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.
HotelSlash Review: The Hotel Booking Version of AutoSlash by Mark Jackson and Sam Helmy October 4, 2024 7 HotelSlash is an intuitive tool that aims to take a lot of the work out of finding the very best hotel rate when you book. But should you use it? Here's how it works and what my experience was like when I used HotelSlash.
Complete Guide to Brex Rewards, Transfer Partners & Redemptions by Ian Snyder September 20, 2024 2 Brex Rewards is a program businesses can use to collect transferable/flexible points. While lesser known than other programs like Chase or Amex, Brex points are worth understanding and holding due to their variety of redemption options. Here's what you need to know about the Brex Rewards program, including Brex's airline transfer partners.
Should You Care About the “I Prefer” Hotel Rewards Program? by Sam Helmy September 10, 2024 2 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.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Miles, Achieving Elite Status, and More by Brie Bash September 8, 2024 2 Flying Blue is the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, and despite being a foreign airline program, it is worth your attention — especially if you frequently fly on SkyTeam carriers. In this post, we'll cover how to earn and spend your Flying Blue miles and how to reach elite status.
Chase Transfer Partners: A Complete Guide to the Best Way to Redeem Ultimate Rewards by Ian Snyder June 25, 2025 42 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.
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need to Earn It and the Perks It Yields by Ian Snyder and JT Genter June 6, 2025 2 Marriott is one of several hotel loyalty programs that offers lifetime elite status, rewarding its loyal members after years of faithfully staying at its hotels. Lifetime elite members enjoy various benefits depending on which lifetime status level they have achieved. In this guide, we also highlight a way you can slowly progress toward Marriott lifetime status even if you don't stay with the chain frequently.
Everything You Need to Know about Radisson Rewards by Ian Snyder July 31, 2024 7 Radisson Rewards is one of the successors to the previous Club Carlson program, covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. Let’s take a deep dive into Radisson Rewards to understand what it offers, including how to earn Radisson points, they're best uses, and how to make the most of their elite program.
The Basics of Booking an Award Flight with United by Jenna Hansen July 31, 2024 1 The United Airlines MileagePlus program is popular and easy to use. This post shows you the step-by-step process to booking award travel through United MileagePlus, including options for earning miles and how United award pricing works.
What to Know About the Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards Car Rental Program by Sam Helmy July 30, 2024 0 The Thirty Blue Chip Rewards program is unique and easy to use. It is aimed primarily at budget-conscious leisure travelers interested in a great deal without worrying about status and complex program policies. Here's what you need to know about the program.
How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier by Ryan Smith and Max Prosperi June 6, 2025 105 Interested in earning elite status with Marriott's Bonvoy rewards program? Marriott Bonvoy elite status consists of five elite tiers (in addition to the base level). The program has a huge worldwide footprint and offers various perks, depending on your status level and the hotel brand you're staying at. In this article, we deeply dive into Marriott's elite status tiers, what they offer, and how to attain these perks.
The Ultimate One Key Rewards Guide: How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize by Skye Class August 27, 2024 2 If you're a fan of using Hotels.com, Vrbo, or Expedia, One Key might be the rewards program for you. One Key is the combined, new loyalty program for these booking platforms, allowing you to earn OneKeyCash on your stays. Here's a closer look at the One Key, which will tell you everything you need to know about the program.
How To Maximize the Value of Wells Fargo Rewards Points by Ryan Flanigan and Mark Jackson June 25, 2024 18 When discussing top-value rewards programs, Wells Fargo Rewards typically isn't the first program that comes to mind. However, now that Wells Fargo has launched transfer partners, you have even more valuable ways to redeem your Wells Fargo Rewards. Here's a full recap of the many ways to get value from your Wells Fargo points.
Enterprise Plus Guide: How To Get Elite Status and Upgrades by Sam Helmy June 19, 2024 0 Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the largest car rental company in the United States, with over 9,000 locations and 230 airport locations. Its Enterprise Plus loyalty program is heavily revenue-based, but is straightforward to use. You earn Enterprise Plus points for every dollar spent on qualifying rentals and can redeem your points for free days. Here's everything you need to know about the Enterprise Plus program.
MaxMyPoint Is the Best Way To Search for Hotel Award Availability by Carissa Rawson June 17, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint is a newer tool designed to help travelers redeem their hotel points. With coverage for Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott, you can search thousands of properties worldwide for live award availability. There are both paid and free options, plus the ability to set alerts when new rewards open up. Here's how it works.
