024 1 You can unlock a month's worth of hotel stays for just over $16 per night. For a rate that good, you might assume there's a catch — and there is. The key to "unlocking" this incredible deal is to pre-register for Wyndham Rewards' new Ultimate Hotel Pass. With a bit of luck, you can secure one of just 25 minted passes. Here's what you need to know about the Wyndham Ultimate Hotel Pass and how to pre-register.
Choice Privileges Devalues Program, Pricing Nights Higher Than Ever Before by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter June 20, 2024 0 The Choice Privileges program became a little less valuable today — or whenever it began ignoring its stated points cap on award nights. Choice seems to have devalued its program without notice. Consequently, prices for a free night have already begun creeping upwards. Here's what you need to know about the Choice Privileges devaluation and why this one stings a little more than most.
Make a Donation to Miles4Migrants, Get Bonus Aeroplan Points (From 1.33 Cents Apiece) by Sam Helmy June 20, 2024 0 Air Canada and Miles4Migrants launched a campaign that rewards you with Aeroplan points when you donate to Miles4Migrants. You can receive up to 75,000 Aeroplan points as a thank-you for your donation! The campaign will end once the fundraising goal of $250,000 is met, so you'll want to act quickly if you want to score Aeroplan points for as little as 1.33 cents per point. Here's what you need to know about Miles4Migrants — and why this promotion is worth your attention.
Beginners Guide To Using Dining Programs for Easy Points and Miles by Joe Petrovic and Ian Snyder April 16, 2025 62 Dining programs are a great way to earn extra points and miles whenever you eat out. Unlike many of the most lucrative ways to earn points, dining rewards programs require almost no effort. You can pick a program, register your rewards card you'll use to pay at restaurants, and watch the points pile up. Here's how they work.
Air Canada Extends Point Expiration Pause. Will Aeroplan Points Ever Expire Again? by Sam Helmy June 21, 2024 77 Air Canada Aeroplan is one of our favorite loyalty programs in North America, offering excellent sweet spots across a wide range of partners. Although expiration is paused for now, Air Canada Aeroplan points can expire if you don't have activity on your account for a relatively short period of time. Here's what you need to know about generating activity that will reset your points expiration clock.
Enterprise Plus Guide: How To Get Elite Status and Upgrades by Sam Helmy June 19, 2024 0 Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the largest car rental company in the United States, with over 9,000 locations and 230 airport locations. Its Enterprise Plus loyalty program is heavily revenue-based, but is straightforward to use. You earn Enterprise Plus points for every dollar spent on qualifying rentals and can redeem your points for free days. Here's everything you need to know about the Enterprise Plus program.
Here’s What You Need To Do After Your New Amex Business Platinum Card Arrives by Ian Snyder January 5, 2025 0 If you've been approved for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and received your new card, congratulations! Your first task is understanding how to take advantage of the card's numerous benefits and devising a plan to claim its valuable welcome offer. In this article, we'll walk through the first steps you should take after receiving your brand-new Business Platinum Card.
Who Is Eligible for the Bonus on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®? by Ryan Smith June 19, 2024 1 Every time I see a good bonus on a credit card, my fingers get itchy. I'm ready to apply. I'm already dreaming of where those points and miles can take me. However, I always need to bounce back to reality for a minute. "Am I eligible for this sign-up bonus?" is an important question to ask. Here's a look at some common questions and answers about eligibility for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®.
How To Earn, Use, and Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate by Ross Denkin June 18, 2024 3 Not all companion certificates are created equal. Some require considerable credit card spending to earn, and others only reduce the ticket cost to $99 rather than $0. Thankfully, Delta's companion certificates involve neither of those stipulations, making them much easier for travelers to use and enjoy. Plus, Delta makes using these certificates incredibly easy, giving travelers endless redemption possibilities. Here's how to earn, use, and maximize them.
