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World of Hyatt and Mr & Mrs Smith: More Luxury Hotels, Fewer Familiar Perks

August 9, 2026 8

Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in places where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks, how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.

Ryan Smith & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

You Can Now Earn TAP Air Portugal Miles on Airbnb Stays — Here’s How

August 7, 2026 0

If you're a frequent Airbnb guest looking for a workaround to earn points and miles on Airbnb stays, you're in luck. TAP Air Portugal just announced a new partnership with Airbnb, giving members the opportunity to earn 2 miles per €1 spent on stays. Here's what to know about the partnership.

Harrison Pierce

American Airlines Adds Oman Air Award Redemptions — Book Flights From 17,500 Miles

July 31, 2026 0

More than a year after Oman Air officially joined the Oneworld Alliance, you can finally use your AAdvantage miles on Oman Air-operated flights. Here's a look at how much awards cost and whether it's worth using your AAdvantage miles for these flights.

Harrison Pierce

Hilton Begins YOTEL Integration — Here’s the Updated Timeline for Hilton’s 27th Brand

July 29, 2026 0

Hilton launched a new partnership with YOTEL in March, and its integration into Hilton Honors is well underway. You can now earn and redeem points and enjoy elite benefits at two YOTEL locations, with the rollout continuing in the coming months. This will add nearly two dozen hotels in highly coveted locations for Hilton Honors members to enjoy. Here’s all you need to know.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Delta and Starbucks Partnership Changing Soon: Earn 1 SkyMile per $1 Spent — With a Catch

July 28, 2026 0

Thanks to a collaboration between Delta Air Lines and Starbucks, travelers and coffee drinkers alike can link their loyalty accounts and unlock bonus SkyMiles and Starbucks Stars. Here’s how the partnership works, and what is changing on August 5, 2026.

Olivia Fey & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Adds SIXT as a Rental Car Partner: Earn 2X Miles and Loyalty Points

July 28, 2026 0

American Airlines AAdvantage members have another way to earn miles on the ground with German rental car company SIXT. American Airlines announced the partnership letting members to earn 2x miles (and Loyalty Points) on eligible rentals worldwide.

Olivia Fey

Alaska Adds Award Redemptions on Philippine Airlines — Book Business Class to Asia From 75k Points

July 28, 2026 0

More than a year after Alaska announced its Philippine Airlines partnership, Atmos Rewards redemptions are finally live. Book flights from North America to Manila from 37,500 points in economy or 75,000 points in business class.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Amex Adds Fourth Hotel Transfer Partner — Book Luxury Stays From 16k Points

July 28, 2026 0

American Express Membership Rewards just added its fourth hotel transfer partner: Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club. Here’s the transfer ratio and when it makes sense to convert Amex points to Leaders Club.

JT Genter

American Express and ALL Accor Announce Global Partnership — Here’s What To Know

July 27, 2026 1

American Express and ALL Accor have officially launched a new global partnership that will roll out across 12 countries throughout 2026. Eligible American Express cardholders will be able to transfer points to ALL Accor and enjoy complimentary Accor elite status. Here's what to know about the partnership, including a rollout timeline.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Just Launched: United and Lufthansa Add Reciprocal Perks for Top-Tier Elite Members

July 21, 2026 0

United Airlines and Lufthansa Group have just expanded reciprocal benefits for their highest-tier elite members, giving United Global Services members and Lufthansa HON Circle members additional recognition and benefits when flying with participating partner airlines. Here's what top-tier elite members can now expect.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Bonvoy Week: Earn Bonus Points on Starbucks Purchases Through July 26

July 20, 2026 0

The Marriott-Starbucks reciprocal rewards partnership offers an easy way to earn a little extra. You can pick up double Stars during stays at Marriott hotels and 100 bonus points during the current Marriott Bonvoy Week, which runs through July 26, 2026. Here are all the details and how to link your accounts.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Air Canada and Hyatt Launch New Partnership With Status Fast Tracks, Points Transfers, and Credits

July 15, 2026 1

Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt have launched a new reciprocal partnership with points transfers, hotel and flight award certificates, and status fast-track opportunities. The biggest gains are for Canadian Aeroplan cardholders, but U.S.-based Hyatt elites also can unlock new Air Canada credits and future Aeroplan status challenges by linking their accounts.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Rove Introduces Transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer — Book Flights From 5,700 Rove Miles

July 15, 2026 1

Rove has just launched its 20th transfer partner: Qantas Frequent Flyer. Rove members will now be able to take advantage of 1:1 transfers to the Sydney-based airline, opening up fantastic award availability for Oneworld flights. According to Qantas' award charts, you can book classic flight rewards for as low as 5,700 miles, which means your next shopping trip or hotel stay could easily book a flight. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines Launch Loyalty Partnership — Enjoy Fast Track to Elite Status and Reciprocal Benefits

July 14, 2026 0

Marriott Bonvoy just announced a new partnership with Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, giving members access to a status match and enhanced benefits when traveling. Here's what you need to know about the new partnership and whether it's worth taking advantage of.

Harrison Pierce

Wyndham and Caesars Temporarily Increase Transfer Limit — Here's Why It Matters

July 14, 2026 4

Wyndham Rewards and Caesars have temporarily increased the cap on the number of points you can move between programs annually. You can transfer up to 60,000 between programs at a 1:1 ratio through September 11, 2026. Here's how this transfer option can be really useful, including for avoiding point expiration.

