ANA Promotion Offers 2X Bonus Miles on North American Routes (Targeted) by Skye Class March 13, 2025 0 ANA Mileage Club members can earn 2X bonus miles with flights on routes from North America to Japan between January 1 and March 12, 2025. Here are the details of this promotion and how to register to unlock double mileage earnings.
Cathay Pacific 2024 Elite Status Renewal Promotion by Sam Helmy October 9, 2023 1 Cathay Pacific launched a promotion aimed at Silver, Gold, and Diamond members with due for renewal between December 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. The offer makes it easier to renew their status and possibly attain a higher tier along the way.
Alaska Mileage Plan ‘Erroneously’ Charging Higher Taxes and Fees on Qatar Awards by JT Genter October 9, 2023 3 Late last week, AwardWallet caught that Alaska severely increased the out-of-pocket costs for awards on Qatar Airways. Rather than charging under $50 out-of-pocket each way, awards are currently pricing as high as $800 one-way. Thankfully Alaska confirmed that these fees are being "erroneously" charged. Here's what you need to know about this situation - and your alternatives in the meantime.
Benefits of Booking Award Flights via the Chase Travel℠ Portal by Jess Farley and Dan Miller October 9, 2023 59 In addition to transferring to over a dozen airline and hotel partner programs, collecting Ultimate Rewards also provides access to the Chase Travel℠ Portal. There, cardmembers can redeem points for a variety of travel, including airfare, hotels, cruises, and car rentals. Each option can offer substantial value under the right circumstances.
The Most Valuable World Elite Mastercard Benefits by Ian Snyder October 8, 2023 8 Most of the time when we discuss credit card benefits, we are talking about the benefits offered by a specific card. Underlying every card is a set of benefits determined by the issuing network. You may have heard of Visa Signature and Visa Infinite. These are two of Visa's card types. Mastercard has their own network card types, as well. Here, we'll look at the most valuable World Elite Mastercard benefits.
How To Use the Chase Travel℠ Portal by Dan Miller October 8, 2023 61 The Chase Travel Portal makes it easy to find and book travel with your points at a fraction of the normal cost. For those without the time to spend hours searching for award availability and analyzing award charts, this may be the best way to get solid value from your Ultimate Rewards points. Check out our complete guide to booking with the Chase portal.
Why JetBlue Is the Best Program for My Family Right Now by Moke Hamilton October 7, 2023 2 Many in the points and miles hobby chase aspirational redemptions on five-star airlines and luxury hotels. But, now that I have a young family of four, my priorities have shifted. Here's why we focus on earning and redeeming JetBlue TrueBlue points as our airline program of choice.
Applications ‘Paused’ on Another American Airlines Credit Card. Here Are Your Remaining Options. by JT Genter October 7, 2023 2 The AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Business Mastercard® has been unavailable for the past few days. Barclays has now confirmed to AwardWallet that it's "pausing new applications" for this card as it explores "future enhancements" to the card. Here's what we know so far and your other American Airlines credit card options in the meantime.
ExpertFlyer and Seats.aero Issues: The Latest on Award Search Tool Woes by Ryan Smith October 7, 2023 0 Tools like ExpertFlyer and Seats.aero simplify the award search process by letting you search "home to vacation spot" across multiple frequent flyer programs at once. But recent issues are creating problems for travelers who have enjoyed using these tools to simplify the search process.
Emirates To Adjust Partner Business Class Award Rates. Here’s What to Book Now. by JT Genter February 4, 2024 0 Emirates has repeatedly devalued its Skywards mileage program, increasing award rates on Emirates flights and ending partnerships with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. As if that wasn't enough, Emirates is now planning to "adjust" award pricing on its remaining partners. Here's what we know so far and what you may want to book before this change goes into effect.
Rare Welcome Offers on 2 American Express Small Business Cards by Ryan Smith October 6, 2023 0 The American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card and The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express regularly feature in our "best of" and "favorite" lists. Now, they're even better. These cards don't typically include welcome offers, but they have bonuses available for new applicants right now.
Amex Strikes Again, Adding ‘Family’ Language to the American Express® Gold Card by Ryan Smith October 6, 2023 1 Amex has been on a tear, making numerous changes to limit who can earn the welcome bonus on its cards. The latest victim: the American Express® Gold Card
How To Track Credit Cards and Rewards by Ajay Jain October 5, 2023 1 In order to have a successful points and miles earning strategy, keeping track of your rewards and cards is essential and keeps you organized. Learn about how to track credit cards and rewards with apps, spreadsheets, and simple yet effective strategies.
Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. American Express Membership Rewards: Which Is Better? by Carissa Rawson June 25, 2025 0 American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards are highly valuable currencies to earn. Although they have a lot in common, earning and redeeming points can vary between the pair. Which is better?
Complete Guide to Capital One Shopping by Carissa Rawson October 5, 2023 0 Capital One Shopping offers both a website and an extension to allow users to earn cash back. Along with other shopping portals, Capital One Shopping tracks your purchases and offers rewards based on what you buy. These are its positives and negatives.
