How To Track Credit Cards and Rewards by Ajay Jain October 5, 2023 1 In order to have a successful points and miles earning strategy, keeping track of your rewards and cards is essential and keeps you organized. Learn about how to track credit cards and rewards with apps, spreadsheets, and simple yet effective strategies.
Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. American Express Membership Rewards: Which Is Better? by Carissa Rawson April 11, 2025 0 American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards are highly valuable currencies to earn. Although they have a lot in common, earning and redeeming points can vary between the pair. Which is better?
Complete Guide to Capital One Shopping by Carissa Rawson October 5, 2023 0 Capital One Shopping offers both a website and an extension to allow users to earn cash back. Along with other shopping portals, Capital One Shopping tracks your purchases and offers rewards based on what you buy. These are its positives and negatives.
American Express® Business Gold Card Refresh: More Perks and a Higher Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt October 4, 2023 5 The American Express® Business Gold Card has been refreshed and now sports adjusted bonus categories, higher earnings on Amex Travel, up to $395 in annual statement credits, and can come in rose gold, plus a higher annual fee to go with it. Here's all you need to know about the card's new changes.
PointsYeah Adds Multi-Day Search, More Award Programs, New Filters by Ross Denkin December 15, 2023 1 PointsYeah already cemented itself as a premier award search tool months ago when it first came onto the scene. Even better, steady and continued additions to the site create more and more value for users. Plus, for those looking to get the most from the site, a paid premium membership option now exists.
Free InKind Pass Subscription Plan for Amex Cardholders by Skye Class March 19, 2024 0 Another promotion has come out for American Express cardholders interested in InKind. Through March 18, 2024, Amex cardholders can claim a free annual InKind Pass subscription. With InKind Pass, members get 20% back on their dining experiences. Here are the details of this promotion.
More SkyMiles Changes: Delta Takes Aim at Partner MQD Earnings by Tyler Glatt October 1, 2023 0 September has seen no shortage of changes to Delta's SkyMiles program. Most of the changes have been overwhelmingly negative. Most recently, Delta has slashed the number of MQDs you'll earn by flying a partner airline. We report on the changes in this post.
Hyatt Hotels’ Award Games Unfairly Impact Travelers With Disabilities by Carissa Rawson September 30, 2023 0 Several hotels participating in World of Hyatt have done their best to circumvent the rules for booking award nights. While in the past it's been a nuisance, these days it's overstepped the bounds directly into questionable legality. Blocking out rooms for sale is problematic, no matter how you slice it. But what's happening is extremely unfair for disabled travelers.
Using Amex Upgrade with Points on Flight Bookings by Ian Snyder December 4, 2023 0 One little-known feature of American Express Membership Rewards is its Upgrade with Points option. Rather than deal with airline miles, you can book a ticket and make an upgrade offer directly through Amex. Although this might sound great, the value you get isn't as good as many other uses of Amex points. Here's how the feature works.
Should You Care About Fiesta Americana Rewards, a New Hotel Program? by Sam Helmy September 29, 2023 0 The Fiesta Americana Rewards program is a relative newcomer in the loyalty program market. Focused primarily on resorts and hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, is it the right program for you? Read on to find out more.
Airbnb Canceled in New York City? Here’s How To Claim 10K Bonus IHG Points by Skye Class September 27, 2023 0 IHG One Rewards is offering bonus points to travelers who had their NYC Airbnb stays canceled due to new regulations in the city. Through the end of 2023, IHG One Rewards members can claim 10,000 points with proof of a canceled Airbnb stay in New York City. Here's how to claim your points if you were affected.
Extend Your Aeroplan Elite Status Through 2024 via Credit Card Spending by Skye Class April 10, 2025 0 Aeroplan is offering a promotion for existing elite status members to extend their status through 2024 when earning 10,000 points on co-branded credit cards before October 31, 2023. This year, the offer is targeted, so members need to check their email. However, it works for all elite status tiers. Here are the details of this promotion — and why this might be a good time for existing elite members to get a co-branded card if you don't already have one.
Alaska Airlines Launches Elite Status Match to Woo Delta Elites by JT Genter September 26, 2023 0 Are you a Delta Medallion elite who's ready to bail on SkyMiles after Delta recently announced changes? If so, Alaska is ready to welcome you with a Mileage Plan elite status match. And, if you play your cards right (pun intended), you can score even higher elite status with Alaska. Here's what you need to know about this Alaska elite status match for Delta elites.
Capital One Venture X Rewards Card vs. Capital One Venture X Business: A Side-by-Side Comparison by Carissa Rawson April 15, 2025 2 Both the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Business boast similar earnings, identical annual fees, and the same transfer partners. So, which one stands out? Dive into our detailed comparison to determine the perfect fit for your wallet and spending habits.
Should You Apply for Hilton Cards Now Before They Also Get Stricter Rules? by Carissa Rawson September 25, 2023 0 Amex has been hard at work, limiting the frequency of welcome offers for which you're qualified. Most recently, Delta cards have taken a hit as "family language" has been added to their product pages. With so much changing, is Hilton next? Should you try to earn the bonuses now, before you lose the option?
