How To Use Your Hotel Elite Status for Free Cruises by Brie Bash April 13, 2024 1 Cruise lines want to attract gamblers to their casinos, so they're willing to give away discounted and even free cruises. But you don't have to be a high roller to get in on this game! One hotel loyalty program can get you the same free cruises without ever setting foot in a casino.
AA Shopping Portal Can Supercharge Your Miles by Tyler Glatt April 13, 2024 43 American Airlines offers a lucrative online shopping portal called AAdvantage® eShopping. Use this portal to supercharge your AA earnings with minimal effort and no additional spending. In this post, we'll walk you through how using the AA portal could earn you a ton of miles on your regular purchases and accelerate your path to elite status.
AwardWallet’s Roundup of Airline and Hotel Program Sweet Spots by JT Genter November 3, 2025 77 One of the biggest challenges in the points and miles world is how to get more great award redemptions — and avoid fewer bad redemptions. AwardWallet is here to help you solve that challenge. Here's a link to each of our "sweet spot" posts covering the best redemptions for dozens of the most popular loyalty programs and destinations.
SAS To Switch From Star Alliance to SkyTeam; Final Timeline Announced by Sam Helmy September 2, 2024 1 SAS EuroBonus has confirmed a timeline for its switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The airline’s last day as a Star Alliance member is August 31, 2024. From September 1, 2024, SAS will be a fully-fledged SkyTeam member. However, some details remain unknown.
The Best Rewards Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees by Jess Farley April 13, 2024 53 If you travel internationally, there is a nasty little fee that gets added to every transaction if you pay with the wrong credit card. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and planning, you can avoid foreign transaction fees and earn rewards on every purchase abroad. These are the best credit cards without foreign transaction fees, so pack one of these for your next trip.
Reader Question: How To Get Rental Car Liability Insurance by Dan Miller April 12, 2024 1 While many credit cards offer rental car insurance, they often don't offer rental car liability insurance. Make sure you have a plan for liability insurance before you drive away from the car rental agency. Here's a look at what you need to know about this coverage for your next trip.
See If You’re Targeted To Earn 10K Bonus Points on Your IHG Card by Skye Class April 12, 2024 3 Chase is currently offering 10,000 bonus points when cardholders reach a moderate spending threshold on select IHG credit cards by June 30, 2024. That's enough points for two free nights at some IHG properties, and most cardholders should be able to meet the spending requirement. Here are the details of this targeted offer.
AwardTool Review: The Award Search Engine We’ve Been Waiting For? by Carissa Rawson April 12, 2024 5 AwardTool has jumped onto the scene with its unique search system and method of looking for flights. While there's a lot to love about the site (including the ability to search for both flights and hotels), it has some work to do when it comes to beating out competitors.
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card Review: A Few Key Perks for a Modest Fee by Dan Miller April 12, 2024 0 If you often stay at Wyndham hotels or Vacasa vacation rentals, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to add to your wallet. It comes with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Platinum status and anniversary bonus points. Is this the card for you?
AAdvantage® Dining Offers 150 Bonus Miles With OpenTable Bookings by Skye Class April 11, 2024 0 AAdvantage Dining has a new promotion to earn 150 bonus miles per advanced booking with OpenTable reservations. This bonus is an addition to the normal miles you earn through the dining portal. This is yet another benefit to one of the best ways to earn miles and keep them from expiring: eating. Here are the details.
Delta Rewards Existing Reserve Cardholders With a $100 eCredit by Ian Snyder April 11, 2024 0 Delta is providing $100 eCredits to existing customers with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, but it may not be enough to justify the increased annual fee on the cards. Here's how to find your voucher if you're an eligible cardholder.
Singapore Airlines To Stop Ticketing Round-the-World Bookings in May 2024 by Tyler Glatt May 9, 2024 0 It's not every day that you can book a round-the-world trip using miles. These awards cost a lot, and they can be tough to book. But if you want to try your luck booking a Star Alliance round-the-world trip using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles, you'll want to do so this month. On May 1, 2024, Singapore Airlines will no longer ticket these aspirational awards.
Got a Disney Credit Card? Get a Free Dining Plan When You Book a Disney Package by Tyler Glatt April 10, 2024 0 If you're planning a four-day, four-night trip to Disney, there's an added incentive to pay with a Disney credit card. You'll get a complimentary dining plan depending on your selected hotel or resort. Here's what you need to know about this cost-saving offer.
Alaska Airlines Elites To Lose American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Vouchers by Tyler Glatt April 10, 2024 1 Losing a benefit is never fun, even if said benefit is sometimes hard to use. In this instance, the casualty is the international upgrade certificates, or American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades, that Alaska Airlines awards its Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and 100K members annually. Starting in 2025, Alaska will sunset this benefit. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elites need to know about this development.
Do Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy April 10, 2024 2 Turkish Airlines miles expire after a set period of time, and their validity cannot be extended through account activity. However, you can reinstate expired miles and pay to extend the validity of your mileage balance.
