Disgruntled With United MileagePlus? Here Are Some Better Alternatives. by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 5 Sometimes, it's time to move on. If United Airlines MileagePlus has fallen out of your good graces — of which there are several reasons it very well could have — rest assured, plenty of other mileage programs and elite status programs are worth your attention. Here's the best alternatives to United MileagePlus, even if United is still your most convenient airline.
Finnair Avios Can Be Redeemed for Good Value at Some Hotels in Europe by Brie Bash June 3, 2024 2 Using Finnair Avios, you can book some hotels in Scandinavia (and beyond) and average 2 cents per Avios on these redemptions. While this redemption isn't useful in all situations, for the right person and the right trip, it could be an excellent opportunity. Here are all the details you need to take advantage of it.
Claim up to 250,000 Bonus Points With Marriott’s Refer a Friend Programs by Skye Class January 9, 2026 1 Did you know that you can earn points as a Marriott Bonvoy member when you refer a friend to sign up for a Bonvoy account or credit card? Members can earn up to 250,000 bonus points a year through these programs. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer.
Why I Spend $15,000 Each Year on My Hilton Surpass Card by Scott Sikes May 31, 2024 2 Hilton Honors offers multiple credit cards, and I have many cards in my wallet, but there's a reason why I love the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in particular. I've had this card since 2021, and I make sure to spend $15,000 each year on this card to unlock its Free Night Reward benefit. Here's why I think this benefit is so valuable and why it's worth my continued spending.
Meet Alaska Airlines’ Newest Earn-Only Partner: Contour Airlines by Tyler Glatt May 31, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines has added another partner to its fold: Contour Airlines. Starting today, you can earn Mileage Plan miles on Contour flights you book through Alaska. Here's what you need to know about Contour and what makes Alaska's newest partner so interesting.
What Is a Credit Card Reconsideration Call and When Should You Consider Doing It? by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt May 31, 2024 1 Sometimes, even with a stellar credit score, a bank doesn't approve you for a new card. The good news is that you have a second shot at approval by calling the credit card reconsideration department. In this post, we cover how reconsideration works, how to prepare for your call, and some tips for approval.
Red Roof Promotion: Get a Free Night After 2 Stays by Skye Class September 4, 2024 2 Red Roof Hotels has a new promotion for the summer. Members can get a free night after two stays completed by September 3, 2024. Red Roof doesn't have many promotions, but when it does, the promos offer a great way to get some free nights. In this article, we'll discuss the details of this promotion and some information about Red Roof Hotels.
Beginner’s Guide to Saving Money on Car Rentals Using AutoSlash by Ian Snyder May 30, 2024 58 Renting a car can be a stressful and expensive part of traveling. In this post, we’ll show you how to use the powerful car rental search and rental price tracking capabilities of AutoSlash to simplify that process and save a lot of money on your next car rental. Here's everything you need to know about this valuable service.
Sign Up for Capital One Shopping To Earn $40 After Three Months of Shopping by Skye Class November 9, 2024 3 Looking for an easy way to earn $40? Signing up for Capital One Shopping is an easy way to do so. For a limited time, new registrants for Capital One's shopping portal can earn $40 after installing the browser extension and shopping with it for 90 days. Even better, once you sign up, you might be targeted with your own referral link, meaning you can earn additional bonuses for each person you refer. Here's what you need to know about Capital One Shopping's latest offer.
All You Need To Know About the Platinum Card® $200 Airline Fee Credit by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt October 3, 2025 56 The American Express Platinum Card® has a hefty annual fee. That much is for sure. But baked into that annual fee is a lot of value — think hundreds of dollars worth of credits and other perks that can easily offset the steep price tag if you maximize them. One of those perks that helps justify the annual fee is the Platinum Card®'s $200 airline fee credit. Here's what you need to know about the airline fee credit — what it covers and what it doesn't — plus how to get full value from it every year.
Hyatt Announces ATONA Brand, Hints It Could Count Towards Brand Explorer by Tyler Glatt May 30, 2024 0 If you've seen the moves World of Hyatt has been making over the past year — growing and adding properties and collections to its portfolio — yet another addition shouldn't come as a surprise. Over this past weekend, Hyatt announced plans to open three ATONA-branded ryokans in Japan in 2026. Here's what we know about Hyatt's newest brand addition and some insight on whether stays at ATONA properties will count towards the fan-favorite Brand Explorer perk.
