Korean Air Ending Hawaiian Redemptions, Restricting Alaska Awards in 2026 by Cameron Laufer November 12, 2025 0 Despite being a member of the SkyTeam alliance, Korean Air has long maintained a partnership with Oneworld member Alaska Airlines and previously had one with Hawaiian Airlines until earlier this year. However, Korean Air's partnership with Alaska Airlines is about to change. Starting January 1, 2026, this partnership will look quite different and there will be two new key limitations. Here’s what you need to know.
Christmas Comes Early: Upgrade Your Wyndham Elite Status for Free by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea November 12, 2025 1 Wyndham Rewards and beloved National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation actress Beverly D'Angelo are bringing you holiday cheer with a temporary, one-level upgrade to your elite status for your stays during the holiday season at all Wyndham properties, with all the perks that come with it. Here's how to upgrade your status.
GHA Discovery Launches Limited-Time Status Match Offer to Platinum and Titanium Status by Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 0 For a limited time, you can request a status match into the GHA Discovery loyalty program. Benefits include room upgrades, flexible check-in and checkout, and cash back in the form of Discovery Dollars. Here's how to find out if you're eligible to participate in the status match, and how to fill out your application.
The 9 Best No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards for Earning Transferable Points by Samantha Holland and Harrison Pierce November 11, 2025 0 You don't have to pay credit card annual fees to earn transferable rewards. Even better, some cards provide access to transfer partners without needing to pair with another card to make it happen. Learn about 9 credit cards that offer transferable points (plus other perks) without charging an annual fee.
Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards for Apple Products With Up to a 50% Bonus by Skye Class December 8, 2025 20 Chase's Apple points promotion is back! Now through December 7, 2025, cardholders of Sapphire-, Freedom-, and Ink-branded cards can get up to a 50% bonus when redeeming their Ultimate Rewards for Apple products in the Chase shopping portal. Read on to see which Chase cards are eligible for which redemption bonus tiers -- and whether or not this offer makes sense to utilize.
Marriott Bonvoy’s Soft Landing Policy: How It Helps If You Can’t Requalify for Elite Status by Sam Helmy November 11, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy’s soft landing policy ensures that if you can’t re-qualify for your current mid and upper-tier elite status, you'll still remain an elite member. Here’s how the policy works and some last-minute strategies to help you re-qualify before relying on a soft landing.
Choice Privileges Promotions: Earn up to 30k Points on Stays Worldwide, Points on Emails, and More by Skye Class November 11, 2025 49 Want to earn more Choice points? Currently, Privileges members can earn 1,000 bonus points per night, up to 30,000 bonus points, through December 26. Other Choice promotions include 250 points when you sign up for emails, 2,500 bonus points for military members, and bonus points with Choice Eat and Earn.
Qatar Airways Charging for Seat Selection on Business Class Awards — Here’s How to Avoid Paying by Cameron Laufer November 11, 2025 1 Qatar Airways has made a recent change to how seat selection works for business class bookings. And by change, I mean flyers are now being asked to open up their wallets. Effective immediately, reports suggest that there’s a new fee to select seats on Qatar Airways award flights — even its famed Qsuites. Here's what to know.
Atmos for Business Program: Alaska’s New Way To Earn Points by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea November 10, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as part of their new Atmos Rewards loyalty program, have launched a small-to-medium business centric loyalty program called Atmos for Business. Here's what you need to know so that you, your business and employees can take full advantage of all the benefits.
Southwest Week of Wow Promotions: Up to 5k Bonus Points on Cruises, 3k on 2+ Night Stays by Tyler Glatt December 5, 2025 5 For a limited time, you can earn 3,000 bonus points on eligible two-night stays booked through Southwest Hotels and up to 5,000 bonus points on Carnival Cruise Line voyages booked through Southwest Cruises. Here are all the details on these Week of Wow promotions.
Mileage Run From Home: Earn up to 5k Atmos Rewards Status Points by Contributing to Alaska’s SAF Goals by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith November 10, 2025 1 The end of the year is fast approaching, which means you're running out of time to reach your airline and hotel elite status goals. If you're a bit short on Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards status points, you can earn them from home -- saving the time and effort of going on a mileage run. Here's how.
Get a $250 Amazon Gift Card Instantly Upon Approval for the Prime Visa by Tyler Glatt November 10, 2025 0 The Prime Visa is an underrated and under-appreciated credit card, but it's worth your attention now more than ever. Prime members who are new applicants can secure a $250 Amazon gift card instantly upon approval. Here's a look at this offer.
Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50 by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class November 10, 2025 119 Rakuten is one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet for earning bonus rewards. And it's a great time to sign up. There's a new member bonus of $50, 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points, or 5,000 Bilt Rewards Points. Here's how to get it.
Marriott Bonvoy Abruptly Terminates Partnership With Sonder — Guests Being Kicked Out of Current Stays by Mark Jackson November 10, 2025 0 Although the ink barely dried on the Marriott-Sonder partnership, Marriott has abruptly ended its partnership with Sonder. The sudden end to the partnership is causing travel disruptions, with some guests reportedly being kicked out of their stay!
