Fly to Hawaii for 13K Citi Points, Qsuite to Maldives for 66k Points With New Qatar Avios Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt June 1, 2025 10 Now through May 31, 2025, Qatar Airways will award you a 30% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou® Rewards points to Privilege Club Avios. It’s an atypical bonus since you won’t see it when you log in to your Citi account, but it’s still one you won’t want to overlook. Here are all the details.
Capital One Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Qantas — Book American Awards From 6,700 Miles by Sam Helmy May 1, 2025 3 Capital One just launched a brand-new transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer. Through June 1, 2025, cardholders will receive a 20% miles bonus when transferring Capital One miles to Qantas. But should you initiate a transfer to Qantas? Here's what you need to know.
Alaska Airlines Adds Philippine Airlines as Its 32nd Mileage Plan Partner by Tyler Glatt May 1, 2025 0 There's a brand-new Alaska Airlines partner in town, and it goes by the name of Philippine Airlines. With this addition, the Mileage Plan partner list is closing in on three dozen, as Philippine Airlines becomes the 32nd carrier to partner with Alaska. Here’s what to know about Alaska’s newest partner.
Get a 25% Bonus on Transfers From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France/KLM Flying Blue by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith June 1, 2025 10 Want to stretch the value of your hard-earned Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Through May 31, 2025, you can bank 1,250 Flying Blue miles for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer, which amounts to a 25% bonus. While 25% may seem minimal, you can leverage this transfer bonus to score some amazing deals on award travel.
American Airlines Revamps Its Boarding Groups Starting Today — Here’s How They Work Now by Sam Helmy May 1, 2025 44 American Airlines is updating its boarding process for the busy summer travel season. Starting May 1, 2025, boarding times will be extended, and passengers in first or business class, along with families with young children, will now be able to preboard. Here's everything you need to know about AA's boarding groups.
Chase to Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus: Book Delta Awards From 6k Points, Biz to Europe From 24k Points by JT Genter and Lauren Wynn May 1, 2025 1 Chase just launched a new 25% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Now through June 15, 2025, Chase Ultimate Rewards cardholders will receive 1,250 Virgin points for every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer. That unlocks incredible redemptions within the U.S. and business class to Europe and Asia. Here's how to maximize this Flying Club transfer bonus.
How to Use the AAdvantage® Dining Program to Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Meals by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer May 1, 2025 22 One of the best ways to boost your balance of AA miles is with the AAdvantage® Dining Program. Simply create an account, link a card, and watch the miles roll in whenever you dine at a partner restaurant. It's that easy! In this guide, we're walking you through the entire process.
What Makes Capital One Landing Lounges Different — And How You Can Access Them by Max Prosperi April 30, 2025 0 Capital One is redefining the airport lounge experience with its new Landing concept — and it’s all about the food. Designed in collaboration with celebrity chef José Andrés, these lounges blend restaurant-quality dining with the comfort of a premium lounge. Here's what makes Capital One Landing different from the issuer’s traditional lounges, what’s on the menu, and how you can get access.
Guide to Bilt Rewards Transfer Partners: Which Redemptions Offer the Best Value? by Brie Bash and Ajay Jain April 30, 2025 0 The best way to maximize your Bilt Points is by transferring them to one of Bilt's many transfer partners. You can often redeem fewer points for flights or hotel stays through airline or hotel loyalty programs than using your Bilt Points to book the same trip through the Bilt travel portal. Let's talk about Bilt's transfer partners and which ones offer the best value.
Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card Instantly Upon Approval for the Prime Visa by Tyler Glatt April 30, 2025 0 The Prime Visa is an underrated and underappreciated credit card, but it's worth your attention now more than ever. Prime members who are new applicants can secure a $150 Amazon gift card instantly upon approval. Here's a look at this offer.
Virgin Australia Launches 35% Discount on Points Purchases (0.97¢ USD Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt May 10, 2025 0 Virgin Australia Velocity is offering members a discount on points purchases — up to 35% off purchases of up to 250,000 points. If maximized , you can grab Virgin Velocity points for as little as 1.52¢ AUD (0.97¢ USD) apiece. But you'll need to act quickly if you want to grab some, as this promotion comes to an end on May 8, 2025.
American Airlines Slashes Award Ticket Hold Window — Here’s Why That Matters by Tyler Glatt April 30, 2025 1 American Airlines is reining in the amount of time you can hold an AAdvantage award ticket. And for anyone who’s relied on this feature in the past, it’s a frustrating change. Here’s what to know and why it matters.
Which Lufthansa Lounges Let You Purchase a Day Pass From €39 (~$44)? by Sam Helmy April 30, 2025 16 You can purchase Lufthansa business class lounge access at multiple destinations in the U.S. and Europe starting from €39 (~$44). With the purchase, you can access the lounges regardless of your class of travel or, more importantly, which airline you are flying. Here's how this paid lounge option works.
Avios Peak and Off-Peak Calendars for British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus for 2025 (and 2026) by Sam Helmy April 30, 2025 2 British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus each set their own Avios peak and off-peak calendars. Knowing these dates can help you save Avios on flights. With free transfers between programs, travelers can book through the program offering the best award pricing. Here are the 2025 (and 2026) calendars.
Why You Might Want to Complete a Free Status Match to CitizenM Ahead of Marriott’s Purchase by Cameron Laufer April 29, 2025 11 CitizenM has been acquired by Marriott — and right now, they’re offering a free status match to anyone with hotel or airline elite status. This match could prove valuable once CitizenM is fully integrated into Marriott Bonvoy. Here’s everything you need to know to get matched.