You Can Now Transfer Choice Privileges Points to Avios (But You Probably Shouldn’t) by Sam Helmy June 18, 2024 0 You can now transfer your Choice Privileges points to a trio of Avios programs. The change was introduced without fanfare. But now that you can transfer Choice points to Avios, the question worth asking is: Is it worth it? Let's dive into the ins and outs of Choice's new transfer option to see if this is a fair use of your points.
Download Lufthansa’s Miles & More App to Earn 500 Miles by Skye Class June 17, 2024 1 At the beginning of February 2023, Lufthansa launched its refreshed Miles & More app to help members book flights and collect Rewards miles. Lufthansa is so invested in having members try out the app that it's offering 500 bonus miles when members download the app and log in. Here's a little look into the app and how you can claim 500 bonus miles.
Score Up to 80,000 Bonus Points Through Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Card Offers by Jess Farley April 17, 2025 10 Southwest Airlines is regularly praised for its top-value airfares, flexible travel rules, and the many destinations it serves. Simply, there's a lot to LUV about Southwest. And if you fly the airline with any frequency, it's worth considering the benefits of adding a Southwest co-branded credit card to your wallet. Not to mention, you can earn a stack of Rapid Rewards points when you apply for one and meet the minimum spending requirements. Let's examine the benefits of the Southwest cards to see if one is right for you.
MaxMyPoint Is the Best Way To Search for Hotel Award Availability by Carissa Rawson June 17, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint is a newer tool designed to help travelers redeem their hotel points. With coverage for Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott, you can search thousands of properties worldwide for live award availability. There are both paid and free options, plus the ability to set alerts when new rewards open up. Here's how it works.
Everything You Need To Know about Air New Zealand Airpoints by Sam Helmy June 16, 2024 2 Air New Zealand and its loyalty program, Air New Zealand Airpoints, are among the smallest in the Star Alliance network. Especially for those outside New Zealand, the number of ways you can earn and redeem points is much smaller than those available with other more notable Alliance partners like United or Air Canada. However, Airpoints are some of the most valuable airline currentcies around! Interested in learning more about it? Here's everything you need to know.
Point.Me, Roame.Travel, PointsYeah: Which Flight Award Availability Search Tool Is Best? by Ross Denkin June 16, 2024 7 If you’re not an award search tool to supplement your travel planning, you need to be. Instead of searching one individual airline at a time, these websites let users search a wide array of supported airlines concurrently. But, with a number of options available, how should travelers choose a tool?
When Should You Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest? by Kennedy Miller and Tyler Glatt April 10, 2025 9 Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program is a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can transfer Chase points to Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 ratio if you have an Ultimate Rewards-earning credit card. Not all redemption opportunities are created equal, though; check out our analysis of when it does and doesn't make sense to transfer points to Southwest.
Bid United Miles to Win a Flight Simulator Experience by Skye Class June 14, 2024 1 Ever wanted to try your hand at flying a commercial plane? United is letting travelers bid on flight simulator experiences using MileagePlus miles. These auctions run through June 24, 2024, and experiences will be held on August 2 and September 27, 2024. Here's what's included and how you can place your bid.
How Many Rewards Points or Miles Does My Credit Card Earn? by Jess Farley April 10, 2025 57 Knowing which credit card to swipe when making a purchase is key to maximising the points and miles earned for award travel. If you hold an array of rewards cards in your wallet, the decision is complicated by each card’s earn rate and bonus categories, and whether the rewards earned are fixed-value points, some form of cash back, airline-specific miles, or flexible points that transfer to travel partners.
Enterprise Status Match: The Ultimate Guide for Car Rental Perks by Tyler Glatt June 14, 2024 0 Rental car agencies want your business — and your continued loyalty, too. To get it, they'll occasionally dangle a carrot to pique your interest in the form of a status match. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is no different. Here's everything you need to know about the Enterprise status match — how it works and what you get — and why taking advantage of this free opportunity is worth the few seconds it takes to apply.
