New: Earn and Redeem Hyatt Points for Luxury Safaris Through New Mr & Mrs Smith Partnership by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea December 11, 2025 0 Hyatt has announced the addition of 15 Asilia Africa properties in East Africa through its existing Mr & Mrs Smith partnership. Most of them are luxury lodges and camp sites near national parks and reserves in the most sought after adventure destinations. Here's what it means for your next safari.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders: Get Access to Exclusive Apple TV Event in NYC This Weekend by Skye Class December 11, 2025 1 Did you know that the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card comes with exclusive Apple benefits? Cardholders can claim complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music, while getting access to exclusive experiences. If you're interested, book a night of tv magic in New York City, December 12-14, and go behind the scenes of hit Apple TV shows and movies. Here are the details.
Buy Avianca LifeMiles With a 125% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) Through December 16 by Tyler Glatt December 11, 2025 129 LifeMiles just launched a new buy miles promotion offering travelers LifeMiles at a rate of 1.47¢ apiece. This deal unlocks excellent deals, such as United flights to Canada for $147, business class to Switzerland for $807, and $2,347 to Tokyo in ANA first class! Here are all the details and a few ways to maximize LifeMiles.
JetBlue’s First BlueHouse Lounge at JFK Is Opening Soon — Here’s Your First Look Inside by Tyler Glatt December 11, 2025 0 JetBlue flyers: your number one wish has finally been granted. The airline's first airport lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (which it's calling BlueHouse) opens to travelers bright and early on December 18, 2025. From the moment you step inside, you'll see why JetBlue is calling BlueHouse its love letter to New York. Here’s everything you need to know about JetBlue’s brand-new lounge at JFK.
IHG Is Ending Its Friends & Family Rate — Here’s What’s Replacing It by Anthony Cave December 11, 2025 0 IHG's Friends & Family Rate, a discount on cash stays for family and friends of full-time IHG employees, is being replaced with IHG One Pass. However, there's a catch that may impact future bookings. A cap using the new rate may end up restricting both flexibility and discounts.
Earn Flying Blue Miles on Your Next Concert Ticket — Here’s How by Skye Class December 11, 2025 0 Flying Blue members might not know that they can earn miles on concerts and events. However, doing so is pretty easy. Members just need to purchase the tickets through the Flying Blue Ticketmaster website. Here's how you can earn extra miles on your next concert ticket purchase.
Avianca to Offer ‘More for Everyone’ With Business Class and Wi-Fi on All Flights — Here’s What to Know by Harrison Pierce December 10, 2025 0 At a press conference in Bogota, Colombia, Avianca announced its "More for Everyone" campaign, and AwardWallet got the scoop. Avianca is expanding its 'Business Class Americas' product to dozens of new routes plus rolling out in-flight Wi-Fi across its fleet. Here are the details shared so far.
Aeroplan Launches a Loyalty Partnership With Harbour Air, North America’s Largest Seaplane Airline by Tyler Glatt December 10, 2025 0 Air Canada Aeroplan's partner airline network includes all kinds of unique carriers, and it just added another one: Harbour Air. For the unfamiliar, Harbour Air is North America's largest seaplane airline. It operates up to 200 daily flights to more than a dozen destinations across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. And now, you can earn Aeroplan points on these scenic short-hop flights.
Ending Soon: Score 85,000 Bonus Rapid Rewards Points With These Southwest Airlines Credit Card Offers by Tyler Glatt December 10, 2025 2 If you care about saving money when you fly Southwest, you'll want to have a co-branded Rapid Rewards card. And right now, all personal Southwest cards are offering new applicants 85,000 bonus points after meeting a reasonable spending requirement. Here's why now is a good time to apply before these offers end on December 16, 2025, at 7 am EST.
Amex Business Gold Review: Rewards, Credits, and Whether It Deserves a Spot in Your Wallet by Senitra Horbrook and Mark Jackson December 10, 2025 26 The American Express® Business Gold Card automatically earns 4x points in multiple categories, enabling businesses to potentially earn a massive amount of Membership Rewards points each year. Check out our comprehensive review for all the details and current welcome bonus.
26 Travel-Related Chase Offers: Up to $75 Back on Airfare, IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, Southwest, And More by JT Genter and Zhanna Startseva December 10, 2025 136 Chase is currently offering a slew of travel-related Chase Offers — offering potentially hundreds of dollars back on lodging, flights, and rental cars. Specific Chase Offers include saving on Marriott brands, Hyatt brands, Turo, Airalo, Cruise America, Sixt, and more. Here's a roundup of all travel-related Chase Offers you might be targeted for.
Guide to Hilton Honors MyWay Benefits: Perks You Choose After Unlocking Gold or Diamond Status by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson December 10, 2025 3 On your next Hilton stay as a Gold or Diamond status member, you'll enjoy an array of staple benefits courtesy of your elite tier. But that's not all. You'll also be able to choose from a selection of MyWay benefits, allowing you to decide how you want to be rewarded at each of Hilton's 25 brands. Here's how they work.
Uber Expands Shuttle Concept, Tweaks Tipping Process, and Adds Booking Kiosks — What to Know by Tyler Glatt December 10, 2025 0 Holiday travel is about to ramp back up, and Uber is making a few updates — all of which center around making rides seamless and more affordable. In short, Uber is expanding its Shuttle concept to another major airport, debuting its first kiosk, and making it easier to tip your driver in the app. Here's everything you need to know.
Bluegreen Vacation Timeshare Presentation Deal: 3-Night Stays From $249 and Earn Up to 70k Points by Skye Class December 10, 2025 2 Would you sit through a two-hour timeshare presentation if it meant a nearly free vacation? Choice Privileges members can book a 3-night Bluegreen Vacations stay from $249 and earn up to 70,000 bonus Choice points or $100 a MasterCard. Here’s how to make the most of these Bluegreen Vacations deals.
