Brand-New Capital One Lounge Coming to New York’s JFK Airport by Tyler Glatt June 11, 2024 0 The lounge game has been heating up for a while. Issuers with premium rewards card products are carving out space in airports seemingly left and right. Capital One is just the latest to announce a new offering, with its newest outpost coming to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport at some point in the future. Here's everything we know so far about JFK's Capital One Lounge, including what you can expect when you walk through the doors.
Beginner’s Guide to Airline Alliances & Partnerships by Dan Miller and Max Prosperi September 2, 2024 34 You might think that you can only redeem Delta miles to fly on Delta or American miles to fly on American. Opening your mind to the wonderful world of airline alliances and partnerships will help you maximize the value of your hard-earned frequent flyer miles. Take your rewards game to the next level with this complete guide to airline partners and alliances.
Awayz Review: Easily Search Hotel Award Availability Across All Programs by Samantha Holland June 10, 2024 1 Awayz by Odynn is a comprehensive travel search platform, offering both cash and award hotel and flight queries. The flight side is well developed but technically still in beta, while the hotel portion is fully functional covering seven hotel chains. Anyone can try searching five hotels or flights with a free trial, and 72 hour trip passes give you 50 searches for your next trip.
BankAmericard® Credit Card Review: Lengthy 0% Introductory APR Period but No Rewards by Ashley Onadele June 10, 2024 1 The BankAmericard® credit card offers cardholders a generous introductory period without interest for balance transfers and purchases. This can be great if you need to pay off existing credit card debt or finance a large purchase. However, other cards provide these perks while also giving you rewards, so is the BankAmericard credit card a good addition to your wallet? Our full review can help you decide.
Build a Citi Quadfecta To Earn Between 2.22 and 5.55 Points per Dollar on Purchases by Ross Denkin June 9, 2024 1 The right combinations of Citi credit cards boasts a minimum return of anywhere from 2.22 to 5.55 cents per dollar spent. Better yet, transferring those points earned to any of Citi’s plethora of transfer partners provides an opportunity to get even more value out them — potentially 11.1 cents per dollar on your daily spending. All of this can be achieved for just $95 in annual fees, too!
Flight Price Tracker Websites: How They Work and How They Save You Money by Jenna Hansen June 9, 2024 8 Instead of spending hours researching the best flight deals, sign up for a service that does it for you. There are many options to choose from and most of them are free. This post gives you all the details you need to know so that you never miss a great flight deal.
A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Credit Card Application Strategy by Erik Paquet and Mark Jackson November 24, 2024 14 U.S banks play a huge role in the travel rewards ecosystem. Learning about credit card application rules won’t be the most exciting part of your points-and-miles education, but it’s hard to overstate the importance of building a healthy relationship with the banks for your credit card application strategy. In this post, we explain how to build a sustainable, long-term strategy.
How Many Miles Do You Need for a Free Flight? by Ian Snyder October 14, 2024 38 If you've managed to earn a good stash of airline miles, the next step is understanding how many miles you need to book your next trip. Don't let the airlines trick you into paying more than you should! Here's what you need to understand, and some tips to follow, so you can save miles on your next award redemption.
Chase Freedom Rise® Credit Card Review: An Entry-Level Card for Building Credit by Ashley Onadele February 6, 2025 0 The Chase Freedom Rise® is a good card option if you're looking to build or rebuild credit within the Chase ecosystem. Benefits include 1.5% cash back on every purchase, temporary benefits with DashPass membership, purchase and extended warranty protection, and a $25 statement credit when you enroll in automatic payments. Is this the right card for you? Read our full review to learn more.
Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway by Brie Bash June 7, 2024 0 You've found the perfect Delta flight you'd love to book but don't quite have enough miles to cover the award... yet. If you are an eligible American Express Delta SkyMiles cardholder, you're in luck! American Express and Delta will allow you to get an advance on the miles you need, thanks to Miles Headstart. This can be a convenient way to book travel now when the deal is available and earn the miles later.