Which Credit Cards Have the Best Flight Delay Insurance? [2025] by Ryan Smith April 10, 2024 91 Almost every rewards card features ancillary benefits ranging from purchase protection and extended warranty coverage to roadside assistance and a slew of different travel insurance perks. One of the most valuable (and widely used) of these benefits is trip delay reimbursement, which can cover your expenses in the event of a delayed or canceled flight.
British Airways Status Match: Get Oneworld Perks, Including AA Lounge Access by Tyler Glatt May 8, 2024 0 For the first time in a long time, a British Airways status match offer is open to residents in North America. Until May 7, 2024, U.S. and Canadian residents can match frequent flyer statuses to British Airways Executive Club. Here's what you need to know about Executive Club Silver and Gold status, plus how to take advantage of this offer.
Everything You Need To Know About Air France–KLM Flying Blue Elite Status by Sam Helmy April 9, 2024 1 Air France KLM Flying has four elite status levels beyond the Explorer, entry-level tier. Each level has its own set of perks, benefits, and qualifying criteria, although top-tier Ultimate status is very difficult to earn. Flying Blue elite status has a few quirks that make it different from other airline loyalty programs; these can be good or bad, depending on your situation.
Wynn Offering Status Match From Other Casino Loyalty Programs by Skye Class April 9, 2024 0 Wynn Las Vegas just launched a rare status match opportunity for many other casino loyalty program elites. This follows on the heels of the recent Fontainebleau status match and similarly requires that members match their status in person. Here are the details of this limited-time offer.
You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2024 2 Credit card issuers want your business. And to get it, they'll offer you big welcome bonuses complete with points, miles, or cash back. But what happens when you're ready to move on from your card? Of all the things you could do, you shouldn't cancel your credit card within the first year of membership. Here's why you'd be wise to avoid canceling a credit card less than a year after opening it.
Alaska Vacations Offers Miles on Holiday Bookings by Skye Class April 20, 2024 0 If you would like to book a holiday while earning Alaska miles, you can do so with the new Alaska Vacations booking portal. What is this portal? And how does it work? What earnings does it offer? Let's take a look.
Mastercard Adds Additional Benefits to Consumer and Small Business Credit Cards by Tyler Glatt September 2, 2025 0 There's more to your Mastercard than meets the eye, courtesy of several benefits available to consumer and small business cardholders. And yes, these perks come alongside those stated in your cardholder agreement. Even better, Mastercard announced new benefits focusing on health and wellness, travel, and lifestyle rewards. Here's a look at what's new.
How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences by Sam Helmy June 23, 2025 30 If you're booking Airbnb stays, you need to know about this partnership. British Airways Club members can earn 2X Avios spent on all Airbnb stays and Airbnb Experiences. Here's how to make a qualifying booking and maximize your earnings.
New Amtrak Promotion Offers Double Points on Spring Travel by Skye Class May 22, 2024 0 Amtrak is yet another rewards program to earn points with, and now members have a promotion to earn double points through May 21, 2024. For those who take trains out of pleasure or obligation, here's how you can earn double rewards for the next few weeks.
You Can Now Earn British Airways Tier Points on Aer Lingus Flights by Carissa Rawson April 6, 2024 0 Those with British Airways elite status will be happy to know that they can now earn Tier Points on Aer Lingus flights. This has been possible in the past only with codeshare flights; now, those booked directly with Aer Lingus will also qualify.
Emirates Skywards Promotion Offers 2X Miles on Emirates and Flydubai Flights by Skye Class June 17, 2024 0 Emirates has a new promotion for Skywards members to earn double miles on flights booked by April 18, 2024. This offer has very few restrictions, as long as the flight is operated by Emirates or flydubai. This is a recurring promotion from Emirates, but it's been a little while since the last iteration. Here are the details.
Hilton Honors Experiences: Use Points To Play Football With Travis Kelce by Tyler Glatt May 2, 2024 0 If you have more Hilton Honors points than you know what to do with, bidding for a one-of-a-kind experience might be more interesting than a free night at a Hilton hotel. And for football fans, Hilton Honors Experiences has three packages up for auction that might be right up your alley. Ever wanted to toss a football with Travis Kelce? Here's your chance.
How Much Are Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Points Worth? by Tyler Glatt April 5, 2024 0 Whether you've got a stash of Rapid Rewards in your Southwest Airlines account or you're eyeballing a five-digit welcome offer on a co-branded credit card, you might wonder what those points are worth. Here's a look at the value of Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points.
Iberia Plus Bonus: New Milestone Rewards by Tyler Glatt April 3, 2024 0 Iberia is making earning status in the Iberia Plus program more rewarding. En route to Plata, Oro, or Platino status, members will earn Iberia Plus Bonus rewads — the airline's rendition of milestone rewards. From trip enhancement credits to extra Avios, here are the details on Iberia Plus Bonuses.
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