You Can Now Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Experiences by Sam Helmy February 12, 2024 0 The IHG One Rewards Access platform is offering up a host of sporting opportunities in 2024 with deals across various sports, including tennis, rugby, and major league soccer. That means you can now use your IHG points for experiences. Should you? Let's take a look.
T-Mobile Customer? New Magenta Status Offers Hilton Honors and Rental Car Benefits by Tyler Glatt January 5, 2025 2 T-Mobile's new Magenta Status program will reward you with a bevy of benefits just for being a customer. Even better, it's completely free, provided you remain a paying customer. Once the benefits go live on February 13, 2024, you can bag Hilton Honors Silver status, discounts on Hilton stays, and select cost-saving perks on Dollar and Hertz car rentals. Here's what you need to know about T-Mobile Magenta Status.
What To Know About Chase Sapphire Reserve® Travel and Purchase Insurance Benefits by Jess Farley and Samantha Holland February 12, 2024 57 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® provides comprehensive benefits simply for being a cardmember. While the sign-up bonus, rewards-earning, and travel perks get most of the attention, you'd be remiss in ignoring all the insurance benefits available when using this card.
How To Book Disneyland Paris on Points in Multiple Ways by Samantha Holland February 11, 2024 0 Many people dream of visiting Disneyland Paris, and the right strategy for using points and miles can make that dream an affordable reality. We're covering multiple ways to travel to Paris by plane or train on points, as well as booking award lodging in Paris or at the parks. Finally, we'll explore the unique and significantly discounted tickets Disneyland Paris offers.
New ‘Nomad Pass’ Offers Unlimited Flights and Apartment Lodging for $1,495 per Month by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 2 Frontier Airlines and Landing have teamed up to offer potential digital nomads an intriguing offer. For just $1,495 per month, subscribers can take unlimited flights and live in any of Landing's properties across 375+ cities. For the right person, this is an incredible opportunity. Here's what you need to know about the Nomad Pass.
Save Points and Miles Using Unpublished Award Sweet Spots by Ross Denkin August 19, 2024 2 From flying business class across the Atlantic for just 35k miles to paying fewer miles for flying further, sometimes awards price out cheaper than they should. Here's a roundup of our favorite unpublished award sweet spots.
How To Obtain Marriott Status Match, Plus Other Bonvoy Elite Status Shortcuts by Ajay Jain February 10, 2024 0 Want to reach Marriott Bonvoy elite status quickly and easily? Read about our strategies for obtaining Marriott status via status matches, status challenges, or by holding the right credit card and determine which strategy and level of Marriott Bonvoy status is best for your travel needs.
Claiming Compensation for a Delayed, Overbooked, or Canceled Flight in the US and EU by Andrew George Bradshaw February 9, 2024 57 Flight delays and cancellations can be expensive and stressful. Fortunately, there are some protections in place to make sure you don’t get stuck with the bill when irregular operations force you to change your plans. If you know your rights, you can avoid worrying about covering extra costs out of pocket and make sure you extract the full compensation to which you’re entitled.
Earn up to 10K Bonus Points With This Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Red Promotion by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith February 9, 2024 0 A new promotion from Virgin Atlantic is offering up to 10,000 bonus points to Flying Club members. There are a few important restrictions to understand, but this could be a great deal if it aligns with your travel plans. The travel period is gracious, but the booking period is just 10 days.
Bilt Reveals Milestone Rewards — Here Are the Details by Tyler Glatt February 9, 2024 0 Earlier this year, Bilt Rewards teased that Milestone Rewards were coming to the platform to reward incremental point earning on the way to Bilt elite status. Now, we have the full run-down on what Bilt's Milestone Rewards program looks like, and it went live today. Here's everything you need to know about Bilt Milestone Rewards and if it's worth the effort to earn them.
Delta Adds SkyMiles Redemptions on AirBaltic Flights, With a Catch by JT Genter February 8, 2024 0 Delta and AirBaltic just took their relatively new partnership to the next level. Travelers can now book AirBaltic awards using Delta SkyMiles. However, there's a limitation to this new redemption option that limits its usefulness. Here's what you need to know about redeeming Delta SkyMiles for AirBaltic.
Amex Adds ‘Family’ Restrictions to the American Express® Green Card by Tyler Glatt February 8, 2024 0 Continuing with its effort of adding "family" language to what now seems like all of its credit card offerings, American Express rolled out new terms on the American Express® Green Card. Yes, there are now more restrictions on who can receive a welcome bonus on the card. Here's what you need to know about the new terms attached to Amex Green Card applications.
683 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Aeroplan Points by Tyler Glatt February 8, 2024 4 One of the most consistent ways to redeem Aeroplan points for great value is right here in the United States: on United Airlines flights under 500 miles. For these flights, you'll pay just 6,000 Aeroplan points. Here's a list of the 683 routes where we've found this excellent award rate, plus a review of Air Canada's transfer partners and other ways to get Aeroplan points.
How To Get the Chase Sapphire Reserve® by Dan Miller February 7, 2024 0 If you're looking for information on how to get the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, we've got you covered. You'll pay a hefty annual fee to keep this card, but the benefits truly are second to none. Let's look at a few tips to increase your chances for approval if you apply, as well as what to do if you aren't approved right away.
Hilton Announces Partnership With Small Luxury Hotels of the World by Tyler Glatt February 7, 2024 5 If you've got a bunch of Hilton Honors points, the hotel giant is out with some news that might excite you. This morning, Hilton announced a strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which will soon present a boatload of luxe opportunities to earn and redeem points for stays at some of the world's most unique hotels. Here's everything you need to know about Hilton's new partnership with SLH.
