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2024 Points and Miles Checklist: What To Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight

December 30, 2024

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Between pooling balances with family, using expiring credits, achieving hotel and airline status, and hitting yearly spending thresholds, there are plenty of points and miles to-dos to consider doing before the calendar hits January 1. Check out our handy guide to what you should act on across your accounts before year's end!

British Airways Will Rebrand ‘Executive Club’ and Introduce Revenue-Based Tier Point Earning

by Tyler Glatt

December 30, 2024

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On April 1, 2025, British Airways Executive Club will roll out a wide range of program changes that'll see the full-scale adoption of revenue-based earning, an overhaul of its elite status qualification requirements, a name change, and more. Here are the details.

Capital One Savor Cash vs. Amex Gold: Which Card Is Best for Groceries?

by Scott Sikes

December 30, 2024

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The American Express® Gold Card shines on U.S. supermarket purchases, but the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is a worthy competitor. Which card maximizes your spending? In this post, we break down the benefits of both to help you decide which one is the best fit for your grocery purchases.

When Do American Airlines Miles Expire? A Complete Guide to Keeping Your AAdvantage Balance Active

by Sam Helmy

September 26, 2025

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Unlike most U.S.-based mileage programs, American Airlines AAdvantage miles still expired from inactivity. However, AAdvantage members have several ways to keep their miles active and prevent them from expiring. Here's the full policy, including what you can do to avoid AAdvantage mileage expiration.

IHG Will Sell You Elite-Qualifying Points to Earn Diamond Status in 2025 — But Should You Buy?

by Skye Class

January 1, 2025

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At the end of December each year, IHG sends targeted offers to members to purchase Elite status for the following year. That offer is back again; targeted members can buy up to Diamond Elite through the end of 2025. But this offer is not necessarily as good as it looks. Here's why.

Full List of Chase Ultimate Rewards Credit Cards: Which One Is Right for You?

by Toni Southam and Tyler Glatt

December 29, 2024

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Multiple credit cards earn Ultimate Rewards points — the bank points issued by Chase. Here's a look at the numerous cards that can earn these points, including the pros and cons of each and how the cards compare. With this information, you can plan your earning strategy to build an arsenal of Ultimate Rewards points.

Chasing AAdvantage Elite Status? Here’s How to Earn 25K Miles and Loyalty Points From Home

by Tyler Glatt

December 28, 2024

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If you're looking to stock up on American Airlines miles and Loyalty Points, leveraging AAdvantage eShopping and SimplyMiles offers can help you earn 24,960 miles and status credits quickly. Here's how.

The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card Review: Marriott Bonvoy’s Best-Kept Secret

by Mark Jackson and Ashley Onadele

December 28, 2024

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The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is an ultra-premium Visa Infinite credit card packed with features and benefits. It offers elite Marriott Bonvoy perks, fantastic insurance protections, access to airport lounges, and a lower annual fee than other premium hotel credit cards. Here's everything you should about the card and how to get it.

Supercharge Your Miles: Pair the Capital One Venture X With the Capital One Savor Cash

by Scott Sikes

December 27, 2024

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Two of our favorite Capital One cards are the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card. Each of these cards are great on their own. But having both cards in tandem can greatly enhance your Capital One miles-earning ability. Here's how.

How To Score a Complimentary Breakfast on Your Next Stay at a Wyndham Property

by Mark Jackson

December 27, 2024

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If you're considering becoming loyal to Wyndham, you might wonder how to score free breakfast during your stays. While Wyndham doesn’t offer free breakfast as a benefit of elite status, several of its brands include it for all guests. Here's what you need to know to enjoy complimentary breakfast during your next Wyndham stay.

Earn Up to 100K LifeMiles With These Limited-Time Avianca Credit Card Offers

by Brie Bash

December 27, 2024

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Avianca offers two credit cards for U.S. applicants. And by applying for a co-branded LifeMiles card, you can earn up to 100,000 bonus miles after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here's an overview of these limited-time offers.

Bad Flight or Subpar Stay? Here’s How To Get Fair Compensation From Airlines and Hotels

by Skye Class and Jess Farley

December 27, 2024

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Exploring the beauty of a foreign country, flying to exotic locales in luxury, sampling outlandish foods, and opening yourself up to new experiences are the best parts of travel. However, reality can sometimes fall short of our expectations, and there are valid situations when travelers need reimbursement. If you've wondered how to get fair compensation for a bad hotel stay or a problematic flight, follow these nine steps.

