A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Points by Erik Paquet June 26, 2024 0 Does it make sense to buy miles or points for your upcoming trip? Buying points can be intimidating if you're still learning about award travel. But if you do it wisely, you can save money and book your next adventure even sooner than you might think.
Get a Year of I Prefer Titanium Status for Free With This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class June 26, 2024 1 We've asked before if you should care about I Prefer Hotel Rewards — the loyalty program of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts hospitality group. In short: Although the program is somewhat niche, it's worth knowing about if you like upscale properties. Now, with a new elite status offer that anyone can use, there's an extra incentive to give the program a look. Here's how to enjoy I Prefer Titanium status for a year — for free.
The 7 Best Capital One Credit Cards for Every Purchase by Kennedy Miller and Mark Jackson January 1, 2025 41 Capital One offers a huge range of cards to suit every wallet, budget, and goal — from no-annual-fee cashback cards to one of the best premium travel rewards cards on the market. In this post, we list our top seven Capital One credit cards and break down which is best for each type of earning and redeeming strategy.
Tips on Earning and Maximizing 100,000 Hilton Honors Points by Senitra Horbrook June 25, 2024 9 Hilton points can be some of the harder points to maximize as Hilton consistently offers the same redemption rate for most redemptions. However, if you know where to look, you can stretch your Hilton points much further. In this post, we take a look at some different ways you can maximize your Hilton points.
How To Maximize the Value of Wells Fargo Rewards Points by Ryan Flanigan and Mark Jackson June 25, 2024 18 When discussing top-value rewards programs, Wells Fargo Rewards typically isn't the first program that comes to mind. However, now that Wells Fargo has launched transfer partners, you have even more valuable ways to redeem your Wells Fargo Rewards. Here's a full recap of the many ways to get value from your Wells Fargo points.
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card Review: No Annual Fee and Powerful Earning by Ajay Jain June 24, 2024 37 The Chase Freedom Unlimited® earns 5% on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3% on dining at restaurants and drugstores, and 1.5% on other eligible purchases on all purchases, charges no annual fee, and is one of our key recommendations for folks building out a portfolio of Ultimate Rewards earning cards. This card is a great complement to others but also stands well on its own.
Earn Up to 30,000 Bonus Points With Elevated Amtrak Credit Card Offers by Ryan Smith July 25, 2024 0 Both the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard® and Amtrak Guest Rewards® Mastercard® have valuable ongoing benefits and earning rates to help you stock up on Amtrak Guest Rewards points. Here are the benefits and welcome offers available on both cards.
When Do Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Points Expire? by Samantha Holland June 23, 2024 0 Disney Vacation Club is Disney's timeshare offering. Each DVC contract consists of an annual allotment of points that will eventually expire, but there are multiple ways to prevent points from expiring worthless. Read on to learn more about transferring, banking, or renting out your DVC points to keep them from expiring.
Wells Fargo Attune℠ Card: Valuable Rewards for Self-Care Purchases, Sports, and More by Mark Jackson June 23, 2024 0 The Wells Fargo Attune℠ Card is a new credit card that rewards several wellness categories. It offers 4% cash back rewards in various categories, including amusement parks, sporting events, concerts, spas, gyms, and even pet care. Read on for more information about the card to decide if it deserves a spot in your wallet.
How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Another Account by Ian Snyder June 22, 2024 114 Marriott Bonvoy has an excellent points transfer policy between members. You can send up to 100,000 points per calendar year and receive up to 500,000. This makes it easy to move points between friends and family for specific redemption opportunities. Even better, Marriott has launched an online points transfer tool that is much better than calling them to transfer points.
United MileagePlus X App: Earn Extra United Miles From In-Store Purchases by Brie Bash June 22, 2024 1 You may wonder if there is a way to earn extra miles or points when you shop in person at a local store. There is. United MileagePlus X is a unique app that allows you to earn bonus United miles at stores near you — like you would through a shopping portal. Here's what you need to know to earn miles with the MileagePlus X app, and how you can score 25% bonus miles on every purchase.
511 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,500 Avianca LifeMiles by JT Genter June 22, 2024 0 One of the best uses of LifeMiles is booking United flights within North America. On certain routes, you can find United award flights for just 6,500 LifeMiles each way. Let's dive deep into this particular sweet spot to show you 511 routes where AwardWallet found this excellent award rate. Plus, we'll review the many LifeMiles transfer partners and other ways to get LifeMiles.
How To Use Points and Miles to Book Travel for Unaccompanied Minors by Brie Bash June 22, 2024 0 Letting your child fly without you can be more than a little scary. Luckily, the airlines have systems in place to make it go as smoothly as possible. If you’re booking your child on a solo trip, this guide should help you plan a safe journey for them. Using points and miles can make it an affordable experience.
Best Credit Cards for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Purchases by Tyler Glatt June 22, 2024 2 Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream. And if you've ditched your gas-powered car in favor of one that requires a pit stop at the charging station, our post on the best credit cards for gas and fuel won't longer be one worth keeping bookmarked. Instead, here are the best and most rewarding credit cards to use for EV charging.
Last Call: Bilt and American Airlines Partnership Ending on June 24 by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt June 21, 2024 2 We've known for quite some time now that Bilt's partnership with American Airlines would end. The partnership's final day is coming up quickly, ending on June 24, 2024. In other words, time is running out to initiate a transfer from Bilt to AA, so act soon if you want to convert your Bilt points to AAdvantage® miles.
[Bug Fixed] LifeMiles Now Charging $1,000+ In Fuel Surcharges on Some Routes by JT Genter June 21, 2024 2 LifeMiles is one of our favorite mileage currencies due to excellent award rates, plentiful LifeMiles transfer partners, and no fuel surcharges... at least historically. We found that LifeMiles is charging exceptionally high taxes and fees on some routes. You'll have to pay over $1,000 in taxes/fees on some routes — even in United economy!
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 June 2, 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.
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