Understanding Rewards Credit Card Application Rules and Restrictions [2025] by Ian Snyder December 9, 2025 128 Wondering which credit card you can apply for next? Issuer rules vary widely — and much of the information out there is incomplete or unpublished. This guide breaks down major bank restrictions, including Chase’s 5/24 rule and which issuers expect you to have a checking account. We’ve compiled what’s known, plus community data points, all in one place.
5 Last-Minute Strategies To Qualify for Delta Medallion Status Before the Year Ends by Ian Snyder December 9, 2025 2 The year is almost over, so there's no time to lose if you are hoping to (re)qualify for Delta elite status. If you're short of your target, you have through December 31, 2025 to earn the Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that you need. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways you can do so.
The Marriott Bonvoy Member’s Guide to CitizenM: Elite Benefits, Point Earnings, and What to Expect on Stays by Harrison Pierce December 9, 2025 0 Now that the integration of CitizenM into Marriott Bonvoy is complete, here's everything you need to know about booking stays at CitizenM properties worldwide. We'll cover earning and redeeming points, as well as elite benefits you'll enjoy on-site.
Want Special Access to World Cup Tickets? Applying for a New Bank of America Credit Card Can Be Your Ticket by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea December 9, 2025 0 Bank of America is partnering with FIFA to launch limited-time opportunities to new applicants of two of its cash back earning credit cards. These include limited-edition soccer designs as well as access to some of the FIFA World Cup matches during next year's events.
Flash Sale: Buy Avios via Qatar Airways With a 45% Bonus — Just 1.59¢ Per Avios! by Andrew George Bradshaw and Harrison Pierce December 9, 2025 14 Qatar Airways just launched a new sale to buy Avios with up to a 45% bonus. This is a solid deal from Qatar for buying Avios, allowing members to grab them for as little as 1.59¢ apiece. This bonus runs through December 11, 2025, giving you just a few days to take advantage of this offer.
Best Credit Cards With Free Travel Insurance: Comprehensive Coverage, Lost Luggage, and More by Jerod Morales and Harrison Pierce December 9, 2025 99 If there is one thing we've learned over the last few years, it's to ensure we are protected. If you've seen all the travel nightmares recently, you know that trip insurance can mean the difference between being reimbursed for extra expenses or losing tons of money along the way. These are the best cards to protect your trips.
Fly Business Class to Istanbul From $975 With This up-to-100% Bonus on Turkish Miles & Smiles Miles by Harrison Pierce and Andrew George Bradshaw December 9, 2025 7 Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles just launched a new buy miles offer. Valid until December 22, 2025, Miles & Smiles members can buy up to 250,000 miles and receive up to 100% bonus miles. If maximized, this promotion can drop the price per mile down to as low as 1.5¢ each. But in light of recent devaluations, does a promotion like this still make sense? Let's dive into the details of this promotion and see a few times you can grab a sweet redemption at a cheaper price than the cash rate.
GHA Discovery Promotion: Earn up to $825 on 2+ Night Stays at Multiple Brands Through May 2026 by Skye Class December 9, 2025 0 GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty program of the Global Hotel Alliance, currently has a promotion offering up to D$825 in rewards for stays across different brands through May 31, 2026. GHA has over 50 brands. The more you stay at, the more you earn. Here are the details of this lucrative promotion.
Breeze Airways Promo Code: Up to 40% Off Round-Trip Flights With This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt December 11, 2025 2 Breeze Airways just launched a new promo code that can help you save up to 40% on cash or reward flights. If you’re looking to take advantage of this offer, read on for the promo code and more details on how to book.
The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying by Tyler Glatt and Ian Snyder December 8, 2025 5 United MileagePlus elite status is based primarily on earning Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). To qualify for United's elite status, you'll need to understand how to earn PQPs. In this post, we'll cover what United PQPs are, how many you will need for each tier of Premier elite status, and the top ways to earn PQPs through flying.
Hilton to Introduce a New Top-Tier, Invite-Only Elite Status — Here’s What We Know So Far by Harrison Pierce December 8, 2025 0 Hilton is expected to introduce a new, invite-only tier for a handful of Hilton loyalists in 2026. The Honors Society will dethrone the just-introduced Diamond Reserve as the highest tier in the Hilton Honors program. Here's what we know so far.
IHG Slashes Free Points Transfer Cap for Diamond Elites and Business Rewards Members by Sam Helmy December 8, 2025 0 IHG has quietly reduced the number of points Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members can transfer for free. Until now, this limit was pretty lofty — but it just got a big haircut. Plus, there are new restrictions that will slim down who gets to make these free transfers. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Buy a Delta Gift Card and Get a $25 Uber Voucher — Here’s How by Tyler Glatt December 8, 2025 19 Through January 5, 2026, Delta will give you a $25 Uber voucher when you buy a Delta gift card of $300 or more. It’s a solid deal if you can use the funds to book both flights and rides in the year ahead. Here's how to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
Amex to Devalue Transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles in Early 2026 — Here’s the Timeline by Cameron Laufer December 8, 2025 0 Amex Membership Rewards is one of a handful of programs that offers transfers to Cathay Pacific's loyalty program -- known as Asia Miles -- at a 1:1 ratio. That rate will be changing, but luckily not for a few months. Effective March 1, 2026, the transfer rate will change to 5:4, dropping the rate by 20%. Here's what to know.
IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 121 New IHG Properties by Sam Helmy and JT Genter December 8, 2025 4 IHG One Rewards just extended its promotion offering a 15% award discount on award stays at new properties. Here's the full list of 121 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of February 2026.
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