Hidden Airline Transfer Bonuses: Why I’m Transferring All of My Bilt Points to Accor This Rent Day by Patrick Stouffer May 31, 2025 0 Bilt’s June Rent Day bonus offers a massive 200% transfer bonus to Accor Live Limitless — but the real value might be in what comes next. From Flying Blue and Iberia to Qantas and Korean Air, Accor’s airline transfer partners open the door to huge hidden bonuses. Here’s why this month’s offer has me planning a speculative transfer.
Understanding Points and Miles Expiration — And How to Avoid Losing Your Rewards by Sam Helmy and JT Genter May 31, 2025 63 Finding out that your points or miles have expired when you log into your account is incredibly annoying and frustrating. Here's a detailed roundup of the points and miles expiration policies for major airline and hotel programs to help you avoid losing your points and miles along the way.
Complete Guide to Accor Live Limitless: Earning, Redeeming & Elite Perks by Kim Schelling and Cameron Laufer May 31, 2025 0 Accor Live Limitless isn’t as well-known in the U.S., but it can be incredibly valuable in Europe, Asia, and beyond. From earning elite status to transferring points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt, here’s a complete guide to getting the most out of the ALL program — and when it makes sense to choose Accor over other hotel brands.
Premium Credit Card Perks That Make Family Travel Smoother (and Cheaper) by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash May 30, 2025 2 Premium credit cards may come with hefty annual fees, but they’re also packed with high-value perks that can elevate any family vacation. From annual statement credits to airport lounge access, the right benefits can make travel more comfortable, more convenient, and yes, even more affordable, despite the upfront cost. Here are the best premium credit card perks for families.
World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage® Partnership: How It Works and What You Get by Mark Jackson and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 30, 2025 0 American Airlines and Hyatt Hotel elites members can now choose some rewards from both programs as they work towards earning higher elite status or just work on requalification for another year. See what those rewards are and whether you can find value in them.
Act Fast: Book Lie-Flat Awards to Hawaii From Just 24,500 JetBlue TrueBlue Points by Cameron Laufer May 30, 2025 0 If sun-kissed beaches and a laid-back vibe are calling your name, now might be a great time to book a first-class flight to Hawaii. JetBlue TrueBlue currently has options to fly from the West Coast to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines starting at just 24,500 points. Here are the details.
Capital One Officially Acquired Discover — Here’s What That Means for You by Tyler Glatt May 30, 2025 6 One of the biggest financial developments of the past year has been Capital One’s bid to acquire Discover in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal. The regulatory process unfolded over the past few months, and on May 18, 2025, the merger was officially approved. Here's what you need to know.
How to Earn and Redeem the IHG Food & Beverage Rewards You Get Through Milestone Rewards by Sam Helmy May 30, 2025 3 IHG Members can choose Food & Beverages Rewards as part of the Milestone Rewards program. Here is our complete guide to how these rewards work, including where and how to use them.
Best Credit Cards for Travel Purchases in July 2025 by Patrick Stouffer and Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 49 Redeeming points and miles for travel is the endgame for all award travelers, but even the most seasoned point collectors have to cough up some hard-earned cash sometimes. That's why it's essential to have a great card for travel purchases. Here's a roundup of all the best cards for travel purchases.
First Look: Inside American Airlines’ Boeing 787-9P Aircraft Featuring New Flagship Suites by JT Genter May 30, 2025 2 American Airlines just unveiled its long-awaited Boeing 787-9P with a brand-new Flagship Suite, upgraded premium economy seats, and refreshed cabins throughout. We got an early look inside the aircraft before its inaugural first flights. Here’s what travelers can expect onboard AA’s newest — and most premium — aircraft.
Skip the CDW: How to Use Credit Card Rental Insurance and Get Proof When Needed by Jenna Hansen May 29, 2025 36 If you've ever rented a car, you've heard the spiel on purchasing insurance as part of the rental agreement. Fees can range anywhere from $10 to $50 per day. But your credit card might provide a complimentary Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance. Here's how to get proof of Collision Damage Waiver from your credit card so you aren't stuck paying for something you don't need.
Southwest Slashes Same-Day Change Benefit for A-List Elites — Here’s The New Policy by JT Genter May 29, 2025 3 Southwest just quietly removed a major elite perk. As of May 28, A-List and A-List Preferred members can no longer get free same-day confirmed changes as an elite perk. Here's how the updated same-day change and standby policies work — and what travelers need to know to keep their flexibility when flying Southwest.
IHG Credit Card Offers: Earn 5 Free Nights (Worth Up to 300k Points) or 120,000 Points by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith May 29, 2025 11 Chase recently launched two great welcome offers on the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card and the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card. These new bonuses can provide up to 120,000 bonus points or five free nights, each valued at up to 60,000 points. But should you add one to your wallet? And what do these cards offer beyond great bonuses?
Mileage Redemptions and Perks Coming as United and JetBlue Announce New Partnership by Tyler Glatt May 29, 2025 0 United and JetBlue have officially announced their new “Blue Sky” partnership, with mileage redemptions and reciprocal elite perks expected to roll out later this year. Here’s what to know about the new partnership, including when you’ll be able to earn and redeem miles across both airlines and enjoy elite benefits when flying either carrier.
Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Aeromexico Rewards Points on Choice and NH Hotel Bookings This Week by Skye Class June 13, 2025 19 Aeromexico has a flash promotion for Rewards members to earn up to 10,000 bonus points at Choice and NH hotels. Members must book at Choice hotels by May 31 to earn up to 10,000 bonus points, or at NH Hotels by June 3 to earn up to 4,000 bonus points. Here are the details.