Earn 2,000 Bonus SkyMiles From the Delta and Turo Partnership by Skye Class June 7, 2024 1 In 2022, Delta added Turo as another car rental partner. Since then, new members have been able to receive bonus miles when linking accounts and completing one Turo rental. If you've never rented from Turo, you can join now, link your accounts, and get 2,000 SkyMiles, plus 500 bonus miles on subsequent rentals. Here are the details.
Complete Guide to Capital One Rewards Miles: Earning and Redeeming Like a Pro by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2024 0 There are several reasons to consider collecting Capital One Rewards Miles. But if we had to give you the main reason to join the Capital One ecosystem or expand your presence in it, here you go: Capital One miles are the most valuable transferable rewards currency you can earn. In this post, we'll cover the ins and outs of Capital One miles — how to earn and redeem — so you can get the most out of your rewards.
Capital One’s Best Transfer Partners: Our Top 4 Favorites by Jenna Hansen and Patrick Stouffer August 14, 2024 49 Capital One miles are one of the best flexible points programs out there. With a lengthy list of transfer partners, you're sure to find something that will work for you. To help you make the most of your Capital One miles, we’ve created this guide to the best partner programs and how to use them.
You Can Now Earn and Redeem Flying Blue Miles on Oman Air…Which Is Surprising by Ryan Smith June 10, 2024 0 Mere days after confirming the timeline for Oman Air joining Oneworld, which should happen by the end of 2024, Oneworld's next airline has gone and partnered with founding members of the rival SkyTeam alliance. That's interesting, to say the least. That's good news for those who love additional options for earning and redeeming their miles, though. And the fact the partnership comes with one of the easiest programs in which to accrue miles should make you especially happy.
Alaska Airlines Adds 32nd Partner: Aleutian Airways by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines did it again. It partnered with an airline you've likely never heard of: Aleutian Airways. And like its now-second-newest boutique partner (Contour), there's a compelling reason to fly with Aleutian. The small, Saab-powered carrier can take you to places in Alaska that Alaska Airlines doesn't. Here's what you need to know about Alaska's newest earn-only partner, Aleutian Airways.
A Beginner’s Guide to Building Healthy Credit by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson June 6, 2024 13 Your credit is one of the most important assets that you have. Good credit makes it easier to borrow money and get approved for the best rewards credit cards. It also gives you access to the lowest interest rates on loans, which can save you many thousands of dollars over your lifetime. If you love travel rewards, knowing how to keep your credit in great shape while you pursue points is essential. Here's our complete guide to doing it right.
Hyatt Releases Further Details on Hyatt Studios: First Locations, Brand Explorer & Reduced Earnings by Skye Class and Ryan Smith June 5, 2024 0 Hyatt Studios is the newest hotel brand to join the ranks of other extended-stay properties, with the first built-from-scratch locations originally scheduled to open by the end of 2024. However, that date has been pushed back, though other updates on Hyatt Studios include some positives and negatives, as well as details on the first two locations of this new brand and how it will participate in the World of Hyatt program.
High Swipe Fees Force eBay To Cut Ties With American Express — What It Means for You by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2024 1 eBay has had enough — or so it seems based on the e-commerce company's scathing statement issued this morning. The swipe fees it incurs every time you charge an eBay purchase to your American Express credit card are too much to bear, according to the platform. And as a result, eBay is cracking down on what cards you can and can't use to shop its website. Here's what eBay users need to know.
Earn Delta SkyMiles at Starbucks, Plus Increased Earning Rates on Reloads by Sam Helmy and Ryan Smith June 5, 2024 1 Delta and Starbucks have a loyalty partnership that lets you earn SkyMiles on purchases at Starbucks. You will also earn double Starbucks stars on days you make a purchase and have a scheduled Delta flight. The partnership offers more than earnings, with a few new benefits and an exciting welcome bonus. Plus, new changes incentivize reloading your Starbucks card with higher amounts by providing extra Delta SkyMiles as the balance increases.
