Atmos™ Rewards Visa Business Card Review: Earn Valuable Miles and Enjoy Excellent Travel Benefits by Ryan Smith and Sam Helmy May 3, 2025 1 What do you get when you combine highly valuable airline miles, a valuable companion ticket each year, free checked bags, and a strong earning structure? You get the Atmos™ Rewards Visa Business Card from Bank of America. Our review takes a detailed look at this card to see if it's the right one for you.
Amex Refer-A-Friend Program: Earn Bonus Points or Cash Back on Card Referrals by Ian Snyder May 2, 2025 3 American Express allows cardmembers to refer their cards to others in exchange for bonus points, miles, or cash back. While there’s an annual cap on the number of referral points you can earn, that limit resets each calendar year. In this post, we’ll break down how Amex referral bonuses work and how to generate personalized links to share with family and friends.
Free Instacart+ and Monthly Credits Now Available on These Chase Cards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 2, 2025 7 Chase is now partnering with Instacart to offer Instacart perks to cardholders. If you have a Chase cobranded credit card or any of the Ink business cards, chances are you could be enjoying additional perks from this partnership. Let us tell you all about these perks and all the cards that now come with them in this article.
A Guide to Air Canada’s Free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members by Skye Class May 2, 2025 1 Onboard Wi-Fi is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after in-flight services. On May 1, 2025, Air Canada quietly rolled out free Wi-Fi for all Aeroplan members on flights in North America. Here are the details on how to access free Wi-Fi on Air Canada flights, as well as who is eligible.
Capital One Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Qantas — Book American Awards From 6,700 Miles by Sam Helmy May 1, 2025 3 Capital One just launched a brand-new transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer. Through June 1, 2025, cardholders will receive a 20% miles bonus when transferring Capital One miles to Qantas. But should you initiate a transfer to Qantas? Here's what you need to know.
Alaska Airlines Adds Philippine Airlines as Its 32nd Mileage Plan Partner by Tyler Glatt January 19, 2026 0 There's a brand-new Alaska Airlines partner in town, and it goes by the name of Philippine Airlines. With this addition, the Mileage Plan partner list is closing in on three dozen, as Philippine Airlines becomes the 32nd carrier to partner with Alaska. Here’s what to know about Alaska’s newest partner.
American Airlines Revamps Its Boarding Groups Starting Today — Here’s How They Work Now by Sam Helmy May 1, 2025 44 American Airlines is updating its boarding process for the busy summer travel season. Starting May 1, 2025, boarding times will be extended, and passengers in first or business class, along with families with young children, will now be able to preboard. Here's everything you need to know about AA's boarding groups.
How to Use the AAdvantage® Dining Program to Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Meals by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer May 1, 2025 23 One of the best ways to boost your balance of AA miles is with the AAdvantage® Dining Program. Simply create an account, link a card, and watch the miles roll in whenever you dine at a partner restaurant. It's that easy! In this guide, we're walking you through the entire process.
What Makes Capital One Landing Lounges Different — And How You Can Access Them by Max Prosperi February 3, 2026 0 Capital One is redefining the airport lounge experience with its new Landing concept — and it’s all about the food. Designed in collaboration with celebrity chef José Andrés, these lounges blend restaurant-quality dining with the comfort of a premium lounge. Here's what makes Capital One Landing different from the issuer’s traditional lounges, what’s on the menu, and how you can get access.
Guide to Bilt Rewards Transfer Partners: Which Redemptions Offer the Best Value? by Brie Bash and Ajay Jain October 20, 2025 0 The best way to maximize your Bilt Points is by transferring them to one of Bilt's many transfer partners. You can often redeem fewer points for flights or hotel stays through airline or hotel loyalty programs than using your Bilt Points to book the same trip through the Bilt travel portal. Let's talk about Bilt's transfer partners and which ones offer the best value.
American Airlines Slashes Award Ticket Hold Window — Here’s Why That Matters by Tyler Glatt April 30, 2025 1 American Airlines is reining in the amount of time you can hold an AAdvantage award ticket. And for anyone who’s relied on this feature in the past, it’s a frustrating change. Here’s what to know and why it matters.
Which Lufthansa Lounges Let You Purchase a Day Pass From €39 (~$44)? by Sam Helmy April 30, 2025 16 You can purchase Lufthansa business class lounge access at multiple destinations in the U.S. and Europe starting from €39 (~$44). With the purchase, you can access the lounges regardless of your class of travel or, more importantly, which airline you are flying. Here's how this paid lounge option works.
Avios Peak and Off-Peak Calendars for British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus for 2025 (and 2026) by Sam Helmy April 30, 2025 2 British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus each set their own Avios peak and off-peak calendars. Knowing these dates can help you save Avios on flights. With free transfers between programs, travelers can book through the program offering the best award pricing. Here are the 2025 (and 2026) calendars.
Why You Might Want to Complete a Free Status Match to CitizenM Ahead of Marriott’s Purchase by Cameron Laufer April 29, 2025 11 CitizenM has been acquired by Marriott — and right now, they’re offering a free status match to anyone with hotel or airline elite status. This match could prove valuable once CitizenM is fully integrated into Marriott Bonvoy. Here’s everything you need to know to get matched.
All the Ways to Get United Club Access Before Your Next Flight by Brie Bash April 29, 2025 0 Frequent and casual flyers alike can enjoy the perks of having access to a United Lounge, including a comfortable seat out of the hustle and bustle of the busy airport. Business travelers as well as families benefit from the free snacks and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and more available in these convenient lounges. But who can visit a United Club and how do you get access? Let’s look.
