Royal Jordanian Expands Status Match to U.S. Applicants: Get Lounge Access, Oneworld Benefits by Tyler Glatt October 1, 2025 2 Royal Jordanian is offering a status match to travelers who live in the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, and select European countries — and hold status with a qualifying airline or hotel or an eligible credit card. Here's what you need to know about this offer and how to use it to unlock valuable perks when traveling on Oneworld member airlines.
Bask Bank Drops Earning Rate on Mileage Account. Is It Still Worth Earning Miles? by JT Genter October 1, 2025 8 Interest rates are dropping. While that's good news for borrowers, it's undoubtedly bad news for savers. Bask Bank already decreased the interest rate on its Interest Savings Account. And unfortunately, Bask just dropped the earning rate on the Bask Mileage Savings Account. That makes now a great time to revisit the question: is it better to earn miles, cash interest, or a bit of both from your savings?
Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 35 Properties by Tyler Glatt October 1, 2025 67 To incentivize World of Hyatt members to fill new hotels, Hyatt offers members 500 bonus points for staying at new hotels within the first few months after opening. Here's how you can take advantage of this promotion, plus the 10 new properties added this month.
How to Redeem Aeroplan Points for up to 1.25¢ Apiece Through Chase Pay Yourself Back by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter October 1, 2025 0 Like many other Chase cards, the Aeroplan® Credit Card participates in Pay Yourself Back. Through this program, you can redeem Aeroplan points for eligible charges and get up to 1.25¢ in value per point. Here’s a quick overview of how Pay Yourself Back works with the Aeroplan Card and which types of charges you can cover with your points.
Get 300k Lufthansa Miles, Lounge Access, and Several Elite Statuses via ASmallWorld by Tyler Glatt October 9, 2025 6 Did you know that you can pay a single membership fee to get elite status in a handful of loyalty programs, access 1,600+ airport lounges, get 300k hard-to-get airline miles (that are great for booking Lufthansa First), and enjoy dozens more privileges? Here's what you need to know about ASmallWorld Prestige and why you'll want to sign up by October 31, 2025.
Chase Launches New 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It? by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer October 1, 2025 20 Now through October 22, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 80% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here are some considerations on how to use your Ultimate Rewards points toward IHG stays for even more value.
Convert Hotel Points to United MileagePlus Miles to Get a 25% Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class October 1, 2025 33 Now through October 31, 2025, you can transfer points from several hotels to United miles with a 25% bonus and collect up to 25,000 bonus miles. In this post, we dig into the numbers to show you when it might make sense.
Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Marriott and Get a 30% Bonus Through November 2025 by Skye Class and JT Genter October 1, 2025 45 American Express just launched a new 30% bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy through November 30, 2025. With this offer, you'll get 1,300 Marriott points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer. While that's not the best deal, this offer may still be worth taking advantage of in some circumstances.
Chase Launches 30% Avios Transfer Bonus – Maximize for Flights to Hawaii, Europe, and the Maldives by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer October 1, 2025 42 Chase just launched a new transfer bonus from Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, and Aer Lingus AerClub Avios and bank 30% bonus Avios. This Avios transfer bonus bonus runs through October 31, 2025. Here are the important details and how to take advantage of this offer.
Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points To Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Get a 20% Bonus by Max Prosperi and JT Genter October 1, 2025 43 American Express is currently offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, letting you book some fantastic award flights for a little less. Here's what you need to know about this rare Amex-Flying Blue transfer bonus and some of the best ways to maximize it before it takes flight on October 31, 2025.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly U.S.-Europe From Just 18,750 Miles or 45,000 Miles in Business Class by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin November 1, 2025 155 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for November 2025, and they’re offering big savings on transatlantic flights. You can book award tickets between Europe and 13 North American cities from just 18,750 miles each way in economy or 45,000 miles in business class. And you can easily transfer your favorite flexible points to Flying Blue to score these deals.
The 5 Best Uses of Qatar Airways Avios on Partner Airlines by Tyler Glatt and Lauren Wynn October 22, 2025 2 Wondering the best ways to redeem your Qatar Airways Avios for best value partner redemptions? Here are the top partner sweet spots you can book with Qatar Avios — plus a look at the best ways to earn Avios.
Our Favorite Credit Card Perks That Have Nothing to Do With Travel by Ashley Onadele and Jess Farley September 30, 2025 40 While we spend a lot of time talking about travel-related perks on credit cards, you may not know that your credit card most likely offers perks that have nothing to do with travel. These can include dining and shopping credits as well as purchase protections worth thousands of dollars.
American Express Business Platinum Card Review: Are the New Benefits Worth the Higher Annual Fee? by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce September 30, 2025 4 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium business card that commands a high annual fee but offers tons of value through lounge access, hotel and car rental elite status, over $3,500 in annual credits, travel protections, and even cell phone insurance. Check out our detailed review of the card, covering the welcome offer, earning rates, travel perks, and the array of credits that can save you lots of money. These will help you decide if the card is right for you.
Sign Up, Dine, and Earn 1,000 Bonus Points With Wyndham Rewards’ New Dining Program by Tyler Glatt September 30, 2025 0 If you’re hungry for both hotel points and a good meal, the new Wyndham Rewards dining program can help you satisfy both cravings. With "Dine Out With Wyndham Rewards," you can earn points when you dine at 20,000+ participating restaurants — and you’ll get a bonus just for signing up and completing your first meal.
