Charles Schwab Amex Platinum 1.1% Cashout Rate to be Limited to 1 Million Points per Year by Sam Helmy July 15, 2024 0 One of the defining features of the American Express Platinum Card® by Charles Schwab is the ability to cashout American Express Membership Rewards points for an account deposit at a rate of 1.1 cents per point. But soon, Amex is capping this preferential redemption rate at 1 million points per year. Here's what to know about these changes.
SkyTeam Elite Plus Status: What It Is and Why You Should Earn It by Brie Bash July 15, 2024 0 The SkyTeam Alliance offers reciprocal benefits to travelers with elite status in any of their member airlines. That means having status with any of the airlines in the alliance will get you perks no matter which airline in the alliance you are flying. This post will look at the SkyTeam alliance and what benefits you can get from the highest level of status: Elite Plus.
How To Earn Hyatt Points On Hyatt Stays, Meetings, Card Spending, And More by Ryan Flanigan and Mark Jackson July 23, 2025 0 World of Hyatt has one of the most useful and generous point-earning loyalty programs around. When you stay at one of Hyatt's many brands and properties, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But just how many points can you earn on World of Hyatt stays? Let us show you.
Do TAP Portugal Miles&Go Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy July 14, 2024 0 TAP Miles&Go miles expire after a set amount of time — regardless of activity — with some miles expiring just one year after being earned. Here's what you need to know about avoiding mileage expiration.
How To Redeem Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles for an Award Flight by Mark Jackson and Jess Farley July 13, 2024 41 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer maintains a unique position in the world of rewards travel. It flies a quality hard product backed by excellent customer service and a reputation for providing a top in-flight experience. KrisFlyer miles offers some of the best premium cabin award redemptions and miles are easy to get thanks to partnerships with several transferrable rewards currencies. Want to book an award for yourself? Here's everything you need to know about redeeming KrisFlyer miles.
Award Availability Alert: Air Tahiti Nui Business and Premium Economy Through 2025 by Skye Class and JT Genter July 13, 2024 10 If you've dreamed of visiting the Tahitian islands using points and miles, now is the time to act. We're seeing solid award availability in business and premium economy, plus evergreen space in economy. Here are the details on this rare Air Tahiti Nui award space and what points and miles you need to secure a seat for yourself.
Navy Federal Visa cashRewards Card Review by Ashley Onadele July 13, 2024 0 The Navy Federal Visa cashRewards card comes with no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, no balance transfer fees, and no cash advance fees. In addition to earning up to 1.75% cash back on all purchases, new cardholders can also get a one-time $98 statement credit when they spend at least $49 on an annual Walmart+ membership.
Cover Buy Now, Pay Later Installments With a Chase Card? This Policy Change Will Affect What Card You Can Use. by Sam Helmy October 11, 2024 1 Chase has added language to many of its credit card statements announcing that it will no longer support third-party buy now, pay later platforms. Fortunately, Chase has given ample notice about the impending changes, so members who use these programs have ample time to adjust payment methods. Here's what Chase cardholders need to know about this policy change.
My Trick to Booking An American Airlines Award That Includes a Partner by JT Genter July 12, 2024 2 American Airlines has an annoying bug that prevents award travelers from booking awards involving an overseas partner like Japan Airlines. Here's my simple but effective workaround to snag these awards.
The ‘Enhanced’ Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card: Here’s What Changed Effective Today. by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter July 11, 2024 3 The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card was due to undergo enhancements on July 11, 2024. We now know what changed with the Bonvoy Bold. Here's an overview of what's changing with Marriott's no-annual-fee card — and what's staying the same.
How To Access American Airlines Admirals Clubs® by Max Prosperi October 6, 2025 3 American Airlines operates nearly 50 Admirals Clubs® across the globe, plus an additional 50+ partner lounges. An Admirals Club® membership can go a long way. So how do you access Admirals Clubs®? Where are these lounges located, and what amenities do they offer to guests?
What Is a Hotel Best Rate Guarantee and How Can It Save You Money? by Samantha Holland July 8, 2024 2 Want to be sure that you're paying the lowest rate possible when booking hotel rooms? Many major hotel brands offer Best Price Guarantees. If you find a lower price than what you booked through their official site, simply file a claim to receive compensation. Here's how to do so plus the restrictions to keep in mind.
Benefits of Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Authorized User Cards by Jenna Hansen July 18, 2025 6 The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card allows you to have four authorized users for free. Each of these users has access to the majority of the benefits that the primary cardholder gets to enjoy. This post will give you all of the details you need to know!
Beginners Guide: What is a Stopover & What is an Open-Jaw? by Dan Miller July 7, 2024 72 Stopovers and open-jaw flights enhance the value of any frequent flyer program by allowing you to add destinations to your travel, in many cases, with no additional miles required! Here's our beginner's guide to how to book one for your next trip.
Earn Up to 3.5% Cash Back on All Purchases With No Annual Fee by Ryan Flanigan July 21, 2025 0 Getting high cash-back returns usually requires paying a steep annual fee. However, there is a way you can earn significant cash back on a no-annual-fee card. Let's show you how to earn up to 3.5% cash back on all purchases with no annual fee.
