Which Credit Cards Have the Best Flight Delay Insurance? [2024] by Ryan Smith April 10, 2024 91 Almost every rewards card features ancillary benefits ranging from purchase protection and extended warranty coverage to roadside assistance and a slew of different travel insurance perks. One of the most valuable (and widely used) of these benefits is trip delay reimbursement, which can cover your expenses in the event of a delayed or canceled flight.
British Airways Status Match: Get Oneworld Perks, Including AA Lounge Access by Tyler Glatt May 8, 2024 0 For the first time in a long time, a British Airways status match offer is open to residents in North America. Until May 7, 2024, U.S. and Canadian residents can match frequent flyer statuses to British Airways Executive Club. Here's what you need to know about Executive Club Silver and Gold status, plus how to take advantage of this offer.
Everything You Need To Know About Air France–KLM Flying Blue Elite Status by Sam Helmy April 9, 2024 1 Air France KLM Flying has four elite status levels beyond the Explorer, entry-level tier. Each level has its own set of perks, benefits, and qualifying criteria, although top-tier Ultimate status is very difficult to earn. Flying Blue elite status has a few quirks that make it different from other airline loyalty programs; these can be good or bad, depending on your situation.
Wynn Offering Status Match From Other Casino Loyalty Programs by Skye Class April 9, 2024 0 Wynn Las Vegas just launched a rare status match opportunity for many other casino loyalty program elites. This follows on the heels of the recent Fontainebleau status match and similarly requires that members match their status in person. Here are the details of this limited-time offer.
Link Your Qatar Airways and British Airways Accounts, Take a Flight To Earn Up to 5,000 Bonus Avios by Sam Helmy April 9, 2024 0 You can now earn up to 5,000 bonus Avios when you link your British Airways Executive Club and Qatar Privilege accounts and take a flight with Qatar Airways through September 30, 2024. Is this promotion worth your time and effort? Let's take a look.
You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2024 2 Credit card issuers want your business. And to get it, they'll offer you big welcome bonuses complete with points, miles, or cash back. But what happens when you're ready to move on from your card? Of all the things you could do, you shouldn't cancel your credit card within the first year of membership. Here's why you'd be wise to avoid canceling a credit card less than a year after opening it.
Alaska Vacations Offers Miles on Holiday Bookings by Skye Class April 20, 2024 0 If you would like to book a holiday while earning Alaska miles, you can do so with the new Alaska Vacations booking portal. What is this portal? And how does it work? What earnings does it offer? Let's take a look.
Mastercard Adds Additional Benefits to Consumer and Small Business Credit Cards by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2024 0 There's more to your Mastercard than meets the eye, courtesy of several benefits available to consumer and small business cardholders. And yes, these perks come alongside those stated in your cardholder agreement. Even better, Mastercard announced new benefits focusing on health and wellness, travel, and lifestyle rewards. Here's a look at what's new.
SIXT Rental Car Status Match Adds New Offers. Here’s How To Match Your Status. by Skye Class April 8, 2024 0 SIXT car rental company has an excellent status match program with dozens of airlines, including numerous new additions. Matched statuses last a lifetime, although there are a couple caveats. This is just one way to get a free elite status with SIXT, among other car rental companies. Here are the details.
How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences by Sam Helmy June 23, 2025 30 If you're booking Airbnb stays, you need to know about this partnership. British Airways Club members can earn 2X Avios spent on all Airbnb stays and Airbnb Experiences. Here's how to make a qualifying booking and maximize your earnings.
Do National Car Rental Credits or Free Days Expire? by Sam Helmy April 7, 2024 9 National Car Rental has a complicated expiration policy. Both National Car Rental Credits and National Free Days have different expiration policies. Here's how they work.
New Amtrak Promotion Offers Double Points on Spring Travel by Skye Class May 22, 2024 0 Amtrak is yet another rewards program to earn points with, and now members have a promotion to earn double points through May 21, 2024. For those who take trains out of pleasure or obligation, here's how you can earn double rewards for the next few weeks.
You Can Now Earn British Airways Tier Points on Aer Lingus Flights by Carissa Rawson April 6, 2024 0 Those with British Airways elite status will be happy to know that they can now earn Tier Points on Aer Lingus flights. This has been possible in the past only with codeshare flights; now, those booked directly with Aer Lingus will also qualify.
Emirates Skywards Promotion Offers 2X Miles on Emirates and Flydubai Flights by Skye Class June 17, 2024 0 Emirates has a new promotion for Skywards members to earn double miles on flights booked by April 18, 2024. This offer has very few restrictions, as long as the flight is operated by Emirates or flydubai. This is a recurring promotion from Emirates, but it's been a little while since the last iteration. Here are the details.
Hilton Honors Experiences: Use Points To Play Football With Travis Kelce by Tyler Glatt May 2, 2024 0 If you have more Hilton Honors points than you know what to do with, bidding for a one-of-a-kind experience might be more interesting than a free night at a Hilton hotel. And for football fans, Hilton Honors Experiences has three packages up for auction that might be right up your alley. Ever wanted to toss a football with Travis Kelce? Here's your chance.
How To Upgrade United Airlines Flights With Miles by Ajay Jain April 5, 2024 2 Did you know that you can upgrade United Airlines economy tickets to Polaris by using miles and cash? In this article, we will go over how much United Airlines MileagePlus Upgrade awards cost, how to find them for new reservations, upgrading existing reservations, and how to calculate if a United upgrade with miles is worth it.
