Wells Fargo Unveils the Autograph Journey Card, New Wells Fargo Transfer Partner Program by Tyler Glatt March 6, 2024 3 Wells Fargo just announced the introduction of the brand-new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card and new Wells Fargo transfer partners. Here's what we know so far about when this card will be available and the initial six transfer partners.
Delta Takes After Other U.S. Airlines and Hikes Checked Bag Fees by Tyler Glatt March 5, 2024 2 When it rains, it pours. Put another way: When one airline raises the fee to check a bag, they all do. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Delta Air Lines is taking a cue from other U.S. carriers and hiking the cost to check a bag by $5 — effective for tickets booked on or after March 5, 2024.
You Can Now Upgrade Qantas Flights with AAdvantage® Miles by Tyler Glatt March 5, 2024 0 One of the teased changes to the AAdvantage frequent flyer program for 2024 was mileage upgrades on partner airlines. Sure enough, American just introduced mileage upgrades on Qantas-operated flights. Here's what we know so far about this just-introduced redemption option.
Hyatt Converts 9 Destination Residences in Hawaii Into Homes & Hideaways Properties by Tyler Glatt March 4, 2024 1 Late last year, World of Hyatt announced that select Destination Residences properties would soon join its Homes & Hideaways platform. And true to its word, nine Destination Residences properties scattered across the Hawaiian islands now belong to a new collection. Here's what you need to know about Hyatt's Hawaiian shakeup.
World of Hyatt Adds the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas by Tyler Glatt March 4, 2024 2 With the addition of the Rio Hotel & Casino to the World of Hyatt portfolio, there's now another property in Las Vegas you can book with Hyatt points. Plus, Hyatt is investing heavily in the property, hoping to transition the Rio into its Destination brand by the end of the year. Here's the lowdown on World of Hyatt's newest property addition.
Aer Lingus AerClub Adopts Standardized Tier Qualification Period by Tyler Glatt March 3, 2024 2 "Love, AerClub." Those are the words you'll read after scrolling through an Aer Lingus email detailing upcoming changes to the AerClub elite status qualification period. And to distill all the jargon in that email, Aer Lingus is adopting a standardized qualification period. Here's the run-down on the changes coming to the Aer Lingus AerClub program.
Booking.com Offering Double LifeMiles on Your Next Stay by Andrew George Bradshaw March 2, 2024 0 LifeMiles is back with another promotion in collaboration with Booking.com. From now until March 30, 2024, Avianca LifeMiles members can receive double miles when they reserve a hotel via the Booking.com portal. This will bump the number of LifeMiles you can earn from 2 up to 4 miles for every $1 spent. But is this deal worth it? Let's dive into some of the details to see when this promotion could make sense.
Should United MileagePlus Members Transfer Miles With the Current Promotion? by Skye Class March 2, 2024 2 United MileagePlus members can transfer their United miles to another family member, though it's normally not worth it because of the fees involved. This month, members will get a 20% discount and won't have to pay the $30 processing fee. But is this a good deal? Here are the details.
More Skee-Ball for Less: Chuck E. Cheese Rolls Out Monthly Membership Plans by Tyler Glatt March 2, 2024 0 To keep you coming back for more Skee-Ball, Chuck E. Cheese — yes, Chuck E. Cheese — has rolled out membership plans. Residents of select California and Arizona markets can now sign up and enjoy discounts, bonus points, and other cost-saving perks for a monthly fee. Here's everything you need to know (and then some) about the new Chuck E. Cheese loyalty program.
Attention Swifties: Taylor Swift Packages Available With Marriott Sweepstakes by Tyler Glatt October 11, 2024 0 Marriott is one of the touring sponsors of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour; as a result, it's offering Bonvoy members a sweepstakes for a trip of a lifetime to see one of the world's most popular musical artists. So, if you're a Taylor Swift fan, listen up, as you could get a trip to a concert through Marriott Bonvoy.
What You Need To Know About the Budget FastBreak Program by Sam Helmy February 29, 2024 2 A unique loyalty program, the Budget FastBreak program has no status levels, and you don’t even earn points toward redemptions. That said, it still has strong elements and can smooth out your experience when booking through Budget Car Rental.
When and How You Can Book Award Flights for Friends and Family by Kennedy Miller February 29, 2024 54 Having points and miles are great when it comes time to cash in for your dream trip. Don't forget though that in almost every case you can use your points and miles for friends and family without having to transfer anything to them. Simply book the award in their name.
Get Access to Hidden Award Space with United Credit Cards by Tyler Glatt February 29, 2024 145 United Airlines' Chase-issued credit cards can be quite valuable for anyone who flies with the airline even a few times each year. If you have an eligible United card, you can use your balance of MileagePlus miles to book flights that aren’t available to everyone else. Here's what savvy travelers need to know.
Got Bilt Rewards Platinum Status? Get Flying Blue Gold Status for 12 Months by Tyler Glatt February 29, 2024 0 In Bilt Rewards' hierarchy of elite status tiers, Platinum is the highest. And if you've happened to bag enough Bilt points or spent $50,000 on non-rent purchases to reach it, you can get Flying Blue Gold status for free. If you're a Bilt Platinum elite member, read on for how to activate 12 months of Flying Blue Gold status.
Hilton Partners With AutoCamp: You Can Soon Earn Points While Glamping by Tyler Glatt February 28, 2024 0 Not even a month after inking an exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Hilton has partnered with another niche hospitality company: AutoCamp. In short order, you'll be able to earn and burn Hilton Honors points on stays in Airstreams, luxury tents, and boutique cabins. Here's what you need to know about Hilton's foray into the "glamping" industry.
