Live Now: Book Exclusive United Airlines Behind-the-Scenes Experiences from 30k MileagePlus Miles by Skye Class and JT Genter September 12, 2025 1 United continues to offer United MileagePlus cardholders unique experiences to go behind the scenes at United hubs, the Houston Space Center, and more. Two new packages are available now for cardholders to redeem miles on — a behind-the-scenes look at the airline's flight training center in Denver, a VIP tour of the Houston Space Center, and more.
From Flights to Apple Products: 22 Different Ways to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by Miguel Rueda September 12, 2025 22 Chase Ultimate Rewards® are one of the most valuable and most flexible rewards currencies available. They can be redeemed directly through the Chase Travel Portal, easily transferred to one of Chases's many travel partners, used to pay for purchases and experiences, redeemed for statement credits and more. Here are 22 ways you can use them.
The Best Ways to Earn and Redeem Points and Miles for Walt Disney World Hotels and Tickets by Carissa Rawson September 11, 2025 0 Walt Disney World vacations are expensive, especially when you're trying to stay on Disney property. Here's how to maximize your earnings on Disney tickets and hotels, plus how to redeem points to slash your out-of-pocket costs.
Spacious and Stunning: 9 of The Most Incredible Suites Bookable With World of Hyatt Points by Mark Jackson September 11, 2025 15 The World of Hyatt program is an incredible example of hotel loyalty done right. Hyatt charges far fewer points for a free night than the competition—including to book the best rooms at top-tier properties. My favorite Hyatt redemptions are for ‘Premium Suites’, which members can book for double the standard award rate. Here are our picks for the best Hyatt Suites across the globe.
All the Benefits of Booking Award Flights via the Chase Travel℠ Portal by Jess Farley and Carissa Rawson September 10, 2025 61 In addition to transferring to over a dozen airline and hotel partner programs, collecting Ultimate Rewards also provides access to the Chase Travel℠ Portal. There, cardmembers can redeem points for a variety of travel, including airfare, hotels, cruises, and car rentals. Each option can offer substantial value under the right circumstances.
Hilton Honors Devalues for the Third Time in Nine Months, Hikes Standard Award Points Cap to 250k by Mark Jackson September 10, 2025 2 Hilton Honors has increased the cost of award nights at select properties yet again. While the program has already increased award rates twice in 2025, the most expensive awards are now topping out at a whopping 250,000 points per night. Here's what to know.
United and ITA Launch Earn-and-Redeem Partnership — And Mileage Redemptions Are Already Live by Harrison Pierce September 8, 2025 0 You can now redeem United Airlines MileagePlus Miles for ITA Airways flights, and vice versa. Elite members will also have access to lounges when flying on select routes. Here's everything to know about the new United-ITA partnership.
Earn and Spend Lufthansa Miles on Hotels and Rental Cars by Miguel Rueda September 8, 2025 0 You can earn Lufthansa Miles & More miles by booking hotel stays through the Hotels and Cars by Rocket Travel portal. Make Lufthansa first class redemptions easier to book. These miles are valuable but not easy to earn. Is booking hotel stays through this portal a good way to boost your balance?
11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots for Flights to Europe by Ross Denkin and Brie Bash September 7, 2025 23 With :amex_partners_air: airline transfer partners, determining the best ways to redeem American Express Membership Rewards can be daunting. Add in alliances and partnerships of each Amex partner airline, and travelers have even more options to consider. We at AwardWallet dug into all of the options to compile this list of the best ways to redeem Membership Rewards for flights to Europe.
Amex Hilton Surpass vs World of Hyatt Card: Which Mid-Tier Hotel Card Is Better for You? by Scott Sikes September 5, 2025 0 The World of Hyatt Credit Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card are two of the best mid-tier hotel credit cards out there. They both have reasonable annual fees, valuable perks, and decent return on spending. This post breaks down the pros and cons of each card to help you decide which one is best for you.
Coming Soon: Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles to Score Hard-to-Get World Cup Tickets by Harrison Pierce September 5, 2025 0 Starting October 13, American Airlines AAdvantage members will be able to redeem miles for World Cup tickets. Here's what we know so far, including how you can register so you don't miss out on this rare opportunity.
How to Use IHG’s Calendar Search to Find the Best Award Nights and Lowest Cash Rates by Jenna Hansen September 5, 2025 4 If you find yourself with the itch to plan a trip and flexibility is on your side, using a feature like the IHG award calendar can help save you a chunk of points or cash. It can also save you time. Rather than having to search night after night for the cheapest pricing, you can view availability and costs for an entire month at a time.
Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer by JT Genter September 4, 2025 5 Bask is currently offering 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before November 30, 2025 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.
How To Use Rewards at Hotels With No Rewards Program by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 3, 2025 47 In theory, redeeming hotel points for an upcoming stay is straightforward. But what if there aren't any hotels at your destination that participate in rewards programs — can you still pay with points? Let us teach you how to pay for lodging with points when you "can't pay with points" at that hotel.
Alaska Airlines to End One Earn-and-Redeem Partnership, Scale Back Another in October by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2025 4 The only constant in the world of points and miles is change. And just after overhauling and rebranding its loyalty program, Alaska Airlines is making more updates to its roster of partner airlines. It’ll drop one partnership entirely and scale back another. Here’s what you need to know about how this affects redeeming Atmos Rewards points, earning them on eligible flights, and when the updates take effect.