How To Use Points and Miles at Hotels With No Rewards Program by Ryan Smith and Jess Farley September 25, 2023 47 In theory, redeeming hotel points for an upcoming stay is straightforward. But what if there aren't any hotels at your destination that participate in rewards programs — can you still pay with points? Let us teach you how to pay for lodging with points when you "can't pay with points" at that hotel.
7 Days Left To Book Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Sweet Spots Before Award Chart Changes by Tyler Glatt October 2, 2023 0 Cathay Pacific announced changes to its award chart earlier this year, effectively devaluing the Asia Miles program. Thankfully, they provided a heads-up. With October 1, 2023 looming, it's as good a time as any to dig into Cathay's sweet spots and see which Asia Miles awards you should book before the changes take effect. If you're interested in booking any of these, you've got a week to make it happen.
Access to a Free Weekly Credit Report Is Now Permanent by Ryan Smith September 24, 2023 0 Your credit score is important, and the best way to protect it is regularly checking your credit report. While many services will happily charge you for this ability, there's no need to pay. In positive news, a once-temporary benefit to get your credit report each week is now permanent.
American Airlines Rental Car Promotion: Up to 2,000 Miles and 5X Loyalty Points by Skye Class September 22, 2023 2 American Airlines allows members to earn bonus miles on Avis and Budget car rentals, and now there is a promotion for extra earnings. Through October 31, 2023, earn up to 5,000 bonus miles, plus double base miles and Loyalty Points.
What Is the Credit Card Competition Act, and Why Should You Care? by Ryan Smith and JT Genter September 22, 2023 3 The Credit Card Competition Act purports to reduce fees on credit card purchases, saying businesses will save money and then reduce prices — leading to savings for consumers. History tells us this isn't true. So what is this legislation, how does it relate to credit card rewards, why should you care? These are the latest developments.
Smart Traveller: Earn Points for Complimentary Lounge Visits — Even on Free Visits by Sam Helmy September 21, 2023 1 The Smart Traveller program allows you to earn points for lounge visits and then redeem them for a variety of options, including lounge visits, hotel stays, gift cards, and more. The deal is even sweeter because you can earn points even on complimentary visits to lounges through your credit card lounge membership.
Earn Double Alaska Elite-Qualifying Miles in February 2024 by Skye Class September 20, 2023 35 Those looking for extra elite-qualifying miles (EQMs) toward Mileage Plan elite status can earn them twice as fast as normal with this new offer. If you're looking to earn a higher level of Mileage Plan elite status, you can accelerate your plans in the month of February. Here's how you can earn double EQMs with this offer.
All of the Cards That Earn Capital One Miles by Jenna Hansen September 20, 2023 0 Capital One miles are a valuable transferrable rewards currency. They can be used to book flights, hotels, and rental cars through Capital One Travel or by transferring to travel partners, providing opportunities for maximum value. Learn all about the cards that earn miles, plus how you can put those miles to good use.
New Flying Blue Award Sale: Business Class to Europe From 33K Points by Carissa Rawson September 19, 2023 0 This new award sale from Flying Blue allows members to fly to Europe for as little as 33,000 points each way in business class. With options to either Paris or Amsterdam and a wide variety of dates available, this promotion will be an excellent deal for many. Combine with a point transfer promo to save on costs.
The Unofficial Delta SkyMiles Award Chart for Flights from the U.S. by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi September 18, 2023 67 Delta Air Lines uses dynamic pricing for its award flights, which can sometimes make prices astronomical. High prices make it hard to know if you're getting good value from your SkyMiles, so we've assembled an unofficial award chart to showcase what you should expect to pay on your next Delta award flight.
Get 5% Back on Travel With the Citi Double Cash® Card Through 2025 by JT Genter and Ryan Smith January 9, 2025 0 Citi just announced elevated earnings on the Citi Double Cash® Card. Now through December 31, 2025, cardholders will earn 5% cash back on most travel bookings. That's an extra 3% cash back on top of the card's standard earning rate.
American Express Adds ‘Family’ Language to Delta Credit Card Rules by Ryan Smith September 18, 2023 0 It hasn't been a quiet week for Delta, and there's another change sure to make people unhappy: the introduction of a "family" rule on American Express' Delta co-branded credit cards. American Express and Delta offer numerous credit cards, and we've had numerous questions over the years from people wondering whether it's possible to earn the welcome bonus on all of these cards. Until today, the answer was an easy "yes." Now, it's muddier.
An Improved Priority Pass Policy on the U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card by Carissa Rawson September 17, 2023 2 The U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card isn't one of the easiest cards to get, due to some strict application rules. The lucky ones who have it are now even luckier. Let's take a look at the changes now available on the Altitude Reserve and what this improved Priority Pass lounge access policy means for you.
Earn 1,000 Bonus British Airways Avios for IHG Stays by Sam Helmy September 16, 2023 0 Through October 31, 2023, you can earn 1,000 bonus British Airways bonus Avios for IHG stays of two nights or more. To be eligible, you must be a member of both programs and set your earning preference with IHG to BA Avios. But is it worth it?
