Avianca Devalues LifeMiles Awards by up to 50%, Cuts Costs on Others by up to 25% by Tyler Glatt August 13, 2024 1 Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and frequent flyer program devaluations. Earlier this morning, Avianca — without notice — increased the costs of LifeMiles award tickets by up to 50%. But that's not all. Avianca also re-valued some awards, making select itineraries up to 25% cheaper. Here's what we know so far.
Easily Compare Award Pricing and Cash Pricing With This Simple Google Flights Extension by Brie Bash August 12, 2024 3 Points Path is a desktop browser extension that provides award availability and rates when you search for flights using Google Flights. Here's how to get it, how to use it, and how it can save you money, points, and time.
When to Downgrade vs. Cancel a Credit Card — And Top Options for Downgrading Your Card by Jess Farley and Dan Miller August 12, 2024 38 Managing the credit cards in your wallet is a crucial component of maximizing rewards travel. If you've decided that a particular card in your wallet no longer supports those goals, that's okay. But first, consider whether you can downgrade your card instead of outright canceling it. Here's when you should downgrade.
Do Asiana Airlines Asiana Club Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy August 11, 2024 1 The Asiana Club mileage expiration policy is one of the most generous around! However, the exact policy depends on your Asiana Club elite status level at the time of your mileage accrual. Here's what you need to know about Asiana Club miles expiration.
How to Earn 6% (Up to 10.5%) Cash Back in the Category of Your Choice — With No Annual Fee by Scott Sikes August 11, 2024 1 When you pair the Bank of America Customized Cash Card with the Bank of America Preferred Rewards program, you can earn up to 10.5% cash back in the spending category of your choice. Here's how.
Should You Apply for the Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Premier Visa Signature® Credit Card? by Sam Helmy August 10, 2024 0 Turkish Airlines launched its first co-brand credit card just for U.S. residents: the Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Premier Visa Signature® Credit Card. It is now taking applications! The card is issued by First Electronic Bank and carries a $99 annual fee. Here's an overview of the card to help you decide if it's right for you.
Fly Without the Fees: Airline Programs That Don’t Add Fuel Surcharges to Award Flights by Mark Jackson October 20, 2025 1 Nothing ruins a great award redemption faster than surprise taxes and fees at checkout. Some programs add hundreds of dollars to what’s supposed to be a “free flight.” This post highlights the loyalty programs that skip those extra charges, helping you stretch your miles and book nearly free flights.
Tips and Tricks To Beat Jet Lag When Traveling Internationally by Jess Farley and Dan Miller August 9, 2024 30 Jet lag is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion caused by a long flight east or west across several time zones. While there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the effects of jet lag, the reality of jet lag is that it cannot be avoided entirely. However, here are some of the best ways to stem the impact of jet lag when you fly internationally.
Amex EveryDay® vs. Amex EveryDay® Preferred: Which Card Is Right for You? by Mark Jackson August 9, 2024 0 The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card and Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card are two solid cards worth your attention. But if you want to apply for one, which should you pick. After all, both cards are somewhat similar. Let's dive into the nuances of each to help you decide which is right for you.
SAS EuroBonus Status Match Offers Elite Status Through March 2025 — For Those That Qualify by Sam Helmy August 9, 2024 0 SAS EuroBonus is running a status match promotion through August 30, 2024. Residents of participating countries and programs can match their airline status to SAS EuroBonus. Once matched, their status will be valid through March 31, 2025. Better yet, you can extend your new EuroBonus status even further into the future by meeting specific re-qualification requirements. Here's the full details on the SAS EuroBonus status match.
Save Your Wallet by Booking Flights From These Countries That Limit Fuel Surcharges by Mark Jackson and Ian Snyder August 8, 2024 0 Many air carriers like to levy "carrier-imposed surcharges," often referred to as "fuel surcharges" or "YQ" as a shorthand. These are extra fees that add up quickly when you book a flight using your miles. However, a handful of countries limit fuel surcharges on flights, and you can use this to your advantage.
Why You’ll Want To Add Your Virgin Atlantic Booking to Your Delta Account by Brie Bash August 7, 2024 1 Did you know that once you book a Delta flight via Virgin Atlantic, you can add the booking number to your Delta account? This simple trick has several benefits. Here's how to do it and why it's a good idea.
Guide to the Capital One Travel Portal by Jenna Hansen August 6, 2024 2 The Capital One Travel Portal is an easy way to book flights, hotels, and rental cars. This article goes over everything you need to know about awesome features like price freeze, price drop protection, and price prediction. It also walks you through the step-by-step process of booking.