Book Now: Turkish Airlines to Devalue Miles & Smiles, Introduce New Award Charts by Tyler Glatt February 7, 2024 2 Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles seems to be in the process of devaluing its award chart. A change to the carrier's website indicates that a change to its beloved award pricing is likely on the horizon. But higher rates have yet to go live, meaning you still have time to take advantage of current award pricing. Here's what you need to know about Turkish Airlines' potential new award charts.
United’s Months of Miles Is Back, Offering Up to 20,000 Bonus Miles on Card Spending by Skye Class February 7, 2024 3 United is targeting co-branded cardholders with a new promotion for its aptly-named "Months of Miles." Targeted cardholders can earn up to 20,000 bonus miles over three months, but not everyone is eligible. Here's how you could earn 3.33x on spending, plus how to see if you were targeted.
What Is the Bank of America 2/3/4 Rule? by Sam Helmy and Ryan Flanigan February 6, 2024 16 Bank of America has a 2/3/4 rule for credit card applications, which while not the same as Chase’s 5/24 rule, does place restrictions on new card approvals based on recent card approval history with Bank of America.
Oneworld Confirms Plans To Introduce Alliance-Wide Upgrades in 2024 by Sam Helmy February 6, 2024 0 Oneworld has confirmed plans to introduce alliance-wide upgrades sometime this year, starting with a core of the alliance's airlines and building from that point. But which airlines? And how will this work? The feature sounds interesting, but we have some questions.
Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Tyler Glatt February 6, 2024 6 No two luxury hotel brands are alike. And on top of that, neither are the values of what your hotel points are worth at these properties. But AwardWallet has done the math, and the results are in. Here are the luxury hotel brands where your hotel points will go the farthest.
What You Need To Know About Breeze Airways by Sam Helmy February 5, 2024 16 New airlines don’t come around that often, and Breeze Airways is one of the newest, launching its inaugural flight in 2021. Here is all you need to know about the airline and its loyalty program, BreezePoints.
British Airways Announces Overhaul to Tier Point Collection Years by Tyler Glatt February 5, 2024 0 If you're a Tier Point collector, this news is for you. British Airways is modifying the Tier Point collection period to simplify the Executive Club frequent flyer program. Starting in April 2024, British Airways will transition to a uniform status-qualifying year, doing away with the current system of unique collection year periods for every member. Here's a breakdown of what's new with the Tier Point collection year and how you can double dip during the transition period.
Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card Review: A Solid Workhorse by Ryan Flanigan February 3, 2024 2 The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card incentivizes you the more you use it. For a modest annual fee, you can earn significant Membership Rewards points — one of the most valuable flexible point currencies available. With frequently used bonus categories, this is a solid workhorse card for those who may prefer a simple reward-earning strategy.
15 Best-Value Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays by Tyler Glatt February 3, 2024 35 Hilton has an incredible portfolio of hotels dotted all over the world. And making up a part of that portfolio are some of the most aspirational properties you can book with points. So, which Hilton luxury properties offer the best value for your Hilton Honors points? Let's take a look at the top 15 hotels.
Wyndham Diamond: Suite Upgrades, Accelerated Earnings, Welcome Amenities, and More by Tyler Glatt February 2, 2024 0 Wyndham's Diamond status is one of the easiest top-tier hotel statuses you can earn. From accelerated bonus point earning to welcome amenities and suite upgrades exclusive to Diamond members, there are many compelling reasons to pursue this status. Here's everything you need to know about Wyndham Diamond status.
Get up to 10X Bonus United Miles by Donating to Charities for Black History Month by Tyler Glatt April 1, 2024 1 In honor of Black History Month, Chase, United Airlines, and Visa are teaming up to offer rewards for donations to three select charities. Through March 31, 2024, you can earn up to 10 United MileagePlus miles per dollar donated using an eligible United co-branded credit card. Here's a look at the eligible charities and the cards you can use to bank some bonus United miles.
American Express Shakes Up Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Lineup, Changing Perks and Fees by Tyler Glatt February 1, 2024 14 Throughout the past year, Delta Air Lines' infamous SkyMiles frequent flyer program has undergone a lot of change. SkyClub access, Medallion elite status qualification, MQDs — you name it. Almost everything has undergone some sort of overhaul. But now, there's more. Delta's American Express-issued credit card lineup is getting refreshed. From new and enhanced benefits to higher annual fees, here's everything you need to know about what's changing with the Delta credit card lineup.
How To Save up to $600 per Year on British Airways Fuel Surcharges by Dan Miller and Skye Class January 31, 2024 47 The British Airways Visa Signature® Card offers up to $200 per flight and up to $600 per year to cover fees and surcharges on your Avios award bookings. That's a handy perk, considering the often-high surcharges on BA redemptions. Let us show you how this benefit works.
Details on the New Codeshare Partnership Between Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern by Tyler Glatt January 31, 2024 0 Fellow SkyTeam alliance members Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern have inked a codeshare agreement. Now, the doors are open to expanded international connectivity, reciprocal elite benefits, and future mileage redemption opportunities. Here's all you need to know about the new partnership between Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern.
How To Earn Citi ThankYou® Points: Unlock The Rewards in 2025 by Jenna Hansen July 30, 2025 0 In the world of points and miles, there are many different types of points. We love flexible points that can be used in many different ways. This post goes over everything you need to know about earning and using Citi ThankYou® Points, including the pros and cons of each card that earns them.
