Book by Thursday to Earn Double Avios and Tier-Qualifying Points on Finnair Flights by Harrison Pierce August 25, 2025 1 For a limited time, you can book travel through Finnair to earn double Avios and tier points. You must book by August 28, 2025, but you can travel anytime between now and August 23, 2026. This promotion is a great way to boost your Avios earnings and/or elite status. And you can easily score Oneworld elite status from just one booking during this promotion. Here's what to know.
Singapore Airlines to Devalue Almost All KrisFlyer Awards, Increase Redemption Rates by up to 20% by Tyler Glatt August 25, 2025 0 Singapore Airlines conducted a routine review of its award charts and came to a few conclusions. But the big one is this: on most awards, it hasn’t been charging you enough KrisFlyer miles! Here's everything you need to know about these changes taking effect November 1, 2025.
Can the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card Pay for Itself in One Trip? Here’s How I Saved $1,800 on a Europe Trip by Tyler Glatt August 24, 2025 0 If you know how to use them, premium credit cards can give you more value than they cost. That's a pretty foregone conclusion with the new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. But in fact, I’d even go as far to say this card can pay for itself in a single trip. To prove it, I grabbed a backpack and went to the airport. Here’s what came next.
Working on an Amex Welcome Bonus? Here’s How to Track Your Spending Progress by Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 0 Getting approved for a new credit card is exciting, and so is the opportunity to earn bonus points within the first few months of account opening. Here's how to track your progress toward a new American Express welcome bonus so you know exactly how much more you need to spend.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Wyndham Rewards With a 25% Transfer Bonus by JT Genter August 24, 2025 0 Now through September 20, 2025, you'll get a 25% transfer bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou® points to Wyndham Rewards. Wyndham Rewards flies below the radar for many travelers. Here's some tips for how to use this underrated program to unlock some incredible value for your Citi ThankYou® points — particularly during this transfer bonus.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer August 24, 2025 4 The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
New Program, New Policy: Guide to Alaska’s New Atmos Rewards Points Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy August 24, 2025 84 Alaska updated its expiration policy this month with the revamp of its loyalty program. And the new Alaska "Atmos Rewards" program features one of the most generous expiration policies around. Here's a rundown of the full expiration policy and what it means to your points balance, and tips on how to earn and burn your Alaska Atmos Rewards points.
Capital One Quicksilver Student Credit Card: Earn Rewards, Pay No Annual Fee, and Build Credit by Harrison Pierce August 23, 2025 0 The Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card is a solid option for college students. Since it's a student credit card, you don't need to worry about a high credit score to get approved. Plus, it has an easy-to-understand earning structure and simple redemption methods. It's a great choice for any student new to credit cards.
Earn 125,000 Bonus Points With the Chase Sapphire Reserve® — and Enjoy Elite Perks and Travel Benefits by Tyler Glatt and Jess Farley August 23, 2025 6 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is back with a massive welcome offer: 125,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 in the first three months. Here’s everything you need to know about this offer and why now might be the perfect time to apply.
Guide to Southwest’s Partnership With China Airlines: Redemption Timeline, Benefits, and More by Mark Jackson and Tyler Glatt August 23, 2025 0 Just a year ago, Southwest Airlines had no partnerships at all. Today, Rapid Rewards members can already book flights to Europe through Icelandair, and now Southwest has added a new partnership with China Airlines. The agreement is still in its early stages, but here's what you need to know.
Sign up To Earn Bonus Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards if You Live Near These West Coast Cities by Harrison Pierce August 22, 2025 0 Alaska is kicking off the new Atmos Rewards program with a new "Goals Go Further" promotion. Eligible West Coast residents can earn bonus points when your local soccer team scores goals during home games. Here's everything to know, and the links to register.
Getaways by Southwest Airlines: Earn Points on Vacation Packages, Get Two Free Bags, and More by Cameron Laufer August 22, 2025 0 Southwest has launched a vacation package booking platform, called Getaways by Southwest. You can now earn Rapid Rewards points when booking your vacation -- and get two free bags. In this post, we'll cover all you need to know about this new booking platform.
Hilton Grand Vacation Timeshare Promos: Up to 50,000 Points With a 3-Night Stay From $199 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt August 22, 2025 3 If you’re willing to sit through a timeshare pitch, Hilton Grand Vacations will reward you with a lot of Hilton Honors points for doing so. One promotion gives you 15,000 Hilton points with packages starting at $249. But the best offer comes with 50,000 Hilton points plus a three-night stay for just $199 when booked by September 11. Here are the details.
Buy up to 2,000 United Premier Qualifying Points Through August 24 — But Is It Worth It? by Harrison Pierce August 22, 2025 0 Are you progressing toward earning your desired United Premier status but aren't sure if you'll reach it by the end of the year? For just a few more days, you can purchase up to 2,000 United Premier Qualifying Points. Here's what to know about this offering and if it's worth it.
Choice Adds New Sports Experiences: Bid on Tickets or VIP Packages for Football and Racing from 4k Points by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva August 22, 2025 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Currently, you can redeem just 4,000 Choice points (just 2k transferred points!) for grandstand tickets. Or, bid as few as 40,000 points to get a VIP pit road tour, driver meet and greet, and trackside catering. Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for experiences and how to place a bid.
