Langham Hotels’ New Loyalty Program: Brilliant by Langham by Sam Helmy March 14, 2024 0 Langham Hotels has launched its points-based loyalty program called Brilliant by Langham. This program replaced Langham's two previous loyalty programs. Never heard of Langham Hotels? Wondering if this program is worth your consideration? Here's a closer look.
Add Authorized Users to Your Credit Cards, Get Bonus Points or Miles by Samantha Holland March 14, 2024 57 Sign-up bonuses are a crucial part of the points and miles puzzle, but they’re not the only way of banking a substantial balance of rewards points. Other methods include signing up for regular promotions offered by credit card providers and loyalty programs, taking advantage of generous referral bonuses (which can bring in upwards of 50K points per year), and — on select credit cards — scoring bonus points for adding an authorized user to your account.
You Can Now Use Qatar Avios for Events and Experiences by Sam Helmy March 13, 2024 0 Qatar Airways Privilege Club has introduced the ability to redeem your Avios for experiences. The auction-style events let you bid on a wide range of events, including sporting events, concerts, and much more. How does it work? Is it a good use of your Avios? Here's everything you need to know.
Hyatt Shares Date for End of Small Luxury Hotels Partnership by Carissa Rawson March 13, 2024 0 Hyatt and SLH have announced that they're officially drawing down their partnership on May 15, 2024. While bookings beyond this date will still be honored, Hyatt guests can no longer expect benefits or elite night credits for their stays. That's a bummer, and there's some additional bad news (with a glimmer of hope attached).
ANA Mileage Club Award Charts and Stopover Rules by Samantha Holland and Jess Farley April 19, 2024 40 One trait of Japanese frequent flyer programs is the tendency to translate the program information in such meticulous detail that readers suffer from data overload. The original intention with our ANA post(s) was to crate just one guide that touched on award pricing, definitions, sweet spots, and how to book an award. But after digging into the program in depth, we’ve had to break it up into three posts. This installment covers the different award charts with ANA Mileage Club and some associated rules.
Aeroplan’s Amazing Singapore Airlines Award Availability by Tyler Glatt March 12, 2024 4 Air Canada partners with an abundant number of airlines across the world. And among those partners is a fellow Star Alliance member, Singapore Airlines, which boasts a fan-favorite, lavish business-class product. Better yet, you can use Air Canada Aeroplan points to book one of these seats. Generally, availability is better, and the pricing is more attractive, than what you'll find with other programs.
You Can Now Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points With BetMGM Wagers by Carissa Rawson April 9, 2024 0 Marriott and MGM are taking their partnership one step further with news that BetMGM members can now convert their rewards to Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting today, BetMGM points from gambling activities can be transferred to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio.
The Capital One Premier Collection: Everything You Need To Know by Skye Class August 15, 2025 1 The Capital One Premier Collection adds valuable benefits to your hotel bookings — like free breakfast for two people each day and a $100 on-property credit — but who has access and what are the perks you get? And does booking hotels through this portal make sense? Here's everything you should know about the Premier Collection.
Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit Changing: Loss of SiriusXM by Ryan Smith September 19, 2025 1 One of the keys to extracting value from The Platinum Card® from American Express is using its benefits each year. Among those benefits is up to $300 in annual digital entertainment credits — often referred to as streaming credits. However, my favorite use of this is going away, as SiriusXM will no longer be a qualifying merchant.
Point.Me Launches Free Search Tool for Amex Cardmembers by JT Genter March 12, 2024 4 This week, Amex launched a new partnership with Point.me, letting travelers with an Amex Membership Rewards-earning card complete free Point.me searches. Here's how to utilize this free tool — and the limitations that might make you want to keep a full Point.me subscription instead.
Alaska Award Chart Changes Are Rolling Out by Ryan Smith March 11, 2024 0 If you've missed it, some big stuff is happening with Alaska Airlines. Let's start with the one you care about most when time is of the essence: The new award charts are rolling out. Not all of the "new" pricing is live yet, but here's what you should do right now if you've got miles and want to book some flights.
Hotel Denied Your Reservation? Here’s What To Do and Why by Dan Miller March 11, 2024 3 Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being "walked" from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation in exchange for being booked at another hotel.
The Secret Sweet Spots of Aeroplan Stopovers and Open Jaws by Ross Denkin March 11, 2024 30 Travelers can pay just 5,000 extra Aeroplan points to book a stopover. This feature allows travelers to build highly-customized itineraries as part of the same award. While nearly an unlimited number of options exist, we highly just few examples of how to make the most of Aeroplan stopovers and open jaw awards, including saving points by flying longer and how to save 25,000 points on business class trips to Asia.
How To Earn 10X Wyndham Points on Tours and Activities by Jenna Hansen July 2, 2024 0 Wyndham Tours and Experiences is a great way to earn an automatic 10X on all purchases. It's powered by Viator and offers an excellent way to maximize your spending on purchases you may already be making. Spend just $675 and earn enough points for a free night at participating properties.
Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Loyalty Points by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt March 10, 2024 8 If you're after American Airlines AAdvantage® elite status, you'll need to focus on one thing: Loyalty Points. In this comprehensive guide, we look at the many ways to earn Loyalty Points — what counts and what doesn't — to help you on your way toward AAdvantage elite status. Let's dig into the many ways to earn American Airlines Loyalty Points — and the ways that don't yield any elite status earnings.
