Discover it Cash Back Card Review: Worth the Effort for Bonus Earnings by Ryan Flanigan November 7, 2023 0 The Discover it® Cash Back could be a great addition to any credit card portfolio, thanks to excellent earning opportunities in the first year and a lengthy introductory APR offer. But is this the right card for you in the long run? Let's take a closer look at the card's positives and negatives to find out.
Reader Question: Is My Connection Time Long Enough? by Tyler Glatt November 7, 2023 109 Do you have enough time to make your connection? In today's post, we're covering everything you should know to minimize the risk of getting stranded on a connecting itinerary. We'll also dive into separate (split-ticket) itineraries and when it makes sense to book them.
Survey Says: Many People Rely on Credit Card Rewards, but Most Are Unhappy With Their Options by Ryan Smith November 6, 2023 1 A recent survey shows that increasing numbers of people are relying on rewards programs to help them in uncertain economic times. However, they're not very satisfied with their credit card rewards. We have a few ideas on how to address the chief frustrations listed in this survey.
Qatar Airways Promotion: Get Up to 12% Off and 5,000 Bonus Avios by Skye Class November 6, 2023 4 The latest Qatar Airways promotion offers members up to 12% off a Premium Class flight and 5,000 bonus Avios when departing select Asian countries. But you need to book by November 12, 2023. Here are the details.
New: Redeem Qatar Airways Avios for JetBlue Flights, And The Rates Are Excellent. by Sam Helmy and JT Genter November 6, 2023 2 You can now redeem Qatar Airways Privileges Club Avios for JetBlue awards. Book JetBlue Mint across the U.S. for just 38,750 Avios or JetBlue Mint to Europe for just 62,000 Avios. Plus, the out-of-pocket costs are immaterial (except if you fly from London). However, finding award availability requires some tricks. Here's what you need to know about this exciting new award redemption option.
Complete Guide to American Airlines Basic Economy by Tyler Glatt, Jenna Hansen and Sam Helmy November 6, 2023 42 American Airlines Basic Economy tickets have some restrictions. From unchangeable tickets to no free checked bags, this guide goes over everything you need to know about these fares. We'll help you decide whether the cost-savings are worth it, plus tell you how to circumvent some of the restrictions.
Alaska Airlines Now Partners With Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express by Ryan Smith November 5, 2023 0 They likely aren't the first names that pop into your mind when thinking about airlines, but Alaska Airlines has two new partners: Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express. Here's how you can earn miles on these flights and where the airlines can take you.
The Best Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Status and How To Earn It by Senitra Horbrook November 4, 2023 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
12 Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions For The Budget-Savvy Traveler by Tyler Glatt November 4, 2023 3 Some of the best points and miles redemptions are the ones that don't break the (points) bank. Thankfully, Marriott has a lengthy list of budget-friendly hotels dotted across the world. Even if you don't have a large balance of Marriott Bonvoy points to work with, there's still a property out there for you that's within reach. Here are 12 examples that average under 16,000 points per night.
First Look: Capital One Lounge Denver Review by Carissa Rawson November 4, 2023 1 Capital One has opened the third of its airport lounges in Denver, Colorado. Eligible cardholders get unlimited access, while those who don't have a Capital One card can gain entry for $65 per day. Here's what it was like visiting on opening day.
Wyndham Rewards Members Get Bonus Points & up to 35% Off at Caesars by Skye Class February 1, 2024 0 Wyndham Rewards members have a new promotion to get up to 35% off at Caesars Hotels stays while also earning 2,500 bonus points per stay. Members must book stays before December 1, 2023 and complete them by January 31, 2024.
U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Business Card Review: Great APR Offer and Useful Bonus Categories by Ryan Flanigan November 3, 2023 0 The U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard® offers an excellent 0% introductory APR, useful bonus cash-back categories for your business, and doesn't charge an annual fee. Is it the right card for your small business? Let's take a comprehensive look.
New Capital One Promotion: $200 Off Any Premier Collection Hotel Booking by Carissa Rawson November 2, 2023 1 Capital One just launched a new offer for eligible cardholders providing $200 off on hotel stays. Cardholders who book now through December 31, 2023 (or while supplies last) will receive $200 off their bookings made with the Premier Collection. Best of all, there's no minimum spending requirement. So you may be able to get a nearly-free hotel!
Using Hilton Credit Card Spending for Elite Status by Tyler Glatt June 12, 2025 0 Hilton Honors elite status is an easy way to make your next Hilton stay a lot more rewarding. For a lengthy list of perk-related reasons, including complimentary breakfast and room upgrades, elite status is a valuable tool to have in your back pocket. Here's how to earn Gold or Diamond status with credit card spending.
Best Western Discounts Award Rates, Up to 50% Fewer Points by Skye Class November 1, 2023 0 After more than a year, Best Western brought back the promotion giving members up to a 50% discount on award night bookings, available through February 4, 2024. There are three levels of discounts during this promotion, depending on the base points redemption value of the hotel. Here are the details.
