How To Play the American Airlines Loyalty Points Game to Unlock AAdvantage Elite Status by Ross Denkin and Mark Jackson January 22, 2025 2 Playing the AA Loyalty Points game makes it possible to earn top-tier American Airlines status without flying. By stacking opportunities like SimplyMiles and the eShopping Portal, you can rack up Loyalty Points on everyday purchases—and even score discounts along the way. Here's how.
Hotel Credit Cards With Free Nights: How to Earn and Maximize Value From Annual Certificates by Mark Jackson and Ryan Smith January 21, 2025 42 Ongoing credit card benefits are a great way to get value out of your card. Free night certificates issued by hotel cards are some of the best, provided you use them. Here's what you need to know about cards that offer free night awards.
New Accor and Azul Partnership Allows Double Dipping on Flights and Stays in South America by Skye Class May 13, 2025 0 Azul is the newest airline to partner with Accor, allowing Live Limitless (ALL) members to double dip on flights and stays in South America and beyond. Here are the details and how to earn reciprocal awards through this partnership.
See Two Places for the Price of One: How To Add a Free Stopover Using Alaska Airlines Miles by Jenna Hansen and Tyler Glatt January 20, 2025 11 You book a flight for almost free using miles, plus you get to add an additional stop in another city for free along the way. But that's exactly what Alaska Airlines lets you do when you book a qualifying award flight! Here's how.
Chase and United Downgrade Travel Credits: Key Changes to United Quest and Business Cards in 2025 by Skye Class January 20, 2025 2 This March, Chase and United are significantly changing how the United Quest℠ Card and the United℠ Business Card holders earn and use card benefit credits. Here's what to know about these changes and why this is bad news for cardholders.
World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards: Bonus Points, Suite Upgrades, and New Options for 2025 by Tyler Glatt January 19, 2025 0 World of Hyatt elite status can be pretty rewarding. However, one of the neatest aspects of the Hyatt program is its Milestone Rewards, which are choice benefits you can earn at different thresholds en route to elite status. Here's all you need to know about Hyatt Milestone Rewards and how to earn them in 2025.
Do Avis Points Expire? Everything You Need to Know About Avis Preferred’s Harsh Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy January 19, 2025 15 Avis Preferred has a two-pronged points expiry policy. Not only will your points expire after a fixed lifespan, but they can also expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. Here is all you need to know about not letting your Avis points expire.
Avianca LifeMiles Guide: Unpublished Award Chart and 11 of the Best Sweet Spots for Star Alliance Awards by Ajay Jain and Ian Snyder January 19, 2025 66 Using Avianca LifeMiles is a top choice for domestic and international travel on Star Alliance partners, due to the ease with which you can collect LifeMiles and the lack of carrier-imposed fuel surcharges. Discover our favorite LifeMiles award chart sweet spots and some great ways to rack up a ton of miles in this guide.
From Waldorf Astoria in Maui to a Suite in Puerto Rico: How My Family Saved Thousands by Buying Points by Sidharth Krishnan January 18, 2025 0 Buying points and miles can help you unlock luxury travel without juggling several credit cards. When discounts and bonuses come around , points can become a cost-effective way to save thousands on hotels and flights. Here's how I used this strategy to plan affordable, dream vacations in Maui and Puerto Rico — and how you can too.
How To Upgrade American Airlines Flights With AAdvantage Miles by Michelle Molloy and JT Genter January 18, 2025 2 You can use miles to upgrade your American Airlines flights, but how much will it cost? That depends on several factors. We'll show you how to upgrade with miles, how much it costs, and how to find upgrade space in this article.
Amex Blue Cash Everyday® Card Review: Earn Up to 3% Cash Back With No Annual Fee by Ryan Flanigan and Brie Bash January 18, 2025 0 If you're looking for a solid no-annual-fee option in everyday spending categories like gas and groceries, the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express is definitely worth looking into. While other cards offer higher returns, they also come with annual fees that detract from your rewards. Here is a detailed look at this card to see if it will work for you.
Guide to Booking Budget Airlines With Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, or Citi Points by Ajay Jain and Andrew Kunesh January 17, 2025 50 Although points and miles are typically used on larger carriers, they can be redeemed for tickets on low-cost carriers as well. Find out how to use your Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, and Citi points on low-cost carriers in this article.
United Premier Elite Status Buy-Up Offers Are Back. Here’s How to Check Your Offer. by Tyler Glatt January 17, 2025 0 If you have United MileagePlus Premier status but haven't checked your email inbox in a few days, you might want to. United is sending out targeted offers to upgrade your Premier status to the next tier, but it comes with a cost. United is offering the ability to buy up to the next status tier, even if you're just a "member," allowing you to pay in miles or cash.
Best Credit Cards for Large Purchases: Maximize Rewards, Perks, and Protections by Caroline Lupini and Andrew Kunesh January 17, 2025 0 Many credit cards offer bonus perks for spending a set amount of money on the card in a given year. If you have a large purchase of $5,000 or more coming up, these are the best credit cards to use.
