Southwest Airlines Has a New Boarding Process: Here’s How It Works and How to Board Earlier by Cameron Laufer and Samantha Holland February 18, 2026 1 Southwest Airlines has rolled out a new boarding process, but there are still several free and paid ways to improve your boarding experience. Whether through elite status, credit card perks, upgraded fares, or purchasing Priority Boarding, here’s how to position yourself to board earlier on your next Southwest flight.
Bilt Cash Explained: How It Works, How to Earn It, and What You Can Redeem It For by Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce February 18, 2026 0 Bilt Cash is the new way members are rewarded for their spending and loyalty to the Bilt Rewards program. It’s also a way to offset housing payment fees and boost your overall rewards. Here’s a closer look at how Bilt Cash works, including how to earn it and the different ways you can redeem it.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card: Earn a Companion Pass Despite a Low Annual Fee by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson February 18, 2026 36 The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card is one of three personal Southwest credit cards, and it's the one with the lowest annual fee. Here's what you should know about it, so you can decide if the Southwest Plus Card is the right Southwest card for you.
Most of United’s Regional Jets Now Offer Starlink Wi-Fi — Here’s When the Rest of the Fleet Will Get It by Skye Class February 18, 2026 0 United has outfitted much of its two-cabin regional fleet with high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, which is free for all United MileagePlus members. Currently, 1,200 daily flights offer Starlink, representing more than a quarter of United’s daily departures. Here’s when the rest of the fleet is expected to get it.
Buy Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club Points With up to a Best-Ever 100% Bonus by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt February 18, 2026 1 Looking for a luxury hotel to enjoy a special occasion with loved ones? The Leading Hotels of the World is offering up to a 100% bonus when you buy Leaders Club points — dropping the price to 6¢ apiece. Here's when buying points could actually save you hundreds at some of the world’s best luxury hotels.
Marriott Bonvoy Week: Earn Bonus Points on Starbucks Purchases Through February 22 by Tyler Glatt February 18, 2026 0 The Marriott-Starbucks reciprocal rewards partnership offers an easy way to earn a little extra. You can pick up double Stars during stays at Marriott hotels and 100 bonus points during the current Marriott Bonvoy Week, which runs through February 22, 2026. Here are all the details and how to link your accounts.
Guide to Capital One Airport Lounges: Locations, Amenities, Access, and Guest Policies (2026) by Tyler Glatt February 17, 2026 4 Capital One’s airport lounge network is expanding fast, with seven locations open and another on the way. Each lounge offers a unique design, food, and drinks, but all offer top-tier comfort and service. Here’s where to find them, how to get in, and what to expect when you visit.
Act Fast: Alaska Airlines Offering up to 60% off Awards to Select Europe and Japan Destinations by Tyler Glatt February 17, 2026 19 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is out with a new offer for a whopping up-to-60% discount on award flights to six international destinations. These featured destinations change each quarter, and this month’s lineup includes routes to Spring-inspired cities across Europe and Japan. Here's how to snag these cheap awards.
Subscribe to Accor+ Explorer for 2,000 Bonus Points — and Score Perks at Select Accor Hotels by Skye Class February 17, 2026 1 For a limited time, Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members can sign up for a new Accor+ Explorer subscription and receive 2,000 bonus points. This deal applies solely to the Explorer membership, which includes enhanced benefits for stays in the Asia Pacific. Here are the details.
Earn 50% Bonus Avianca LifeMiles on Hotel Bookings — Up to 22,000 Miles per Night by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce February 17, 2026 4 Now through February 22, 2026, you can book a hotel stay through the LifeMiles Hotels portal and earn up to 22,000 LifeMiles per night at one of LifeMiles' 500,000 properties! You must complete your stay by July 30, 2026. Let's take a look at the details of this promotion and whether it's worth taking advantage of.
Add Authorized Users to Your Card Accounts — and Get Bonus Points or Miles on These Cards by Samantha Holland and Harrison Pierce February 17, 2026 57 Sign-up bonuses are a crucial part of the points and miles puzzle, but they’re not the only way of banking a substantial balance of rewards points. Other methods include signing up for regular promotions offered by credit card providers and loyalty programs, taking advantage of generous referral bonuses, and — on select credit cards — scoring bonus points for adding an authorized user to your account.
No More Miles: Emirates Plans to Drop Condor as a Skywards Earning Partner by Harrison Pierce February 17, 2026 0 Emirates has just announced that Skywards members will no longer be able to earn miles on flights operated by Condor Airlines starting May 1, 2026. Luckily, you can still redeem Skywards miles for Condor flights, at least for now. Here's what you need to know.
IHG Discounts: Up to 25% off Stays in North America, Savings at New Properties, and More by Sam Helmy and Skye Class February 17, 2026 0 If you’re planning to book your next IHG stay with cash instead of points, you might as well save some money by taking advantage of a significant discount. Currently, IHG is running a flash Spring sale with savings of up to 25% off, but you’ll need to book soon. Here’s a look at this offer and other ongoing IHG discounts.
Buy World of Hyatt Points With an up-to-20% Discount Through April 7 (2.08¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt February 17, 2026 100 Through April 7, 2026, travelers can snag Hyatt points at a rate of just 2.08¢ per point. Here are some amazing opportunities this promotion opens up — from practical savings on domestic travels to a resort in St. Kitts. Here's how to buy Hyatt points to book these stays.
