British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick? by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2024 0 The award price you see at first on British Airways' website isn't necessarily the price you'll have to pay. And depending on the number of Avios in your account — or your appetite for fuel surcharges — that could mean more Avios and less cash, or vice versa. Here's all you need to know about which option you should pick from the many Avios plus cash options for your next flight.
American Airlines Announces AAdvantage Program Changes for 2024 by JT Genter January 9, 2024 2 Today, American Airlines announced tweaks to its AAdvantage loyalty program for the 2024 membership year. Changes include a new Loyalty Point Rewards choice at 15,000 Loyalty Points, less-restrictive basic economy fares, and using AAdvantage miles to upgrade on partner airlines. Here's what's been shared so far about these changes.
Last Call: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus by JT Genter January 8, 2024 0 For the first time we've ever seen, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue. However, it's ending soon. Until January 10, 2024, Chase cardholders can transfer Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue with a 25% bonus. But should you take advantage of this bonus? While it's not a slam-dunk for JetBlue redemptions, Chase cardholders can use this transfer bonus to book Qatar Qsuite business class from 56k Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
How To Pool Hilton Honors Points Quickly and Freely by Samantha Holland January 8, 2024 76 Hilton Honors point pooling allows you to send 1,000 to 500,000 points and receive up to 2,000,000 points per year — at no cost. Allowing up to 11 members to pool points together, here's how you and your friends and family can work together toward your next dream trip.
The Complete Guide to Bilt Rewards by Tyler Glatt January 8, 2024 1 Since its inception, Bilt Rewards has made waves with an intuitive credit card product that allows members to earn transferable points on convenience fee-free rent payments and everyday purchases. Even though the program is tailored towards renters, anyone can join the Bilt Rewards program. From earning to burning Bilt points, here's everything you need to know about the Bilt Rewards program.
Alaska Airlines Just Made It Easier to Get a Refund for a Schedule Change or Flight Cancellation by JT Genter January 8, 2024 2 In the wake of grounding its entire fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, Alaska Airlines just significantly improved its policies for schedule changes and flight cancellations. Travelers can now claim a full refund to their original form of payment (not just a trip credit) for schedule changes and flight cancellations, without having to contact an Alaska Airlines representative. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
The Best Credit Cards to Pay for Advertising and Shipping by Ryan Smith and Jess Farley June 6, 2025 10 If you spend a lot on advertising or shipping, make sure you're maxing out your return with credit cards that generate the most points or cash back from your spending. If you're earning just 1x, you're leaving rewards on the table. Let us show you some better options.
Capital One Venture X Card: The Ultimate Guide to Features, Benefits, and Rewards by Carissa Rawson June 23, 2025 59 The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium travel credit card made to be accessible. Although it has an expensive annual fee, it still charges far less than the competition while managing to offer great benefits. These include a $300 annual travel credit, airport lounge access, free authorized users, rental car elite status, travel insurance, and a TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credit.
Free Meals, Spa Treatments, Nap Rooms, Even Swimming Pools with Priority Pass by Ashley Onadele and Max Prosperi June 20, 2025 82 Priority Pass is the largest independently operated lounge network in the world. But did you know that Priority Pass consists of more than just airport lounges and clubs? Priority Pass members also enjoy food and beverage credit at participating restaurants, complimentary spa treatments, and free nap rooms. Here are some of the best Priority Pass experience outside of lounges and clubs.
The Best Cash-Back Credit Card Offers for Every Budget by Ryan Flanigan and Jess Farley January 6, 2024 0 Cash-back credit cards are an essential ingredient for a well-balanced rewards strategy. Earning cash back gives you the ultimate flexibility and makes it easy to plan around a fixed return on spending. We think these are the best cash-back credit card offers available right now.
Discounts, Perks, and More: Priceline Extends VIP Status Through 2024 by Tyler Glatt January 5, 2024 0 For travelers who like to hunt for extra savings wherever they can find them, Priceline's VIP status program could be the ticket to putting more money back in your pocket. And this year, status will be easier to earn, courtesy of any qualifying trips earned in 2023 counting towards 2024's status qualification year. Here's all you need to know.
TAP Miles & Go Increasing Service Fees From January 11, 2024 by Sam Helmy January 4, 2024 0 In an era where airlines are slashing fees, TAP Miles & Go has chosen to be an outlier and is massively hiking service fees. The changes predominantly affect issuing, modifying, or canceling award tickets. The new fee structure comes into force on January 11, 2024.
Status Match to Royal Air Maroc for Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald Status by Tyler Glatt January 2, 2024 0 Royal Air Maroc is out with a new status match offer, giving prospective Safar Flyer members a chance to earn Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status. Here's all you need to know about Royal Air Maroc's status match offer — including what it costs and some things to think about before you apply.
