TD Clear Credit Card Review: Pay a Monthly Fee to Enjoy No Interest Charges by Mark Jackson November 23, 2024 0 The TD Clear Visa Platinum Credit Card offers some interesting benefits for cardholders, especially the fact that there's no late fees, interest charges, balance-transfer fees, or foreign-transaction fees. But does the monthly fee for holding the card make sense for your wallet? Check out this review to find out.
My Experience Using the Ethiopian Airlines Stopover Program for a Free Hotel and Meals by Lauren Wynn November 23, 2024 2 Ethiopian Airlines currently offers the only stopover program in Africa. Travelers with a layover between eight and 24 hours can get a free hotel and meals. Here's an overview of the Ethiopian Airlines stopover program and my experience utilizing it.
The Unwritten Restriction on American Airlines Companion Upgrades to Beware Of by JT Genter November 22, 2024 1 American Airlines AAdvantage elite status members are eligible for first-class upgrades on domestic and certain short-haul international flights. And each status member can nominate one companion to upgrade with them. At least that's how it's supposed to work. Here's what to know about American Airlines companion upgrades -- and one unwritten restriction on these upgrades that I found from experience.
Will the Recent Changes to Southwest’s Cash + Points Feature Make It Worth Using? by Tyler Glatt January 4, 2025 2 Earlier last year, Southwest introduced "Cash + Points" — a booking option that allows travelers to pay with two currencies. But with changes rolling out for 2025, it's worth revisiting Southwest's Cash + Points option.
What You Need to Know About Blue Diamond: MSC Cruises’ New Top-Tier Elite Status Level by Sam Helmy November 22, 2024 2 The MSC Cruises Voyagers Program announced the addition of a new top-tier level to its loyalty program. The new top-tier status is Blue Diamond, supplanting Diamond level. Here's what MSC loyalists need to know about this new elite tier.
How To Use the $7 per Month American Express® Gold Card Dunkin’ Credit by Mark Jackson November 22, 2024 0 The American Express® Gold Card has an up-to-$7 monthly credit for Card Members to use at Dunkin', the ubiquitous coffee and donut chain found all around the United States. See how this benefit works for Card Members, and if it truly moves the needle for future card applicants.
Star Alliance Opens New Branded Lounge in Guangzhou, China by Sam Helmy November 21, 2024 0 Star Alliance announced opening of its first branded lounge in Asia -- and it's not where most travelers might expect! The new Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport lounge is open to premium cabin travelers and Star Alliance Gold members. Here's a look inside.
AwardWallet Turns 20 Years Old: Celebrating Two Decades, By the Numbers by JT Genter November 20, 2024 2 20 years ago today, AwardWallet co-founders launched the first version of their new points and miles tracking website. In the last two decades since, AwardWallet has grown to support over 860,000 users. From how many points and miles tracked to the
Citi Adds a Two-Year Extended Warranty Benefit to Two No-Annual-Fee Cards by Sam Helmy November 20, 2024 1 Citi recently emailed select cardholders to announce the addition of a new extended warranty benefit to two cards. This benefit is a pleasant surprise if you use such a card to make purchases that could use up to two years of extra coverage for large purchases. Here are the details of all Citi cards we now know have an extended warranty benefit.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card: Earn Southwest Points for a Low Annual Fee by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson February 11, 2026 36 The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card is one of three personal Southwest credit cards, and it's the one with the lowest annual fee. Here's what you should know about it, so you can decide if the Southwest Plus Card is the right Southwest card for you.
Major Changes to Wyndham-Caesars Partnership: Credit Card Status Match and Transfer Limits Cut by Sam Helmy November 20, 2024 2 Wyndham announced that status obtained through credit cards can no longer be matched to Caesars Rewards. And the yearly points transfer limit is being halved. Here's what to know about this lousy news.
How to Use SeatsAero to Find American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Space (Even For Free) by JT Genter April 28, 2025 0 For years, I've used and recommended ExpertFlyer to search for American Airlines systemwide upgrade availability. But travelers can use a free tool to easily find dates that should have upgrade availability. Here's how to use SeatsAero's American Airlines Explore tool to find American Airlines systemwide upgrade availability.
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy — What This Means for Free Spirit Members by Andrew George Bradshaw February 22, 2025 0 Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, November 18, 2024. It creates uncertainty for the long-term success and viability of the budget airline, but does it have any short-term ramifications for Free Spirit members and travelers as a whole? Let's take a look.
How Much You Can Expect to Pay When Redeeming Aeroplan Points for Emirates Flights by Tyler Glatt November 19, 2024 2 Air Canada offers the ability to redeem Aeroplan points for Emirates flights using a distance-based award chart. Prices vary wildly, so we priced out thousands of award flights to learn what one could expect to pay when redeeming points for Emirates flights. Here's all you need to know.
What Is Avianca LifeMiles Family Pooling and How Does It Work? by Ian Snyder November 18, 2024 1 Avianca LifeMiles family pooling lets you transfer miles among up to six people. To unlock the program feature, you must have LifeMiles elite status. However, obtaining this status through a co-branded Avianca LifeMiles credit card is easier than you might imagine. Here's how this feature works.