Stretch Your IHG Points Further: 12 Best Redemptions Under 25k Points Per Night

by Tyler Glatt

December 26, 2024

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IHG may be best known for its Holiday Inn Express hotels, but the hotel chain has plenty more to offer. If you're looking to stretch your IHG One Rewards points, here are 12 low-priced but high-value properties where AwardWallet users have gotten at least 0.93 cents per point in value.

Family Points Pooling: Combine Miles for Faster Free Travel

by Jenna Hansen and Kennedy Miller

December 26, 2024

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Family pooling lets you combine miles into one account, making it easier for families (and sometimes friends) to reach award redemptions faster. Many airlines and hotel programs offer this for free, helping groups travel together using shared points. Here’s how pooling miles can bring your family closer to their next trip.

Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Guide: Earning Miles, Elite Perks, and More

by Brie Bash and Ross Denkin

February 1, 2025

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Spirit Airlines is known for low fares and minimal frills, but its Free Spirit loyalty program offers surprising value. Members earn points based on spending, with opportunities to unlock elite status and rewards. Here’s a quick guide to maximizing points, perks, and benefits with Spirit’s budget-friendly program.

Maximize Your Singapore KrisFlyer Miles: 6 Award Chart Sweet Spots Worth Checking Out

by Ashley Onadele

December 25, 2024

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When you think of Singapore Airlines, the first thing that might come to mind is the extravagant Suites Class featured on its Airbus A380. While Singapore's Suites are indeed fabulous (along with the standard first-class product and its business-class product on most aircraft), Singapore Airlines' award chart has other great redemptions too.

When Do Hilton Honors Points Expire?

by Sam Helmy

October 20, 2025

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If you’ve built up a large Hilton points balance, it’s important to know when they expire and how to keep them active. This post covers Hilton’s expiration rules, how to track your points with AwardWallet, and the easiest ways to extend your Hilton points before they disappear.

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points Value: Guide to Understanding and Maximizing Your Travel Rewards

by Tyler Glatt

October 22, 2025

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Of all the airline miles you can earn — and there's a lot — Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points are some of the most valuable. From aspirational business-class redemptions on international airlines to short-hop partner awards, Alaska points go far. Here's everything you'll ever need to know about the value of Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points.

How To Add a Stopover on a Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Award Ticket

by Ian Snyder

December 24, 2024

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After some recent devaluations, Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles doesn't offer quite the bang it once did for your buck. On program aspect you may not be aware of, though, is the ability to build in a stopover on an award ticket. Here we detail when and how you can book a Miles & Smiles stopover, plus all the ways you can amass miles.

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card Review: The Perks Pay You To Keep the Card

by Dan Miller and Ian Snyder

December 24, 2024

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Southwest Airlines offers three personal credit cards with varying benefits and annual fees. Sitting at the top of the bunch is the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. While its $229 annual fee might sound intimidating, we'll show how the Southwest Priority Card's benefits more than make up for its cost.

Save Up to 25% on Eligible Hertz Rentals With These Two Promotions

by Skye Class

December 24, 2024

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Are you planning a road trip or need a car rental over the New Year? Hertz is running two promotions that can help you save up to 25% on the base rate of your next rental. Here are the promo codes you need to book with.

How Far in Advance Can You Book Airline Award Tickets? Our Full Guide With Data Points for 50 Airlines.

by Ian Snyder

December 23, 2024

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Finding award availability can be a challenge on its own, but knowing how far in advance award space becomes available and which miles can book at what time can make things even more confusing. We address all that here, including strategies to maximize the likelihood of snagging the seat you want. We provide the booking window for all major carriers' loyalty programs as a great reference.

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card vs Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Which Is Right for You?

by Scott Sikes

December 22, 2024

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The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card are two excellent cards that each have excellent bonus offers, great points earning opportunities, multiple ways to redeem points, nice extra perks and low annual fees. Which one is the best card for you?

Do Virgin Points Expire? Virgin Atlantic Points Expiration Policy Explained

by Sam Helmy

December 22, 2024

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The Virgin Group has a very generous points expiration policy. The policy allows you to focus and get the best value for your earned points instead of worrying about using points before they expire.