14 Exciting Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) Properties Bookable With Hilton Honors Points by Ross Denkin and Cameron Laufer September 1, 2025 1 Hilton's integration of SLH properties into its own portfolio provides members incredible opportunities. Of the 400 or so hotels now eligible for award stays, several make for excellent uses of points and free night certificates. Here are 14 bespoke properties that stand out based on location, level of luxury, or redemption value — or all three!
How to Fly Lie-Flat Business Class to South America From 35k Alaska Points by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 31, 2025 1 Flying to Peru and South America for only 35,000 points is a steal, and using Alaska Airlines' partner network, it's now possible to more cities than ever. Using LATAM you can fly in flat beds to many South American cities.
From Unbeatable Value to an Epic Infinity Pool: Four Things I Loved About My Stay at InterContinental Crete by Tyler Glatt August 30, 2025 1 The only thing I love more than a free hotel night is a free hotel night in Greece. I recently spent five nights in Agios Nikolaos for almost nothing by redeeming IHG free night certificates for an extended stay at the InterContinental Crete. And it was awesome. Here are four highlights that made this stay one to remember.
Should You Use Amex Reward Dollars for Your Amazon Purchases? by Sam Helmy August 30, 2025 0 American Express eligible cardholders can use their Amex Reward Dollars to pay for their Amazon purchase directly. Here is all you need to do about when to use your Amex Reward Dollars at Amazon and when to skip and pay cash.
How I Saved 44,000 Miles By Booking a Cheap Positioning Flight by Brie Bash August 29, 2025 2 When it comes to booking award travel, flexibility is usually key. But what happens when you have no flexibility? That was the situation I found myself in when I needed to get my whole family to upstate New York, and the dates were set in stone. Here's how I used a positioning flight to create our own practical solution to a common problem.
Maximize Your Points: Current Transfer Bonuses for Capital One, Chase, Citi, and More by Tyler Glatt August 28, 2025 4 The only thing better than transferring credit card rewards points to a loyalty program is transferring those points with a bonus. By taking advantage of one of these limited-time offers, you'll wind up with more points than you initially transferred. Here's the complete list of active transfer bonuses.
You Can Book All-Inclusive Virgin Voyages Cruises With Virgin Points — But Is It Worth The Points Cost? by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt August 28, 2025 11 If you didn't know, you can redeem your Virgin Points for more than just award flights. You can also redeem them for Virgin Voyages. Cruises start at 280,000 points for an all-inclusive sailing, although some of the more epic itineraries climb north of a million. Here are the ones you can book now.
Singapore Airlines Introduces ‘Access Redemptions’ and Adds Non-Flight Elite Earnings by Harrison Pierce August 26, 2025 0 Singapore Airlines is introducing two new features to its KrisFlyer loyalty program: access redemptions and changes to elite status earning. You'll now earn elite miles on purchases with Singapore Airlines Group non-flight entities. Access redemptions allow you to book an award seat as long as there is an available seat on the plane.
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Quick Take: New, Central, Category 1, And Delightful by JT Genter August 25, 2025 0 Hyatt recently opened a Hyatt Centric property in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and it costs as few as 3,500 Hyatt points per night! So, it was an obvious choice for my visit to Kuala Lumpur earlier this month. Here's my quick take on this property and why you should keep it in mind if you're visiting the vibrant city of KL.
Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer August 24, 2025 4 The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Choice Adds New Sports Experiences: Bid on Tickets or VIP Packages for Football and Racing from 4k Points by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva August 22, 2025 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Currently, you can redeem just 4,000 Choice points (just 2k transferred points!) for grandstand tickets. Or, bid as few as 40,000 points to get a VIP pit road tour, driver meet and greet, and trackside catering. Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for experiences and how to place a bid.
Singapore Airlines Launches Fixed Award Chart for Scoot Flights — With Redemptions From Just 1,500 Miles! by Cameron Laufer August 21, 2025 1 Singapore KrisFlyer recently rolled out a new fixed award chart for Scoot, letting flyers redeem KrisFlyer miles for good-value award flights across Asia. We're even finding options offering over 4 cents per mile! Here’s a look at how these redemptions work and how you can book them.
Traveling to Universal Epic Universe? Here Are the Best Hotels Nearby Bookable With Points by Mark Jackson August 21, 2025 2 Epic Universe made quite a splash earlier this summer when it was unveiled to the world. If you want to check out the newest major theme park in the U.S., you have several hotel options — from those offering valuable perks for visitors to those bookable for as few as 12,000 points per night! In this post, we explore all available options, brand by brand.
Flash Sale: 40% Off My Favorite Deal Alert Service for Cheap Flights and Award Availability by JT Genter August 20, 2025 6 Thrifty Traveler just launched a new 40% off flash sale on Thrifty Traveler Premium subscriptions. From cheap flights to Europe to unicorn-level award availability, Thrifty Traveler Premium alerts you to it all — including by text message if you opt into that option. Here's more about what you get with Thrifty Traveler Premium and why we think its worth it.
Alaska Airlines Unveils Atmos Rewards — Here’s All You Need to Know About the New Program by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 20, 2025 1 Alaska Airlines is rolling out Atmos Rewards, a new loyalty program combining HawaiianMiles and Mileage Plan. The program keeps fan-favorite features while adding new ways to earn and redeem points, plus expanded upgrade options. Here's everything you need to know about the new program.
