How to Use Capital One Venture Miles for Maximum Value by Dan Miller January 24, 2024 6 Capital One consistently offers great welcome bonuses on its miles-earning rewards cards. If you've earned a stash of Capital One Miles, you have the flexibility to redeem miles for any travel purchase or transfer to different airline and hotel partners.
Status Match to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles, Get Star Alliance Gold Perks by Tyler Glatt July 16, 2024 5 Turkish Airlines elite status and Star Alliance Gold perks are only a status match away. While there's no official offer on the table, many are reporting success stories about matching into Miles & Smiles and picking up Turkish elite status. Even better, the vast majority of data points suggest the requirements to keep your status past the trial period are nothing short of reasonable. Here are the details.
You Can Now Redeem Virgin Points for Eurostar Vouchers, But You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt January 23, 2024 0 Virgin Red — the joint loyalty program of all Virgin brands, such as Virgin Atlantic — rolled out a new partnership with Eurostar. And with the partnership comes a new way to redeem your Virgin points. However, just because you can redeem Virgin points for Eurostar train vouchers doesn't mean you should. In fact, you should steer clear. Here's why.
Which Airlines Allow Elite Status Extensions for Life Events? by Tyler Glatt October 22, 2025 0 Sometimes, life happens. And if you lose your elite status when it does, almost a dozen airlines stand at the ready to help you get it back. Whether you've got a newborn, adopted a child, went on military deployment, or had to care for a sick family member, many airlines will help you get back the status you lost in the interim.
The 5 Best Credit Cards With No Annual Fee and 0% Introductory APR by Jess Farley and Ryan Smith August 4, 2025 67 Credit cards with a 0% introductory APR on purchases or balance transfers are a low-cost option for financing major purchases and offer an alternative to personal loans. But it’s essential to repay the balance on the card before the promotional interest rate expires. If not, you may wipe out any gains you’ve made. Which cards offer the best 0% introductory APR without charging an annual fee? Here are our favorites.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card Review: Entry-Level Perks for No Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen October 8, 2025 85 The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card is a solid option for casual Marriott travelers who want access to basic perks without paying an annual fee. In this post, we cover the benefits and application rules for Marriott's entry-level card to see if it's right for you.
Hilton Adds LivSmart Studios to Long-Term Stay Collection by Skye Class January 28, 2024 1 LivSmart Studios is yet another long-term hotel brand by Hilton, complementing Home2 Suites and Homewood Studios. What makes this new brand different from other similar brands? We don't have a lot of details yet, but here's what we know so far — plus some thoughts on whether this will be a popular brand in the Hilton Honors portfolio.
The Best Uses of Emirates Skywards Miles by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt January 30, 2024 66 Emirates holds a lot of prestige in the aviation industry, primarily for its overly luxurious First Class product. The Skywards program isn't as amazing, but we're here to help you get the most out of Skywards miles and understand where you can save money on select award flights.
Now Live: Omni Select Guest Is the First Revenue-Based Hotel Program by Sam Helmy January 19, 2024 0 The recently revamped Omni Select hotel loyalty program is now live. The program features new elite tiers, benefits, and a revenue-based award model — the first we've seen among hotel programs. Let's take a closer look.
Singapore Airlines Student Privileges: Discounts, Checked Bags, and More by Tyler Glatt January 18, 2024 8 If you're in college and want to see the world, Singapore Airlines wants to help you do so for less. By joining the carrier's Student Privileges program, you're entitled to unique perks and benefits that can make international travel substantially more affordable. Here's all you need to know about Singapore Airlines' student-centric program.
Hotels Near Tokyo Disney Parks You Can Book With Points by Samantha Holland January 18, 2024 0 No need to stay at an expensive Tokyo Disney Resort that only offers 15 minutes of early entry. Official Disney Hotels and other properties near the Tokyo parks offer competitive perks. We'll cover three specific properties to consider for your trip and how can you can book them with points or hotel free night awards.
Great Delta One Suites Award Availability to Europe Starting at Only 50,000 Points! by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt January 17, 2024 40 One of the best deals in the points and miles world is flying between the U.S. and mainland Europe in Delta business class for just 50,000 Virgin points. The problem with this sweet spot: There's rarely any award availability. Not today! Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is showing availability for up to nine business-class seats on select routes!