Earn 10K Marriott Points on All-Inclusive Stays in the Caribbean and Latin America by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt April 28, 2025 0 If you need an incentive to plan an all-inclusive vacation in the Caribbean and Latin America, here you go. Marriott is offering 10K bonus points on 4+ night stays in early 2025 at 29 all-inclusive properties if you book with a special promo code. Here are the details.
American Airlines Award Chart: How Many AAdvantage Miles Do AA and Partner Award Flights Cost? by Brie Bash November 16, 2024 2 American Airlines has two different award charts: one for AA flights and another for partner airlines. In this article, we will discuss how to book award flights through the AAdvantage program and how you can redeem your miles for the best value.
Get a Year of Discounts and Elite-Like Perks for Free With the CitizenM Status Match by Sam Helmy and Tyler Glatt May 21, 2025 1 Match your airline or hotel elite status to citizenM to get a complimentary 12-month mycitizenM+ membership. Here's a look at the perks on offer and how to complete a free status match.
Etihad Guest Tightens Mileage Expiration Rules. How to Extend Your Etihad Mileage Expiration Going Forward. by Sam Helmy and Lauren Wynn November 16, 2024 36 Etihad Guest miles expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period -- although this expiration policy is waived for some elite members. However, Etihad recently tightened up what activity qualifies to extend your mileage expiration date. And Etihad's policy is especially important to note as miles cannot be reinstated once expired. Here's what Etihad Guest members need to know.
Earn Up to 20K Bonus Ultimate Rewards Points With These Chase Travel Offers by Tyler Glatt November 27, 2025 4 Two targeted Chase Travel℠ offers are in circulation, allowing cardholders to earn up to 20,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points after booking and competing eligible travel. Here's a breakdown of both offers — and how to activate one of these promotions.
How To Book a Free Stopover Using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles by Ian Snyder November 13, 2024 0 If you didn't know, you can add a complimentary stopover to your Singapore Airlines award ticket. In this post, we cover all the stopover rules, how long you can stay on your stopover, and how to use this feature of the KrisFlyer program to get the most out of your miles.
Alaska Airlines Imposes 72-Hour Rule on Partner Awards — But There’s Good News by Tyler Glatt November 13, 2024 1 Alaska Airlines partners with numerous airlines, many of which you can book with Mileage Plan miles. Except for one of those carriers (American Airlines), Alaska Airlines has implemented a new restriction on how close-in you can book award tickets. However, we're here with good news.
Unlock Travel for Less: 4 Times It’s Cheaper To Buy Hawaiian Airlines Miles Than Pay for a Flight by Tyler Glatt November 18, 2024 2 Right now, Hawaiian Airlines is selling its miles with a 100% bonus for 1.27¢ apiece. If you buy and redeem miles strategically, you can save hundreds — or even thousands — on the cost of flights. Here are four examples when it makes sense to buy HawaiianMiles.
Now Permanent: Apply American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades Online — No Calls Needed by Tyler Glatt November 12, 2024 0 There are few things you can't do online in the world of award travel. For the longest time, applying American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades to flights you've booked has been one of those things. But we're happy to report that the online application of SWUs has gone digital — for good.
New Airline Refund Rules for Flight, Baggage Delays Now In Effect. Here’s How They Work. by Skye Class November 12, 2024 0 Until now, U.S. travelers have not had proper airline protections for canceled and significantly changed flights, delayed baggage, and other factors. But now, the U.S. Department of Transport has implemented several new rules for airlines to provide refunds when required. Here's a summary of these rules.
Earn Up to 2,250 United MileagePlus Miles per Avis or Budget Car Rental by Skye Class February 4, 2025 2 Looking for new ways to earn extra MileagePlus miles? A current United promotion offers MileagePlus members up to 2,250 United miles with Avis and Budget car rentals through February 3, 2025. Here are the details.
Delta vs. United vs. American: Which Premium Airline Card Is Right for You? by Jess Farley and Ryan Smith November 11, 2024 69 Which premium airline credit card is the best? We compare top cards from the three major U.S. airlines, looking at welcome offers, lounge access, elite perks, earning rates, and more. While they share similarities, key differences can help you find the best fit for your wallet.
Flying Blue Transfer Partners: Earn Miles with Amex, Chase & More by Sam Helmy January 20, 2026 6 Flying Blue miles offer exceptional value for flights on Air France, KLM, and partner airlines. With over a dozen transfer partners, including major credit card and hotel programs, building up a balance is easy. In this post, we’ll cover all the ways to earn and transfer points to Flying Blue for your next trip.
How to Earn, Transfer, And Redeem Avios With British Airways Partners by Tyler Glatt November 10, 2024 3 British Airways has an extensive list of partners that add value to the British Airways Club program. From earning Avios through credit card transfer partners to redeeming through partner airlines, here's the complete guide to maximizing British Airways' many partners.