ANA Mileage Club To Devalue Award Charts on April 18, 2024 by Tyler Glatt April 19, 2024 0 We've got good news, and we've got bad news. The bad news? Well, the headline speaks for itself. The good news? ANA's award chart devaluation won't happen until April 18, 2024, so there's still time to book trips at the current rates before the Japanese airline hikes its award prices. Here's a look at what's changing with ANA Mileage Club's award charts and how the devaluation might impact you.
How Citi Merchant Offers Works by Jenna Hansen February 28, 2024 12 Citi Merchant Offers gives card members even more options to save money when they load the offer and use their linked card to make purchases from hundreds of merchants. The offers are similar to Amex Ofers and Chase Offers, though with a few differences. Here's what you need to know.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card To Lose Benefits in July 2024 by Tyler Glatt July 11, 2024 0 This July, enhancements are coming to the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card. And if by "enhancements," you think the card might get better, we're sorry to burst your bubble. In a few months, the Bonvoy Bold will actually lose benefits. Semantics aside, here's what you need to know about what'll soon change with the Bonvoy Bold.
The 12 Best Credit Cards for Computer Equipment and Hardware Purchases [2025] by Ryan Smith February 26, 2024 30 We break down the best rewards cards for computer equipment purchases and outline some strategies to help you earn thousands of rewards points when purchasing computer equipment and other associated hardware. Whether you're buying for personal use or for a business, there's a hefty amount of points, miles, or cash back you could earn by following these tipes.
Hyatt Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 15,000 Points or a $150 Gift Card — From Home! by Skye Class July 24, 2024 1 Hyatt Vacation Club has a good promotion for attending a timeshare presentation. You can get up to 15,000 bonus points or a $150 coupon when attending a presentation. Earning points from a timeshare presentation is always a nice option, even if we don't necessarily recommend buying a timeshare. Plus, this one doesn't require you to go anywhere.
Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Award Chart Sweet Spots by Ajay Jain and Tyler Glatt February 25, 2024 59 The Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles program can offer a wide variety of excellent redemptions at great value for your miles — despite the recent devaluation. Here's a review of a few of Turkish Airlines' top sweet spots within its Miles & Smiles loyalty program.
Best Credit Cards for Price Protection [2024] by Ryan Smith February 25, 2024 105 Ancillary benefits such as price protection don't sound quite as sexy as free flights or five-star hotels, but there's every possibility you’ll receive more dollar value from card benefits than credit card rewards over the life of your card. Provided you know what items your card covers and you can navigate the claims process, price protection can potentially save you thousands of dollars per year.
Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive Major League Soccer Experiences by Tyler Glatt March 1, 2024 0 There's more that you can do with IHG One Rewards points than simply redeeming them for hotel and resort stays. Now, courtesy of IHG's evolving partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), you can redeem points for ticket packages and exclusive experiences. Here's what you need to know about redeeming IHG points for a trip to the pitch.
Budget Rental Promotions: Claim a Free Upgrade, 10% Back, and up to 35% Off by Skye Class July 1, 2025 0 Budget Car Rental currently has a couple of unique promotions available. Here's how Fastbreak members can use a coupon code to claim a free upgrade and unlock savings on a weekly rental, plus up to 10% back as an Amazon gift card.
Not To Be Outdone, United Airlines Hikes Checked Bag Fees by Tyler Glatt February 24, 2024 0 Late to the party — but not to be outdone — United Airlines is hiking the cost of checking a bag. For tickets booked on or after February 24, 2024, checked bags will cost $5 more. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to save on the high cost of checking a bag. Let's dive into the details and cover how to avoid expensive bag fees.
Best Credit Cards for Product Return Protection [2025] by Ryan Smith April 16, 2025 41 Returning purchased or gifted items back to the retailer can be a pain, often made harder by inflexible store return policies, and there’s a good chance you’ll get stranded with unwanted items. The right credit card might come to the rescue. Here's a look at the best credit cards with return protection.
You Can Now Sign Up for Clear and TSA PreCheck Together. Is It a Good Idea? by Tyler Glatt February 24, 2024 0 Few things are better than breezing through airport security. And speaking of saving time, you can now jointly enroll for TSA PreCheck and CLEAR Plus. Even better, simultaneously registering for or renewing both programs is an easy way to save a good chunk of change on an otherwise steep sticker cost. Here's what you need to know about bundling PreCheck and CLEAR Plus enrollments.
Wyndham Earner Business Card Review: An Underrated Powerhouse for Gas and Status by Ian Snyder February 23, 2024 0 The Wyndham Rewards® Earner℠ Business Card punches above its weight when you consider how much value it brings to the table. With 15,000 annual bonus points, a 10% discount on award bookings, and an excellent 8X earning rate on gas purchases, it more than justifies its $95 annual fee. Plus, you can get the most out of your points by using them for Vacasa vacation rentals. Learn more in our detailed review.
Etihad Guest Is Making Big Changes, and They’re a Mixed Bag by Tyler Glatt June 27, 2024 0 Etihad Guest — the loyalty program of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways — is undergoing some changes due to debut in June 2024. From amended GuestSeat prices to an abbreviated way to earn Etihad elite status (plus a new posh Diamond tier), and more, there's a lot to unpack. Here's a look at the mixed bag of changes coming to Etihad Guest.
Delta Gold Medallion: Bonus SkyMiles, Complimentary Upgrades, and Free Checked Bags by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 0 Of the four Delta SkyMiles elite tiers you can spend your way to, Gold Medallion shines brightest as the program's elite status sweet spot. From bonus miles to complimentary upgrades to free luggage and more, there are good reasons why you should set your sights on Gold if you want Delta status. Here's why Gold Medallion is Delta's elite status sweet spot.
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