All the Ways to Get United Club Access Before Your Next Flight by Brie Bash April 29, 2025 0 Frequent and casual flyers alike can enjoy the perks of having access to a United Lounge, including a comfortable seat out of the hustle and bustle of the busy airport. Business travelers as well as families benefit from the free snacks and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and more available in these convenient lounges. But who can visit a United Club and how do you get access? Let’s look.
Hawaiian Airlines to Wind Down More Than a Dozen Partnerships in June 2025 by Mark Jackson April 29, 2025 2 Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines continue to merge their loyalty programs. As part of the transition, several airline partnerships will end on June 30, 2025. Some earning and redemption partnerships will also conclude on the same date. Here's the latest.
Free Bags, Seats, and More: 3 New Southwest Card Benefits to Debut as Soon as May 2025 by Tyler Glatt June 1, 2025 0 Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines. The "Bags Fly Free" policy is on the way out, and basic fares are on the way in. But to help ease the pain, new Rapid Rewards credit card benefits are also rolling out, and they can help you skirt the worst of the changes. Here's an overview of the new benefits.
Ends April 30: Southwest Flyers Can Get Priority Boarding on Frontier, Bonus Points, and Upgrades Through 2025 for $40 by Tyler Glatt May 3, 2025 0 After Southwest rolled out several unpopular policy changes, other airlines have started courting Rapid Rewards members. Frontier is the latest to join in, offering Elite Gold status to Southwest flyers through the end of 2025 for just $40. Here’s how it works.
Wells Fargo Autograph® Card Review: 3X Earning on Travel, Gas, Restaurants, and More by Sam Helmy and Mark Jackson April 28, 2025 0 The Wells Fargo Autograph® Card is an excellent option if you want simplicity. The card offers a generous welcome bonus, great earning rates, and reliable redemption options. It also has more benefits than one might expect on a card without an annual fee. Here's a detailed look at the Wells Fargo Autograph.
JetBlue Buy Points Promotion: Get a 125% Bonus Through June 9 — But Should You Buy? by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter April 28, 2025 46 JetBlue just launched a brand-new buy miles sale featuring up to a 125% bonus. Through June 9, 2025, TrueBlue members can purchase JetBlue points for just 1.43¢ per point. But should you take advantage of this bonus? Let's look at when it makes sense to buy JetBlue points — and when it doesn't.
United Gold Status: Free Checked Bags, Upgrades, Lounge Access, and More by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 28, 2025 0 United Airlines Premier Gold status is where the perks of having United status really start to show. From bonus miles and complimentary upgrades to Star Alliance Gold benefits and more, there's a lot to love about Premier Gold. From earning it for the first time to keeping it for a lifetime, here's all you need to know about United Gold status and its many benefits.
Roame.Travel Review: A Free, Fast Way To Search Award Flights Across 25 Loyalty Programs by Ross Denkin and Scott Sikes April 27, 2025 7 Are you tired of searching flight award inventory for hours on end, only to be disappointed by the results? Let a web-based award search tool do the heavy lifting for you! Roame.Travel searches over two dozen award programs for flight award space on your chosen route. Here are the tips and tricks of this powerful award search tool.
Do Wyndham Rewards Points Expire? Managing Wyndham’s Two-Pronged Expiration Policy by Sam Helmy April 27, 2025 20 Wyndham Rewards has a complicated two-tier points expiration policy. First, your points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a given period of time. In addition, your points have a fixed lifetime and will expire regardless of your account's activity levels. Here's how to manage this complex expiration policy.
Can You Use Credit Card Travel Credits to Pay Award Change and Cancellation Fees? by Jess Farley and Ian Snyder April 27, 2025 37 One of the frustrating aspects of award travel is often needing to book well in advance to get the best price with your points and miles, knowing that your plans might change along the way. And some programs will charge you (handsomely!) if you have to make these changes. But if your credit card has travel credits, can you use these to cover the award change and cancellation fees?
How to Track Your Passport Details (Including Expiration Date) Using AwardWallet by Cameron Laufer April 27, 2025 46 AwardWallet is an incredible tool for keeping track of your loyalty accounts, but the features don't end there — it can also track your passports. The process is simple and convenient. We'll walk you through the steps for adding your passport details and explain why you should track your passport through AwardWallet.
All of the Cards That Earn American Express Membership Rewards Points by Toni Southam and Ian Snyder April 27, 2025 1 American Express Membership Rewards are among the most versatile points in travel. This guide compares every personal and business Amex card that earns them, from the Amex Platinum’s premium perks to the no-annual fee Blue Business Plus, and shows how to unlock more points through Amex Offers, referrals, and authorized users.
Double-Dip on Flights and Stays: All the Benefits of the Qantas and Accor Partnership by Skye Class April 26, 2025 2 The Qantas partnership with Accor Hotels allows members to double-dip on flights and hotel stays. While there’s been a recent devaluation that reduces how many ALL points you earn on Qantas flights, the rewards are still better than when the partnership first launched. Here are the key details.
Wells Fargo Reflect® Card Review: Lengthy Introductory APR Offer but No Rewards by Mark Jackson April 26, 2025 1 The Wells Fargo Reflect® Card is a solid option for a 0% intro APR credit card. It comes with great benefits like cell phone protection, secondary rental car insurance and roadside assistance, but it doesn't offer any spending rewards like many other cards do. But is it a good fit for your wallet?
