Finnair Plus Guide: Avios Redemptions, New Transfer Partners, and a Shortcut to Oneworld Status by Sam Helmy September 29, 2025 2 Although not one of the most well-known loyalty programs in the airline Industry, Finnair Plus is still one that is worth a closer look, especially if you're a fan of using Avios and travel regularly between the US, Europe, and Asia.
SLH Club: Our Guide to the Small Luxury Hotels Loyalty Program by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 25, 2025 1 Small Luxury Hotels of the World — a highly-curated, exclusive group of independent hotels — has its own SLH Club loyalty program. While the hotels themselves are quite popular, the rewards program truly is news to many, even those savvy travelers. Does the program deliver similar value to the luxurious properties themselves, though? Here's all you need to know to make up your mind.
Citi ThankYou® Points Are More Valuable Than Ever — Here’s How to Earn and Use Them by Carissa Rawson and Brie Bash September 20, 2025 3 With the recent launch of a new premium card, additional transfer partners, and expanded redemption flexibility, Citi is making a strong case for its place in your wallet. In this guide, we talk about earning and redeeming Citi points, plus other questions you may have.
Rove Miles Review: A New Tool For Earning Transferable Rewards by Carissa Rawson September 17, 2025 12 Rove Miles is a new travel and shopping platform designed to give you big rewards on your spending. With earnings up to 25X and miles that transfer to 12 hotel and airline partners, this program is certainly worth paying attention to. Here's our full guide of the new program.
Maximizing Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: Updated Award Charts and 6 Best Uses by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer September 14, 2025 1 Among all the Oneworld frequent flyer programs, Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles is one that often gets overlooked. But between the number of partners you can book, the destinations you can reach, and how easy it is to earn the miles, there are plenty of reasons you shouldn't ignore it. Here are some of the best sweet spots you can book now.
Elevated Offer: Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex Points After Spending $50 by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class September 29, 2025 119 Rakuten is one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet for earning bonus rewards. And to sweeten the pot, new members can currently use a Rakuten referral link to get a new member bonus of $50 or 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points. Here's how to get the bonus.
I Prefer Hotel Rewards: A Niche Program Actually Worth Your Attention? by Sam Helmy September 7, 2025 3 The Preferred Travel Group's I Prefer Hotel Rewards program lets you earn and redeem points at various properties worldwide. Here is all you want to know about the program and some insight on if it's worth your attention.
Comprehensive Guide to the New Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Program by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Ian Snyder August 25, 2025 52 With valuable points, a strong elite program, and unique partnerships with global airlines, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is one of the best U.S. airline loyalty programs. Here, we provide a complete guide to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, including how to earn and redeem points, the ins and outs of elite status, and the best Alaska Atmos Rewards redemption options.
Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards: What to Know About How to Earn, Use, and Maximize These Upgrade Awards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 20, 2025 2 One of the most coveted perks of the World of Hyatt program is the ability to confirm a suite in advance using a Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award. In this guide, we'll explain how to earn and use this popular benefit to book a more luxurious experience without spending a fortune.
Cathay Asia Miles Routing Rules: How to Build Multi-Stopover Trips to Maximize Value by Ian Snyder August 17, 2025 0 Real magic can happen when you use the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Oneworld multi-carrier chart to book award tickets. You can add multiple stopovers to create a complex trip at a great price. Some of the pricing bands offer excellent value, especially compared to the cost of many business class one-way and round-trip awards. Here, we cover all the award routing rules in one place.
Tripadvisor Launches Tripadvisor Rewards: Earn 5% Back in Trip Cash on Stays and Experiences by Harrison Pierce August 13, 2025 0 Tripadvisor Rewards is a new loyalty program by Tripadvisor, where you can earn 5% Trip Cash on your hotel and activity bookings. You'll also earn Trip Cash by being an active member of the Tripadvisor community. Here's everything you need to know about the new program.
Guide to Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Which Programs Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce August 10, 2025 63 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.
The Ultimate Guide to World of Hyatt: How To Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Value by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson August 2, 2025 36 Interested in learning more about program features, elite status, and how to earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt? Thanks to a great award chart, excellent elite benefits, and great credit cards, World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel loyalty programs.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Guide: How the 2025 Changes Are Reshaping the Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson July 19, 2025 11 Southwest’s loyalty program has long been a fan favorite thanks to perks like the Companion Pass, no change fees, and two free checked bags. But major changes in 2025 — including lower earning rates, variable award pricing, and adding bag fees — have reshaped the program. Here’s what still works, what’s changing, and how to maximize your Rapid Rewards points going forward.
9 Reasons Delta’s SkyMiles Program Is Still Worth Your Consideration by Ajay Jain and Brie Bash July 15, 2025 88 Over the years, we’ve had no shortage of complaints about Delta SkyMiles, and most of them have been well-earned. But SkyMiles still has much to offer as a frequent flyer program, especially for members based around Delta hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Minneapolis (MSP), and Seattle (SEA). Here's a look at some of the top reasons why it's still worth remaining loyal to Delta.
Earn up to 5% Rewards on Flights With the New Club JSX Program — and Redeem for Free Flights by Tyler Glatt July 11, 2025 1 Before today, the only way to earn miles on a JSX flight was by crediting your travel to one of two partner airline programs. But now, you can credit them to JSX itself. The semi-private public charter carrier now has its own loyalty program, called Club JSX. Here's what to know about the new loyalty program.
