How to Use Capital One Venture Miles for Maximum Value by Dan Miller January 24, 2024 6 Capital One consistently offers great welcome bonuses on its miles-earning rewards cards. If you've earned a stash of Capital One Miles, you have the flexibility to redeem miles for any travel purchase or transfer to 19 different airline and hotel partners.
Status Match to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles, Get Star Alliance Gold Perks by Tyler Glatt July 16, 2024 5 Turkish Airlines elite status and Star Alliance Gold perks are only a status match away. While there's no official offer on the table, many are reporting success stories about matching into Miles & Smiles and picking up Turkish elite status. Even better, the vast majority of data points suggest the requirements to keep your status past the trial period are nothing short of reasonable. Here are the details.
You Can Now Redeem Virgin Points for Eurostar Vouchers, But You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt January 23, 2024 0 Virgin Red — the joint loyalty program of all Virgin brands, such as Virgin Atlantic — rolled out a new partnership with Eurostar. And with the partnership comes a new way to redeem your Virgin points. However, just because you can redeem Virgin points for Eurostar train vouchers doesn't mean you should. In fact, you should steer clear. Here's why.
Which Airlines Allow Elite Status Extensions for Life Events? by Tyler Glatt January 23, 2024 0 Sometimes, life happens. And if you lose your elite status when it does, almost a dozen airlines stand at the ready to help you get it back. Whether you've got a newborn, adopted a child, went on military deployment, or had to care for a sick family member, many airlines will help you get back the status you lost in the interim.
Which Marriott Hotel Brands Earn the Most Points? by Ryan Flanigan June 6, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy offers over 30 brands of hotels, with more than 8,000 properties in 139 countries. When you stay at one of Marriott's many properties, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But how many points can you earn on Marriott stays? We will help break down what you earn.
How the Southwest Airlines Boarding Process Works: A Guide by Samantha Holland January 23, 2024 0 Southwest Airlines may have an unconventional boarding process, but there are multiple paid and free methods to improve your experience. Whether through earning elite status, using credit card perks, or purchasing early boarding, we're going over all the ways to ensure you get a great seat on your next flight.
How To Earn and Use IHG Award Night Certificates by JT Genter May 29, 2025 30 Did you know you can get a free night each year with select IHG credit cards? The IHG anniversary night is a great credit card perk that can easily provide more value than its annual fee, but it has some limitations. Here’s everything you need to know about earning and using these certificates.
Earn and Spend Lufthansa Miles on Hotels and Rental Cars by Miguel Rueda January 22, 2024 0 Earn up to 6,000 Lufthansa miles booking hotel stays through the Hotels & Cars portal, available until January 31, 2024. Travelers looking to book Lufthansa first class up to a year in advance know that Miles & More miles are valuable yet hard to earn. Is booking hotel stays through this promotion worth it? Let's take a look.
The 5 Best Credit Cards With No Annual Fee and 0% Introductory APR by Jess Farley and Ryan Smith August 4, 2025 67 Credit cards with a 0% introductory APR on purchases or balance transfers are a low-cost option for financing major purchases and offer an alternative to personal loans. But it’s essential to repay the balance on the card before the promotional interest rate expires. If not, you may wipe out any gains you’ve made. Which cards offer the best 0% introductory APR without charging an annual fee? Here are our favorites.
How To Extract Maximum Value From the Amex Hilton Surpass Card by Ryan Flanigan and Jess Farley July 23, 2025 5 The Hilton Surpass card is one of the few co-branded cards that provides outstanding value — even if you only spend a couple of nights a year with Hilton. With a valuable welcome offer, complimentary Gold Elite status, and a unique sweet spot for return on everyday spending, this card remains one of our top picks for hotel rewards.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card Review: Entry-Level Perks for No Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen June 6, 2025 85 The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card is a solid option for casual Marriott travelers who want access to basic perks without paying an annual fee. In this post, we cover the benefits and application rules for Marriott's entry-level card to see if it's right for you.
Hilton Adds LivSmart Studios to Long-Term Stay Collection by Skye Class January 28, 2024 1 LivSmart Studios is yet another long-term hotel brand by Hilton, complementing Home2 Suites and Homewood Studios. What makes this new brand different from other similar brands? We don't have a lot of details yet, but here's what we know so far — plus some thoughts on whether this will be a popular brand in the Hilton Honors portfolio.
The Complete Guide to Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts by Ashley Onadele January 20, 2024 1 Back before every credit card issuer had a hotel program, there was the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program. This collection offers luxury benefits on your hotel stays, and it's only accessible to those with American Express' premium cards. But are these bookings worth it? We look at the positives and negatives to help you decide.
The Best Uses of Emirates Skywards Miles by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt January 30, 2024 66 Emirates holds a lot of prestige in the aviation industry, primarily for its overly luxurious First Class product. The Skywards program isn't as amazing, but we're here to help you get the most out of Skywards miles and understand where you can save money on select award flights.
Now Live: Omni Select Guest Is the First Revenue-Based Hotel Program by Sam Helmy January 19, 2024 0 The recently revamped Omni Select hotel loyalty program is now live. The program features new elite tiers, benefits, and a revenue-based award model — the first we've seen among hotel programs. Let's take a closer look.
