Is Your Wallet Working for You? Here’s How To Evaluate Your Credit Card Portfolio by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin August 30, 2024 66 Whether you've got one credit card or a wallet with cards in every slot, it's important to take the time at least once a year to revaluate which credit cards are worth keeping. Your spending habits, travel goals, and ability to utilize credit card perks will change over time—and so will the benefits that come with your cards. Here's our guide to managing the cards in your wallet like a pro.
Last Call: Transfer Amex Points to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, Get a 20% Bonus by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2024 13 Eyeing a trip to Hawaii that you can book with frequent flyer miles? American Express' transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles can help you get there for a little less, but it's ending soon. Through August 31, 2024, you can transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines and enjoy a 20% bonus.
Five New Southwest Promotions Will Help You Earn A-List Elite Status Faster by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2024 0 If you're in the process of qualifying for Southwest A-List or A-List Preferred status, five new promotions will help you get there a little faster. Here's an overview of the new ways to earn extra tier qualifying points and how to register to take part in the offer.
Preferred Cash Rewards Credit Card from USAA: Earn Unlimited 1.5% Cash Back on Purchases by Ashley Onadele August 28, 2024 0 The Preferred Cash Rewards Credit Card earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases. Cardholders also get a $200 auto deductible reimbursement when they make at least eight purchases with the card in the previous calendar month. Travel protections can also be found on this card that's only available to USAA members.
British Airways Extends AARP Discount, Plus 10% Savings for Chase Cardholders by JT Genter August 28, 2024 48 British Airways offers two lesser-known but valuable benefits for saving on booking flights to Europe. And one was just extended for bookings all the way into 2026! Here's how you can save up to $200 per person per round-trip for just a $16 annual membership fee. Plus, Chase cardholders can save 10% off the remaining cost of the flight by applying a discount code.
Air Canada Partners: 48 Airlines You Can Book Using Aeroplan Points by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin October 21, 2025 5 Air Canada lists a whopping 51 partner airlines on its website. To be exact, that's the sum of 24 Star Alliance partners and 27 non-alliance partners. However, not all of its partner airlines are available for award redemptions. Including Air Canada itself, Aeroplan members can reserve flights on nearly 50 different airlines using points. Here's a look at which airlines you can book with Aeroplan points.
Chase Transfer Partners: A Complete Guide to the Best Way to Redeem Ultimate Rewards by Ian Snyder October 20, 2025 42 While you can get decent value by using Ultimate Rewards points directly for travel through the portal, Chase transfer partners unlock even greater savings that can’t be attained with other redemption strategies. In this guide, we'll cover the :chase_partners_total: Ultimate Rewards airline and hotel partners with examples of maximizing your savings for any type of trip.
How To Book Premier and Lifestyle Collection Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel by Tyler Glatt August 26, 2024 0 Capital One Travel's Premier and Lifestyle Collections are curated lists of properties that give you a little extra with each reservation. Here's what you need to know about booking vacation rentals through Capital One Travel.
Platinum Card® Cardholders: Get Up to 10¢ Off Each Gallon of Gas via Walmart+ Gas Discount by Skye Class August 26, 2024 2 A Walmart+ membership can be pretty valuable for drivers. Walmart+ has several promotions for members, including up to 10 cents off each gallon of gas. Here's how to use this perk (and how to get a Walmart+ membership for free).
Bilt and Walgreens Partner To Introduce Automatic Healthcare Savings Program, Enhance Rewards on Drugstore Spending by Tyler Glatt August 26, 2024 0 If you're a Bilt Rewards member and Walgreens shopper, today's your lucky day. A new tie-up between the two will better reward your spending at the latter's brick-and-mortar stores and make using your FSA and HSA funds easier. Here's all the details.
Can You Transfer Amex Points to Another Person? by Brie Bash August 26, 2024 0 If you've accumulated a stockpile of Membership Rewards, you may wonder if you can transfer some of your points to a friend or family member. The answer, regardless of your relationship status with Amex, is "it's complicated." In this post, we'll look at the ways you can and can't share your Membership Rewards with someone else.
Delta Free Wi-Fi Now on 90% of Domestic Fleet. Here’s the Timeline for International Flights. by Tyler Glatt August 25, 2024 0 Delta has taken on a bold project to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi across its entire global fleet by the end of 2025. Where is the airline in the process? Will regional jets also get Wi-Fi? Here's what we know so far and the timeline for completion.
What You Need To Know About Priority Pass Lounges by Ashley Onadele and Toni Southam August 25, 2024 30 Having access to airport lounges is a game-changer when it comes to the travel experience. With Priority Pass Select, you can access lounges throughout the world for no additional cost. Additionally, you can enjoy a credit on meals at eligible restaurants and use your membership for other non-lounge experiences.
Do EVA Air Infinity MileageLands Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy August 25, 2024 4 EVA Air Infinity MileageLands do expire. Unless you redeem them ahead of time, they'll expire at the end of the 36th month after which they were originally earned, unless you meet certain activity requirements. Here is all you need to know about EVA Air's mileage expiration policy.
Best Credit Cards with Travel Credits and Airline Incidental Credits [2025] by Ryan Smith August 25, 2024 30 A good travel credit card can provide yearly credits to offset the ever-growing fees for choosing a seat, checking luggage, or even sitting with family members. These travel credits aren't created equally, though. In this post, we break down these various credits and which are the most flexible.
