Hyatt Club Access Awards: Your Guide to Earning, Using, and Gifting These Valuable Perks by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 16, 2025 1 You can earn Hyatt Club Access Awards via Milestone Rewards to use at hotels with a lounge, where you can have breakfast, snacks and drinks. In this post, we will show you how to earn them, gift them and use them for maximum value.
Got Delta Medallion Status? Unlock Free SIXT Elite Status With This Free And Easy Match by Sam Helmy and Skye Class April 15, 2025 5 Delta SkyMiles Medallion status already offers plenty of perks when flying — but did you know you can turn that airline elite status into car rental perks, too? Here's how to request a free and fast status match from Delta to SIXT.
You Can Buy Elite-Qualifying IHG Points During Booking — But Should You? by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 0 If you're chasing IHG elite status this year, one easy way to speed things up is by buying elite-qualifying points when booking your next stay. Depending on the property and the rate you select, you can purchase up to 5,000 elite-qualifying points per night. Here's what to know about this little-known option.
Who Is Eligible to Earn the Welcome Bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card? by Mark Jackson and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 15, 2025 16 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of our favorite travel rewards cards. But who is and isn't eligible for its welcome bonus? In this post, we'll cover all the rules that can make or break your eligibility to earn the current Sapphire Preferred welcome bonus.
AA Hotels: A Great Way to Earn AAdvantage Miles & Loyalty Points on Stays by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 0 If you want American Airlines miles and elite status, you should check out AA Hotels. You'll earn redeemable AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points that count towards elite status without having to get on a plane. In this guide, we'll show you how to maximize your rewards and explain when booking directly with the hotel might be the better choice.
New Japan Airlines Award Charts Are Coming on June 10 — Here’s What to Book Now by Cameron Laufer June 11, 2025 0 Japan Airlines is increasing award rates on June 10, 2025 — and hiking First Class awards up to 57%. While Mileage Bank miles are hard to earn, travelers with a balance should book soon to lock in current pricing before the devaluation takes effect. Here's what you should book now.
Complete Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards: Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Points by Scott Sikes April 14, 2025 3 Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best-known travel rewards programs. It’s not only easy to use, but it also offers some of the best value when redeeming points thanks to a strong lineup of transfer partners and a wide variety of cards that earn them. This guide covers the best ways to earn and redeem points, the credit cards that earn them, what they’re worth, and more.
PayPal Is Giving Away $10 Million — Here’s How to Win Up to $500 by Skye Class July 19, 2025 2 Paypal has recently made some key improvements to its platform, speeding up the experience and giving more payment options. In celebration, PayPal is awarding up to $10 million to customers who use PayPal Checkout online through July 18. Everyone has five chances to win up to $100. Here are the details.
How to Use Your Amex CLEAR+ Credit to Unlock a Seamless Airport Security Experience by Brie Bash February 9, 2026 3 If you've ever jealously watched travelers breeze through security with a fingerprint or retinol scan, you may be in luck. That's because several American Express credit cards offer full reimbursement for your CLEAR+ Membership each year. This means that you could enjoy the convenience of expedited security without the hefty price tag. Let's look at how this benefit works and which cards provide it.
How to Book and Fly China Airlines Business Class to Asia for 66K Flying Blue Miles (Or Less!) by Cameron Laufer April 13, 2025 1 One standout sweet spot in the Flying Blue program is flying business class with China Airlines from North America to Taipei for just 66,000 Flying Blue miles (or less). In this guide, we’ll show you how to find and book this incredible deal.
Do Choice Privileges Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive by Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 88 Choice Privileges has a relatively simple yet less-than-generous points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active and preventing them from expiring.
How Does The Hilton Free Night Certificate Work? by Senitra Horbrook and Toni Southam April 12, 2025 23 Hilton has multiple co-branded credit cards with a free night certificate as a benefit. These certificates can offer incredible value with a little bit of planning and research. Certificates are not capped by a point amount or category (like many other free nights), and they can be used at all but a short list of excluded properties. Here are all the details.
Cathay Pacific Offering 5k-Mile Rebates on Select Awards Ahead of Its Upcoming Devaluation by Mark Jackson April 12, 2025 0 Cathay Pacific is making changes to its Asia Miles program award pricing on April 15, 2025 — with business class awards going up and some economy flights getting cheaper. To soften the blow, a limited-time rebate offers 5,000 miles back on select round-trip economy awards. Here are all the details.
The United Gateway℠ Card Review: Earn MileagePlus Miles Without Paying an Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 12, 2025 4 The United Gateway℠ Card allows travelers to collect MileagePlus miles without paying an annual fee. While the card doesn't automatically offer as many benefits as some of the other United cards, it punches above its weight by offering a variety of perks including statement credits for in-flight purchases, mileage pooling, and more. Is it right for you?
1,000+ American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Etihad Guest Miles by Lauren Wynn April 11, 2025 0 American Airlines operates hundreds of U.S. routes, and many can be booked using Etihad Guest miles. One standout sweet spot is short-haul AA flights under 500 miles for just 6,000 miles each way. Here are over 1,000 routes you can book for this price and how to earn the miles to reserve them.