Singapore Airlines Student Privileges: Discounts, Checked Bags, and More by Tyler Glatt January 18, 2024 8 If you're in college and want to see the world, Singapore Airlines wants to help you do so for less. By joining the carrier's Student Privileges program, you're entitled to unique perks and benefits that can make international travel substantially more affordable. Here's all you need to know about Singapore Airlines' student-centric program.
Hotels Near Tokyo Disney Parks You Can Book With Points by Samantha Holland January 18, 2024 0 No need to stay at an expensive Tokyo Disney Resort that only offers 15 minutes of early entry. Official Disney Hotels and other properties near the Tokyo parks offer competitive perks. We'll cover three specific properties to consider for your trip and how can you can book them with points or hotel free night awards.
A Complete Guide to Chase’s Refer-a-Friend and Refer-a-Business Program by Samantha Holland January 18, 2024 0 Refer friends, family, and business contacts to Chase credit cards through Chase's Refer-a-Friend and Refer-a-Business programs. You will put valuable points and cash in your wallet while introducing your community to the value of credit card points and miles.
Great Delta One Suites Award Availability to Europe Starting at Only 50,000 Points! by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt January 17, 2024 40 One of the best deals in the points and miles world is flying between the U.S. and mainland Europe in Delta business class for just 50,000 Virgin points. The problem with this sweet spot: There's rarely any award availability. Not today! Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is showing availability for up to nine business-class seats on select routes!
How Many Points Can You Earn on Hilton Stays? by Ryan Flanigan January 16, 2024 0 Hilton Honors is one of the largest global hotel brands with one of the biggest loyalty programs in the industry. When you stay with Hilton, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return, but just how many points can you earn on Hilton stays?
ANA and Airbnb Promotion Offers $20 Coupon and 2X Miles by Skye Class January 16, 2024 2 All Nippon Airways, aka ANA, is the newest airline with a partnership with Airbnb. Get 2X miles on your first Airbnb stay in Japan, plus a coupon worth 3,000 JPY (about $20). Here are the details of this partnership and how to claim the rewards.
Changes Coming to Avianca LifeMiles Elite Program; Use It To Get Star Alliance Gold by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 2 Avianca LifeMiles is a quirky program that doesn't get much attention outside of its mileage promotions with mile-long terms. The program has an elite status component, and Avianca recently introduced some changes for 2024. Here's what you need to know about the Avianca LifeMiles elite status program, its recent changes, plus how to use it to get Star Alliance Gold.
Marriott and MGM Unveil Reciprocal Perks and Status Match Details by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt January 16, 2024 10 Mere days after breaking off its partnership with World of Hyatt, MGM Rewards found a new friend: Marriott Bonvoy. The new partnership will include 17 MGM resorts, and Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to book MGM properties via Marriott starting in early 2024 — months later than originally planned. The two brands also teased status matches and other benefits yet to come. Here's what we know about this new partnership so far — and the questions we still have.
Emirates and Azul Expand Partnership; New Opportunities To Earn and Redeem Miles by Tyler Glatt January 16, 2024 0 In 2021, Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras (or "Azul" for short) inked a codeshare partnership offering connectivity to and from a handful of cities in Brazil. Now, the venture is taking another step forward, and the fruits of it will bear new opportunities for Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul members to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by both carriers. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.
First Look: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club LaGuardia Airport Review by Senitra Horbrook January 16, 2024 0 The second Chase Sapphire Lounge in the U.S. has opened its doors as of Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and it’s located in New York’s LaGuardia Airport. AwardWallet got an early look at the lounge to share all of the details with you.
New IHG Garner Brand Targets Mid-Tier Budget Travelers by Skye Class January 15, 2024 2 In August 2023, IHG announced the Garner brand, targeting mid-tier budget travelers and adding to the Essentials Collection. Since the pandemic, budget travel has been a rapidly growing sector, and IHG's new brand complements other brands such as Hyatt Studios and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. Here are the details.
Benefits for Authorized Users on Rewards Credit Cards [2024] by Dan Miller January 15, 2024 36 Adding an authorized user to your rewards card can have huge benefits for you and the additional cardholder. It can be an excellent way to help someone with a limited credit history improve their FICO® score, and some of the best cards also make valuable benefits available to authorized users.
Aegean Airlines genAIRation Young Adult Program: Discounts, Perks, and More by Tyler Glatt January 15, 2024 0 Over the past few years, airlines have debuted programs tailored to the young adult crowd, offering benefits and special discounts for travelers between the ages of 18 and 25. Aegean Airlines — the flag carrier of Greece — is one such airline offering unique benefits exclusively for young travelers. Here's what you need to know about Aegean Airlines' genAIRation program.
You Can Purchase an NFT To Get Lounge Access, but You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt February 8, 2024 1 One of the best ways to pre-game a flight is to spend some time in an airport lounge. Conventionally, one can access a lounge by holding the right credit card, enrolling in Priority Pass, holding elite status with an airline, or flying a first- or business-class fare. And now, there's another way. You can access 36 worldwide lounges by purchasing an NFT. Yes, you read that correctly.
U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card Review: Quality Earnings and an Attainable Bonus by Ryan Flanigan and Toni Southam November 19, 2024 2 The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card is a user-friendly option that comes with a generous welcome offer along with practical everyday spending categories. Travel purchases and fuel purchases — which include gas stations and electric vehicle charging — earn 4x points, and grocery purchases get 2x back. Is this the right card for you? Read our Altitude Connect review to find out more.
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