How Far in Advance Can You Book Hotel Reservations? by Kennedy Miller and Tyler Glatt May 29, 2024 58 How far out you can book a hotel? And does making reservations at the far side of the booking window provides any tangible benefit? Each hotel chain handles reservations differently, with the booking windows of major hotel chains ranging from 11 months through to a massive two years. On some points bookings, however, the window can drop to as little as 100 days. Here are the various policies.
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card Review: Great for Reducing Credit Card Debt by Samantha Holland and Brett Holzhauer May 29, 2024 0 The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card is a 0% introductory APR credit card that gives cardholders payment flexibility on purchases and balance transfers. The card is a great option for consumers wanting to avoid interest charges, but it isn't the best for those looking for credit card rewards. Is the tradeoff worthwhile? Let's take a closer look.
Hotel Free Night Award Change and Cancellation Policies by Samantha Holland May 28, 2024 42 We’ve rounded up free night award change and cancellation policies for the major hotel programs, and thrown in an example to show when you need to cancel to receive a full refund of your points. Make sure you know the policies of your favorite programs so you don't get caught at the last minute and lose your points.
How To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards by Ryan Smith June 5, 2024 50 There's a hesitation I see regularly about applying for travel rewards credit cards is about the minimum spending requirement to earn a welcome bonus. Some people feel the spending requirements are too high for their income levels. Others think that much spending sounds rash — as if it's a surefire way to get into credit card debt. Thankfully, there are ways to put spending on a new credit card without increasing your overall spending. Here are our tips on how to meet minimum spending requirements to earn a new bonus without busting your budget.
Amex EveryDay® Credit Card Review: Earn Extra Rewards by Using It Often by Ashley Onadele May 28, 2024 63 The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express is a unique, flexible points-earning credit card with benefits that are unmatched among its peers. With no annual fee and access to Membership Rewards transfer partners, this could be the right card for you.
Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Expand Partnership, Earning and Redeeming To Come by Tyler Glatt May 28, 2024 0 Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have had a long-standing commercial partnership. While this may come as a surprise, given that Singapore Airlines is a Star Alliance member and Garuda Indonesia belongs to SkyTeam, this partnership is expanding. In short order, the carriers will expand reciprocal benefits for GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer members and increase capacity between Singapore and Indonesia. Earning and redeeming miles will come soon, as well. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.
The Most Incredible Suites Bookable With World of Hyatt Points by Mark Jackson June 4, 2025 15 The World of Hyatt program is an incredible example of hotel loyalty done right. Hyatt charges far fewer points for a free night than the competition—including to book the best rooms at top-tier properties. My favorite Hyatt redemptions are for ‘Premium Suites’, which members can book for double the standard award rate. Here are our picks for the best Hyatt Suites across the globe.
Guide to Oneworld Lounges and How To Access Them by Max Prosperi May 26, 2024 0 Airport lounge access is truly a game-changer for frequent flyers. From hot meals to private shower suites, lounges are a great way to pass the time before your next flight. Like other major global airline alliances, Oneworld grants select frequent flyers with elite status and those traveling in premium cabins access to a network of lounges across the globe. In this post, we'll outline the three types of Oneworld lounges and how to access them.
Do Avianca LifeMiles Expire? by Sam Helmy May 26, 2024 7 Avianca LifeMiles has a relatively short mileage expiration policy. However, there are lots of ways to reset your mileage validity deadline and keep your mileage balance alive.
Capital One VentureOne Credit Card vs. Citi Rewards+ Card by Jess Farley June 18, 2025 2 Looking for a travel credit card with no annual fee? The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card and the Citi Rewards+® Card are great options. The Capital One VentureOne currently offers a 20,000-mile bonus, while the Citi Rewards+ features a 20,000-point offer. We compare these cards to help you decide which one deserves a spot in your wallet.
Citi ThankYou® Points: Best Ways To Earn and Use Them by Carissa Rawson and Brie Bash January 1, 2025 3 Citi ThankYou Rewards points are some of the most valuable you can earn, especially if you're willing to transfer them to partners. In this guide, we talk about earning and redeeming Citi points, plus other questions you may have.
A Complete History of Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses by Andrew George Bradshaw August 19, 2024 4 It's always an exciting prospect when a loyalty program is offering a transfer bonus to one of its many transfer partners. But it's important to have context about past transfer bonuses to understand if the current bonus is worth pursing — or whether it makes sense to hold out for a better one. The best way to know this? By having a complete overview of all the past transfer bonuses between programs. That's why we've put together this complete history of airline and hotel transfer bonuses, helping you make an informed decision that's best for you.
Take 2 Minutes To Enroll and Save up to 35% on Business Card Purchases by Tyler Glatt May 25, 2024 0 Visa SavingsEdge is a valuable program exclusively available to those with a Visa-branded business credit card. To take advantage of select perks, like discounts with a range of merchants, you need to enroll your card. And if you enrolled through the SavingsEdge website before May 17, 2024, you'll need to do it again to continue saving. Here's how a few minutes could give you 35% cash back.
How To Plan a Long-Term Credit Card Strategy by Carissa Rawson May 25, 2024 1 Crafting the perfect credit card portfolio is a long-term process, especially as your lifestyle changes and cards are updated. Let's take a look at some long-term strategies for success, including which how to decide which cards to get next and which to keep in your wallet for the long run.
Where To Find the Best Airport Lounges in 2024 by Skye Class May 23, 2024 0 A good airport lounge is a big factor for comfortable travel. To help with that, here's a list of the best airport lounges around the world (and where to find them) in 2024, as determined by the Priority Pass Excellence Awards.