Failed to Requalify for Hilton Diamond Status in 2024? Here’s How To Request a One-Time Extension Into 2026 by Sam Helmy January 17, 2025 2 Hilton Honors just relaunched its Diamond status extension offer for elites who failed to re-qualify for Hilton's top tier status during 2024. This time around, eligible Diamond members can request their status be extended for one year. Here's how to request your one-time extension.
How To Select Your Companion and Use Your New Southwest Companion Pass by Toni Southam January 17, 2025 13 Have you earned a Southwest Companion Pass in 2026? Or are you on track to do so? If so, this post is your go-to resource for how to use this awesome benefit once you've earned it. Learn how to select or change your designated companion and how to add them to any trip for as little as $5.60 in taxes.
Lie Flat on a Budget: 9 Business Class Flights You Can Book for 50,000 Miles or Less by Mark Jackson January 16, 2025 0 I love finding great deals, and flying business class for 50,000 miles or less is unbeatable. From Qatar Airways Qsuites to Aer Lingus business class to Dublin, here are nine sweet spots that make lie-flat travel more accessible.
Frontier Airlines Introduces Elite Upgrades: Here’s How They Work and How to Request One by Mark Jackson and JT Genter January 16, 2025 0 Frontier Airlines has historically been a low-cost carrier competiting on price alone to stay in business. Now, the airline has unveiled new upgrade rules for its premium seating products, including a first class to debut in 2025. We have all the details on how elite upgrades work on Frontier.
65 Luxury Hotels You Can Book With Hilton or Hyatt Points: Which Option Offers Better Value? by Cameron Laufer January 16, 2025 0 We found dozens of luxury hotels that can be booked using both Hilton Honors points and World of Hyatt points. Here we compare points and cash rates at each of these properties to determine which provides a better value.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Low-Fee Alternative for Small Businesses by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson January 15, 2025 0 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is a good option for occasional Southwest fliers who are looking for a card with a lower annual fee. This card earns a large chunk of points — both from its sign-up bonus and everyday spending — that can be used toward earning a Southwest Companion Pass. The card comes with two Early Bird Check-Ins per year and charges no foreign transaction fees. Here's our full review.
Amex Business Gold vs. Ink Business Preferred: Which Card Maximizes Your Business Expenses? by Mark Jackson November 26, 2025 0 The American Express® Business Gold Card and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card are top choices for small business owners. This guide compares their features, benefits, and value to help you decide which card best suits your business needs.
Best Credit Cards for Everyday Purchases: Maximize Your Non-Bonus Spend in 2026 by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes January 1, 2026 73 There are a large number of credit cards out there offering bonus points for different purchases. But what do you do when a purchase doesn't fall neatly into any bonus category? In this post, we discuss the best cards to use for everyday purchases.
Goodbye 50k Business Class Awards to Europe: Flying Blue Raises Minimum Award Rates by Up to 25% by Tyler Glatt January 14, 2025 1 Every so often, you'll log into a frequent flyer program to book an award and find higher rates than you did yesterday -- despite no notice from the program. The example du jour is Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Based on what we're seeing now, the cheapest awards between the U.S. and Europe now require as much as 25% more miles. Here's what we know so far.
Earn Up to 5X ThankYou® Points in the Citi Travel Portal With These No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards by Skye Class January 13, 2025 0 Want to earn more Citi ThankYou® Points on travel? Booking hotels, rental cars, and attractions through the Citi Travel portal could be your best bet. This post covers which cards qualify for enhanced earning rates via cititravel.com.
Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card Review: Earn Valuable Miles Plus Elite-Like Perks by JT Genter and Brie Bash January 13, 2025 19 The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card lets you earn valuable Alaska Mileage Plan miles and enjoy perks like a free checked bag and priority boarding. And with a valuable welcome bonus, this card is a must-consider — even for those who don’t frequently fly Alaska Airlines.
Upgrade Your Travel Experience: Best Travel Credit Cards With Lounge Access in 2026 by Mark Jackson and Jerod Morales January 1, 2026 37 One of the easiest ways to unlock airport lounge access is by getting a credit card with lounge access. These cards can grant entry to a wide network of lounges — even when flying budget carriers. Here are the best cards for airport lounge access.
Your Complete Guide to Delta SkyMiles Partners: Airlines, Credit Cards, and Transfer Options by Tyler Glatt and Andrew Kunesh December 3, 2025 0 The world's largest airlines have numerous partners that expand their reach and give frequent flyers more ways to earn miles. Delta Air Lines is no exception. From airlines to credit cards and even rental car companies, Delta's suite of partnerships can help you quickly stock up on SkyMiles. Here's a look at Delta's current partnerships and how you can use them to your advantage.
Accor Points Expiry: When Do Accor Points Expire and How To Keep Them Active by Sam Helmy January 12, 2025 33 Whether your Accor points expire will depend on the activity on your Accor Live Limitless (ALL) account. That said, many activities will help prevent your points from expiring. Here is all you need to know to keep your points active and safe.
United’s Gift Card Exchange: Convert Unwanted Gift Cards Into Miles — But Is It Worth It? by Samantha Holland December 22, 2025 0 If you've got a gift card you'll never use, there's no sense in letting it collect dust. You can turn your gift card into a sum of United miles through the MileagePlus gift card exchange. Here's how — and whether or not it's worth doing.