Oneworld Sapphire Status: How to Unlock Lounge Access, Free Bags, Priority Boarding, and More by Mark Jackson February 16, 2026 0 Oneworld Sapphire status unlocks some of the most valuable perks across the alliance's airlines — including business-class lounge access, priority services, and extra baggage allowance when flying any Oneworld carrier. Here's how to earn this elite status and all of the perks of doing so.
Southwest Airlines to Launch Free Starlink Wi-Fi This Summer — Here’s the Rollout Timeline by Harrison Pierce February 16, 2026 1 Southwest's free Wi-Fi for all Rapid Rewards members is getting an upgrade to Starlink. This announcement comes just a few months after the launch of free Wi-Fi fleetwide, powered by T-Mobile. This is great news for frequent Southwest flyers, as Starlink is significantly stronger than the current system. Here's what to know.
Iberostar Beachfront Resorts Promotion: Get up to 55% off and Extra Perks With This Flash Sale by Skye Class February 16, 2026 0 IHG Iberostar Beachfront Resorts is running a big sale in honor of Presidents' Day, but it won’t be around for long. Travelers can book a stay at participating Iberostar resorts and automatically save up to 55% off the base rate — and get up to $800 in resort credits — through February 18, 2026. Here's how to take advantage.
Buy Choice Privileges Points With up to a 30% Discount to Score Hotel Stays for Cheap by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw February 16, 2026 6 Choice Privileges is running a promotion to buy points through March 15, 2026. With this deal, Choice Privileges members can get up to a 30% discount when buying points. When maximized, members can snag points for as little as 0.72¢ apiece! Here's when it makes sense to buy Choice points.
Marriott Increases Earnings on Marriott Executive Apartment Stays — Here’s What to Know by Harrison Pierce February 16, 2026 0 Marriott just increased the number of points and elite night credits you earn on bookings with Marriott Executive Apartments. Now, you'll earn five Marriott Bonvoy points per $1 spent and one elite night credit per night stayed. Here's what you need to know about the change, and what it means for your earning potential.
Use a Chase Transfer Bonus to Fly Virgin Atlantic to the U.K. From 5k Chase Points or 21k in Business by Brie Bash and Tyler Glatt February 16, 2026 0 Right now, there’s a 40% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With this bonus, you can book a one-way flight from the U.S. to London for as few as 5,000 Chase points in economy, 8,000 points in premium economy, or 21,000 points in business class. Here’s how.
The Quirks of Upgrading British Airways Flights With Avios — And Whether It’s Worth Doing by Cameron Laufer February 16, 2026 0 It's possible to upgrade British Airways cash fares to a higher cabin using Avios. We outline the process, the confusing formula used to price the upgrade, and whether it's worth it to use Avios this way.
The Best Ways to Avoid Paying High Fuel Surcharges When Booking Flights With Avios by Ian Snyder and Max Prosperi February 15, 2026 39 Better known as fuel surcharges, finding out that an award flight in a premium cabin also requires you to pay $1,000 round-trip in additional fees can feel like a punch to the gut. British Airways is arguable the one carrier that is most well-known for these fees. Thankfully, there are a few ways to redeem Avios that avoid or reduce fuel surcharges to a more tolerable level.
Where You Can Still Find Value in Wyndham Rewards Post-Vacasa by Anthony Cave February 15, 2026 1 Vacasa is no more. The easy status match to Caesars Diamond is gone, too. But, there's still plenty of value to be had with Wyndham Rewards. From 7,500-point redemptions to cardholder discounts and easy-to-earn points, here's where you can still find value in the Wyndham Rewards program.
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Don’t Expire From Inactivity — Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them by Sam Helmy February 15, 2026 33 Chase Ultimate Rewards are one of the best points currencies out there. Cardholders can earn Ultimate Rewards points through several cards. Plus, you can use them for travel rewards through the Chase travel portal or by transferring them to Chase's transfer partners. Furthermore, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a very generous expiration policy that lets you focus on earning and redeeming your points.
Ultimate Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More by Mark Jackson and Max Prosperi February 15, 2026 3 Choice Privileges quietly rolled out major updates in 2026, including lower elite status thresholds, a new Titanium tier, and milestone-based rewards. This guide explains how the program works, how to earn and redeem Choice points, and which changes matter most for travelers deciding whether to focus their hotel loyalty with Choice Hotels.
How to Pool Your Air Canada Points With Others via Aeroplan Family Sharing by Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce February 15, 2026 0 Air Canada Aeroplan is one of the few airline loyalty programs that allows family members to pool their miles, or in this case, points, to book award flights. Here’s how Aeroplan Family Sharing works and when it might make sense to use it.
Sweet Spots (and Downsides) of Each Capital One Airline Transfer Partner by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce February 14, 2026 55 Capital One offers :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, many of which transfer at a 1:1 ratio. Here's everything you need to know about Capital One's airline transfer partners, including the pros and cons of each.
34 Points and Miles Promos Ending in the Next Two Weeks (Delta, Alaska, Marriott, Aeroplan, and More) by JT Genter February 14, 2026 8 At least 34 promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks, including the last chance to book Emirates First Class with miles without elite status, up to 155% bonus miles on purchases, 10x points on cruises, Delta MQDs on hotels and car rentals, a 30% off Point.Me discount code, free status matches, award discounts, and much more.
Bilt Palladium Card Review: A Unique High-End Credit Card With Solid Benefits by Mark Jackson February 14, 2026 0 Bilt's new premium credit card has arrived, and there are some compelling reasons to consider it. For one, the Bilt Palladium card offers simple 2X earning on all purchases, plus 4% back in Bilt points. The card offers some good reasons to consider the card for your purchases and housing payments.
