The 5 Best Ways to Use Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (Even After the Recent Devaluation) by Tyler Glatt and Cameron Laufer June 1, 2025 0 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.
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.
Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $30 or 3,000 Amex Points After Spending $30 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt May 13, 2025 119 Few shopping portals are better than Rakuten. It's one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet. And to sweeten the pot, new members can currently use a Rakuten referral link to get a new member bonus of $30 or 3,000 Amex Membership Rewards points.
ANA Mileage Club Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize This Valuable Amex Transfer Partner by Ian Snyder April 19, 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.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Earn, Use, and Maximize Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 0 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.
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.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Guide: How the 2025 Changes Are Reshaping the Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson April 6, 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 and variable award pricing — have reshaped the program. Here’s what still works, what’s changing, and how to maximize your Rapid Rewards points going forward.
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.
Get up to 25% off Awards, Waived Change Fees With an Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription by Tyler Glatt January 28, 2025 1 Avianca LifeMiles+ is a subscription program offering monthly bonus miles and perks for a fixed fee. But is it worth signing up? Here’s everything you need to know before deciding if LifeMiles+ is the right fit for you.
The Ultimate Guide to ExpertFlyer: How to Find Award Space, Upgrades, Seat Maps, and More by Max Prosperi and Andrew Kunesh January 26, 2025 1 ExpertFlyer is a powerful tool that offers dozens of features and resources. Using this tool, you can view flight availability, upgrade and award space, seat maps, and much more. Here's how to get the most from the platform.
Do Amex Points Expire? 7 Ways You Could Forfeit Membership Rewards by Sam Helmy January 5, 2025 51 American Express Membership Rewards points may not expire due to inactivity or a fixed point lifespan. But, you can forfeit Membership Rewards points in certain circumstances. Here's what you need to know to keep your Amex points safe.
Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Guide: Earning Miles, Elite Perks, and More by Brie Bash and Ross Denkin February 1, 2025 2 Spirit Airlines is known for low fares and minimal frills, but its Free Spirit loyalty program offers surprising value. Members earn points based on spending, with opportunities to unlock elite status and rewards. Here’s a quick guide to maximizing points, perks, and benefits with Spirit’s budget-friendly program.
How To Add a Stopover on a Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Award Ticket by Ian Snyder December 24, 2024 0 After some recent devaluations, Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles doesn't offer quite the bang it once did for your buck. On program aspect you may not be aware of, though, is the ability to build in a stopover on an award ticket. Here we detail when and how you can book a Miles & Smiles stopover, plus all the ways you can amass miles.
The Ultimate Delta SkyMiles Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Miles, Achieve Elite Status, and More by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 With a strong elite program, great industry reputation, and excellent global network of partner airlines, Delta SkyMiles is a popular U.S. airline loyalty program. Here, we provide a complete guide to Delta SkyMiles, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of Medallion status, and the best redemption opportunities.
How To Search and Book a Stopovers and Around-The-World Tickets With Asiana Club Miles by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 Asiana Club tends to fly below the radar, as there aren't any easy ways to accrue miles. But don't write off the program. It offers a solid award chart for several routes, including an attractive option for booking around-the-world awards. Here's how you can book a stopover on an Asiana Club award ticket or a trip around the globe with multiple stops.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Points, Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash November 9, 2024 0 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club boasts numerous partnerships that make earning and using Virgin points easy. With a ton of partner booking sweet spots, Virgin points are one of the most valuable currencies for booking flights. Here we break down the basics of the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and check out the hidden gems that make Virgin points super valuable.
The Complete Guide To Earning and Redeeming British Airways Avios by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson October 27, 2024 9 British Airways Avios is a useful airline currency that you can earn in a variety of different ways — with even more options for redeeming. No matter your travel plans, Avios can likely get you there. Here's everything you need to know about how to earn and redeem them.
College Students: Get Oneworld Elite Status, Perks, and Discounts With Qatar Airways Student Club by Max Prosperi October 20, 2024 4 Qatar Airways' Student Club offers college students exclusive airfare savings and elite-like perks, including extra checked baggage. Members also earn elite status upon graduation. This free program provides an excellent opportunity for students to travel affordably while enjoying premium benefits. Here's a quick overview of how to enroll.
American Express Membership Rewards: Complete Guide by Ian Snyder June 2, 2025 2 American Express Membership Rewards is one of the best transferable points currencies among those offered by major banks. Here's a high-level overview of the program to help you understand how to earn and redeem Amex points.
Copa Airlines ConnectMiles: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Miles, Earning Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash October 12, 2024 0 Copa Airlines ConnectMiles is a valuable program you might not know much about. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about Copa Airlines ConnectMiles, including its advantages, airline partners, elite status, and how to earn and use ConnectMiles.
Dollar Rent a Car Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Dollar Express Rewards by Sam Helmy September 30, 2024 0 When it comes to simple car rental loyalty programs, Dollar Express Rewards is one of the most straightforward and easiest to use. Check out our comprehensive guide, which covers everything you need to know about Dollar Express Rewards.
The Ultimate Guide To United MileagePlus by Ian Snyder April 8, 2025 29 United's MileagePlus program is one of the most accessible and rewarding frequent-flyer programs. Although we've seen significant changes in recent years, MileagePlus retains its core value for members. In this guide, we'll cover how to earn United miles, the best ways to redeem them, and how to make the most of MileagePlus Premier elite status.
The Sonesta Travel Pass Loyalty Program: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Get Elite Status by Sam Helmy September 29, 2024 42 The Sonesta Travel Pass program is one of the fastest growing in the U.S., and the brand now has over 1,200 properties worldwide. The growth is so impressive that the program is worth a closer look to see if it fits into your travel and elite status goals.
Our Complete Guide to the Seven Wells Fargo Rewards Transfer Partners by Tyler Glatt May 16, 2025 3 Credit card holders can now redeem Wells Fargo Rewards points by transferring them across seven partners. Here's everything you need to know about Wells Fargo's transfer partners and some of the best ways to stretch your hard-earned points the furthest.
