Is Earning Interest on Your Bilt Points Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Actually Get Is Earning Interest on Your Bilt Points Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Actually Get

Is Earning Interest on Your Bilt Points Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Actually Get

One of the more unusual perks of Bilt elite status is the ability to earn interest — paid in the form of bonus points — on your existing Bilt Rewards balance. On the surface, it sounds like a no-brainer: keep your points, and they’ll grow over time. But, is it actually worth factoring into your Bilt strategy? Let’s break down how it works, what you can realistically earn, and when it might make sense.

Why Now is a Great Time to Book a Dream Trip to French Polynesia

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make traveling difficult, one dream destination has already re-opened its borders to all travelers. If you've ever heard of Tahiti, Bora Bora, of French Polynesia, chances are you've dreamed of vacationing there. Thanks to significant safety precautions and generous award availability, now could be the perfect time to make that dream a reality. We will show you how to do so in this post.

The Best Ways to Book United’s New Routes to Africa, India, And Hawaii

United has announced 7 exciting new routes for 2021 to Hawaii, Africa and India. Although details are slim on some routes, others are already on sale. So, we at AwardWallet dug into the best ways to book these new routes with miles and points. Here's how to book United business class to Hawaii from 15,000 miles each way, Africa starting at 52,000 miles each way, and India for as little as 52,500 miles each way.

Hyatt Postpones Program Updates, Tweaks Hotel Award Categories, Extends Point and Award Validity

Hyatt just announced even more program updates. Thankfully, most of them are positive for World of Hyatt members. First, Hyatt further paused point expirations and further extended all Free Night, Club Lounge, and Suite Night Awards. Second, Hyatt postponed the introduction of peak/off-peak award pricing (again) and will only make changes to award pricing at 16 properties between now and 2022.

Save 50% Avios on All British Airways Long-Haul Flights—Including Business and First Class

British Airways just launched its best deal of the year! All long-haul British Airways reward flights are half-off through October 13. Even better, the discount applies as far out as June 2021. We found economy awards from the U.S. to London starting at just 6,500 Avios plus a reasonable $83 in taxes/fees one-way. Or, book business class awards between the U.S. and London starting at just 25,000 Avios each way.

How I’m Stacking Marriott Promotions To Elevate My Bonvoy Elite Status, Earn Additional Points

Stacking Marriott Bonvoy's latest promotions and Amex Offers can help you earn more points and save on upcoming stays. Here's how I'm stacking a few of these offers to get elite status quicker and cheaper than before. What do you stand to gain from stacking these offers? More value awaits including free breakfasts, upgrades, checkouts as late as 4 p.m., milestone benefits, and even more bonus points.

Book Domestic Award Flights Starting at Just 5,000 United Miles Each Way

Since United ditched its award charts in November 2019, the airline can price awards at any level it wants. And currently, United is pricing some domestic awards at just 5,000 miles each way. Here's a roundup of award deals to/from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle, and more—including coast-to-coast flights from 6,500 miles one-way.

Earn Bonvoy Elite Status Through February 2022 via Marriott Status Match and Challenge

Hotel elite status-chasers rejoice! Marriott has brought back the ability to earn Marriott Bonvoy status through a status match and challenge. You can match to either Bonvoy Gold Elite or Platinum Elite status. Then, retain that status through February 2022 by staying as few as five nights! But hurry, depending on how many people apply for a match, Marriott may end this promotion at any time.