United Cutting Excursionist Perk, Revamping Upgrades in MileagePlus Shake-Up United Cutting Excursionist Perk, Revamping Upgrades in MileagePlus Shake-Up

United Cutting Excursionist Perk, Revamping Upgrades in MileagePlus Shake-Up

United Airlines is cutting several MileagePlus perks this summer and fall — including the Excursionist Perk, instant upgrades on full-fare tickets, and the award upgrade chart. If you're a frequent flyer or savvy award traveler, these changes could impact your strategy. Here's a full breakdown of what’s going away, when each change takes effect, and what you can still do to lock in value before the deadlines.
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Marriott Moments: F1 Movie Tickets One Point Drop, Plus FIFA World Cup Tickets and More for Auction

Marriott Moments are a great way to score one-in-a-lifetime experiences for as little as a single Marriott Bonvoy point. Starting May 27, fifteen Bonvoy members can get tickets for the F1 Movie premiere in NYC for 1 point. Several more F1 Movie experiences are available to bid on, starting at 2,500 points. Furthermore, Visa cardholders can bid for FIFA World Cup experiences.

How to Use Choice Points for Luxury Stays at Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Thanks to a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Choice Privileges members can book hundreds of luxury properties around the world using points. But the booking process isn’t as straightforward as it is for standard Choice hotels. Here’s how to find eligible Preferred properties, what they cost in points, and how to book them — plus how to boost your Choice points balance to take advantage of these excellent redemptions.

Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program

Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn — unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don’t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here’s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot — and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.

How To Use Hyatt Pay My Way and Points + Cash Options — And What to Do if It Isn’t Showing Up

The never-ending battle when it comes to credit card points is that there never seem to be enough points for all of the amazing trips you want to take. Thankfully, Hyatt has a great option for offsetting that problem. It’s called Hyatt Pay My Way, and it allows you to use a combination of points, cash, and/or free night certificates when booking a room.

Choice Hotels Launches Summer Promo: Earn Up to 32,000 Bonus Points, Plus Save 15% on Stays

Choice Privileges just launched its 2025 summer promotion, offering up to 32,000 bonus points on paid stays through September 2. Other current offers include 15% off at select brands, bonus points for military members, and a dining program bonus for new users. Here’s everything you need to know about these promotions — including how to register and what to watch out for in the fine print.