W Las Vegas Opens at Mandalay Bay — But Should You Redeem Marriott Points for Award Nights? by Sam Helmy December 19, 2024 0 The W Las Vegas at the MGM Mandalay Bay Complex is now open. Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn and redeem points for stays at this iconic Las Vegas property. But should you redeem your Marriott points here? Let's take a look at the numbers.
You Can Now Use AAdvantage® Miles to Book Hawaiian Airlines Flights From the U.S. To Hawaii by Tyler Glatt December 19, 2024 1 You can now use American Airlines AAdvantage® miles to book flights to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines! This update means you can now book flights across Hawaiian’s entire network. Here’s what you need to know about this new option — and whether booking Hawaiian flights through AAdvantage is worth it.
The (Unofficial) MileagePlus Award Chart for United and Partner Airline Flights by Ross Denkin and Brie Bash December 19, 2024 31 Although United Airlines no longer publishes award charts, we’ve compiled an unofficial guide to help you navigate award pricing for both United-operated and partner flights. Here's a look at the rates so that you know what you'll pay when it's time to redeem.
Do TudoAzul Points Expire? TudoAzul Blue Points Expiration Explained by Sam Helmy December 18, 2024 0 TudoAzul Blue Points has one of the more complex expiration policies around. Not only do your points expire after a fixed amount of time, but this time varies depending on your status and how you earned them. Here's a rundown.
Fly Between Honolulu and Tokyo for as Few as 17,500 Amex Points Round-Trip Through This ANA Award Sale by Tyler Glatt December 23, 2024 0 ANA is out with a new award sale, which makes some of the cheapest round-trip awards to Japan even cheaper. For a limited time, you can book trips between Tokyo and Honolulu and pay 50% fewer Mileage Club miles. Here are the details on ANA's brand-new award sale.
Fly Alaska, Ski Free: How to Get Free Ski Perks at 10 Resorts This Season by Sam Helmy December 17, 2024 10 Alaska Airlines' popular "Fly Alaska, Ski Free" promotion is back for yet another winter season. This year, the promotion features ten resorts and is called the Alaska Alpine Getaways! Here's an overview of the participating resorts and what perks your boarding pass entitles you to.
Southwest Details Changes Coming to A-List Status: How Assigned Seats Will Work by Tyler Glatt December 17, 2024 1 Stop us if you've heard something similar already this year, but Southwest is planning on making significant changes to its operational model. From assigned seating to premium seating, a not-so-entirely-brand-new international partner airline, and more, there's a lot to unpack. Here's a full rundown, including new details shared this week.
AAdvantage® Platinum Status: Upgrades, Lounge Access, Free Checked Bags, and More Benefits by Tyler Glatt December 17, 2024 0 If American is your airline of choice, it might make sense to earn your way to AAdvantage® Platinum. The benefits alone can make your travel experience a lot more comfortable. Here's everything you need to know about the benefits at this tier and how to earn it.
Last Chance to Lock In AwardWallet Plus Current Rate for up to 5 Years by JT Genter and Erik Paquet December 16, 2024 8 The AwardWallet Plus price increase will take effect on December 18, 2024. That means Tuesday, December 17, 2024 is your last chance to lock in the current price for up to five years. Here's how to do so.
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Promotion: Save Up to 65%, Earn 35k Choice Points & Gold Status by Skye Class January 9, 2025 0 A unique opportunity is available for Choice Privilege members looking for a resort in the Caribbean. Sandals and Beaches Resorts are offering up to 65% off, 35,000 bonus points, and Gold Elite status with 3+ night stays through January 8, 2027. The catch is that you have to book by January 8, 2025. Here are the details.
Link Your Marriott and Uber Accounts to Earn Easy Points on Uber Rides and Uber Eats Orders by Scott Sikes and Tyler Glatt November 28, 2025 40 Marriott and Uber’s partnership offers Marriott Bonvoy members points on U.S.-based Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, plus a new perk: Uber One subscribers now get Marriott Silver Elite status. Here's how this partnership works.
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Get the World of Hyatt Credit Card by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller August 28, 2025 57 The World of Hyatt Credit Card is one of our favorite hotel cards; it offers a valuable suite of benefits for a modest $95 annual fee. In this post, we'll walk through the top five reasons why you should add the World of Hyatt Card to your wallet.
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy December 15, 2024 33 Chase Ultimate Rewards are one of the best points currencies out there. Cardholders can earn Ultimate Rewards points through several cards. Plus, you can use them for travel rewards through the Chase travel portal or by transferring them to Chase's transfer partners. Furthermore, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a very generous expiration policy that lets you focus on earning and redeeming your points.
Preferred Hotels Boosts Award Availability: Book Luxury Stays Worldwide With Citi Points by Sam Helmy December 15, 2024 0 Preferred Hotels has released a huge amount of award space for its properties. In addition, it has resolved the availability issue with its I Prefer rewards program; you can now use your points for stays at a wide range of Preferred Hotels around the world! Here are the details.
Delta SkyMiles Member or Credit Card Holder? Save on a CLEAR® Membership by Skye Class December 14, 2024 23 If you're a Delta SkyMiles member or have a Delta credit card, you can sign up for a CLEAR Plus membership for less, which makes speeding through airport or stadium security lines more affordable. Here's how to use your Delta SkyMiles membership or the Delta card in your wallet to score a discount on a CLEAR membership.