How to Earn 5,000 Bonus Emirates Skywards Miles with One Hotel Stay by Skye Class September 30, 2025 0 Emirates has a new promotion offering Skywards members 5,000 bonus miles with their next hotel stay -- in addition to up to 12,500 miles per night base earnings. But with a few caveats. Here are the details of this new promotion.
Finnair Subscribe to Avios: How It Works and Whether Buying Avios at 1.36¢ Each Is Worth It by Sam Helmy October 2, 2025 0 Finnair has introduced an Avios subscription model, offering the option to pay yearly or monthly to receive a fixed number of Avios each month.
Buy Garuda Indonesia Miles With up to a 40% Bonus — Get Miles as Cheap as 1.54¢ Per Mile by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt October 30, 2025 1 Garuda Indonesia flies under the radar in the points and miles world. But for those who know how to utilize it, you can grab GarudaMiles with up to a 40% bonus for a limited time. That drops the purchase rate to a 1.54¢ apiece. But does it make sense to buy GarudaMiles? Let's dive in and take a look.
Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 First Class Review: 5 Highlights From My Short-Haul Flight by Tyler Glatt September 29, 2025 0 Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite business class on long-haul flights. But in my opinion, its short-haul business class product — which it often sells as "first class" — can be just as impressive. And first class accurately describes the experience I had on a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 flight between Doha and Riyadh. It was just that good. Here are five highlights from this short flight.
A Guide to the Mastercard® Luxury Hotels and Resorts Collection by Mark Jackson September 29, 2025 1 The Mastercard Luxury Hotels and Resorts program offers over 3,800 properties to choose from for World, World Elite, and World Legend cardholders. With similar perks to other credit card programs, it's an interesting program to pay attention to if you qualify.
Save the Date: Bank of America More Rewards Day on November 6 — Earn an Extra 2X Points or Cash Back by Skye Class September 29, 2025 9 It’s back! Bank of America has announced the date for More Rewards Day 2025. On November 6, 2025, cardholders can earn an extra 2X points, 2X miles, or 2% cash back on up to $2,500 in purchases. Here’s what you need to know about Bank of America More Rewards Day 2025.
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: How to Unlock Elite-Like Perks at 1,600+ Luxury Properties by Ashley Onadele and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 29, 2025 1 Back before every credit card issuer had a hotel program, there was the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program. This collection offers luxury benefits on your hotel stays, and it's only accessible to those with American Express' premium cards. But are these bookings worth it? We look at the positives and negatives to help you decide.
IHG Flash Sale: Save 15% on Points & Cash Stays — Effectively Buy Points for as Low as 0.48¢ Each by Sam Helmy September 29, 2025 0 Another IHG Points & Cash promotion is back. Through October 23, IHG One Rewards members can book a Points & Cash stay and receive a 15% discount on the cash portion of the stay. This opens a back-door way to effectively buy points for as low as 0.51 cents each — or less if you have an IHG credit card. Here are the full details of this promotion.
Need an Air Canada Aeroplan Elite Status Boost? You Can Now Buy Up to 5k Status Qualifying Miles (SQMs) by Tyler Glatt October 27, 2025 1 If you’re trying to lock in Air Canada Aeroplan elite status for next year but aren’t sure you’ll earn enough Status Qualifying Miles (SQMs) by the end of the qualification year, Air Canada is giving you the option to buy up to 5,000 SQMs. Here's how this promotion works.
Finnair Plus Guide: Avios Redemptions, New Transfer Partners, and a Shortcut to Oneworld Status by Sam Helmy September 29, 2025 2 Although not one of the most well-known loyalty programs in the airline Industry, Finnair Plus is still one that is worth a closer look, especially if you're a fan of using Avios and travel regularly between the US, Europe, and Asia.
Building Healthy Credit: A Beginner’s Guide to Credit Scores — And How Credit Cards Impact Your Score by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson September 28, 2025 13 Your credit is one of the most important assets that you have. Good credit makes it easier to borrow money and get approved for the best rewards credit cards. It also gives you access to the lowest interest rates on loans, which can save you many thousands of dollars over your lifetime. If you love travel rewards, knowing how to keep your credit in great shape while you pursue points is essential. Here's our complete guide to doing it right.
Maximizing Marriott Bonvoy Point Earnings: Which Brands and Cards Earn the Most by Ryan Flanigan and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 28, 2025 1 Marriott Bonvoy offers more than 9,300 properties in 144 countries across 37 brands of hotels. When you stay at one of Marriott's many hotels, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But how many points can you earn on Marriott stays? We will help break down what you earn based on status, brand and more.
Caesars Rewards Expiration Rules: How to Avoid Losing Your Caesars Rewards Credits by Sam Helmy September 28, 2025 0 Caesars Rewards Credits have a less-than-generous expiration policy. That said, you have plenty of options to keep your credits active. Here is all you need to know about keeping your Caesars Rewards credits active.
Travel Portals vs. Booking Direct: When It’s Worth It (and When It’s Not) by Harrison Pierce September 28, 2025 0 Booking travel through a credit card travel portal allows you to unlock statement credits, bonus points, and other benefits. However, in some cases, booking through a portal could cost more or add restrictions to your booking. Here's how to know when to book using a travel portal.
How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer September 28, 2025 0 Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points in the rewards ecosystem. U.S. travelers know and love Chase points for their domestic partners (Southwest, United, JetBlue). But you shouldn't overlook Chase's international airline partners when looking for the best deal on domestic flights. Here's a roundup of the cheapest ways to book award flights on Southwest, JetBlue, United, American, Alaska, and Delta using Chase points.