Coming Soon to LAX: A Brand-New Chase Sapphire Lounge by Tyler Glatt June 13, 2024 0 Only a few days have passed since the last credit card issuer announced plans for a new lounge in a major international airport. That was big news, but we're here bearing more. This morning, Chase submitted a proposal to build a new outpost coming soon to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders rejoice; you'll soon have access to the Chase Sapphire Lounge in LAX.
Hyatt Enhances Co-Branded Credit Card Earnings at Mr & Mrs Smith Properties by Tyler Glatt June 13, 2024 2 World of Hyatt's partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith has been alive for the better part of two months. Some elements are great; others aren't so great. Moreover, using a World of Hyatt credit card to pay for your stay wasn't even that rewarding — until now. Here's what you need to know about the adjustments to your World of Hyatt card's earnings on Mr & Mrs Smith stays.
Korean Air and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Ending — Including Points Transfers by Tyler Glatt June 13, 2024 1 Korean Air is notorious for making its SKYPASS miles difficult to earn. Outside of a few co-branded credit cards, flying SkyTeam carriers, or converting Marriott Bonvoy points to SKYPASS miles, there aren't many meaningful ways to fill your account. And on June 17, 2024, it won't get any easier. Korean Air is tightening the screws by removing one of the aforementioned earning options. Here's what you need to know.
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels Partnership Now Live. Here Are the Properties and Benefits Available. by Ryan Smith June 13, 2024 2 When I attended a Hilton media event in Nashville back in April, some of the most common questions writers asked circled around, "What's going on with the Small Luxury Hotels partnership?" Back then, we were told to wait. Now, there's an exciting development. The first Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties have come online with Hilton, and bookings are live.
All About the Platinum Card® From American Express by Ian Snyder May 16, 2025 13 Earn 5X points on flights, enjoy complimentary lounge access at airports worldwide, and save significant money each year with the many travel and shopping credits offered by The Platinum Card® from American Express. Excellent travel insurance protections also provide peace of mind. The downside of the Amex Platinum is its hefty annual fee and the difficulty of using some of the spending credits. Here's everything you should know about this card.
How To Find 0% Promotional APR Offers on Discover Cards (and Why You Might Want To Avoid Them) by Tyler Glatt June 12, 2024 0 Holding a credit card with a 0% introductory or promotional APR is handy in the right circumstances. And if you have a Discover Card, reaching out to the issuer might be worth your time; you may be able to activate a targeted 0% promotional APR offer for the next several months or even a year, based on offers several cardholders have received.
How To Earn 6 Free Night Certificates With the Hyatt Brand Explorer Perk by Ryan Smith October 21, 2024 4 Hyatt Brand Explorer is one of my favorite perks across hotel loyalty programs. Thanks to some recent additions to Hyatt's portfolio, you can now earn up to six free nights simply by staying at different Hyatt brands within the World of Hyatt program. Here's a look at how to earn the awards, what they are, and other details for maximizing this awesome, unique benefit.
What Is Dynamic Pricing? Understanding This Award Pricing Model by Ian Snyder June 11, 2024 0 Dynamic pricing has become the model for many major airline and hotel programs. Rather than a category-based or region-based award chart, programs tie their award prices to the cash cost of rooms or flights. Each program is a bit different, and it's important to know the difference between them, how to find the cheapest awards, and how to make the most of this pricing model.
The Ultimate Guide to Hyatt Elite Status by Mark Jackson June 11, 2024 0 This guide is a deep dive into World of Hyatt elite status, including what tiers of elite status you can earn, what perks you receive at each tier, and how you can earn Hyatt status year after year. Let this guide help you understand the Hyatt elite status program a bit better and allow you to earn status faster!
Earn Up to 90K Transferable Points With Chase Ink Business Card Offers by Mark Jackson and Samantha Holland June 11, 2024 23 Chase's Ink business cards have always been a great choice for everyday business earning. Right now, new cardmembers can get a head start with up to 90,000 transferable bonus points. Let's look at the elevated welcome bonuses on three different business cards, plus how they can work alone or in tandem to accelerate your rewards strategy.