Hawaiian Airlines to Wind Down More Than a Dozen Partnerships in June 2025 by Mark Jackson April 29, 2025 2 Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines continue to merge their loyalty programs. As part of the transition, several airline partnerships will end on June 30, 2025. Some earning and redemption partnerships will also conclude on the same date. Here's the latest.
Free Bags, Seats, and More: 3 New Southwest Card Benefits to Debut as Soon as May 2025 by Tyler Glatt July 24, 2025 0 Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines. The "Bags Fly Free" policy is on the way out, and basic fares are on the way in. But to help ease the pain, new Rapid Rewards credit card benefits are also rolling out, and they can help you skirt the worst of the changes. Here's an overview of the new benefits.
Wells Fargo Autograph® Card Review: 3X Earning on Travel, Gas, Restaurants, and More by Sam Helmy and Mark Jackson April 28, 2025 0 The Wells Fargo Autograph® Card is an excellent option if you want simplicity. The card offers a generous welcome bonus, great earning rates, and reliable redemption options. It also has more benefits than one might expect on a card without an annual fee. Here's a detailed look at the Wells Fargo Autograph.
United Gold Status: Free Checked Bags, Upgrades, Lounge Access, and More by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 28, 2025 0 United Airlines Premier Gold status is where the perks of having United status really start to show. From bonus miles and complimentary upgrades to Star Alliance Gold benefits and more, there's a lot to love about Premier Gold. From earning it for the first time to keeping it for a lifetime, here's all you need to know about United Gold status and its many benefits.
Roame.Travel Review: A Free, Fast Way To Search Award Flights Across 25 Loyalty Programs by Ross Denkin and Scott Sikes April 27, 2025 7 Are you tired of searching flight award inventory for hours on end, only to be disappointed by the results? Let a web-based award search tool do the heavy lifting for you! Roame.Travel searches over two dozen award programs for flight award space on your chosen route. Here are the tips and tricks of this powerful award search tool.
Do Wyndham Rewards Points Expire? Managing Wyndham’s Two-Pronged Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy April 27, 2025 20 Wyndham Rewards has a complicated two-tier points expiration policy. First, your points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period of time. In addition, your points have a fixed lifetime and will expire regardless of your account's activity levels. Here's how to manage this complex expiration policy.
Can You Use Credit Card Travel Credits to Pay Award Change and Cancellation Fees? by Jess Farley and Ian Snyder April 27, 2025 37 One of the frustrating aspects of award travel is often needing to book well in advance to get the best price with your points and miles, knowing that your plans might change along the way. And some programs will charge you (handsomely!) if you have to make these changes. But if your credit card has travel credits, can you use these to cover the award change and cancellation fees?
How to Track Your Passport Details (Including Expiration Date) Using AwardWallet by Cameron Laufer April 27, 2025 46 AwardWallet is an incredible tool for keeping track of your loyalty accounts, but the features don't end there — it can also track your passports. The process is simple and convenient. We'll walk you through the steps for adding your passport details and explain why you should track your passport through AwardWallet.
All of the Cards That Earn American Express Membership Rewards Points by Toni Southam and Ian Snyder April 27, 2025 1 American Express Membership Rewards are among the most versatile points in travel. This guide compares every personal and business Amex card that earns them, from the Platinum Card®’s premium perks to the no-annual fee Blue Business Plus, and shows how to unlock more points through Amex Offers, referrals, and authorized users.
Double-Dip on Flights and Stays: All the Benefits of the Qantas and Accor Partnership by Skye Class April 26, 2025 2 The Qantas partnership with Accor Hotels allows members to double-dip on flights and hotel stays. While there’s been a recent devaluation that reduces how many ALL points you earn on Qantas flights, the rewards are still better than when the partnership first launched. Here are the key details.
Wells Fargo Reflect® Card Review: Lengthy Introductory APR Offer but No Rewards by Mark Jackson April 26, 2025 1 The Wells Fargo Reflect® Card is a solid option for a 0% intro APR credit card. It comes with great benefits like cell phone protection, secondary rental car insurance and roadside assistance, but it doesn't offer any spending rewards like many other cards do. But is it a good fit for your wallet?
All of the Ways To Earn Hyatt Elite Qualifying Nights by Brie Bash and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 26, 2025 0 If you're looking to move up the ranks of World of Hyatt elite status, then you need to know what elite qualifying nights are and how to earn them. It goes beyond just spending nights at a hotel. From the credit card in your pocket to hosting meetings, there are multiple ways to help you reach higher tiers of Hyatt status.
How to Redeem Alaska Miles for One-of-a-Kind Mileage Plan Unlocked Experiences by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 25, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines introduced Mileage Plan Unlocked, a new way for members to redeem their miles for things like sports and concert tickets, travel packages, food and wine experiences, and more. Here’s how to use your miles to access those events — along with a few tips to help you earn more Alaska miles.
Citi Set to Devalue Three ThankYou® Partner Transfer Ratios on Its No-Annual-Fee Cards by Tyler Glatt November 3, 2025 0 Multiple no-annual-fee Citi credit cards that offer limited access to ThankYou® transfer partners. With these cards, you can transfer rewards to just three travel partners or redeem them in other ways. But come July 27, 2025, those transfer ratios are set to devalue. Here's what to know.
World of Hyatt Points Transfers: How to Combine Points With Another Member by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 25, 2025 0 World of Hyatt lets you transfer points between members without many restrictions. There’s no cap on how many points you can send and no requirement that the recipient be a family member. That makes it easy to pool points with a partner or friend. Here’s why you might want to — and how to get started.