Delta One Business Class: What to Expect from Delta’s Flagship Service by Andrew Kunesh August 21, 2025 0 Delta One is Delta's term for business class on long-haul international and select domestic flights. This cabin features lie-flat seats, onboard dining, and lounge access before departure. However, given Delta's large fleet, the hard product varies based on the plane you fly. Here's what you need to know about Delta One.
Marriott Bonvoy Promotions: Earn up to 50k Bonus Points per Stay or 10k Points per Night by Skye Class September 5, 2025 138 Looking to make your next Marriott stay more rewarding? Marriott continues to launch amazing offers for Bonvoy members. Right now, Marriott is running several promotions for specific regions and brands, offering up to 50,000 bonus points per stay or up to 10,000 points per night. Here are all the current offers.
Flash Sale: Buy Avios via Qatar Airways With a 60% Bonus (1.44¢ Per Avios!) by Andrew George Bradshaw August 21, 2025 14 Qatar Airways just launched a new sale to buy Avios with up to a 60% bonus. This is a solid deal from Qatar for buying Avios, allowing members to grab them for as little as 1.44¢ apiece. This bonus runs through August 25, 2025, giving you just a week to take advantage of this offer.
Singapore Airlines Launches Fixed Award Chart for Scoot Flights — With Redemptions From Just 1,500 Miles! by Cameron Laufer August 21, 2025 1 Singapore KrisFlyer recently rolled out a new fixed award chart for Scoot, letting flyers redeem KrisFlyer miles for good-value award flights across Asia. We're even finding options offering over 4 cents per mile! Here’s a look at how these redemptions work and how you can book them.
TopCashback Offering a $40 Friend Referral Bonus Through August 24 by Skye Class August 21, 2025 0 TopCashback is a great way to earn rewards with online purchases. And that's especially true now. TopCashback is currently offering a $40 referral bonus when referring a friend through August 24, 2025. Here's how to claim your bonus cash.
Traveling to Universal Epic Universe? Here Are the Best Hotels Nearby Bookable With Points by Mark Jackson August 21, 2025 2 Epic Universe made quite a splash earlier this summer when it was unveiled to the world. If you want to check out the newest major theme park in the U.S., you have several hotel options — from those offering valuable perks for visitors to those bookable for as few as 12,000 points per night! In this post, we explore all available options, brand by brand.
American Airlines 787-9P Flagship Suite Preferred Review: Impressive Cabin, Average Service by Tyler Glatt August 20, 2025 0 Few flights have had me counting down the days like my trip from Philadelphia to London on American Airlines’ brand-new Boeing 787-9P. The “P” stands for “Premium,” and I was eager to see if it lived up to the name. The flight delivered one of my best on-board experiences on AA, but it wasn't perfect. Here's how it went.
Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards: What to Know About How to Earn, Use, and Maximize These Upgrade Awards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 20, 2025 0 One of the most coveted perks of the World of Hyatt program is the ability to confirm a suite in advance using a Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award. In this guide, we'll explain how to earn and use this popular benefit to book a more luxurious experience without spending a fortune.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class August 20, 2025 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Some bonuses are automatic, while others require completing flights or stays. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Alaska, Garuda Indonesia, and Hyatt.
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card Review: Valuable Welcome Bonus, Lucrative Benefits, but Not Perfect by Harrison Pierce August 20, 2025 0 The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card provides plenty of premium value to justify the annual fee for most travelers, from valuable statement credits to premium travel perks. However, its bonus categories are a bit convoluted. Here's our full review of this brand-new card.
Air Canada Launches 85% Bonus on Aeroplan Points Through September 24 by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt August 20, 2025 20 Air Canada just launched a flash sale for Aeroplan members to receive an 85% bonus on point purchases. That drops the effective purchase rate to an solid 1.46¢ per point. But should you buy Aeroplan points? Here's when it makes sense.
Meet Alaska Airlines’ New Premium Credit Card, the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 20, 2025 0 Coinciding with the launch of Alaska Airlines’ revamped loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, a new premium credit card — the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Card — is now open for applications. Here's everything you need to know about this brand-new card.
Flash Sale: 40% Off My Favorite Deal Alert Service for Cheap Flights and Award Availability by JT Genter August 20, 2025 6 Thrifty Traveler just launched a new 40% off flash sale on Thrifty Traveler Premium subscriptions. From cheap flights to Europe to unicorn-level award availability, Thrifty Traveler Premium alerts you to it all — including by text message if you opt into that option. Here's more about what you get with Thrifty Traveler Premium and why we think its worth it.
Alaska Airlines Unveils Atmos Rewards — Here’s All You Need to Know About the New Program by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 20, 2025 1 Alaska Airlines is rolling out Atmos Rewards, a new loyalty program combining HawaiianMiles and Mileage Plan. The program keeps fan-favorite features while adding new ways to earn and redeem points, plus expanded upgrade options. Here's everything you need to know about the new program.