Harrison Pierce & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Select Citi Cardholders to Lose JetBlue Transfer Access — Here's the Timeline and Affected Cards

July 13, 2026 0

On September 20, 2026, cardholders of the Citi ThankYou® Mastercard® will lose access to JetBlue TrueBlue as a transfer partner. Here's everything to know, including other ways to transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue and which cards still have access.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hilton Honors Expands Explora Journeys Partners: How to Earn and Redeem Points on Cruises

July 9, 2026 0

Hilton previously announced a limited partnership with Explora Journeys. Now the companies are taking it one step further by adding earning and redeeming on sailings, making it a more compelling value for both Hilton Honors members and cruisers alike. Here's everything you need to know about the partnership and what it means for Hilton Honors members.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Rove Adds Frontier Airlines as 19th Transfer Partner — and You Can Book Award Flights From Just 5,000 Miles

July 1, 2026 1

Over the past couple of years, Rove has steadily expanded its list of transfer partners, and it just added its first U.S. airline partner: Frontier Airlines. The ultra-low-cost carrier is now Rove's 19th transfer partner, and effective immediately, you can transfer Rove miles to Frontier at a 1:1 ratio. Here are all the details.

Tyler Glatt

Maximize Your AAdvantage® Miles: The 21 Airlines You Can Book and the Best Redemptions for Each

June 30, 2026 265

You can redeem American miles to reach destinations worldwide, including places beyond American Airlines’ network. From Oneworld partners like British Airways and Japan Airlines to nonalliance airlines like Etihad Airways, this guide covers all the AAdvantage® partners you can book with your miles.

Tyler Glatt & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Last Call for Transfers: Amex Is Losing Etihad Guest as a Points Transfer Partner on June 30

July 1, 2026 1

American Express is set to lose Etihad as a transfer partner really soon — on June 30, 2026, to be exact. That means there's very little time left to transfer Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest before you lose the opportunity for good.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Asiana Will Officially Leave the Star Alliance in December 2026 — Here’s the Timeline

June 24, 2026 0

Asiana Airlines now has an official Star Alliance exit date. While nothing changes immediately, travelers can continue earning miles, booking award flights and using elite status benefits for now. However, several important deadlines are now on the calendar as the airline prepares to leave the alliance in December 2026.

Toni Southam

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Bilt Adds I Prefer Hotel Rewards as Its Seventh Hotel Transfer Partner — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

June 23, 2026 0

It's that time again: Bilt has added yet another transfer partner to its already robust rewards program. The newest addition is the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program. As of June 22, 2026, Bilt Rewards members can now transfer their points into the program to access over 700 independently owned hotels around the world. Here's everything you need to know about the new partnership.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Bilt and Walgreens Partnership: Earn Bonus Points on Eligible Purchases, Unlock Monthly Credits, and More

June 17, 2026 0

If you're a Bilt Rewards member and Walgreens shopper, there are bonus Bilt Points aplenty with the two brands. A tie-up between the two better rewards your spending on healthcare purchases, and makes using your FSA and HSA funds easier. Here's all the details.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase to Devalue the World of Hyatt Points Transfer Ratio on Select Cards

June 10, 2026 7

Chase's partnership with Hyatt is about to lose a little bit of its luster, as Chase has announced that select cardholders will soon no longer be able to take advantage of a 1:1 transfer ratio. Here's what to know about this points-and-miles doomsday scenario -- and how to preserve 1:1 transfers once the devaluation takes effect.

Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Is Now Pricing Air Tahiti Nui Awards Dynamically — and the Rates Aren’t Pretty

June 5, 2026 0

AAdvantage used to price Air Tahiti Nui awards based on its fixed partner award chart. But now, it appears these awards have gone dynamic, and the pricing is absolutely bonkers. Here's a look at some of the award rates we're now seeing, and what this might mean for the future of this partnership.

Tyler Glatt

New Partnership Unlocks 6k Awards Within Southeast Asia (Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, or Rove Points)

May 26, 2026 1

Etihad Guest has just launched a new frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways’ FlyerBonus. Now, members of either program can redeem rewards when traveling across either airline's network. Here's what to know about the partnership and how much award flights will cost.

Harrison Pierce

Guide to Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Which Programs Offer the Best Value for Your Points?

May 25, 2026 64

Citi ThankYou® Rewards offers a ton of value with top transfer partners and plenty of options to collect ThankYou Points. In this post, we break down each Citi transfer partner in detail to help you decide where to transfer your Citi ThankYou Points, highlighting some great example redemption options with the best partners.

Harrison Pierce & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How To Transfer Hilton Honors Points Between Member Accounts, Bank, and Airline Partners

May 23, 2026 0

In addition to earning Hilton points through Hilton credit card spend and Hilton property stays, travelers can transfer points to Hilton from several programs. Also, Hilton Honors members can transfer Hilton points to airlines or other members. Here's everything you need to know about transferring points in and out of your Hilton Honors account.

Scott Sikes & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Amex Removing Etihad as a Transfer Partner Worldwide — Here's the Timeline

July 1, 2026 1

U.S. travelers aren't the only ones who will lose access to Etihad Guest Miles as a transfer partner in June. It appears to be a worldwide trend, with American Express cardholders in Germany, Canada, and the UK also losing access. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Best Capital One Transfer Partners: Our Favorite Partner Programs

May 21, 2026 49

Capital One miles are one of the best flexible points programs out there. With a lengthy list of transfer partners, you're sure to find something that will work for you. To help you make the most of your Capital One miles, we’ve created this guide to the best partner programs and how to use them.

Jenna Hansen & Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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