IHG Status Match: What Are Your Options? by Jenna Hansen January 1, 2024 0 IHG doesn't offer a standing status match to other hotels' elite status programs, but you can open an IHG card or join InterContinental Ambassador to gain IHG elite status without staying tons of nights or spending a lot of money. Plus, there are fast-track opportunities available semi-regularly. Here are your options for getting IHG status quickly.
Which Credit Card Should You Use To Pay Award Taxes and Fees? by Ian Snyder and Jess Farley December 31, 2023 11 Using the right credit card to pay award taxes and fees associated with your award ticket can really save you in a pinch. The card you use may come with significant insurance that could cover you for reasons ranging from weather to medical emergency. You may not need any travel insurance depending on the benefits afforded to you just by using the right credit card.
All About the Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program by Dan Miller December 30, 2023 9 The Wyndham Rewards hotel loyalty program offers four different elite status levels and several ways to earn and redeem Wyndham points. Points are redeemed at three flat levels without dynamic pricing and can even be used at vacation homes. Here's everything you should know about this program.
How To Maximize Your Citi Rewards+ 10% Points Rebate by Jenna Hansen February 17, 2024 2 The Citi Rewards+® Card offers 10% points back on all redemptions for a max of 10,000 points back during the calendar year. This is a fantastic benefit that we want you to know how to maximize over the course of the year.
How Does Bilt Rewards Stack Up for Earning Rewards by Paying Rent? by Ross Denkin December 29, 2023 15 For points and miles enthusiasts, a great source of organic spending can be monthly rent payments. Unfortunately, many property management companies charge a sizable fee for paying by credit card. Bilt offers the ability to earn points on rent payments without transaction fees, but there are some quirks to navigate. Should Bilt factor into your rewards strategy with its refreshed program for 2024? Let's take a look.
Virgin Hotels Promotion Offers Discounted Stays in Dallas by Sam Helmy January 1, 2025 0 Virgin Red has a new promotion letting you book one-, two-, or three-night stays at Virgin Hotels Dallas for 25,000, 45,000, and 67,500 points, respectively. The offer is valid for stays through December 31, 2024.
LATAM Pass Extends Its Status Match Program. Use This To Get Perks When Flying Delta. by JT Genter September 11, 2024 8 LATAM Pass is offering a $199 status match to U.S.-based elites (plus other select countries) that hold status in one of 30 different frequent-flyer programs. This limited-time offer grants status through March 31, 2025. If you’re headed to South America, or plan to fly with LATAM’s partners (such as Delta, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar Airways), this is a great chance to secure elite benefits for a semi-affordable fee.
How to Transfer Capital One Miles to Airline and Hotel Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide by Tyler Glatt December 27, 2023 0 The best way to extract maximum value from your Capital One Miles is to transfer them to one (or several) of Capital One's airline and hotel transfer partners. Thankfully, Capital One makes the transfer process pretty straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
Survey Says: Travel Companies Make Us Madder Than Any Other Industry by Sam Helmy December 27, 2023 1 A recent survey unveils what we all implicitly seem to know: Travel makes us emotional. The travel sector leads all other sectors in terms of negatively emotive language in reviews. Here are the travel companies that make us the most mad — and the four travel companies surprisingly make the list of least-maddening companies.
The 6 Best Hotel Rewards Cards for Earning Points and Free Nights by Samantha Holland and Jess Farley December 27, 2023 108 Hotel rewards cards are the most cost-effective way of scoring free stays and elite status benefits at major hotel chains. There are plenty of good options, so we've picked our favorites based on their welcome bonus, earning potential, and the benefits you get just for holding the card.
Now You Can Earn Points and Miles When Playing and Dining Topgolf by Skye Class December 26, 2023 0 Topgolf is now part of airline and hotel dining programs. That means members can earn points and miles when dining at Topgolf. This isn't necessarily the best deal at Topgolf, but it's another way to earn points and miles when you head out for the evening.
How To Convert Capital One Cash Back to Miles for Transfer Partners by Ashley Onadele and Ryan Smith December 26, 2023 5 If you hold multiple credit cards with Capital One, it is possible to convert your cash back rewards into miles that can then be used with transfer partners. In this post, we look at how to convert cash back to miles with Capital One, why this is a deal, and which cards gain value because of this possibility.
How Points and Miles Helped Me Visit Every Country in the World by Ryan Smith December 25, 2023 7 I recently completed my goal of visiting every country in the world. I probably would've eventually completed this goal in the future, years from now, at a much slower and more expensive pace. Instead, learning about points and miles greatly accelerated the number of countries I could afford to visit every year.
How Does the Ritz-Carlton Card’s $300 Annual Travel Credit Work? by Ashley Onadele December 25, 2023 24 The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is no longer available to new cardholders, but this premium travel card is still available to existing cardholders of a Marriott-branded Chase credit card via a product change. Here's what you need to know about one of the card's marquis benefits: a $300 annual travel credit.