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Air Canada Aeroplan Program Guide: Overview, Elite Status, Earning Points, and More
Air Canada Aeroplan Program Guide: Overview, Elite Status, Earning Points, and More
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For those looking for a comprehensively complete loyalty program, Air Canada Aeroplan is worth a look. With plenty of highly valuable ways to earn and redeem points, there's incredible value to be found with Aeroplan, even if you're an occasional Air Canada traveler. Here's everything you need to know about the Air Canada Aeroplan program.

Tyler GlattHarrison Pierce
Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

IHG One Rewards Guide: How To Earn, Redeem, and Get the Most From IHG Points
IHG One Rewards Guide: How To Earn, Redeem, and Get the Most From IHG Points
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With over 7,000 properties in over 100 countries around the world, IHG hotels are ubiquitous. Thanks to generous promotions, reasonable award rates, and a great credit card portfolio, IHG One Rewards is a favorite hotel loyalty program for many. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the program — from how to earn and redeem points to program features and elite status.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Alaska Atmos Rewards Guide: Earning Points, Partner Awards, Elite Status, and Sweet Spots
Alaska Atmos Rewards Guide: Earning Points, Partner Awards, Elite Status, and Sweet Spots
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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.

Ben Nickel-D'AndreaToni Southam
Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

Gondola Review: A Win for Catching Price Drops and Making Loyalty-Eligible Hotel Bookings
Gondola Review: A Win for Catching Price Drops and Making Loyalty-Eligible Hotel Bookings
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Gondola is a travel portal that promises to help you earn more on every stay thanks to loyalty-eligible bookings. While it might not be as popular as its competitors, it offers functionality that can't be beat — including auto-rebooking if you book a refundable room and your hotel gets cheaper before you check in. And the best part? Gondola is completely free to use. Here's everything to know about Gondola, including how to maximize its integration with AwardWallet. 

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program
Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program
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Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program, thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you'll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton's elite status, and some shortcuts on how to get it. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.

Ian SnyderMark Jackson
Ian Snyder & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Guide: How to Earn Status, Skip the Counter, and Get Upgrades
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Guide: How to Earn Status, Skip the Counter, and Get Upgrades
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Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is one of the best 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. 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.

Max ProsperiHarrison Pierce
Max Prosperi & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Capital One Transfer Partners: Best Uses for Each Airline and Hotel Partner
Capital One Transfer Partners: Best Uses for Each Airline and Hotel Partner
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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.

Ashley OnadeleCaroline Lupini
Ashley Onadele & Caroline Lupini

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Earn American Airlines Loyalty Points — and Which Activities Don’t Qualify
How to Earn American Airlines Loyalty Points — and Which Activities Don’t Qualify
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If you're after American Airlines AAdvantage® elite status, you'll need to focus on one thing: Loyalty Points. In this comprehensive guide, we look at the many ways to earn Loyalty Points — what counts and what doesn't — to help you on your way toward AAdvantage elite status. Let's dig into the many ways to earn American Airlines Loyalty Points, including the ways that don't yield any elite status earnings.

Tyler GlattAndrew Kunesh
Tyler Glatt & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase Transfer Partners: A Complete Guide to the Best Way To Redeem Ultimate Rewards
Chase Transfer Partners: A Complete Guide to the Best Way To Redeem Ultimate Rewards
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While you can get decent value by using Ultimate Rewards points directly for travel through the portal, Chase transfer partners unlock even greater savings that can’t be attained with other redemption strategies. In this guide, we'll cover the :chase_partners_total: Ultimate Rewards airline and hotel partners with examples of maximizing your savings for any type of trip.

Ian SnyderSenitra Horbrook
Ian Snyder & Senitra Horbrook

Reviewed by Toni Southam