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.
Emirates Devalues Business Class Award Rates on All Partners. Skywards Awards Increased Up to 27%. by JT Genter January 10, 2024 0 Emirates just sent its partner award chart "Skywards" with a new devaluation that increases partner award rates by up to 27%. Effective today, partner business class awards now cost up to 25% more miles than before — with some business class awards increasing by as much as 25,000 Skywards miles one-way. Meanwhile, first class awards increased by up to 27%. Here are the new award charts and where you can still find value.
British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick? by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2024 0 The award price you see at first on British Airways' website isn't necessarily the price you'll have to pay. And depending on the number of Avios in your account — or your appetite for fuel surcharges — that could mean more Avios and less cash, or vice versa. Here's all you need to know about which option you should pick from the many Avios plus cash options for your next flight.
American Airlines Announces AAdvantage Program Changes for 2024 by JT Genter January 9, 2024 2 Today, American Airlines announced tweaks to its AAdvantage loyalty program for the 2024 membership year. Changes include a new Loyalty Point Rewards choice at 15,000 Loyalty Points, less-restrictive basic economy fares, and using AAdvantage miles to upgrade on partner airlines. Here's what's been shared so far about these changes.
Last Call: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus by JT Genter January 8, 2024 0 For the first time we've ever seen, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue. However, it's ending soon. Until January 10, 2024, Chase cardholders can transfer Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue with a 25% bonus. But should you take advantage of this bonus? While it's not a slam-dunk for JetBlue redemptions, Chase cardholders can use this transfer bonus to book Qatar Qsuite business class from 56k Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
Alaska Airlines Just Made It Easier to Get a Refund for a Schedule Change or Flight Cancellation by JT Genter January 8, 2024 2 In the wake of grounding its entire fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, Alaska Airlines just significantly improved its policies for schedule changes and flight cancellations. Travelers can now claim a full refund to their original form of payment (not just a trip credit) for schedule changes and flight cancellations, without having to contact an Alaska Airlines representative. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
The Best Cash-Back Credit Card Offers for Every Budget by Ryan Flanigan and Jess Farley January 6, 2024 0 Cash-back credit cards are an essential ingredient for a well-balanced rewards strategy. Earning cash back gives you the ultimate flexibility and makes it easy to plan around a fixed return on spending. We think these are the best cash-back credit card offers available right now.
Discounts, Perks, and More: Priceline Extends VIP Status Through 2024 by Tyler Glatt January 5, 2024 0 For travelers who like to hunt for extra savings wherever they can find them, Priceline's VIP status program could be the ticket to putting more money back in your pocket. And this year, status will be easier to earn, courtesy of any qualifying trips earned in 2023 counting towards 2024's status qualification year. Here's all you need to know.
TAP Miles & Go Increasing Service Fees From January 11, 2024 by Sam Helmy January 4, 2024 0 In an era where airlines are slashing fees, TAP Miles & Go has chosen to be an outlier and is massively hiking service fees. The changes predominantly affect issuing, modifying, or canceling award tickets. The new fee structure comes into force on January 11, 2024.
Which Credit Card Should You Use To Pay Award Taxes and Fees? by Ian Snyder and Jess Farley December 31, 2023 11 Using the right credit card to pay award taxes and fees associated with your award ticket can really save you in a pinch. The card you use may come with significant insurance that could cover you for reasons ranging from weather to medical emergency. You may not need any travel insurance depending on the benefits afforded to you just by using the right credit card.
