Everything You Need To Know about Air New Zealand Airpoints by Sam Helmy June 16, 2024 2 Air New Zealand and its loyalty program, Air New Zealand Airpoints, are among the smallest in the Star Alliance network. Especially for those outside New Zealand, the number of ways you can earn and redeem points is much smaller than those available with other more notable Alliance partners like United or Air Canada. However, Airpoints are some of the most valuable airline currentcies around! Interested in learning more about it? Here's everything you need to know.
Point.Me, Roame.Travel, PointsYeah: Which Flight Award Availability Search Tool Is Best? by Ross Denkin June 16, 2024 7 If you’re not an award search tool to supplement your travel planning, you need to be. Instead of searching one individual airline at a time, these websites let users search a wide array of supported airlines concurrently. But, with a number of options available, how should travelers choose a tool?
When Should You Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest? by Kennedy Miller and Tyler Glatt June 10, 2025 9 Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program is a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can transfer Chase points to Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 ratio if you have an Ultimate Rewards-earning credit card. Not all redemption opportunities are created equal, though; check out our analysis of when it does and doesn't make sense to transfer points to Southwest.
Bid United Miles to Win a Flight Simulator Experience by Skye Class June 14, 2024 1 Ever wanted to try your hand at flying a commercial plane? United is letting travelers bid on flight simulator experiences using MileagePlus miles. These auctions run through June 24, 2024, and experiences will be held on August 2 and September 27, 2024. Here's what's included and how you can place your bid.
How Many Rewards Points or Miles Does My Credit Card Earn? by Jess Farley May 29, 2025 57 Knowing which credit card to swipe when making a purchase is key to maximising the points and miles earned for award travel. If you hold an array of rewards cards in your wallet, the decision is complicated by each card’s earn rate and bonus categories, and whether the rewards earned are fixed-value points, some form of cash back, airline-specific miles, or flexible points that transfer to travel partners.
Coming Soon to LAX: A Brand-New Chase Sapphire Lounge by Tyler Glatt June 13, 2024 0 Only a few days have passed since the last credit card issuer announced plans for a new lounge in a major international airport. That was big news, but we're here bearing more. This morning, Chase submitted a proposal to build a new outpost coming soon to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders rejoice; you'll soon have access to the Chase Sapphire Lounge in LAX.
Hyatt Enhances Co-Branded Credit Card Earnings at Mr & Mrs Smith Properties by Tyler Glatt June 13, 2024 2 World of Hyatt's partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith has been alive for the better part of two months. Some elements are great; others aren't so great. Moreover, using a World of Hyatt credit card to pay for your stay wasn't even that rewarding — until now. Here's what you need to know about the adjustments to your World of Hyatt card's earnings on Mr & Mrs Smith stays.
Korean Air and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Ending — Including Points Transfers by Tyler Glatt June 13, 2024 1 Korean Air is notorious for making its SKYPASS miles difficult to earn. Outside of a few co-branded credit cards, flying SkyTeam carriers, or converting Marriott Bonvoy points to SKYPASS miles, there aren't many meaningful ways to fill your account. And on June 17, 2024, it won't get any easier. Korean Air is tightening the screws by removing one of the aforementioned earning options. Here's what you need to know.
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels Partnership Now Live. Here Are the Properties and Benefits Available. by Ryan Smith June 13, 2024 2 When I attended a Hilton media event in Nashville back in April, some of the most common questions writers asked circled around, "What's going on with the Small Luxury Hotels partnership?" Back then, we were told to wait. Now, there's an exciting development. The first Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties have come online with Hilton, and bookings are live.
All About the Platinum Card® From American Express by Ian Snyder June 2, 2025 13 Earn 5X points on flights, enjoy complimentary lounge access at airports worldwide, and save significant money each year with the many travel and shopping credits offered by The Platinum Card® from American Express. Excellent travel insurance protections also provide peace of mind. The downside of the Amex Platinum is its hefty annual fee and the difficulty of using some of the spending credits. Here's everything you should know about this card.
How To Find 0% Promotional APR Offers on Discover Cards (and Why You Might Want To Avoid Them) by Tyler Glatt June 12, 2024 0 Holding a credit card with a 0% introductory or promotional APR is handy in the right circumstances. And if you have a Discover Card, reaching out to the issuer might be worth your time; you may be able to activate a targeted 0% promotional APR offer for the next several months or even a year, based on offers several cardholders have received.
How To Earn 6 Free Night Certificates With the Hyatt Brand Explorer Perk by Ryan Smith October 21, 2024 4 Hyatt Brand Explorer is one of my favorite perks across hotel loyalty programs. Thanks to some recent additions to Hyatt's portfolio, you can now earn up to six free nights simply by staying at different Hyatt brands within the World of Hyatt program. Here's a look at how to earn the awards, what they are, and other details for maximizing this awesome, unique benefit.
What Is Dynamic Pricing? Understanding This Award Pricing Model by Ian Snyder June 11, 2024 0 Dynamic pricing has become the model for many major airline and hotel programs. Rather than a category-based or region-based award chart, programs tie their award prices to the cash cost of rooms or flights. Each program is a bit different, and it's important to know the difference between them, how to find the cheapest awards, and how to make the most of this pricing model.
The Ultimate Guide to Hyatt Elite Status by Mark Jackson June 11, 2024 0 This guide is a deep dive into World of Hyatt elite status, including what tiers of elite status you can earn, what perks you receive at each tier, and how you can earn Hyatt status year after year. Let this guide help you understand the Hyatt elite status program a bit better and allow you to earn status faster!
Earn Up to 90K Transferable Points With Chase Ink Business Card Offers by Mark Jackson and Samantha Holland June 11, 2024 23 Chase's Ink business cards have always been a great choice for everyday business earning. Right now, new cardmembers can get a head start with up to 90,000 transferable bonus points. Let's look at the elevated welcome bonuses on three different business cards, plus how they can work alone or in tandem to accelerate your rewards strategy.
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.
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.