From Tokyo to Iceland: The Best Ways to Redeem Your JetBlue TrueBlue Points for Excellent Value by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt September 8, 2025 10 JetBlue points aren’t just for JetBlue. In fact, some of the best TrueBlue redemptions come from booking partner airlines — like Japan Airlines or Qatar Airways — where you can get 3 cents or more in value per point. We’ll show you the sweet spots that make your JetBlue stash go further.
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Guide: How to Earn Status, Skip the Counter, and Get Upgrades by Max Prosperi July 5, 2025 1 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is one of the better rental car loyalty programs. The program offers perks like skipping the rental counter, guaranteed upgrades for elite members, and elite status that is easy to earn. Members can choose between earning Hertz points for free rentals or accruing airline and hotel points with partner programs. Here's how the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program works, how to maximize its value, and why it might deserve a spot alongside your preferred airline and hotel loyalty programs.
Southwest Rapid Rewards: Is There Anything Left to Luv? by Cameron Laufer and Tyler Glatt June 30, 2025 17 Despite recent changes, there still may be reasons to look at flying Southwest Airlines. Their convenient route maps, low award prices, and no change or cancellation fees are all positives. Plus, with ways to avoid new bag fees and the popular Companion Pass still in tact, there may still be reasons to luv Rapid Rewards.
ANA Mileage Club Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize This Valuable Amex Transfer Partner by Ian Snyder and Carissa Rawson June 29, 2025 0 ANA Mileage Club is a frequent flyer program you don’t want to overlook — especially if you collect Amex points. With some of the best redemption rates for premium cabin travel and a strong lineup of airline partners, ANA miles can unlock serious value. This in-depth guide covers how to earn ANA miles, book award flights, maximize sweet spots, and navigate the program’s unique rules.
IHG Milestone Rewards: Earn Perks Every 10 Nights Stayed at IHG by Ian Snyder June 14, 2025 0 IHG Milestone Rewards provide additional benefits to frequent guests of IHG hotels. You can earn rewards for every 10 nights stayed each calendar year, starting at 20 nights. The benefits range from bonus points, to food and beverage rewards, to confirmable suite upgrades. At two specific levels, you'll also have the option to select an annual lounge membership. IHG Milestone Rewards can offer excellent value to members, depending on how you use them.
Complete Guide to Accor Live Limitless: Earning, Redeeming & Elite Perks by Kim Schelling and Cameron Laufer May 31, 2025 0 Accor Live Limitless isn’t as well-known in the U.S., but it can be incredibly valuable in Europe, Asia, and beyond. From earning elite status to transferring points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt, here’s a complete guide to getting the most out of the ALL program — and when it makes sense to choose Accor over other hotel brands.
Accor ALL Plus: Save 20% on Stays, Get 20 Status Nights, Plus Bonus Points if You Join by April 23 by Skye Class April 10, 2025 1 Accor Hotels offers a subscription program called Accor ALL Plus. With an annual membership fee, the program gives members up to a 20% discount on hotel stays (but not at all brands), free Status Nights, and more. If you join by April 23, 2025, you will also receive up to 2,000 bonus points. Here are all the details.
Brightline Launches Rewards Program Along With Triple Points Promo and Million Point Sweepstakes by Mark Jackson June 1, 2025 0 Brightline is a high-speed rail service in Florida, with stops in Orlando and five stations in South Florida currently. With future expansions in the planning stages, the service has launched its own rewards program to better compete with alternative transportation options in the region.
A Premium Award Search Tool at the Perfect Price: A PointsYeah Review by Carissa Rawson and Ross Denkin March 13, 2025 1 PointsYeah is an excellent award search tool. It provides multiple filtering options when looking for flights and or hotels. Plus, it also has configurable alerts for your ideal travel itinerary and a daydream explorer that provides examples of places you can go! Check out why PointsYeah is a serious player when searching for award travel!
Capital One Transfer Partners: Best Uses for Each Airline and Hotel Partner by Ashley Onadele and Caroline Lupini April 1, 2025 80 Capital One transfer partners give you the ability to book flights with dozens of airlines to virtually every destination in the world. Like other transferrable points currencies, the key to maximizing your value is to familiarize yourself with the strengths and weaknesses of each of the partner programs. In this complete guide, we break down all :cap1_partners_total: of Capital One's transfer partners.
Maximize Your AAdvantage® Miles: The 20 Airlines You Can Book and The Best Redemptions for Each by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin February 16, 2025 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 non-alliance airlines like Etihad and Fiji Airways, this guide covers all the AAdvantage® partners you can book with your miles.
Ultimate Guide to Amex Transfer Partners: Best Redemptions for Each Airline and Hotel Partner by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt February 9, 2025 46 American Express transfer partners are one of the best ways to maximize Membership Rewards. With :amex_partners_air: airline partners and :amex_partners_hotel: hotel partners, you'll find options for virtually any travel plan. Here's our complete guide to Amex travel partners.
9 Things We Love About Hilton Honors: Points Pooling, Free Breakfast, Fifth Night Free & More by Mark Jackson February 5, 2025 39 From the best mid-tier hotel status to a fifth night free on awards and an excellent policy on sharing your points with others, there's a lot to love about the Hilton Honors program. Here are nine of our favorites.
Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More by Mark Jackson and Max Prosperi January 29, 2025 3 Choice Privileges is an underrated hotel loyalty program that can provide excellent value to road-trippers and value-minded travelers. Between lucrative promotions and modest redemption rates, there's a lot to love about the Choice Privileges program. Here's what you need to know to maximize this under-appreciated program.