Book These Oneworld Awards Through Alaska Airlines Instead of American Airlines by Tyler Glatt October 29, 2023 2 There are lots of ways to book award travel on Oneworld airlines, but not all are equal when it comes to the mileage requirement for specific destinations. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan routinely offers more compelling value than American Airlines AAdvantage when booking awards to these destinations.
You Can Now Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points at Walgreens — But Please Don’t by Sam Helmy October 28, 2023 2 You can now redeem your Citi ThankYou® Points directly for Walgreens purchases. However, the redemption rate is poor and is best avoided since you have many better options to use your Citi ThankYou® Points.
Instacart Ending Partnership with Delta. Here’s How to Still Get Free Instacart+ Membership by Skye Class June 11, 2025 1 In March 2022, Delta and Instacart launched a new partnership offering members SkyMiles on every dollar spent on Instacart purchases. Now, less than two years after being launched, the Delta-Instacart partnership is already coming to an end. If you missed out on this partnership, the good news is that you still have opportunities to get a free Instacart+ membership.
12 Hilton Honors Redemptions for the Budget-Savvy Traveler by Tyler Glatt October 28, 2023 24 Hilton points consistently offer great value for Hilton Honors members, allowing you to book hotels in every corner of the globe. In this post, we walk you through some of Hilton's best low-cost award stays and show you how to get top value from your Hilton points on budget redemptions.
Citi Simplicity® Card Review: No Late Fees or Annual Fees Ever by Senitra Horbrook October 27, 2023 0 The Citi Simplicity® Card has one of the longest introductory APR rates of all balance transfer offers on the market. But there are several other factors you should consider before you pick a card to restructure debt or finance a significant purchase. Check out our full card review to get the details and compare your options.
AAdvantage® Cardholders: Get Bonus Miles & Loyalty Points on AA Purchases (Targeted) by Skye Class October 27, 2023 0 AAdvantage® cardholders have a promotion to earn bonus miles and Loyalty Points on American Airlines purchases in November. Registration closes on November 6, so you'll need to act quickly. Here are the details.
United Hotels Promotion Offers 5X Miles on Stays Through End of 2023 by Skye Class October 26, 2023 0 United MileagePlus members have a new promotion to earn 5X United miles when booking a hotel through United Hotels by October 31. Stays must be completed before December 31, 2023. This promotion is for travelers who value United miles over hotel points, as it's one or the other. Here are the details for this promotion.
Earn Double British Airways Avios on up to 10 Flights by Skye Class October 26, 2023 0 British Airways brought back its annual promotion to give Executive Club members double Avios on up to 10 flights before January 14, 2024, but you need to register and book before November 21, 2023. This is the perfect opportunity to see Hogmanay in Edinburgh or another European destination for the holidays.
Flying Blue Standardizes Award Rates Between US-Europe. Book Business Class for 50,000 Miles! by Ryan Smith and JT Genter October 25, 2023 0 Flying Blue — the mileage program for Air France/KLM — has always been a quirky program. Flying Blue previously priced awards by route. Now, Flying Blue seems to have ditched that complicated award pricing scheme. Instead, Flying Blue is now pricing all routes at the same minimum award rate. Now, you can book business class awards between almost any U.S. and Europe airport for as few as 50,000 miles each way!
How To Search for and Book Hyatt and IHG Awards Using Bilt Rewards by Sam Helmy October 25, 2023 0 Awayz powers a handy tool for Bilt Rewards, allowing you to search for hotel awards at the cheapest prices using a calendar feature. While the tool is really nice, it's main drawback is that it only supports two hotel programs at present. That said, the price is perfect: free.
Flying Blue Changes Earnings on Partner Flights by Carissa Rawson April 2, 2024 2 Flying Blue is eliminating the ability to earn XP and Elite bonuses on certain partner flights starting April 1, 2024. Next April, non-SkyTeam airlines will not be eligible to earn the same level of rewards as other flights. This might impact your elite status strategy going forward.
Miami Art Week Activities for Capital One Cardholders by Skye Class December 9, 2023 0 Capital One has joined Chase to offer cardholders exclusive activities at the Miami Art Festival in December 2023. Cardholders will have access to special dinners and shows presented by multimedia artist Alex Israel. Here are the details.
Deal Alert: United Polaris to Australia From 120K Miles Round-Trip by Carissa Rawson October 24, 2023 2 United has released huge swathes of award availability for business class flights to Australia and New Zealand. This opportunity is so rare that you should book now and ask questions later!
Our Award Travel 101 Community Now Has Over 100,000 Members! by Joe Petrovic October 23, 2023 4 The Award Travel 101 by AwardWallet Facebook community is celebrating reaching 100,000 members! We are taking this opportunity to look back on our history -- and to offer some exciting giveaways. Here's what you need to know about this exciting threshold, how you can join the community if you haven't already, and what you need to know about signing up for the giveaways.