Everything You Need To Know about Air New Zealand Airpoints by Sam Helmy June 16, 2024 2 Air New Zealand and its loyalty program, Air New Zealand Airpoints, are among the smallest in the Star Alliance network. Especially for those outside New Zealand, the number of ways you can earn and redeem points is much smaller than those available with other more notable Alliance partners like United or Air Canada. However, Airpoints are some of the most valuable airline currentcies around! Interested in learning more about it? Here's everything you need to know.
Complete Guide to Capital One Rewards Miles: Earning and Redeeming Like a Pro by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2024 0 There are several reasons to consider collecting Capital One Rewards Miles. But if we had to give you the main reason to join the Capital One ecosystem or expand your presence in it, here you go: Capital One miles are the most valuable transferable rewards currency you can earn. In this post, we'll cover the ins and outs of Capital One miles — how to earn and redeem — so you can get the most out of your rewards.
Everything You Need To Know About IHG One Rewards by Ian Snyder June 5, 2024 13 With over 6,300 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.
Beginner’s Guide to Saving Money on Car Rentals Using AutoSlash by Ian Snyder May 30, 2024 58 Renting a car can be a stressful and expensive part of traveling. In this post, we’ll show you how to use the powerful car rental search and rental price tracking capabilities of AutoSlash to simplify that process and save a lot of money on your next car rental. Here's everything you need to know about this valuable service.
Citi ThankYou® Points: Best Ways To Earn and Use Them by Carissa Rawson and Brie Bash January 1, 2025 3 Citi ThankYou Rewards points are some of the most valuable you can earn, especially if you're willing to transfer them to partners. In this guide, we talk about earning and redeeming Citi points, plus other questions you may have.
The World of Hyatt Rewards Program — A Complete Guide by Miguel Rueda, Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson May 20, 2024 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.
Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program by Ian Snyder and Mark Jackson May 18, 2024 21 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.
Ultimate Guide to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan by Ian Snyder June 6, 2025 52 With valuable miles, a strong elite program, and unique partnerships with global airlines, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of the best U.S. airline loyalty programs. Here, we provide a complete guide to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of elite status, and the best Alaska Mileage Plan redemption options.
Finnair Plus Program Guide: Everything You Need To Know by Sam Helmy April 29, 2024 2 Finnair Plus has a host of new features, including adopting Avios as a currency, new tier thresholds, milestone rewards, guaranteed award availability on every flight, new award charts, and more. Here is all you need to know about the Finnair Plus program.
A Complete Guide to JetBlue’s TrueBlue Loyalty Program by Ian Snyder April 26, 2024 18 Last year, JetBlue revamped its Mosaic elite status earning requirements and Mosaic elite perks. Nearly everyone came out ahead in the revamped TrueBlue program, which expanded on simplicity with added rewards even for those without elite status. Here's everything you need to know about JetBlue TrueBlue.
How To Earn Avianca LifeMiles: A Complete Guide by Ian Snyder April 18, 2024 0 There are plenty of ways to earn Avianca LifeMiles, and we cover all of them here. From flying with Avianca and its partners to earning lots of points using credit cards, you have multiple great strategies at your disposal. It's even worth considering buying LifeMiles at times, as the value can make sense in certain situations. Here's everything you need to know about earning LifeMiles.
The Top 7 Reasons Why It’s Worth Remaining Loyal to Delta Air Lines by Ajay Jain and Jess Farley April 8, 2025 88 Over the years, we’ve spent plenty of time on our soapbox grumbling about Delta SkyMiles — most of it warranted. 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.
Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards Program Guide: Everything You Need To Know by Jess Farley and Senitra Horbrook June 6, 2025 138 Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world's largest and most well-known hotel loyalty programs. It's also one of the most complicated hotel loyalty programs around. In this post, we explain what you need to know about earning and redeeming Bonvoy points, earning elite status (and what benefits come with elite status), the Marriott point expiration policy, buying and transferring points, and more.
Langham Hotels’ New Loyalty Program: Brilliant by Langham by Sam Helmy March 14, 2024 0 Langham Hotels has launched its points-based loyalty program called Brilliant by Langham. This program replaced Langham's two previous loyalty programs. Never heard of Langham Hotels? Wondering if this program is worth your consideration? Here's a closer look.
Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Loyalty Points by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt March 10, 2024 8 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 — and the ways that don't yield any elite status earnings.