Chase Extends ‘Pay Yourself Back’ on Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards by Max Prosperi October 15, 2024 0 Chase has extended the Pay Yourself Back benefit on all Southwest Rapid Rewards co-branded cards. With Pay Yourself Back, eligible cardholders can "pay themselves back" using Rapid Rewards points earned when using their card. Here are the new categories, how to Pay Yourself Back, and whether it's a good deal.
The Best Business Class Award Sweet Spots for Flights to Asia by Ross Denkin July 5, 2024 1 Flying business class across the Atlantic makes the journey much more comfortable. But, comfort becomes even more crucial for flights to Asia, where the shortest flights to and from North America span 10+ hours. Thankfully plenty of great award options exist. Book round-trip awards from 100k transferrable points and one-way awards starting at 52,500 points each way! Here's a breakdown of your best options.
Earn 9X ANA Mileage Club Miles on IHG Stays This Summer by Skye Class July 5, 2024 2 IHG One Rewards has launched a new promotion offering members triple ANA miles on eligible stays worldwide through August 31, 2024. ANA Mileage Club members can earn up to 15,000 bonus miles through this promotion. But should you take advantage of this offer? Here are the details to help you decide.
How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier by Ryan Smith and Max Prosperi November 25, 2025 105 Interested in earning elite status with Marriott's Bonvoy rewards program? Marriott Bonvoy elite status consists of five elite tiers (in addition to the base level). The program has a huge worldwide footprint and offers various perks, depending on your status level and the hotel brand you're staying at. In this article, we deeply dive into Marriott's elite status tiers, what they offer, and how to attain these perks.
British Airways Hikes American and Alaska Short-Haul Award Rates by up to 56% by Tyler Glatt July 4, 2024 2 Apparently, British Airways didn't go far enough when it devalued American and Alaska Airlines awards last December. British Airways took another hack at short-haul awards — and the results are gruesome. Here's what you need to know about the latest no-notice British Airways devaluation, plus what you can expect to pay the next time you redeem Avios for an AA or Alaska award ticket.
Singapore Airlines Adds New Benefits for KrisFlyer Silver Elite Status by Sam Helmy July 4, 2024 0 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer just enhanced the benefits package of KrisFlyer Elite Silver members. Now, members will receive an additional weight allowance, priority boarding, and priority airport check-in. This follows in the footsteps of Air Canada improving its 25K and 35K tiers. Is this the start of a new trend?
The Best Credit Cards for Purchase Protection by Jess Farley and Ryan Smith October 3, 2025 35 Just bought something and had it stop working? Someone stole that fancy new gift you bought for your favorite person (yourself)? If you paid for these purchases with a credit card, you might be able to replace or repair these goods at no cost. These are the best credit cards for purchase protection — a policy that protects the items you buy for several months at no extra cost.
The Ultimate One Key Rewards Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize by Skye Class August 27, 2024 2 If you're a fan of using Hotels.com, Vrbo, or Expedia, One Key might be the rewards program for you. One Key is the combined, new loyalty program for these booking platforms, allowing you to earn OneKeyCash on your stays. Here's a closer look at the One Key, which will tell you everything you need to know about the program.
How to ‘Skip the Line’ for Global Entry Appointments With TTP Appointments by Skye Class July 3, 2024 0 Getting Global Entry into the USA is great, but getting an appointment for Global Entry and other Trusted Traveler Programs can take months. Thankfully, a recent high school graduate has figured out a way around the nightmare. Here's the story of TTP Appointments and how you can shave months off your wait for your Global Entry appointment.
Delta One Awards to Europe Require up to 55% More Virgin Points, Over $1,000 in Fees by Tyler Glatt July 3, 2024 0 The all-in cost to fly to and from Europe in lie-flat Delta business class using Virgin points is now immensely higher than it was yesterday. It's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's latest negative change. Here's what you need to know.
What Priority Pass Airport Amenities Can You Access With the Chase Sapphire Reserve®? by Brie Bash July 1, 2024 1 Earlier this year, Chase announced that the Chase Sapphire Reserve® would lose a key benefit: Airport restaurant access via Priority Pass Select. Now that these changes have taken effect, you may have wondered if your Sapphire Reserve Priority Pass Select membership is good for anything other than general lounge access. It is. Here's what you need to know.
How To Book Vacation Rental Properties From 15,000 Capital One or Citi Points Per Night by JT Genter and Brie Bash June 30, 2024 0 Thanks to Wyndham Rewards' partnership with Vacasa, travelers can book vacation rentals for 15,000 points per night — or just 13,500 points per night if you're a Wyndham Rewards cardholder. Don't have Wyndham points? You can transfer Capital One miles or Citi ThankYou Points to Wyndham at a 1:1 transfer ratio. Here's what you need to know about this potentially lucrative redemption option.
Fiji Airways to Adopt the American Airlines AAdvantage® Program. Here’s What We Know. by Tyler Glatt June 27, 2024 0 Big things are happening at Fiji Airways. A few short weeks ago, Oneworld announced Fiji's flag carrier would become the alliance's 15th full-fledged member. And today, on a random Thursday in June, Fiji Airways shared it's adopting the American Airlines AAdvantage® program effective next year. Here's what we know and don't know about the latter development.