How Many Points Can You Earn on Hilton Stays? by Ryan Flanigan January 16, 2024 0 Hilton Honors is one of the largest global hotel brands with one of the biggest loyalty programs in the industry. When you stay with Hilton, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return, but just how many points can you earn on Hilton stays?
Changes Coming to Avianca LifeMiles Elite Program; Use It To Get Star Alliance Gold by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 2 Avianca LifeMiles is a quirky program that doesn't get much attention outside of its mileage promotions with mile-long terms. The program has an elite status component, and Avianca recently introduced some changes for 2024. Here's what you need to know about the Avianca LifeMiles elite status program, its recent changes, plus how to use it to get Star Alliance Gold.
Emirates and Azul Expand Partnership; New Opportunities To Earn and Redeem Miles by Tyler Glatt January 16, 2024 0 In 2021, Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras (or "Azul" for short) inked a codeshare partnership offering connectivity to and from a handful of cities in Brazil. Now, the venture is taking another step forward, and the fruits of it will bear new opportunities for Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul members to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by both carriers. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.
First Look: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club LaGuardia Airport Review by Senitra Horbrook January 16, 2024 0 The second Chase Sapphire Lounge in the U.S. has opened its doors as of Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and it’s located in New York’s LaGuardia Airport. AwardWallet got an early look at the lounge to share all of the details with you.
New IHG Garner Brand Targets Mid-Tier Budget Travelers by Skye Class January 15, 2024 2 In August 2023, IHG announced the Garner brand, targeting mid-tier budget travelers and adding to the Essentials Collection. Since the pandemic, budget travel has been a rapidly growing sector, and IHG's new brand complements other brands such as Hyatt Studios and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. Here are the details.
Aegean Airlines genAIRation Young Adult Program: Discounts, Perks, and More by Tyler Glatt January 15, 2024 0 Over the past few years, airlines have debuted programs tailored to the young adult crowd, offering benefits and special discounts for travelers between the ages of 18 and 25. Aegean Airlines — the flag carrier of Greece — is one such airline offering unique benefits exclusively for young travelers. Here's what you need to know about Aegean Airlines' genAIRation program.
U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card Review: Quality Earnings and an Attainable Bonus by Ryan Flanigan and Toni Southam September 26, 2025 3 The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card is a user-friendly option that comes with a generous welcome offer along with practical everyday spending categories. Travel purchases and fuel purchases — which include gas stations and electric vehicle charging — earn 4x points, and grocery purchases get 2x back. Is this the right card for you? Read our Altitude Connect review to find out more.
How To Get Targeted Credit Card Offers by Kennedy Miller and Jess Farley January 14, 2024 46 As credit card application restrictions evolve and bonuses become harder to come by, it’s essential we look past the most common methods of applying for cards to secure the best deals. An often-overlooked technique is to position yourself for targeted credit card offers. It isn't as hard as you think; just be prepared for a little "junk mail." Here are our best tips.
Aeromexico and Copa Partnership Ending on February 29, 2024 by Sam Helmy January 12, 2024 0 The Copa and Aeromexico partnership is ending, according to both airlines. The partnership will cease on February 29, 2024. What impact will this have on travelers? Let's take a look.
Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card Review: Interesting 3X Category, No Flashy Perks by Carissa Rawson October 1, 2025 0 The Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card, issued by Chase, offers decent enough benefits for its $95 annual fee. Even if you don't tend to fly Aer Lingus, the ability to earn Avios on your purchases can be worthwhile, especially if you combine them with other Avios programs and like the idea of earning 3x on purchases across multiple airlines.
Frontier Implements Revenue-Based Earnings and Overhauls Elite Status by Tyler Glatt and Carissa Rawson July 4, 2024 0 Frontier Airlines has implemented sweeping changes for its loyalty program. Along with moving to a revenue-based system, travelers can find a new tier of status and different benefits within the program. But does this make sense on an airline where people are trying to spend as little as possible? Here's what you should know about these new changes that have been implemented.
The Complete Guide To Earning Points and Miles as a College Student by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2024 0 Just because you're enrolled in a university doesn't mean you can't concentrate on earning points and miles. In fact, you can earn lots of points and miles without going out of your way to do so. Here are some of the best ways to earn extra rewards in college to help meet your travel goals.