Practical Airline Award Sweet Spots for Families by Jenna Hansen July 6, 2024 0 Are you tired of hearing about points deals just to find out that it only applies to solo travelers or couples? This guide shows families how to find sweet spots with multiple airlines. From availability for 4+ passengers to companion passes and kids' discounts, we'll show you the realistic options you have for booking family travel using points.
Chase Extends ‘Pay Yourself Back’ on Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards by Max Prosperi October 15, 2024 0 Chase has extended the Pay Yourself Back benefit on all Southwest Rapid Rewards co-branded cards. With Pay Yourself Back, eligible cardholders can "pay themselves back" using Rapid Rewards points earned when using their card. Here are the new categories, how to Pay Yourself Back, and whether it's a good deal.
The Best Business Class Award Sweet Spots for Flights to Asia by Ross Denkin July 5, 2024 1 Flying business class across the Atlantic makes the journey much more comfortable. But, comfort becomes even more crucial for flights to Asia, where the shortest flights to and from North America span 10+ hours. Thankfully plenty of great award options exist. Book round-trip awards from 100k transferrable points and one-way awards starting at 52,500 points each way! Here's a breakdown of your best options.
A Guide to Alaska Airlines Wi-Fi — And How To Get It for Free by Brie Bash July 5, 2024 0 Internet access is more important than ever. Thankfully, Alaska Airlines is among the airlines committed to providing high-speed internet on most of their flights. Here's what you need to know about Alaska's Wi-Fi service and how much it will cost.
Earn 9X ANA Mileage Club Miles on IHG Stays This Summer by Skye Class July 5, 2024 2 IHG One Rewards has launched a new promotion offering members triple ANA miles on eligible stays worldwide through August 31, 2024. ANA Mileage Club members can earn up to 15,000 bonus miles through this promotion. But should you take advantage of this offer? Here are the details to help you decide.
How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier by Ryan Smith and Max Prosperi June 6, 2025 105 Interested in earning elite status with Marriott's Bonvoy rewards program? Marriott Bonvoy elite status consists of five elite tiers (in addition to the base level). The program has a huge worldwide footprint and offers various perks, depending on your status level and the hotel brand you're staying at. In this article, we deeply dive into Marriott's elite status tiers, what they offer, and how to attain these perks.
British Airways Hikes American and Alaska Short-Haul Award Rates by up to 56% by Tyler Glatt July 4, 2024 2 Apparently, British Airways didn't go far enough when it devalued American and Alaska Airlines awards last December. British Airways took another hack at short-haul awards — and the results are gruesome. Here's what you need to know about the latest no-notice British Airways devaluation, plus what you can expect to pay the next time you redeem Avios for an AA or Alaska award ticket.
Singapore Airlines Adds New Benefits for KrisFlyer Silver Elite Status by Sam Helmy July 4, 2024 0 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer just enhanced the benefits package of KrisFlyer Elite Silver members. Now, members will receive an additional weight allowance, priority boarding, and priority airport check-in. This follows in the footsteps of Air Canada improving its 25K and 35K tiers. Is this the start of a new trend?
The Best Credit Cards for Purchase Protection by Jess Farley and Ryan Smith May 27, 2025 35 Just bought something and had it stop working? Someone stole that fancy new gift you bought for your favorite person (yourself)? If you paid for these purchases with a credit card, you might be able to replace or repair these goods at no cost. These are the best credit cards for purchase protection — a policy that protects the items you buy for several months at no extra cost.
The Ultimate One Key Rewards Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize by Skye Class August 27, 2024 2 If you're a fan of using Hotels.com, Vrbo, or Expedia, One Key might be the rewards program for you. One Key is the combined, new loyalty program for these booking platforms, allowing you to earn OneKeyCash on your stays. Here's a closer look at the One Key, which will tell you everything you need to know about the program.
How to ‘Skip the Line’ for Global Entry Appointments With TTP Appointments by Skye Class July 3, 2024 0 Getting Global Entry into the USA is great, but getting an appointment for Global Entry and other Trusted Traveler Programs can take months. Thankfully, a recent high school graduate has figured out a way around the nightmare. Here's the story of TTP Appointments and how you can shave months off your wait for your Global Entry appointment.
The New Trick To Use the Air France-KLM Flying Blue Award Calendar To Find the Cheapest Awards by Brie Bash July 2, 2024 7 Flying Blue (the award program for Air France, KLM, and more) can be one of the cheapest ways to fly to Europe, especially when you take advantage of monthly Promo Rewards and/or transfer bonuses. One trick lets you easily find the lowest award prices available. Here's how to utilize the Flying Blue open dates award calendar.
Delta One Awards to Europe Require up to 55% More Virgin Points, Over $1,000 in Fees by Tyler Glatt July 3, 2024 0 The all-in cost to fly to and from Europe in lie-flat Delta business class using Virgin points is now immensely higher than it was yesterday. It's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's latest negative change. Here's what you need to know.
What Priority Pass Airport Amenities Can You Access With the Chase Sapphire Reserve®? by Brie Bash July 1, 2024 1 Earlier this year, Chase announced that the Chase Sapphire Reserve® would lose a key benefit: Airport restaurant access via Priority Pass Select. Now that these changes have taken effect, you may have wondered if your Sapphire Reserve Priority Pass Select membership is good for anything other than general lounge access. It is. Here's what you need to know.
How To Book Vacation Rental Properties From 15,000 Capital One or Citi Points Per Night by JT Genter and Brie Bash June 30, 2024 0 Thanks to Wyndham Rewards' partnership with Vacasa, travelers can book vacation rentals for 15,000 points per night — or just 13,500 points per night if you're a Wyndham Rewards cardholder. Don't have Wyndham points? You can transfer Capital One miles or Citi ThankYou Points to Wyndham at a 1:1 transfer ratio. Here's what you need to know about this potentially lucrative redemption option.