How To Earn Marriott Elite Night Credits by Ajay Jain June 6, 2025 0 Marriott Elite Night Credits are used to determine which level of Marriott Bonvoy status you earn in a given calendar year. Learn what Marriott Elite Night Credits are, how to earn them via hotel stays, credit cards, and events, and which hotels in Marriott's portfolio give fewer Elite Night Credits than others.
How the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ Card Improves the AAdvantage Business Program by Samantha Holland March 10, 2024 7 American Airlines launched their new Business AAdvantage program late last year. Now that the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® waives the Business AAdvantage requirements. even more people can participate in the program in order to earn points, miles and status faster. Learn more about how to enroll if you're a new or current cardholder and other perks of this valuable business card.
All About the Norwegian Air Reward Loyalty Program by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 17 Norwegian Reward is the loyalty program belonging to Norway-based Norwegian Air Shuttle. The mileage you'll earn is called CashPoints — a fixed-rate currency with limited utility outside of making your future Norwegian travel cheaper. From earning to redeeming Norwegian Reward CashPoints, this guide has all you need to know.
1,284 American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 8,000 Points by Tyler Glatt March 9, 2024 0 Qantas Frequent Flyer isn't a well-known mileage program for many Americans. But it should be on your radar if you want to turn Amex points, Capital One miles, or Citi points into cheap American Airlines awards. Here are the 1,280+ American Airlines routes that we found you can book for just 8,000 Qantas points each way.
How I Got $2,509 From My Atmos Ascent Visa Credit Card in the First Year by Ryan Smith March 9, 2024 0 I consider Alaska Airlines miles especially valuable, so the welcome bonus on the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card definitely caught my eye. With that bonus and several ongoing perks on the card, I'm getting over $2,500 in value from the card during the first year. Here's how my numbers add up.
Watch Out for Fees: Discover To Classify Online Gambling as a Cash Advance by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 1 Online gambling has taken the internet by storm. And for those who use online gambling as a chance to earn points or cash back on bets, Discover has announced that it'll soon come with an added cost in the form of cash advance fees. Here's what you need to know about Discover's latest announcement to its cardholders.
Air Canada Tweaks Aeroplan Elite Status, Sweetening Aeroplan Cardholder Benefits by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 0 Air Canada is rolling out some changes to its Aeroplan frequent flyer program. Thankfully, nothing is overwhelmingly negative — just a few minor tweaks and new partner airline benefits for 25K and 35K members. By extension, this means the cardholder benefits for those with the Aeroplan® Credit Card are improving. Here are the details on the Aeroplan program changes for 2024.
U.K. To Hike Air Passenger Duty in 2024 and 2025 by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 0 The Air Passenger Duty (APD) is the infamous tax you pay on flights departing the United Kingdom. While the APD typically increases annually to account for inflation (as will be the case in 2024), the U.K. government is planning a big one-off adjustment in 2025 to offset higher-than-normal inflation. Here's what the increasing Air Passenger Duty means for you.
Get up to 4X Points on Your IHG One Rewards Account Anniversary by Skye Class March 7, 2024 0 IHG One Rewards members have an ongoing benefit to claim 3X or 4X points on their account's 10th, 15th, or 20th anniversary. You'll want to check your emails to see if you have this offer waiting. Here's how to claim your bonus points on your IHG account anniversary.
U.S. Bank Announces Changes to the Altitude Connect Card by Ryan Smith September 13, 2024 0 We've got good news and bad news about the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card. Some benefits are going away, while others are being added. All of this is happening on September 9, 2024, so let's take a look at the changes to help you re-evaluate this card and whether it fits in your wallet going forward.
Extended: Earn Double Tier Points With British Airways Vacation Packages by Skye Class July 1, 2025 0 British Airways Club members have some good news: The ability to earn double tier points on vacation packages has been extended for another six months. Originally set to expire on December 31, 2024, this offer is now good through June 30, 2025. Here's how you can earn double tier points toward elite status through this offer.
With Lufthansa Restricting First Class Partner Awards, What’s the Booking Strategy? by Tyler Glatt March 7, 2024 0 Lufthansa First Class is an aspirational redemption. But in recent years, it's become increasingly difficult to book. And according to reports, Lufthansa is altering how it makes First Class awards available to partner airlines. Here's a look at the new rules and a way to avoid having to book Lufthansa awards close-in.
The CFPB Ruled on Credit Card Late Fees. Here’s What You Need To Know by Tyler Glatt March 6, 2024 0 Paying off your credit card statement on time and in full is an easy way to avoid fees, interest, and a host of other problems. Among those negative impacts are late fees — the penalty card issuers can levy if they don't receive your minimum monthly payment on time. In a ruling handed down by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), there will be some changes to how credit card late fees work. Here's what you need to know.
Wyndham Rewards Is Adjusting Award Prices for Hotel Stays and Vacasa Bookings by Tyler Glatt March 27, 2024 2 Later this month, Wyndham Rewards is making two alterations that will impact what you'll pay for an award stay: adjusting the award category for select hotels and re-pricing select Vacasa vacation rentals. Here's what you need to know about the changes coming on March 26, 2024.
