Qatar Airways To Launch 2 U.S. Credit Cards in May 2024, Waitlist Open by Tyler Glatt May 9, 2024 1 With a large North American presence and an even larger fan base, it was only a matter of time before Qatar Airways rolled out a credit card for U.S.-based applicants. While details are slim, you can now join the waitlist and receive an invitation to apply when Qatar's two Cardless credit cards go live. Here's what we know about the new Qatar Airways credit cards.
Malaysia Airlines Enrich Announces Two New Features by Sam Helmy April 17, 2024 0 Malaysia Airlines Enrich added two new features to its loyalty program, including milestone awards at certain point thresholds and the ability to carry forward elite tier points. Here's what travelers need to know.
Do Air India Flying Returns Points Expire? by Sam Helmy April 17, 2024 0 Your Air India Flying Returns points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. However, as long as you remain active with the program, your points won't go anywhere.
When To Book an Airbnb vs. Hotel by Samantha Holland April 16, 2024 1 Airbnb vs hotel: When should you choose one over the other? It's a common travel dilemma. We're delving into the benefits Airbnb provides, including communal areas for groups of travelers and families, listings in less populated areas, and sometimes unique experiences. Are these better than what you can get with a hotel?
Chase Travel’s Revamped Luxury Hotel Program ‘The Edit’ Is Now Live by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 16, 2024 0 Chase Travel has evolved and rebranded the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection by introducing The Edit — a program designed to offer luxury lodging experiences for those who carry the bank's premium rewards card — the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Here's what you need to know about The Edit.
How To Get and Maximize the Hilton Fifth Night Free Benefit by Jenna Hansen April 16, 2024 140 Hilton Honors fifth-night-free benefit is a great perk of this award program. It's a little more complex than the name implies, however, but nearly anyone can access this benefit. Here's how to get and maximize this valuable benefit.
Capital One Venture X Business vs. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express by Carissa Rawson November 12, 2025 0 Both the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer premium benefits for business owners, but which one is better? With differing annual fees and a range of benefits, one is definitely better than the other.
Hotel Award Search Tools Comparison: MaxMyPoint vs Awayz vs StayWithPoints by Carissa Rawson April 15, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint, Awayz, and StayWithPoints are all hotel search engines, but which one is the best for your needs? We break down the functionalities and the benefits of each hotel award search tool, as well as their cost, to determine which ones will be the right fit for you.
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card Review: Modest Perks With No Annual Fee by Dan Miller April 15, 2024 0 The Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to score tons of Wyndham Rewards points — along with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Gold status — all for no annual fee. Should you add this card to your wallet? Read our detailed review to find out.
Icelandair and Expedia Launch New Partnership To Earn and Redeem Saga Points in the Portal by Sam Helmy April 15, 2024 0 Icelandair announced a new partnership with Expedia, allowing you to earn and redeem Saga points when making travel bookings through a new portal powered by Expedia. This portal lets you earn and redeem points on hotels, car rentals, and more. Here's how it works.
Newsweek Unveils Its 2024 Best Loyalty Programs in America by Sam Helmy April 14, 2024 2 Newsweek has released the results of its 2024 Best Loyalty Programs in America survey, including a wide variety of sectors from shopping and dining to travel and even grocery rewards programs. Of the more than 300 programs ranked, here's the surprise overall winner and the full results of the best (and worst) airline, hotel, and rental car programs.
Do Air Europa SUMA Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy April 14, 2024 1 Air Europa SUMA miles will expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. Fortunately, a host of activities will keep your miles active, including taking flights with SkyTeam partners. Here are the full details of this expiration policy.
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.
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