American Express® Business Gold Card Refresh: More Perks and a Higher Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt October 4, 2023 5 The American Express® Business Gold Card has been refreshed and now sports adjusted bonus categories, higher earnings on Amex Travel, up to $395 in annual statement credits, and can come in rose gold, plus a higher annual fee to go with it. Here's all you need to know about the card's new changes.
PointsYeah Adds Multi-Day Search, More Award Programs, New Filters by Ross Denkin December 15, 2023 1 PointsYeah already cemented itself as a premier award search tool months ago when it first came onto the scene. Even better, steady and continued additions to the site create more and more value for users. Plus, for those looking to get the most from the site, a paid premium membership option now exists.
Free InKind Pass Subscription Plan for Amex Cardholders by Skye Class March 19, 2024 0 Another promotion has come out for American Express cardholders interested in InKind. Through March 18, 2024, Amex cardholders can claim a free annual InKind Pass subscription. With InKind Pass, members get 20% back on their dining experiences. Here are the details of this promotion.
More SkyMiles Changes: Delta Takes Aim at Partner MQD Earnings by Tyler Glatt October 1, 2023 0 September has seen no shortage of changes to Delta's SkyMiles program. Most of the changes have been overwhelmingly negative. Most recently, Delta has slashed the number of MQDs you'll earn by flying a partner airline. We report on the changes in this post.
Hyatt Hotels’ Award Games Unfairly Impact Travelers With Disabilities by Carissa Rawson September 30, 2023 0 Several hotels participating in World of Hyatt have done their best to circumvent the rules for booking award nights. While in the past it's been a nuisance, these days it's overstepped the bounds directly into questionable legality. Blocking out rooms for sale is problematic, no matter how you slice it. But what's happening is extremely unfair for disabled travelers.
Using Amex Upgrade with Points on Flight Bookings by Ian Snyder June 2, 2025 0 One little-known feature of American Express Membership Rewards is its Upgrade with Points option. Rather than deal with airline miles, you can book a ticket and make an upgrade offer directly through Amex. Although this might sound great, the value you get isn't as good as many other uses of Amex points. Here's how the feature works.
Should You Care About Fiesta Americana Rewards, a New Hotel Program? by Sam Helmy September 29, 2023 0 The Fiesta Americana Rewards program is a relative newcomer in the loyalty program market. Focused primarily on resorts and hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, is it the right program for you? Read on to find out more.
Airbnb Canceled in New York City? Here’s How To Claim 10K Bonus IHG Points by Skye Class September 27, 2023 0 IHG One Rewards is offering bonus points to travelers who had their NYC Airbnb stays canceled due to new regulations in the city. Through the end of 2023, IHG One Rewards members can claim 10,000 points with proof of a canceled Airbnb stay in New York City. Here's how to claim your points if you were affected.
Extend Your Aeroplan Elite Status Through 2024 via Credit Card Spending by Skye Class May 22, 2025 0 Aeroplan is offering a promotion for existing elite status members to extend their status through 2024 when earning 10,000 points on co-branded credit cards before October 31, 2023. This year, the offer is targeted, so members need to check their email. However, it works for all elite status tiers. Here are the details of this promotion — and why this might be a good time for existing elite members to get a co-branded card if you don't already have one.
Alaska Airlines Launches Elite Status Match to Woo Delta Elites by JT Genter September 26, 2023 0 Are you a Delta Medallion elite who's ready to bail on SkyMiles after Delta recently announced changes? If so, Alaska is ready to welcome you with a Mileage Plan elite status match. And, if you play your cards right (pun intended), you can score even higher elite status with Alaska. Here's what you need to know about this Alaska elite status match for Delta elites.
Capital One Venture X Rewards Card vs. Capital One Venture X Business: A Side-by-Side Comparison by Carissa Rawson June 11, 2025 2 Both the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Business boast similar earnings, identical annual fees, and the same transfer partners. So, which one stands out? Dive into our detailed comparison to determine the perfect fit for your wallet and spending habits.
Should You Apply for Hilton Cards Now Before They Also Get Stricter Rules? by Carissa Rawson September 25, 2023 0 Amex has been hard at work, limiting the frequency of welcome offers for which you're qualified. Most recently, Delta cards have taken a hit as "family language" has been added to their product pages. With so much changing, is Hilton next? Should you try to earn the bonuses now, before you lose the option?
How To Use Points and Miles at Hotels With No Rewards Program by Ryan Smith and Jess Farley September 25, 2023 47 In theory, redeeming hotel points for an upcoming stay is straightforward. But what if there aren't any hotels at your destination that participate in rewards programs — can you still pay with points? Let us teach you how to pay for lodging with points when you "can't pay with points" at that hotel.
7 Days Left To Book Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Sweet Spots Before Award Chart Changes by Tyler Glatt October 2, 2023 0 Cathay Pacific announced changes to its award chart earlier this year, effectively devaluing the Asia Miles program. Thankfully, they provided a heads-up. With October 1, 2023 looming, it's as good a time as any to dig into Cathay's sweet spots and see which Asia Miles awards you should book before the changes take effect. If you're interested in booking any of these, you've got a week to make it happen.