Virgin Flying Club Just Devalued ANA Premium Cabin Awards (Again!) by JT Genter May 23, 2024 1 Effective immediately, one of the best sweet spots in points and miles just lost some of its shine. Without notice, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club just raised the award rates for flying ANA business class. Here's what you need to know about this latest devaluation, and why Virgin Flying Club might still be the best option.
Capital One Venture vs. Capital One VentureOne: Which Card Delivers More Value? by Tyler Glatt and Jess Farley May 21, 2024 4 The Capital One Venture Rewards and Capital One VentureOne Rewards cards are great options. While both cards offer similar perks, the main difference lies in the annual fee and earning rates. In this post, we compare the two cards and help you determine which is the best fit for your spending habits.
You Can Now Transfer Avios Between British Airways and Finnair. Here’s How. by Tyler Glatt May 21, 2024 2 One of the best aspects of Avios is that you can freely transfer Avios between airline loyalty accounts that use the currency. This lets you combine your Avios and redeem them with the program of your choice. Finnair recently adopted Avios and is rolling out the option to transfer Avios to other airlines, starting with British Airways Executive Club. Starting today, you can convert Finnair Plus Avios to British Airways Avios and vice versa. Here's how.
Take Advantage of a Three-Month Free FoundersCard Trial for AwardWallet Readers by Carissa Rawson May 21, 2024 0 FoundersCard is a lifestyle card that provides benefits such as discounts on travel, complimentary elite status, shopping discounts, and more. If you've been on the fence about whether FoundersCard is worth it for you, we've worked out a deal for AwardWallet readers to get a three-month free trial of FoundersCard — plus $200 discount with a waived activation fee if you decide to sign up. Here's what you can get through this free trial offer.
A Guide to Hyatt Discoverist: What Can It Get You? by Jenna Hansen June 4, 2025 2 There are three status tiers within World of Hyatt: Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist. While Discoverist is the lowest tier, that doesn't mean it's without perks. Here's everything you need to know about earning Discoverist status and the perks you'll get at this tier.
New Avianca LifeMiles Credit Cards Are Here. These Are the Details. by Tyler Glatt May 21, 2024 0 Barely three weeks ago, Avianca announced that it was bringing back LifeMiles-earning credit cards for U.S.-based applicants. We at AwardWallet love LifeMiles, so the news about Avianca partnering with Cardless to introduce two new credit cards was a big deal. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait long for the announcement to come to fruition. The Avianca LifeMiles American Express® Elite Card and the Avianca LifeMiles American Express® Card are here and now open for applications. And yes, they're worth your attention.
Book Soon: Widespread Turkish Airlines Business Class Availability From the US to Istanbul by Tyler Glatt June 17, 2024 0 We love it when award availability is prevalent. That's the case right now with Turkish Airlines business class. So, if you've never flown lie-flat to Istanbul, here's your chance; availability is generous between the end of this year and into the first quarter of 2025. Here's a look at some ways you can book a Turkish Airlines business class seat to Istanbul.
The World of Hyatt Rewards Program — A Complete Guide by Miguel Rueda, Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson May 20, 2024 36 Interested in learning more about program features, elite status, and how to earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt? Thanks to a great award chart, excellent elite benefits, and great credit cards, World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel loyalty programs.
Chase Offering Automatic Upgrades From Freedom Rise® to Freedom Unlimited® by Ryan Smith May 20, 2024 0 Good news for those building credit: If you pay your bills on time and develop good credit habits, you can be automatically considered for an upgrade to a better credit card. That's the latest perk Chase is offering on the Chase Freedom Rise®. Here's how this latest feature works.
Transfer Citi Points to Turkish Miles & Smiles With a 50% Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt June 17, 2024 1 Through June 15, 2024, you can transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles with a 50% bonus. No, that's not a typo. However, you'll want to pay attention to a few of the strings attached to this offer before initiating a transfer. Here's what you need to know about the Citi–Turkish transfer bonus, plus a few ways to maximize it.
Card Question: Do You Need a Chase Sapphire Card Before Getting a Chase Ink or Unlimited? by JT Genter April 16, 2025 2 The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card both offer valuable sign-up bonuses. One reader reached out to ask if he needed to have an existing Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve® before applying for an Ink card to convert that cash-back bonus into transferrable Ultimate Rewards points. We break down the answer in this post.
Status Match to Caesars Rewards for No Resort Fees and More by Mark Jackson May 19, 2024 3 Caesars Rewards is one of the largest loyalty programs on the Las Vegas Strip, and with resort fees over $50 per night at some properties after tax, waiving fees can present huge savings on a trip. With Caesars Diamond status, no resort fees is just one of the perks travelers will enjoy. In this post, we explore how to attain the status without gambling.
How Teenagers Can Earn Points and Miles by Kennedy Miller May 19, 2024 0 It’s never too early to start earning points and miles. Teenagers don't have access to every way of earning points and miles. But, it's still possible to start learning and building balances. In this piece, AwardWallet contributor Kennedy Miller explains to her fellow teenagers how they can start earning points and miles - both from traveling and from everyday shopping.
What Is Hertz Five Star Status — And How To Get It for Free? by Tyler Glatt May 19, 2024 1 Hertz is one of the world's largest rental car companies, with locations throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, and more. One of the perks of renting through Hertz is that you can earn points and enjoy benefits courtesy of its frequent driver program, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Even better, you can earn mid-tier Hertz Five Star status for free — no rentals required. Here's what you need to know about Hertz Five Star status.