Bab Samhan Hotel Review: A Luxurious Marriott Property Off Riyadh’s Beaten Path by Tyler Glatt November 9, 2025 0 The Bab Samhan Hotel is a relatively new addition to Marriott’s Luxury Collection. It’s a distinctive property, and the combination of its scenic setting, warm service, and excellent dining made this stay one to remember. This was my first time staying at a Luxury Collection hotel, and it didn’t disappoint. Here’s a look inside the property.
How the Bank of America Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Card 10% Relationship Bonus Works by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea November 9, 2025 1 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards cardholders who also have a Bank of America relationship will earn a monthly 10% bonus on all Atmos Rewards points earned on card purchases. Here's how it works and the catches to watch out for.
When Do Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Points Expire? by Samantha Holland and Sam Helmy November 9, 2025 0 Disney Vacation Club is Disney's timeshare offering. Each DVC contract consists of an annual allotment of points. These points have their own expiration policy. Discover everything you need to know about your points expiring and how to keep them active.
How to Use the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve Business $500 Annual The Edit Hotel Credit by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea November 9, 2025 4 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ each offer an up-to-$500 a year The Edit hotel statement credit. Here's what you need to know about the credit, which cards include it and, most importantly, how to use it for full value.
Ways To Check Your Credit Score for Free by Jenna Hansen November 9, 2025 2 Knowing and understanding your credit score is important in many aspects of life — from buying a home or car to opening new credit cards. And thankfully, there are many ways to check your score for free. Most banks offer free checks, along with other non-bank options. This article takes a look all of the ways to make sure you're on top of your credit score and credit report.
How and Why to Use AwardWallet’s Hotel Research Tool to Compare Points Options by JT Genter November 8, 2025 1 Planning a trip and want to compare options across hotel loyalty programs? AwardWallet's got a tool for that! Here's how the AwardWallet Hotel Research Tool works and how you can use it to uncover solid redemptions.
How to Use the Amex Business Platinum Card’s 35% Pay with Points Rebate by Scott Sikes and Harrison Pierce November 8, 2025 1 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers cardmembers several fantastic benefits. One of the most lucrative benefits is the opportunity to earn 35% points back on flights with your selected qualifying airline through the American Express Travel portal. Here's everything to know about the 35% Pay with Points rebate.
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: One of the Best Cash-Back Cards for Groceries by Tyler Glatt and Gabriela Milton November 8, 2025 2 The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a lucrative cash-back earner with a long list of valuable earning categories. If you value cash back, this card could be a great addition to your wallet. Learn if the card is right for you in our comprehensive review.
IHG Silver Elite: Benefits and How to Earn by Harrison Pierce November 8, 2025 0 As an IHG One Rewards Silver Elite member, you will receive 20% bonus points on stays, and your points won't expire as long as you remain an elite member. Unfortunately, there aren't any other Silver Elite benefits to maximize. However, the tier is easy to reach, and is the gateway to higher tiers and better benefits.
Best Credit Cards for Travel Purchases in December 2025 by Patrick Stouffer and Harrison Pierce December 2, 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.
Singapore Airlines Just Opened a New First Class Lounge in Changi Airport — Here’s A Look Inside by Harrison Pierce November 7, 2025 2 The all-new 11,300-square-foot Singapore Airlines First Class SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 2 is officially open. It can accommodate up to 130 customers, and is available to those traveling in Singapore Airlines Suites and First Class, Solitaire PPS Club members, and First Class customers traveling on Star Alliance member airlines. Here's what you need to know.
Earn 90,000 MileagePlus Miles With the United Club Card — Plus Lounge Access, Travel Perks, and More by Tyler Glatt November 7, 2025 0 The United Club℠ Card is one of the best United Airlines credit cards you can apply for if you care about lounge access, statement credits, and elite travel perks. And it's got a new welcome offer worth 90,000 bonus MileagePlus miles. Here are all the details and how to apply.
Hyatt and Chase Expand Partnership: New Hyatt Card, Status Shortcut Opportunities Coming in 2026 by Harrison Pierce November 7, 2025 1 Hyatt and Chase just announced an expansion of their partnership. As part of the partnership, Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders will be able to spend their way to Explorist status and book additional Hyatt luxury brands through The Edit. Plus, new Hyatt credit cards are on the way. Here's what to know.
Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With up to a Best-Ever 100% Bonus (0.65¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter November 7, 2025 75 Wyndham Rewards is offering a promotion to buy points at its best-ever rate. Wyndham Rewards members can buy points from 0.65¢ after a whopping 100% bonus. That means you can buy enough points to redeem a free night from just $44! Here's how to utilize this promotion before it ends on December 31, 2025.
Chase to Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus: Book Delta Awards From 6k Points, Biz to Europe From 21k Points by JT Genter and Lauren Wynn December 6, 2025 1 Chase just launched a new 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Now through November 20, 2025, Chase Ultimate Rewards cardholders will receive 1,400 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.
Flying Blue Expands Status Match — How to Leverage Your Elite Status for 12 Months of SkyTeam Perks by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash November 7, 2025 2 Air France–KLM Flying Blue's status match offer has been out for a long time. If you haven't taken advantage of it, now might be a good time. The offer is open to elites of nearly two dozen different airlines. Here are the details.