You Can Redeem United Miles to Offset Your Credit Card’s Annual Fee. But Should You Do It? by Ryan Smith December 14, 2024 27 We've seen several devaluations to the United Airlines MileagePlus program in recent years, so you may be excited to learn about a consistent way to get competitive value from your hard-earned rewards: Using miles to cover your credit card's annual fee. But is this something you should take advantage of?
Pool Your Points With the New Virgin Household Account by Sam Helmy December 14, 2024 0 Virgin Atlantic announced the launch of a new household account option that allows family members to pool all their points into one account to reach their travel reward goals quicker.
USAA Rate Advantage Credit Card Review: 0% Intro APR Offer, No Annual Fee by Ashley Onadele October 31, 2025 0 The USAA Rate Advantage Credit Card is a great credit card for USAA members looking to take advantage of low interest rates, but doesn't offer rewards. This review can help you decide if it's worth applying for.
Southwest Airlines Is Selling A-List Elite Status — But Should You Buy It? by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter July 24, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines is offering Rapid Rewards members the chance to buy their way to the top! Until December 30, 2024, Southwest is allowing members to buy enough Tier Qualifying Points to earn A-List elite status. But, this elite status isn't cheap. So is it even worth it, especially with coming changes to Southwest's seating policies? Let's take a look.
What I Wish American Airlines Would Change About the AAdvantage Program by JT Genter December 13, 2024 1 Yesterday, American Airlines announced tweaks to its AAdvantage program for 2025. The changes were mostly positive, but there are several things American Airlines didn't change this year that I really wish it would. In the spirit of the holidays, here are three things on my AAdvantage program wish list.
From Nightly Upgrade Awards to Annual Choice Benefits: 6 Changes to Marriott Bonvoy Terms by JT Genter December 13, 2024 0 More than any other loyalty program we track, Marriott constantly changes its Bonvoy loyalty program terms and conditions. Some of these changes are minor tweaks. Other times, Marriott makes more substantial changes to its over 34,000-word terms and conditions. Today is one of those days. From changes to Nightly Upgrade Award upgrade windows to more time to select Annual Choice Benefits, here's what you need to know about these changes.
Hilton and Delta Partnership Offers Free Airline or Hotel Status Match for Targeted Elites by Skye Class January 1, 2025 1 Hilton partnered with Delta to offer Hilton Honors members complimentary Silver and Gold Medallion status for six months, with an option to extend through January 2026. Conversely, Delta is offering SkyMiles members complimentary six-month Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond status. Here's how to unlock your status.
Virgin Atlantic Blames Flying Club Members for the Removal of the Award Seat Guarantee by Sam Helmy December 13, 2024 2 Two years ago, Virgin Atlantic took the positive step of guaranteeing at least 12 award seats on every flight. But this guarantee is no more; Virgin is eliminating this feature of its program. Why? Because — and you will struggle not to laugh — loyal program members didn't like it and wanted more flexibility with awards instead!
New Benefit: $200 Annual Hilton Credit for Amex Business Platinum Card Members by Mark Jackson December 12, 2024 2 Amex just quietly added a valuable new benefit to the Amex Business Platinum card. Effective immediately, card members can enroll to get up to $200 in annual Hilton credits, delivered as up to $50 per quarter. Here's how to enroll in this new benefit and important terms and conditions.
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: Simple Cash Back With No Annual Fee by Senitra Horbrook December 9, 2025 4 The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card has a simple earning structure, no annual fee, and a fair amount of perks that you don't normally find on cards without an annual fee. It also becomes more powerful when combined with other credit cards. Here are the pros and cons of the Capital One Quicksilver.
American Airlines Adds Million Miler Tiers, Extends Systemwide Upgrade Validity in 2025 AAdvantage Program Update by JT Genter December 12, 2024 1 For the 2025 program year, American Airlines is tweaking its Loyalty Point Rewards program, adding new tiers to Million Miler status, extending the validity of systemwide upgrades, and continuing to add options to redeem AAdvantage miles for everyday purchases. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Delta One Lounge Boston: A Fine Dining Experience That Happens To Be In an Airport by JT Genter December 12, 2024 2 Today, Delta opened its newest Delta One Lounge in Boston airport. This new lounge is different than other Delta One Lounges as it's practically a luxury dining experience. Here's my experience checking out the lounge on opening day.
Delta SkyMiles Never Expire From Inactivity — But Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them by Sam Helmy December 11, 2024 50 Delta SkyMiles has one of the most generous mileage expiration policies around. This lets you focus on earning and redeeming miles and not worry too much about mileage expiration.
Enjoy Perks and Savings at Amex Venue Collection Stadiums and Arenas With Your Amex Card by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash December 11, 2024 0 At select venues throughout the United States and worldwide, you can enjoy unique benefits — all because of your American Express credit card. These perks include savings on concessions, special ticket access, and dedicated entrances and fast lanes just for you. Here's what you need to know about the Amex Venue Collection.
How To Get Free Breakfast on Accor Live Limitless Stays by Mark Jackson December 11, 2024 0 Complimentary breakfast is a great perk of any hotel status, and eating without paying extra is a nice way to start the day. In this guide, we spell out how to score free breakfast when staying at an Accor property worldwide — and the intricacies of these policies you'll want to be aware of.