The Conrad Bora Bora Is Playing Games With Hilton Honors Elite Benefits (Updated) by Carissa Rawson May 29, 2024 14 The Conrad Bora Bora is one of the best properties in the Hilton portfolio. But now that it's skimping on elite benefits — and outright denying them in some cases — it's lost a lot of its appeal. Here are some of the games management played during my recent stay, including an update where it looks like corporate got involved to sort things out.
American Airlines Scraps ‘Preferred Partner’ Changes for How You Earn on Bookings by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith May 29, 2024 9 The long-awaited change to how you'll earn AAdvantage miles on bookings is no more. American Airlines scrapped its plans to only award miles on bookings made directly through the airline and preferred travel agencies. Here's what you need to know.
How Far in Advance Can You Book Hotel Reservations? by Kennedy Miller and Tyler Glatt May 29, 2024 58 How far out you can book a hotel? And does making reservations at the far side of the booking window provides any tangible benefit? Each hotel chain handles reservations differently, with the booking windows of major hotel chains ranging from 11 months through to a massive two years. On some points bookings, however, the window can drop to as little as 100 days. Here are the various policies.
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card Review: Great for Reducing Credit Card Debt by Samantha Holland and Brett Holzhauer May 29, 2024 0 The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card is a 0% introductory APR credit card that gives cardholders payment flexibility on purchases and balance transfers. The card is a great option for consumers wanting to avoid interest charges, but it isn't the best for those looking for credit card rewards. Is the tradeoff worthwhile? Let's take a closer look.
Hotel Free Night Award Change and Cancellation Policies by Samantha Holland May 28, 2024 42 We’ve rounded up free night award change and cancellation policies for the major hotel programs, and thrown in an example to show when you need to cancel to receive a full refund of your points. Make sure you know the policies of your favorite programs so you don't get caught at the last minute and lose your points.
How To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards by Ryan Smith June 5, 2024 50 There's a hesitation I see regularly about applying for travel rewards credit cards is about the minimum spending requirement to earn a welcome bonus. Some people feel the spending requirements are too high for their income levels. Others think that much spending sounds rash — as if it's a surefire way to get into credit card debt. Thankfully, there are ways to put spending on a new credit card without increasing your overall spending. Here are our tips on how to meet minimum spending requirements to earn a new bonus without busting your budget.
Amex EveryDay® Credit Card Review: Earn Extra Rewards by Using It Often by Ashley Onadele May 28, 2024 63 The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express is a unique, flexible points-earning credit card with benefits that are unmatched among its peers. With no annual fee and access to Membership Rewards transfer partners, this could be the right card for you.
Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Expand Partnership, Earning and Redeeming To Come by Tyler Glatt May 28, 2024 0 Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have had a long-standing commercial partnership. While this may come as a surprise, given that Singapore Airlines is a Star Alliance member and Garuda Indonesia belongs to SkyTeam, this partnership is expanding. In short order, the carriers will expand reciprocal benefits for GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer members and increase capacity between Singapore and Indonesia. Earning and redeeming miles will come soon, as well. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.
Do Avianca LifeMiles Expire? by Sam Helmy May 26, 2024 7 Avianca LifeMiles has a relatively short mileage expiration policy. However, there are lots of ways to reset your mileage validity deadline and keep your mileage balance alive.
A Complete History of Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses by Andrew George Bradshaw November 26, 2025 4 It's always an exciting prospect when a loyalty program is offering a transfer bonus to one of its many transfer partners. But it's important to have context about past transfer bonuses to understand if the current bonus is worth pursing — or whether it makes sense to hold out for a better one. The best way to know this? By having a complete overview of all the past transfer bonuses between programs. That's why we've put together this complete history of airline and hotel transfer bonuses, helping you make an informed decision that's best for you.
How To Plan a Long-Term Credit Card Strategy by Carissa Rawson May 25, 2024 1 Crafting the perfect credit card portfolio is a long-term process, especially as your lifestyle changes and cards are updated. Let's take a look at some long-term strategies for success, including which how to decide which cards to get next and which to keep in your wallet for the long run.
Where To Find the Best Airport Lounges in 2024 by Skye Class May 23, 2024 0 A good airport lounge is a big factor for comfortable travel. To help with that, here's a list of the best airport lounges around the world (and where to find them) in 2024, as determined by the Priority Pass Excellence Awards.
Capital One Venture vs. Capital One VentureOne: Which Card Delivers More Value? by Tyler Glatt and Jess Farley May 21, 2024 4 The Capital One Venture Rewards and Capital One VentureOne Rewards cards are great options. While both cards offer similar perks, the main difference lies in the annual fee and earning rates. In this post, we compare the two cards and help you determine which is the best fit for your spending habits.