Chase Sapphire Preferred Rental Car Insurance: What’s Covered and How It Works by Jerod Morales and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 22 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a favorite credit card for so many in the points and miles community. In addition to its quality earning rates, modest annual fee and generous sign-up bonus, it provides one of the best Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver perks of any credit card. We'll show you how this coverage works — and the important exclusions to look out for.
Save Up to 75% on Vietnam Airlines Award Tickets With This Lotus Day Promotion by Sam Helmy June 1, 2025 0 To celebrate the airline's 30th anniversary, Vietnam Airlines has announced multiple promotions — including one giving you 75% off award booking for flights booked by May 31, 2025. Here are all the details.
Hyatt’s Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You’ll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 6 Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in locations where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks (or the lack thereof), how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.
How to Maximize the $50 Chase Sapphire Preferred Hotel Credit by Jenna Hansen April 10, 2025 0 The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a staple card in many travelers' wallets because of its points flexibility, transfer partners, and card benefits. One benefit that shouldn't be overlooked is the $50 annual hotel credit. Check out this article to learn exactly how to use and maximize this great perk.
You Can Now Redeem Bilt Points for Purchases at Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, and More by Skye Class April 10, 2025 0 Bilt Rewards just added more ways to redeem Bilt Points for everyday life. Eligible cardholders can now use points at checkout at retailers like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and CITGO — with more merchants on the way. While the redemption value is lower than with Bilt transfer partners, it’s a flexible new perk that makes it easier to use your Bilt Points day-to-day.
How I’m Combining My Family’s Southwest Flight Credits Before They Begin Expiring Next Month by Cameron Laufer April 9, 2025 4 Among the changes coming to the Southwest Rapid Rewards program effective May 28th is that flight credits will expire after just six to 12 months, depending on the fare purchased. Until then, you can still combine existing credits into larger, transferrable ones with no expiration date. Here’s how I’m organizing my family’s Southwest flight credits before the clock runs out.
Citi Adds New Restrictions to The Citi Strata Premier Card’s Welcome Bonus — Here’s What Changed by Lauren Wynn April 9, 2025 1 The Citi Strata Premier® Card offers a great mix of value and perks; it's one of my favorite "keeper cards" in my wallet. However, if you're looking to earn a bonus on this card, there are new terms and conditions attached to its welcome bonus. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One Platinum Credit Card Review: A Quality Option for Building or Repairing Credit by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash April 9, 2025 0 The Capital One Platinum Credit Card doesn't provide a sign-up bonus or earn rewards. Instead, it offers other benefits you might find more valuable. Those with fair or limited credit can be approved for this card, build credit, and get rewarded for building healthy habits. Is this the right card for those building credit? Read our Capital One Platinum review to learn more.
Chase Sapphire Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance: What’s Covered and How It Works by Jenna Hansen April 9, 2025 40 Did you know the Chase Sapphire Preferred® and Sapphire Reserve® include trip cancellation and interruption insurance? You could get reimbursed up to $10,000 per person if your travel plans are disrupted due to illness, weather, or other covered events. Here’s how this underrated benefit works — and why it can save you from spending extra on third-party insurance.
From Pre-Sale Tickets to Pop-Up Lounges: Exclusive Events and Experiences You Can Access as a Cardholder by Mark Jackson April 9, 2025 0 Credit card issuers are very invested in providing cardmembers with exclusive experiences to keep them engaged with the brand (and using their cards). Here are some of the perks and benefits available to you.
Qatar Airways Promises a Qsuite Guarantee — Here’s When It Applies (and Doesn’t) by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 8, 2025 0 Not many airlines offer a guarantee to protect your bookings against aircraft changes, but Qatar Airways does whether it is a revenue or award booking for flights with their exceptional Qsuite business class product. This is how the Qatar Qsuite Guarantee works.
Get Nights in the Nordics for as Little as 80 Euros With the Strawberry Hotels Summer Pass by Skye Class April 8, 2025 0 Looking for an affordable hotel stay in the Nordic countries? Strawberry Hotels has a promotion offering nights for as low as €80 (~$88) via its Summer Pass program. Travelers can use their nights between June 19 and August 25, 2025. Here's how you can purchase your nights.
Earn Alaska MVP Elite Status After One Round-Trip Flight — to Australia or New Zealand by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 0 Alaska Airlines is offering complimentary Mileage Plan elite status after one round-trip flight — with a catch. If you book and fly a round-trip between the continental U.S. and either Auckland or Sydney, you’ll lock in MVP perks through December 2026. Here’s what to know.
ANA to Introduce One-Way Award Bookings, but Hike the Cost of High Season Tickets and Axe Round the Worlds by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2025 1 In just over two months, ANA Mileage Club will roll out three rather big changes. Starting June 24, 2025, the Tokyo-based airline will begin allowing one-way award bookings — but it will also increase the number of miles required for several awards and completely axe Round the World award tickets. Here are the details.
Enhancements Are Coming to Two Key Business Platinum Card® Benefits on July 1 by Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 1 Three Business Platinum Card credits were expected to expire halfway through 2025. But in a quiet update to the card's application page, Amex has extended one credit indefinitely and introduced plans to revamp two others. Here are the details.