When Do Iberia Plus Avios Expire? by Sam Helmy July 3, 2024 7 Iberia Avios expires if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. Fortunately, a wide range of earning and redemption activities will count towards extending the validity of your Iberia Avios. Here's a full breakdown of the policy.
Fiji Airways to Adopt the American Airlines AAdvantage® Program. Here’s What We Know. by Tyler Glatt June 27, 2024 0 Big things are happening at Fiji Airways. A few short weeks ago, Oneworld announced Fiji's flag carrier would become the alliance's 15th full-fledged member. And today, on a random Thursday in June, Fiji Airways shared it's adopting the American Airlines AAdvantage® program effective next year. Here's what we know and don't know about the latter development.
Earn Up to 6,000 Hilton Honors Points on Premium Cabin Delta Flights by Sam Helmy June 27, 2024 0 Hilton Honors launched a promotion that earns you 1,000 bonus points per Delta flight in a Delta One, First Class, Delta Premium Select, or Comfort+ cabin. You must register by July 19, 2024, and the promotion is valid for travel through September 19, 2024. Here are the details.
Turkish Airlines Offers a ‘Hold the Price’ Feature. Should You Use It? by Mark Jackson June 27, 2024 0 There are plenty of reasons why you should consider using your points, miles, or best travel rewards card to book a Turkish Airlines flight. But what do you do if you see a flight you want but aren't quite ready to complete your booking? The answer is to make use of Turkish Airlines' "Hold the Price" feature. Read on for a more detailed explanation of what it is and how it works.
Buy One LifeMiles Award, Get One Free, Plus a 20% Rebate on Flights to Europe by Tyler Glatt July 5, 2024 2 Avianca LifeMiles is out with its latest unique promotions, this time offering two-for-one award tickets to select destinations and a 20% mileage rebate on flights to Europe. The list of terms on both promotions are a mile long, and the promotions themselves are sort of quirky. However, it's worth a look if you want to get a lot of value out of your LifeMiles for travel on Avianca in fall 2024. But you'll want to act fast. You have until July 4, 2024, to make your reservations. Let's dive into the details of these Avianca LifeMiles promotions.
Get a Year of I Prefer Titanium Status for Free With This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class June 26, 2024 1 We've asked before if you should care about I Prefer Hotel Rewards — the loyalty program of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts hospitality group. In short: Although the program is somewhat niche, it's worth knowing about if you like upscale properties. Now, with a new elite status offer that anyone can use, there's an extra incentive to give the program a look. Here's how to enjoy I Prefer Titanium status for a year — for free.
The 7 Best Capital One Credit Cards for Every Purchase by Kennedy Miller and Mark Jackson September 9, 2025 41 Capital One offers a huge range of cards to suit every wallet, budget, and goal — from no-annual-fee cashback cards to one of the best premium travel rewards cards on the market. In this post, we list our top seven Capital One credit cards and break down which is best for each type of earning and redeeming strategy.
Tips on Earning and Maximizing 100,000 Hilton Honors Points by Senitra Horbrook June 25, 2024 9 Hilton points can be some of the harder points to maximize as Hilton consistently offers the same redemption rate for most redemptions. However, if you know where to look, you can stretch your Hilton points much further. In this post, we take a look at some different ways you can maximize your Hilton points.
How To Maximize the Value of Wells Fargo Rewards Points by Ryan Flanigan and Mark Jackson June 25, 2024 18 When discussing top-value rewards programs, Wells Fargo Rewards typically isn't the first program that comes to mind. However, now that Wells Fargo has launched transfer partners, you have even more valuable ways to redeem your Wells Fargo Rewards. Here's a full recap of the many ways to get value from your Wells Fargo points.
When Do Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Points Expire? by Samantha Holland June 23, 2024 0 Disney Vacation Club is Disney's timeshare offering. Each DVC contract consists of an annual allotment of points that will eventually expire, but there are multiple ways to prevent points from expiring worthless. Read on to learn more about transferring, banking, or renting out your DVC points to keep them from expiring.
Wells Fargo Attune℠ Card: Valuable Rewards for Self-Care Purchases, Sports, and More by Mark Jackson June 23, 2024 0 The Wells Fargo Attune℠ Card is a new credit card that rewards several wellness categories. It offers 4% cash back rewards in various categories, including amusement parks, sporting events, concerts, spas, gyms, and even pet care. Read on for more information about the card to decide if it deserves a spot in your wallet.
How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Another Account by Ian Snyder June 22, 2024 114 Marriott Bonvoy has an excellent points transfer policy between members. You can send up to 100,000 points per calendar year and receive up to 500,000. This makes it easy to move points between friends and family for specific redemption opportunities. Even better, Marriott has launched an online points transfer tool that is much better than calling them to transfer points.
United MileagePlus X App: Earn Extra United Miles From In-Store Purchases by Brie Bash June 22, 2024 1 You may wonder if there is a way to earn extra miles or points when you shop in person at a local store. There is. United MileagePlus X is a unique app that allows you to earn bonus United miles at stores near you — like you would through a shopping portal. Here's what you need to know to earn miles with the MileagePlus X app, and how you can score 25% bonus miles on every purchase.
511 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,500 Avianca LifeMiles by JT Genter June 22, 2024 0 One of the best uses of LifeMiles is booking United flights within North America. On certain routes, you can find United award flights for just 6,500 LifeMiles each way. Let's dive deep into this particular sweet spot to show you 511 routes where AwardWallet found this excellent award rate. Plus, we'll review the many LifeMiles transfer partners and other ways to get LifeMiles.