How Much Are Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Points Worth? by Tyler Glatt April 5, 2024 0 Whether you've got a stash of Rapid Rewards in your Southwest Airlines account or you're eyeballing a five-digit welcome offer on a co-branded credit card, you might wonder what those points are worth. Here's a look at the value of Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points.
Iberia Plus Bonus: New Milestone Rewards by Tyler Glatt April 3, 2024 0 Iberia is making earning status in the Iberia Plus program more rewarding. En route to Plata, Oro, or Platino status, members will earn Iberia Plus Bonus rewads — the airline's rendition of milestone rewards. From trip enhancement credits to extra Avios, here are the details on Iberia Plus Bonuses.
Air India Refreshes Its Flying Returns Loyalty Program by Tyler Glatt April 3, 2024 2 Like the rest of the airline, Air India's Flying Returns loyalty program is getting a new look. All changes are effective immediately, which, while sudden, isn't something to fret about given that most tip the scale as positives. From easier-to-earn elite status tiers to a now revenue-based mileage earning structure, here's everything you need to know about the updated Air India Flying Returns program.
Get Exclusive Benefits at Coachella and Stagecoach With American Express by Tyler Glatt April 3, 2024 0 It's about that time of year when thousands gather in Indio, California for the Coachella and Stagecoach music and arts festivals. And if you're an American Express card member planning a trip to the desert, plenty of exclusive perks and benefits are in store. Here's what festivalgoers need to know.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Experiencing Technical Issues With Singapore Airlines Awards by Tyler Glatt April 2, 2024 5 If you've poked around the Alaska Airlines website and tried to book a Singapore Airlines award recently, you might have noticed a surprising lack of flights. And by that, we mean that flights aren't available — like, at all. Is something changing with the Alaska-Singapore partnership? Or is this a casualty of Alaska's new Mileage Plan award chart rollout? Here's what travelers need to know.
Earn Delta SkyMiles Through Delta Cruises by Skye Class April 2, 2024 3 Delta Cruises (formerly SkyMiles Cruises) is a great way to earn SkyMiles. On all bookings, you'll earn a flat 2X SkyMiles per dollar spent and can occasionally leverage lucrative promotions. Depending on how much you're spending on a cruise, this new earning rate can be far more rewarding than the previous program — which was a flat rate based on the length of your cruise. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about earning Delta SkyMiles on cruises.
Application Fee Is Going up for Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI, Kids Will Be Free by Tyler Glatt October 4, 2024 0 If you're in the market for Global Entry or other trusted traveler credentials like NEXUS or SENTRI, you'll want to complete an application before October 1, 2024. This fall, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is harmonizing the application fees for all three programs. In other words, it'll soon cost more to apply.
What Is Chase Pay Over Time and How Does It Work? by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith April 1, 2024 0 Chase Pay Over Time is a fixed payments option with Chase that can allow you to pay off larger credit card purchases over time. Today, we'll take a look at what this is, how it works, and the pros and cons. That way, you can make the right decision on whether or not to use it on your credit cards.
The Robinhood Gold Card: An Intriguing Product for Serious Investors and Robinhood Power Users by Tyler Glatt March 31, 2024 0 On a hypothetical list of the most rewarding credit cards, investment banking platform Robinhood's soon-to-be-available cash-back product may top the list. Here's what you need to know about the prospective Robinhood Gold Card.
A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status by Miguel Rueda July 30, 2025 35 The American Airlines AAdvantage® program has undergone a few tweaks over the past year. As the new qualification year gets underway, let's take a revised look at how to earn elite status, what the different tiers offer in terms of benefits, and everything else you need to know about status tiers in AAdvantage.
Chicago Seminars 2024 Dates and New Location Just Announced by JT Genter March 29, 2024 1 After over a decade at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village, Chicago Seminars is finally getting an upgrade for 2024. The organizers just announced Chicago Seminars 2024 will be held September 20-22, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago. Early bird tickets are now on sale.
Supercharge Your AwardWallet Account by Connecting Your Email by Samantha Holland March 29, 2024 3 Connecting your email account to AwardWallet will open up a whole new world of convenience and organization. It takes just minutes to set up, and once you do it, AwardWallet can provide more timely, detailed, and accurate information about your rewards and travel plans. Learn how to supercharge your AwardWallet account by securely connecting your email today.
Here’s When Your Hilton Credit Card Is Losing Its Priority Pass Benefit by Tyler Glatt April 3, 2025 0 Hilton's shakeup of its American Express-issued credit card lineup is resulting in the loss of select benefits, including complimentary Priority Pass airport lounge access. Depending on when you enrolled in the benefit, your Priority Pass access will disappear this year if it hasn't already. Here's the exact date your card will no longer grant you access to Priority Pass lounges.
Amex Hilton Honors Business Card Shakeup: Priority Pass Out, Spending Credits In, Higher Annual Fee by Carissa Rawson March 28, 2024 5 Big changes have arrived for The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, which is seeing an increased annual fee. Along with statement credits of up to $240 per year, cardholders can now enjoy rental car elite status and an increased on eve day spending. On the flip side, the card is losing airport lounge access and the ability to earn free night certificates.
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