Multiply Your Flying Blue Miles: Boost Recent Earnings up to 12X by Ryan Smith April 21, 2024 4 Flying Blue — the award program shared between Air France, KLM, Aircalin, Transavia, and TAROM — offers a deal called "multiply your miles." This offer lets members multiply their recent earnings by up to 12x. However, there are numerous restrictions to navigate on what miles you can multiply and who is eligible, plus the pricing won't make sense for most people.
Why I Intentionally Paid a Foreign Transaction Fee While Overseas by JT Genter April 20, 2024 5 Foreign transaction fees can be an obnoxious part of international travel. No one likes to pay an additional ~3% on every transaction just for using a credit card outside the United States. But this week, I intentionally used a credit card that charged a foreign transaction fee instead of one of the cards in my wallet with no foreign transaction fees. Here's the story why.
Chase Freedom Flex Card Review: A Worthy Addition to Your Chase Card Lineup by Ashley Onadele and JT Genter June 10, 2025 89 The Chase Freedom Flex℠ is a strong earner in the Ultimate Rewards family of cards. It offers many of the best benefits of the Chase Freedom® and the Chase Freedom Unlimited® — including no annual fee and generous spending categories. In addition, the Freedom Flex comes with a unique set of benefits, from complimentary cell phone protection to savings with Lyft and DoorDash.
Hilton Prepares Launch of Small Luxury Hotels Partnership, Provides Updates by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith April 19, 2024 0 Ever since announcing a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World back in February, we've been waiting for Hilton to fill us in on the details. What will this partnership look like? How many Hilton Honors points will a free night cost? Here's what we know so far.
Scoop: Ramp To Launch New Transferrable Points Program by JT Genter April 19, 2024 0 Launching transferrable points programs seems to be the latest trend, and we couldn't be happier to see it. Earlier this month, Wells Fargo Rewards launched a new transferrable points program. Now, it seems Ramp Rewards is on the verge of doing the same. Here's what we know so far and the details of the leak that unveiled this exciting new development.
Bilt Rewards Partners With BLADE To Offer Point Earning and Elite Perks (Including a Free Flight!) by Tyler Glatt April 19, 2024 1 Bilt Rewards and BLADE just launched a new partnership, offering Bilt Rewards members point earnings and exclusive perks on BLADE flights. From lounge access to free BLADE flights, here's what Bilt Rewards members need to know about Bilt's partnership with BLADE.
How To Check Your Credit Score for Free by Jenna Hansen April 19, 2024 2 Knowing and understanding your credit score is important in many aspects of life — from buying a home or car to opening new credit cards. There are many ways to check your score for free. Most banks offer free checks, along with other non-bank options. This article takes a look all of the ways to make sure you're on top of your credit score and credit report.
How To Earn Avianca LifeMiles: A Complete Guide by Ian Snyder April 18, 2024 0 There are plenty of ways to earn Avianca LifeMiles, and we cover all of them here. From flying with Avianca and its partners to earning lots of points using credit cards, you have multiple great strategies at your disposal. It's even worth considering buying LifeMiles at times, as the value can make sense in certain situations. Here's everything you need to know about earning LifeMiles.
A Brief Guide to the Hilton Honors MyWay Benefits by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2024 0 On your next Hilton stay as a Gold or Diamond status member, you'll enjoy an array of staple benefits courtesy of your elite tier. But that's not all. You'll also be able to choose from a selection of MyWay benefits, allowing you to decide how you want to be rewarded at each of Hilton's 19 brands. From free food to bonus points, here's what Hilton loyalists need to know about MyWay benefits — and which to choose.
All You Need To Know About the Wyndham Rewards Business Program by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2024 2 Business programs are all the rage these days, offering perks, rewards, and more to organizations that pledge loyalty. Wyndham is the latest brand to try its luck at winning over business travelers, doing so by rolling out the Wyndham Rewards Business program. Here's what you need to know about the Wyndham Rewards Business program to decide whether it's worth enrolling.
Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Nearly 40 Airline Partners, Get Up to 50% Bonus Miles by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2024 54 Marriott Bonvoy lets members transfer points to :marriott_partners_air: airlines, mostly at a 3:1 transfer ratio. That's a great option for topping off airline mileage accounts. Even better, you'll get a 5,000-mile bonus when you transfer at least 60,000 Bonvoy points at a time. And that bonus is doubled when transferring Bonvoy points to United, resulting in a potential 50% bonus. Here are all of the details you need to know about this transfer option.
Which Credit Cards Offer Lost or Damaged Luggage Protection? by Ryan Smith May 27, 2025 35 If you’re one of the unlucky millions finding yourself sans-bag when you arrive at your destination, the knowledge you paid with a credit card featuring lost luggage reimbursement can take the sting out of an unfortunate situation. We break down the differences in policies to help you know what is and isn't covered.
How To Stack Offers for Thousands of Points, Free Food & Minimal Spending by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Right now, you could take home some inexpensive meals while earning a ton of points. Through the practice of stacking — combining multiple offers on top of using the right credit card — you could spend a low sum while earning a ton of rewards. You'll also get some food in the process. Let's look at a clear example of how (and why) you should stack.
