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.
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.
Chase Ink Business Premier® Credit Card Review: Incredible Cash-Back for Businesses by Payton Turner April 3, 2025 1 The Ink Business Premier® Credit Card is an excellent cash-back credit card, providing a remarkable 2% or more return on spend. It has a moderate annual fee while including many perks for small business owners. Let's examine this card and explore how easily you can accumulate cash back on your spending.
United Slightly Improves Basic Economy. Here’s How the Still-Punitive Fare Works. by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 1 For the instances when you just need to book a seat from A to B, United's basic economy option is usually available at a compelling price point. But one thing is for sure: United basic economy is "basic" for a reason. Here's everything you need to know about United Airlines basic economy, how to navigate the restrictions, and a change this week that makes United basic economy slightly less punitive.
AAdvantage® Business Program: Double-Dip on Rewards When Flying American by Brie Bash August 3, 2024 0 The American Airlines AAdvantage Business program can provide decent value to business travelers. It offers rewards for both businesses and their employees when booking revenue flights. This guide will cover everything you need to know about the AAdvantage Business program.
Get Frontier Elite Silver Status Through 2025 After Just Three Round-Trip Flights by Skye Class August 2, 2024 0 Earlier this year, Frontier recently moved to a new elite status tier system. Now, Frontier Miles members can get the new Frontier Elite Silver status through December 2025 after completing three round-trip flights by August 31, 2024. Here are the details of this offer and whether it's worth taking advantage of it.
From Domestic Hops to Business Class to Europe: Buy Iberia Avios With a 25% Bonus (1.85¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw July 31, 2024 84 Now through August 5, 2024, Iberia Plus loyalty members can buy Avios with a 25% bonus. If maximized, U.S. account holders can buy Avios for as little as 1.85¢ each. Considering the sweet spots offered by the Avios program (like business class to Europe for 34,000 Avios each way or Caribbean awards on AA from 9,000 Avios each way) this could be a great deal for those with a plan.
Everything You Need to Know about Radisson Rewards by Ian Snyder July 31, 2024 7 Radisson Rewards is one of the successors to the previous Club Carlson program, covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. Let’s take a deep dive into Radisson Rewards to understand what it offers, including how to earn Radisson points, they're best uses, and how to make the most of their elite program.
Get 1,500 Bonus Hilton Honors Points by Taking 5 Lyft Rides by Skye Class July 31, 2024 0 Through September 3, 2024, Hilton Honors members can get 1,500 bonus points after linking accounts and completing five Lyft rides. Here are the details of this new offer.
The Basics of Booking an Award Flight with United by Jenna Hansen July 31, 2024 1 The United Airlines MileagePlus program is popular and easy to use. This post shows you the step-by-step process to booking award travel through United MileagePlus, including options for earning miles and how United award pricing works.
How To Share Capital One Venture and Spark Miles with Anyone by Ashley Onadele and Jenna Hansen July 31, 2024 45 Capital One is changing the transferrable points status quo by allowing cardholders to share their points with anyone that has a miles-earning Capital One card. This no-limit, no-fee sharing creates new ways to collaborate with your travel companions to earn the miles needed for your next big trip.
Everything You Need to Know About Marriott Bonvoy Moments by Jenna Hansen June 6, 2025 0 Did you know that you can use Marriott Bonvoy points for things other than travel? Check out this article for how to turn those points into amazing experiences like concerts, sporting events, food tours and more with Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
What to Know About the Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards Car Rental Program by Sam Helmy July 30, 2024 0 The Thirty Blue Chip Rewards program is unique and easy to use. It is aimed primarily at budget-conscious leisure travelers interested in a great deal without worrying about status and complex program policies. Here's what you need to know about the program.
Hotel Programs That Allow You to Gift an Award Stay by Jenna Hansen November 24, 2024 0 Free hotel nights are a perk that everyone loves to enjoy. Even better, most large hotels brands allow you to gift this to a friend or family member. In this post, we'll go over the policies for each hotel and how you can gift an award stay to a friend or loved one.
New Increased 100,000-Point Offer for the American Express® Business Gold Card by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2024 9 For the right business, the American Express® Business Gold Card can be a Membership Rewards-earning powerhouse. Better yet, the Amex Business Gold offers new applicants 100,000 bonus points after meeting the minimum spending requirements.
Chase Travel and Purchase Protection Benefits Are Getting Updated or Upgraded in October by Tyler Glatt March 26, 2025 3 Chase just announced improvements to the under-the-hood travel and purchase protections across its branded and co-branded credit card lineup. These upgraded benefits — plus a new way to file claims — will go live on October 1, 2024. Here's what Chase cardholders need to know about these changes.
U.S. News Announces the 2024–2025 Best Travel Rewards Programs by Sam Helmy July 30, 2024 3 The 2024–2025 U.S. News Best Travel Rewards Programs winners have been announced. This year, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan leads the pack of airline programs. On the hotel front, Wyndham Rewards takes the top spot. Do you agree with these rankings?
El Al Israel Becomes Flying Blue’s Newest Earn and Redemption Partner — Here’s the Details by Tyler Glatt July 29, 2024 0 You can now earn Flying Blue miles on El Al Israel flights and cash in your Flying Blue miles for El Al awards. Here's a look at what Flying Blue charges for El Al flights, how many miles you'll earn on El Al flights, and a recap of the primary ways to amass Flying Blue miles.