Stay at a New Radisson Hotel, Earn 2k Bonus Points — Here Are the Eligible Properties by Skye Class May 29, 2025 1 Similar to Hyatt's new hotel bonus, Radisson Rewards members can earn 2,000 bonus points when staying at new hotels within six months of their opening. Since Radisson Rewards split from Radisson Rewards Americas, this applies to new hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Here's how the offer works.
Southwest Airlines Checked Bag Fees: What You’ll Pay — and How to Avoid Them by Tyler Glatt May 28, 2025 2 You’ve probably heard the saying "nobody rides for free." That sentiment used to go against everything Southwest stood for when it came to checked bags, but those days are long gone. Here’s what you can expect to pay the next time you check bags with Southwest and how to avoid those fees altogether.
New: Chase Adds Rotating Categories to Aeroplan Card Pay Yourself Back by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter May 28, 2025 0 Chase just added new "promotional categories" to Pay Yourself Back on the Aeroplan® Credit Card. In addition to travel purchases and the card’s annual fee, cardholders can now redeem Aeroplan points to offset everyday spending in select categories. Here’s what you need to know.
Iberia Rolls Out New Awards Charts, Increasing Premium Cabin Redemptions by up to 19% by Cameron Laufer May 28, 2025 0 Iberia has rolled out new award charts, replacing its old redemption tables and raising prices on several routes. Business class flights between the U.S. and Spain now cost more, while some economy awards are slightly cheaper. If you’re booking with Avios, here’s what to know about the updated pricing.
Flash Sale: Buy Avios via Qatar Airways With a Best-Ever 70% Bonus (1.35¢ Per Avios!) by Andrew George Bradshaw June 5, 2025 14 Qatar Airways just launched a new sale to buy Avios with up to a 70% bonus. This is a solid deal from Qatar for buying Avios, allowing members to grab them for as little as 1.35¢ apiece. This bonus runs through June 4, 2025, giving you just a week to take advantage of this offer.
Use a Chase Transfer Bonus to Fly Virgin Atlantic to the U.K. From 5k Chase Points or 24k in Business by Brie Bash and Tyler Glatt June 16, 2025 0 Right now, there’s a 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With this bonus, you can book a one-way flight from the U.S. to London for as few as 5,000 Chase points in economy or 24,000 points in business class, plus a reasonable amount in taxes and fees. Here’s how.
Should You Buy Radisson Rewards Points With a 50% Bonus? by Andrew George Bradshaw June 12, 2025 51 Radisson Rewards has released a new promotion, offering a 50% bonus on points purchases through June 11, 2025. Since this is not the best cost-per-point value we've seen from Radisson, finding outsized value is going to be tough. But buying points might make sense in a few situations. Here are the details.
Marriott’s Most Expensive Award Nights Now Cost Over 600K Points — How Did We Get Here? by Mark Jackson May 27, 2025 5 Marriott Bonvoy award prices have skyrocketed since the 2018 merger with Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). Award nights now cost over 600,000 points per night — a far cry from Marriott's 45,000-point cap in 2018! So, how did we get here? Let’s take a look back at how Marriott’s most expensive award nights have changed over the years.
Here’s When You Will and Won’t Pay Resort Fees on Award Stays by Toni Southam and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 27, 2025 3 Resort fees are never fun to pay, but they are even more frustrating when they are implemented on your free nights and award stays. Here are all of the hotel brands that waive resort fees on award nights — as well as the ones that don't. This should help you know what to expect during your next hotel stay.
British Airways Visa Signature® Card Review: Earn Valuable Rewards Even Without Going to England by Scott Sikes and Tyler Glatt May 27, 2025 2 You don’t need to fly to Europe frequently to get value from the British Airways Visa Signature® Card. This is a solid card that can make a lot of sense if you do happen to fly British Airways, but you can also use the Avios you'll earn with it to book flights with a wide range of Oneworld and non-alliance partners. Here's everything you need to know about this card.
How to Transfer Amex Points to Airline and Hotel Programs: A Step-By-Step Guide by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt May 27, 2025 1 Transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to travel partners will nearly always get you the best value for your points. If you're new to Membership Rewards, let us walk you through how to link your loyalty accounts with American Express and how to initiate a points transfer. Soon, it will be second nature.
Act Soon: Bid Hyatt Points to Win Four Exclusive Experiences at The Standard Hotels by Skye Class June 16, 2025 0 In early May, World of Hyatt welcomed The Standard and The StandardX hotels into its portfolio. To celebrate, World of Hyatt members can bid on four unique FIND Experiences in Ibiza, New York, and Singapore through May 30, 2025. Here are the details of each auction and how to place a bid.
Goodbye Citi Rewards+, Hello Citi Strata — Here’s What That Means for You by Tyler Glatt May 26, 2025 0 The Citi Rewards+® Card is out, and the Citi Strata℠ Card is in. Beyond the new name and a fresh coat of paint (literally), this no-annual-fee card is getting a major overhaul. And many of the changes are kicking in on July 20, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing
Now’s Your Last Chance to Transfer Chase, Amex, or Bilt Points to Emirates Before the Blackout by Tyler Glatt May 26, 2025 0 Heads up if you prefer to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, or Bilt Rewards points to Emirates. Starting in late May 2025, transfers from all three programs to Emirates will be paused for at least a month. Here’s what you need to know and why now might be the best time to transfer.
Earn Extra Accor ALL Points and Qatar Avios, Plus Elite Status Fast Track by Skye Class May 26, 2025 3 Accor ALL and Qatar Privilege Club members have a promotion to earn double rewards on eligible stays and flights. For the unaware, you can earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Rewards points on Qatar flights and Qatar Avios on Accor stays — while leveraging your elite status for more perks. Here's how.