Qatar Airways To Launch 2 U.S. Credit Cards in May 2024, Waitlist Open by Tyler Glatt May 9, 2024 1 With a large North American presence and an even larger fan base, it was only a matter of time before Qatar Airways rolled out a credit card for U.S.-based applicants. While details are slim, you can now join the waitlist and receive an invitation to apply when Qatar's two Cardless credit cards go live. Here's what we know about the new Qatar Airways credit cards.
Malaysia Airlines Enrich Announces Two New Features by Sam Helmy April 17, 2024 0 Malaysia Airlines Enrich added two new features to its loyalty program, including milestone awards at certain point thresholds and the ability to carry forward elite tier points. Here's what travelers need to know.
Do Air India Flying Returns Points Expire? by Sam Helmy April 17, 2024 0 Your Air India Flying Returns points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. However, as long as you remain active with the program, your points won't go anywhere.
When To Book an Airbnb vs. Hotel by Samantha Holland April 16, 2024 1 Airbnb vs hotel: When should you choose one over the other? It's a common travel dilemma. We're delving into the benefits Airbnb provides, including communal areas for groups of travelers and families, listings in less populated areas, and sometimes unique experiences. Are these better than what you can get with a hotel?
Chase Travel’s Revamped Luxury Hotel Program ‘The Edit’ Is Now Live by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 16, 2024 0 Chase Travel has evolved and rebranded the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection by introducing The Edit — a program designed to offer luxury lodging experiences for those who carry the bank's premium rewards card — the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Here's what you need to know about The Edit.
How To Get and Maximize the Hilton Fifth Night Free Benefit by Jenna Hansen April 16, 2024 137 Hilton Honors fifth-night-free benefit is a great perk of this award program. It's a little more complex than the name implies, however, but nearly anyone can access this benefit. Here's how to get and maximize this valuable benefit.
Capital One Venture X Business vs. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express by Carissa Rawson July 1, 2025 0 Both the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer premium benefits for business owners, but which one is better? With differing annual fees and a range of benefits, one is definitely better than the other.
Hotel Award Search Tools Comparison: MaxMyPoint vs Awayz vs StayWithPoints by Carissa Rawson April 15, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint, Awayz, and StayWithPoints are all hotel search engines, but which one is the best for your needs? We break down the functionalities and the benefits of each hotel award search tool, as well as their cost, to determine which ones will be the right fit for you.
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card Review: Modest Perks With No Annual Fee by Dan Miller April 15, 2024 0 The Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to score tons of Wyndham Rewards points — along with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Gold status — all for no annual fee. Should you add this card to your wallet? Read our detailed review to find out.
Icelandair and Expedia Launch New Partnership To Earn and Redeem Saga Points in the Portal by Sam Helmy April 15, 2024 0 Icelandair announced a new partnership with Expedia, allowing you to earn and redeem Saga points when making travel bookings through a new portal powered by Expedia. This portal lets you earn and redeem points on hotels, car rentals, and more. Here's how it works.
Newsweek Unveils Its 2024 Best Loyalty Programs in America by Sam Helmy April 14, 2024 2 Newsweek has released the results of its 2024 Best Loyalty Programs in America survey, including a wide variety of sectors from shopping and dining to travel and even grocery rewards programs. Of the more than 300 programs ranked, here's the surprise overall winner and the full results of the best (and worst) airline, hotel, and rental car programs.
Do Air Europa SUMA Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy April 14, 2024 1 Air Europa SUMA miles will expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. Fortunately, a host of activities will keep your miles active, including taking flights with SkyTeam partners. Here are the full details of this expiration policy.
How and Why You Should Use the United Airlines ‘Expert Mode’ by Payton Turner April 14, 2024 0 United Airlines' expert mode is an incredible tool that allows flyers to access helpful fare class details about their flights directly from United. This information is incredibly useful in understanding when flights can be booked with partners or when confirmable upgrades are available. And it's very easy to use.
How To Use Your Hotel Elite Status for Free Cruises by Brie Bash April 13, 2024 1 Cruise lines want to attract gamblers to their casinos, so they're willing to give away discounted and even free cruises. But you don't have to be a high roller to get in on this game! One hotel loyalty program can get you the same free cruises without ever setting foot in a casino.
AA Shopping Portal Can Supercharge Your Miles by Tyler Glatt April 13, 2024 43 American Airlines offers a lucrative online shopping portal called AAdvantage® eShopping. Use this portal to supercharge your AA earnings with minimal effort and no additional spending. In this post, we'll walk you through how using the AA portal could earn you a ton of miles on your regular purchases and accelerate your path to elite status.
AwardWallet’s Roundup of Airline and Hotel Program Sweet Spots by JT Genter June 6, 2025 77 One of the biggest challenges in the points and miles world is how to get more great award redemptions — and avoid fewer bad redemptions. AwardWallet is here to help you solve that challenge. Here's a link to each of our "sweet spot" posts covering the best redemptions for dozens of the most popular loyalty programs and destinations.
SAS To Switch From Star Alliance to SkyTeam; Final Timeline Announced by Sam Helmy September 2, 2024 1 SAS EuroBonus has confirmed a timeline for its switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The airline’s last day as a Star Alliance member is August 31, 2024. From September 1, 2024, SAS will be a fully-fledged SkyTeam member. However, some details remain unknown.
