Hotel Denied Your Reservation? Here’s What To Do and Why by Dan Miller March 11, 2024 3 Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being "walked" from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation in exchange for being booked at another hotel.
The Secret Sweet Spots of Aeroplan Stopovers and Open Jaws by Ross Denkin March 11, 2024 30 Travelers can pay just 5,000 extra Aeroplan points to book a stopover. This feature allows travelers to build highly-customized itineraries as part of the same award. While nearly an unlimited number of options exist, we highly just few examples of how to make the most of Aeroplan stopovers and open jaw awards, including saving points by flying longer and how to save 25,000 points on business class trips to Asia.
How To Earn 10X Wyndham Points on Tours and Activities by Jenna Hansen July 2, 2024 0 Wyndham Tours and Experiences is a great way to earn an automatic 10X on all purchases. It's powered by Viator and offers an excellent way to maximize your spending on purchases you may already be making. Spend just $675 and earn enough points for a free night at participating properties.
Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Loyalty Points by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt March 10, 2024 8 If you're after American Airlines AAdvantage® elite status, you'll need to focus on one thing: Loyalty Points. In this comprehensive guide, we look at the many ways to earn Loyalty Points — what counts and what doesn't — to help you on your way toward AAdvantage elite status. Let's dig into the many ways to earn American Airlines Loyalty Points — and the ways that don't yield any elite status earnings.
How To Earn Marriott Elite Night Credits by Ajay Jain June 6, 2025 0 Marriott Elite Night Credits are used to determine which level of Marriott Bonvoy status you earn in a given calendar year. Learn what Marriott Elite Night Credits are, how to earn them via hotel stays, credit cards, and events, and which hotels in Marriott's portfolio give fewer Elite Night Credits than others.
How the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ Card Improves the AAdvantage Business Program by Samantha Holland March 10, 2024 7 American Airlines launched their new Business AAdvantage program late last year. Now that the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® waives the Business AAdvantage requirements. even more people can participate in the program in order to earn points, miles and status faster. Learn more about how to enroll if you're a new or current cardholder and other perks of this valuable business card.
All About the Norwegian Air Reward Loyalty Program by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 17 Norwegian Reward is the loyalty program belonging to Norway-based Norwegian Air Shuttle. The mileage you'll earn is called CashPoints — a fixed-rate currency with limited utility outside of making your future Norwegian travel cheaper. From earning to redeeming Norwegian Reward CashPoints, this guide has all you need to know.
1,284 American Airlines Routes That You Can Book for Just 8,000 Points by Tyler Glatt March 9, 2024 0 Qantas Frequent Flyer isn't a well-known mileage program for many Americans. But it should be on your radar if you want to turn Amex points, Capital One miles, or Citi points into cheap American Airlines awards. Here are the 1,280+ American Airlines routes that we found you can book for just 8,000 Qantas points each way.
How I Got $2,509 From My Atmos Ascent Visa Credit Card in the First Year by Ryan Smith March 9, 2024 0 I consider Alaska Airlines miles especially valuable, so the welcome bonus on the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card definitely caught my eye. With that bonus and several ongoing perks on the card, I'm getting over $2,500 in value from the card during the first year. Here's how my numbers add up.
Watch Out for Fees: Discover To Classify Online Gambling as a Cash Advance by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 1 Online gambling has taken the internet by storm. And for those who use online gambling as a chance to earn points or cash back on bets, Discover has announced that it'll soon come with an added cost in the form of cash advance fees. Here's what you need to know about Discover's latest announcement to its cardholders.
Air Canada Tweaks Aeroplan Elite Status, Sweetening Aeroplan Cardholder Benefits by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 0 Air Canada is rolling out some changes to its Aeroplan frequent flyer program. Thankfully, nothing is overwhelmingly negative — just a few minor tweaks and new partner airline benefits for 25K and 35K members. By extension, this means the cardholder benefits for those with the Aeroplan® Credit Card are improving. Here are the details on the Aeroplan program changes for 2024.
U.K. To Hike Air Passenger Duty in 2024 and 2025 by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 0 The Air Passenger Duty (APD) is the infamous tax you pay on flights departing the United Kingdom. While the APD typically increases annually to account for inflation (as will be the case in 2024), the U.K. government is planning a big one-off adjustment in 2025 to offset higher-than-normal inflation. Here's what the increasing Air Passenger Duty means for you.
Get up to 4X Points on Your IHG One Rewards Account Anniversary by Skye Class March 7, 2024 0 IHG One Rewards members have an ongoing benefit to claim 3X or 4X points on their account's 10th, 15th, or 20th anniversary. You'll want to check your emails to see if you have this offer waiting. Here's how to claim your bonus points on your IHG account anniversary.
U.S. Bank Announces Changes to the Altitude Connect Card by Ryan Smith September 13, 2024 0 We've got good news and bad news about the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card. Some benefits are going away, while others are being added. All of this is happening on September 9, 2024, so let's take a look at the changes to help you re-evaluate this card and whether it fits in your wallet going forward.
Extended: Earn Double Tier Points With British Airways Vacation Packages by Skye Class July 1, 2025 0 British Airways Club members have some good news: The ability to earn double tier points on vacation packages has been extended for another six months. Originally set to expire on December 31, 2024, this offer is now good through June 30, 2025. Here's how you can earn double tier points toward elite status through this offer.
With Lufthansa Restricting First Class Partner Awards, What’s the Booking Strategy? by Tyler Glatt March 7, 2024 0 Lufthansa First Class is an aspirational redemption. But in recent years, it's become increasingly difficult to book. And according to reports, Lufthansa is altering how it makes First Class awards available to partner airlines. Here's a look at the new rules and a way to avoid having to book Lufthansa awards close-in.
The CFPB Ruled on Credit Card Late Fees. Here’s What You Need To Know by Tyler Glatt March 6, 2024 0 Paying off your credit card statement on time and in full is an easy way to avoid fees, interest, and a host of other problems. Among those negative impacts are late fees — the penalty card issuers can levy if they don't receive your minimum monthly payment on time. In a ruling handed down by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), there will be some changes to how credit card late fees work. Here's what you need to know.
Wyndham Rewards Is Adjusting Award Prices for Hotel Stays and Vacasa Bookings by Tyler Glatt March 27, 2024 2 Later this month, Wyndham Rewards is making two alterations that will impact what you'll pay for an award stay: adjusting the award category for select hotels and re-pricing select Vacasa vacation rentals. Here's what you need to know about the changes coming on March 26, 2024.
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.