Got the Platinum Card®? Here’s How to Claim Free Pawp Telehealth Support for Your Pet

by Skye Class

December 21, 2024

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A unique benefit has appeared for those with American Express Platinum Card® who have pets. Through the enrollment-required monthly Walmart+ statement credit benefit, Card Members can enroll in Pawp telehealth support, providing 24/7 guidance on how to care for their pets. Here are the details.

Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card Review: Modest Benefits for No Annual Fee

by Dan Miller and Brie Bash

December 21, 2024

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The Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card is the entry-level Delta co-branded card from American Express. Despite charging no annual fee, the card comes with a decent welcome bonus and 2x earning rates on eligible Delta purchases and restaurants. Here's a full look at the card.

Everything You Need to Know About the British Airways Award Seat Guarantee

by Sam Helmy

December 21, 2024

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British Airways offers a minimum award seat guarantee, giving members a minimum number of award seats on every flight depending on the route type. Here's an overview of this guarantee, including when British Airways

You Can Use Hilton Points for Amazon Purchases. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.

by Sam Helmy

December 20, 2024

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If you didn't know, you can use your Hilton Honors points to shop at Amazon.com. Here's everything you need to know about paying for your Amazon purchases with Hilton points and why you should avoid these redemptions.

Falling Short of JetBlue Elite Status? Contribute to SAF and Purchase Tiles for $100 Each

by Tyler Glatt

January 1, 2025

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The end of JetBlue's elite status qualification year is quickly approaching. And if you're a few tiles short of securing TrueBlue elite status for 2025, you're in luck. The New York-based carrier is creatively selling tiles for $100 each if you contribute to its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) goals.

Here’s How To Gift Hertz Elite Status to Two People in 2024

by Skye Class

January 1, 2025

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Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members can gift their elite status to two friends or family members through December 31, 2024. Recipients will enjoy the same perks through December 31, 2025. Here's how to gift your Hertz status.

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Deal Alert: Domestic American Airlines Awards From 5,000 AAdvantage® Miles, Europe From 17.5K Miles

2024 Points and Miles Checklist: What To Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight

British Airways Will Rebrand ‘Executive Club’ and Introduce Revenue-Based Tier Point Earning

Capital One Savor Cash vs. Amex Gold: Which Card Is Best for Groceries?

When Do American Airlines Miles Expire? A Complete Guide to Keeping Your AAdvantage Balance Active

IHG Will Sell You Elite-Qualifying Points to Earn Diamond Status in 2025 — But Should You Buy?

Full List of Chase Ultimate Rewards Credit Cards: Which One Is Right for You?

Chasing AAdvantage Elite Status? Here’s How to Earn 25K Miles and Loyalty Points From Home

The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card Review: Marriott Bonvoy’s Best-Kept Secret

Supercharge Your Miles: Pair the Capital One Venture X With the Capital One Savor Cash

How To Score a Complimentary Breakfast on Your Next Stay at a Wyndham Property

Earn Up to 100K LifeMiles With These Limited-Time Avianca Credit Card Offers

Bad Flight or Subpar Stay? Here’s How To Get Fair Compensation From Airlines and Hotels

Stretch Your IHG Points Further: 12 Best Redemptions Under 25k Points Per Night

Family Points Pooling: Combine Miles for Faster Free Travel

Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Guide: Earning Miles, Elite Perks, and More

Maximize Your Singapore KrisFlyer Miles: 6 Award Chart Sweet Spots Worth Checking Out

When Do Hilton Honors Points Expire?

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points Value: Guide to Understanding and Maximizing Your Travel Rewards

How To Add a Stopover on a Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Award Ticket

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card Review: The Perks Pay You To Keep the Card

Save Up to 25% on Eligible Hertz Rentals With These Two Promotions

How Far in Advance Can You Book Airline Award Tickets? Our Full Guide With Data Points for 50 Airlines.

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card vs Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Which Is Right for You?

Do Virgin Points Expire? Virgin Atlantic Points Expiration Policy Explained

Got the Platinum Card®? Here’s How to Claim Free Pawp Telehealth Support for Your Pet

Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card Review: Modest Benefits for No Annual Fee

Everything You Need to Know About the British Airways Award Seat Guarantee

You Can Use Hilton Points for Amazon Purchases. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.

Falling Short of JetBlue Elite Status? Contribute to SAF and Purchase Tiles for $100 Each

Here’s How To Gift Hertz Elite Status to Two People in 2024

Deal Alert: Domestic American Airlines Awards From 5,000 AAdvantage^® Miles, Europe From 17.5K Miles