How To Use the United Excursionist Perk to Book Award Flights for Zero Miles by Mark Jackson August 24, 2024 0 The United Excursionist Perk is one of my favorite ways to travel on an award, especially for larger trips where I'm exploring multiple countries. In short, the perk will grant you a free award in the region you're traveling round-trip, so long as you follow the rules. There are even more creative ways to maximize this benefit; check out our post to see all the details!
How To Use Thrifty Traveler Premium Instant Alerts To Score Unicorn Awards and Mistake Fares by Brie Bash August 24, 2024 1 For the flexible traveler, Instant Alerts are one way that Thrifty Traveler Premium can help you find the epic redemption you've been waiting for. Here's what you need to know about Thrifty Traveler's Instant Alerts and how you can use this service to snag a unicorn or mistake fare.
How To Easily Combine Chase Account Logins by Kennedy Miller August 23, 2024 61 One of the cons of having both personal and business Chase credit cards is having multiple login credentials. To simplify things, Chase added a feature to its online account center. Now, you can easily combine multiple logins into one — including personal and business accounts. Here's how to do so.
Capital One Increases Lounge Fees for Non-Cardholders (and Certain Cardholders) by Tyler Glatt August 23, 2024 0 Earlier this month, Capital One quietly increased the cost to enter Capital One Lounges. This policy change impacts non-cardholders and those without a Capital One card that affords lounge access. Here's how this change could impact you.
The Complete Guide to the Amex Hotel Collection by Carissa Rawson August 23, 2024 2 The Hotel Collection from American Express offers elite-like benefits on stays of two or more nights, including early check-in, late checkout, upgrades, and a $100 amenity credit. But is it worth booking these properties? Here's what to know about this Amex cardmember benefit.
Enter Frontier’s New Sweepstakes To Win a GoWild! Pass by Skye Class August 22, 2024 0 The Frontier GoWild! Pass offers some of the biggest discounts on flights, and now, 50 lucky winners can get the pass in a new sweepstakes contest. Here's how to enter to win a Fall & Winter GoWild! Pass.
Choice Hotels Adds New Sweet Spot Rewards. Book Hotel Nights From 5k Citi Points. by Sam Helmy August 21, 2024 0 Choice Privileges just announced a new round of Sweet Spot Rewards offering discounted award night stays. Use this promotion to save up to 25% off at selected locations. That drops award rates as low as 10,000 points per night, meaning you can score hotel rooms for as few as 5,000 Citi ThankYou or Well Fargo Rewards points. This offer is valid for stays through November 30, 2024.
The Best Points and Miles for Free Flights to Hawaii by Dan Miller and Samantha Holland October 20, 2025 85 If you're using miles from your United, Delta, or American Airlines account to book flights to Hawaii, you could be paying much more than you could using a different travel rewards currency. There are great alternatives with transferrable points that can get you access to the same seats at much better prices, starting at under 6,000 points! Let us show you the best ways to get to Hawaii with points and miles.
Bilt Rewards Confirms ‘Paused’ Hawaiian Airlines Transfer Partnership is Now Permanently Ended by JT Genter August 20, 2024 0 On May 31, 2024, Bilt Rewards "paused" its transfer partnership with Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles. Now, with the Alaska merger with Hawaiian Airlines seemingly imminent, Bilt has confirmed to AwardWallet that it has permanently removed HawaiianMiles as a transfer partner. Here's what you need to know about this development.
How To Use the Hilton Aspire $200 Flight Credit by Scott Sikes August 20, 2024 1 One of the main benefits of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a flight credit of up to $200 that you can use each calendar year — broken down into $50 per quarter. Here's what you need to know about the Hilton Aspire's $200 flight credit and some tips on maximizing it for its full value.
Capital One Venture X vs. Spark Cash Plus: Which Business Card Is Best for You? by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt August 19, 2024 4 Capital One's Capital One Venture X Business and Capital One Spark Cash Plus cards are both offering huge bonuses: up to 400,000 bonus miles and $2,000 Cash Back, respectively. The spending requirements are sizeable, but the value of these bonuses can't be understated. Which bonus should you pursue for your business? Here are the similarities and differences between these cards and their current bonuses.
How To Create a Travel Rewards Credit Card Strategy for Families by Ashley Onadele October 13, 2025 0 The world of points and miles can seem daunting even if you’re just one or two travelers traveling together. Imagine the hurdles that families have to face when trying to figure out how to plan for family travel that involves four or more people. Thankfully, with proper planning and taking advantage of things like pooling points, families can enjoy the benefits of travel with points and miles too. Here’s how to create a travel rewards credit card strategy for families.
Power Duo: Leveraging the Hilton Aspire and Hilton Surpass Cards for Maximum Value by Scott Sikes August 18, 2024 0 The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card offer great benefits for Hilton loyalists. Using both cards together will enhance your Hilton visits, multiply your Hilton point balance, and help you earn that next free night certificate even faster! Here's how.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Extends Status Match. Here’s How To Get Top-Tier Status Through 2024. by Skye Class August 18, 2024 0 Through September 2, 2024, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering members a status match opportunity, but you must show up in person. Members can match up to Royal status, depending on the current casino rewards program status held. Here are the details and benefits of the status match.
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need to Earn It and the Perks It Yields by Ian Snyder and JT Genter November 25, 2025 2 Marriott is one of several hotel loyalty programs that offers lifetime elite status, rewarding its loyal members after years of faithfully staying at its hotels. Lifetime elite members enjoy various benefits depending on which lifetime status level they have achieved. In this guide, we also highlight a way you can slowly progress toward Marriott lifetime status even if you don't stay with the chain frequently.