Alaska Airlines Giving Free Upgrades Throughout Summer 2024 by Skye Class June 5, 2024 0 This summer, Alaska Airlines is selecting one random passenger per day to upgrade to Premium Class, giving them more legroom, drinks, and priority boarding. Here are the details of this promotion, plus how to find out if you've been selected.
Everything You Need To Know About IHG One Rewards by Ian Snyder June 5, 2024 13 With over 6,300 properties in over 100 countries around the world, IHG hotels are ubiquitous. Thanks to generous promotions, reasonable award rates, and a great credit card portfolio, IHG One Rewards is a favorite hotel loyalty program for many. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the program — from how to earn and redeem points to program features and elite status.
Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles With the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2025 60 The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® can provide solid value for the occasional American flyer, with perks like early boarding, a free checked bag, and discounts on inflight purchases. It's also one of the few cards offering a welcome bonus you can earn by making just a single purchase (of any amount) within the first 90 days of card membership. Here's a quick overview of why you should pick up the Aviator Red.
You Can Now Book American Airlines Flights With Asia Miles Online by Tyler Glatt June 4, 2024 0 You might be familiar with Cathay Pacific's infamous flight award request form. It's the digital document you have to fill out to book Asia Miles awards on a handful of Cathay's partners that don't show up in online searches. American Airlines was one of the partner airlines that required this form. Those days are gone; you can now book American Airlines awards with Asia Miles online.
Earn 4X Rewards This Summer With Your American Express Debit Card by Skye Class June 4, 2024 0 American Express just announced a promotion offering Rewards Checking debit card holders 4X their normal Membership Rewards points on purchases through July 31, 2024. Whether you've got a qualifying account or are interested in learning more during this great promotion, here's everything you need to know.
Check Your Barclays Aviator Card for a Bonus Miles Offer by Ryan Smith June 3, 2024 1 Got a Barclays-issued American Airlines credit card? If so, check your offers, as you might have a spending-based offer to earn 2,000 bonus miles on your card. This is a targeted offer, so not everyone will have it. If you do, however, this could be a nice way to pad your AAdvantage® balance this summer.
Emirates Slashes Partner Economy Award Pricing by up to 20% by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2024 0 This past weekend, Emirates quietly cut the mileage requirement for economy awards on flights it operates by up to 55%. But the airline didn't stop there. Economy award pricing on its partner carriers also got a haircut. Here's what you need to know about these changes, including a look at the partners now requiring fewer Skywards miles.
Emirates Drops Economy Award Pricing By Up to 55%, Decreases Mileage Earnings by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 0 Emirates just quietly implemented two changes to its Skywards frequent flyer program. Effective June 1, 2024, Emirates trimmed the mileage earning rates for economy and premium economy passengers while simultaneously slashing economy award prices. You can now fly Emirates from US to Europe for 17,500 miles with affordable taxes/fees! Here's what you need to know about the Emirates Skywards changes.
Disgruntled With United MileagePlus? Here Are Some Better Alternatives. by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 5 Sometimes, it's time to move on. If United Airlines MileagePlus has fallen out of your good graces — of which there are several reasons it very well could have — rest assured, plenty of other mileage programs and elite status programs are worth your attention. Here's the best alternatives to United MileagePlus, even if United is still your most convenient airline.
Finnair Avios Can Be Redeemed for Good Value at Some Hotels in Europe by Brie Bash June 3, 2024 2 Using Finnair Avios, you can book some hotels in Scandinavia (and beyond) and average 2 cents per Avios on these redemptions. While this redemption isn't useful in all situations, for the right person and the right trip, it could be an excellent opportunity. Here are all the details you need to take advantage of it.
Claim up to 250,000 Bonus Points With Marriott’s Refer a Friend Programs by Skye Class June 1, 2024 1 Did you know that you can earn points as a Marriott Bonvoy member when you refer a friend to sign up for a Bonvoy account or credit card? Members can earn up to 250,000 bonus points a year through these programs. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer.