Best Credit Cards for Back-To-School Shopping by Ryan Smith August 5, 2024 0 School is starting again soon for most students in the U.S. Whether you're the one heading to the classroom or you're sending your children back to school, putting your shopping expenses on the right credit cards can help you earn extra rewards or put cash back in your pocket along the way. This is money you need to spend, so you might as well get something for it.
A Guide to Capital One Cafés: Locations, Amenities, and Cardholder Perks by Brie Bash August 4, 2024 0 Have you ever passed by a Capital One Café and wondered what it was or who could visit it? I recently stopped by my local Capital One Café in Houston, Texas, to find out. Here's what it was like and how you can visit one, too.
Turkish Airlines Passengers to Get Free Wi-Fi by the End of 2025 by Skye Class October 20, 2025 0 As the world goes more digital, getting free Wi-Fi with airlines is a huge benefit. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Qatar Airways are some airlines that offer free Wi-Fi already. Now Turkish Airlines has announced it will bring free Wi-Fi to all passengers by 2025. Here are the details.
Take Advantage of Capital One Venture X’s Lesser-Known Benefits by Jenna Hansen November 12, 2025 10 You may have heard about lounge access, bonus miles, and a travel credit, but did you know that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card has a lot of other less-known benefits? Things like rental car coverage, fine dining experiences, and cell phone protection. Check out this post to learn all about it.
Chase Ink Business Premier® Credit Card Review: Incredible Cash-Back for Businesses by Payton Turner August 26, 2025 1 The Ink Business Premier® Credit Card is an excellent cash-back credit card, providing a remarkable 2% or more return on spend. It has a moderate annual fee while including many perks for small business owners. Let's examine this card and explore how easily you can accumulate cash back on your spending.
Everything You Need to Know about Radisson Rewards by Ian Snyder July 31, 2024 7 Radisson Rewards is one of the successors to the previous Club Carlson program, covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. Let’s take a deep dive into Radisson Rewards to understand what it offers, including how to earn Radisson points, they're best uses, and how to make the most of their elite program.
Get 1,500 Bonus Hilton Honors Points by Taking 5 Lyft Rides by Skye Class July 31, 2024 0 Through September 3, 2024, Hilton Honors members can get 1,500 bonus points after linking accounts and completing five Lyft rides. Here are the details of this new offer.
The Basics of Booking an Award Flight with United by Jenna Hansen July 31, 2024 1 The United Airlines MileagePlus program is popular and easy to use. This post shows you the step-by-step process to booking award travel through United MileagePlus, including options for earning miles and how United award pricing works.
How To Share Capital One Venture and Spark Miles with Anyone by Ashley Onadele and Jenna Hansen July 31, 2024 45 Capital One is changing the transferrable points status quo by allowing cardholders to share their points with anyone that has a miles-earning Capital One card. This no-limit, no-fee sharing creates new ways to collaborate with your travel companions to earn the miles needed for your next big trip.
Everything You Need to Know About Marriott Bonvoy Moments by Jenna Hansen November 13, 2025 0 Did you know that you can use Marriott Bonvoy points for things other than travel? Check out this article for how to turn those points into amazing experiences like concerts, sporting events, food tours and more with Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
What to Know About the Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards Car Rental Program by Sam Helmy July 30, 2024 0 The Thirty Blue Chip Rewards program is unique and easy to use. It is aimed primarily at budget-conscious leisure travelers interested in a great deal without worrying about status and complex program policies. Here's what you need to know about the program.
Hotel Programs That Allow You to Gift an Award Stay by Jenna Hansen November 24, 2024 0 Free hotel nights are a perk that everyone loves to enjoy. Even better, most large hotels brands allow you to gift this to a friend or family member. In this post, we'll go over the policies for each hotel and how you can gift an award stay to a friend or loved one.
New Increased 100,000-Point Offer for the American Express® Business Gold Card by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2024 9 For the right business, the American Express® Business Gold Card can be a Membership Rewards-earning powerhouse. Better yet, the Amex Business Gold offers new applicants 100,000 bonus points after meeting the minimum spending requirements.
Chase Travel and Purchase Protection Benefits Are Getting Updated or Upgraded in October by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2024 3 Chase just announced improvements to the under-the-hood travel and purchase protections across its branded and co-branded credit card lineup. These upgraded benefits — plus a new way to file claims — will go live on October 1, 2024. Here's what Chase cardholders need to know about these changes.
