Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Guide: How to Earn Status, Skip the Counter, and Get Upgrades by Max Prosperi July 5, 2025 0 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is one of the better 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. Members can choose between earning Hertz points for free rentals or accruing airline and hotel points with partner programs. 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.
After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad by JT Genter July 4, 2025 2 Eight years ago this week, my wife Katie and I took off on our first flight as digital nomads. Eight years later, we are still traveling the world full-time with no plans to stop. Thanks to points and miles, we've been able to travel full-time for a lot less than we ever imagined. Here's a recap of how much we've traveled in the past eight years — and how we paid for it.
Alaska Mileage Plan Adds Redemptions on Porter Airlines — Fly to Canada From 4.5k Miles Each Way! by Mark Jackson July 4, 2025 0 Alaska Mileage Plan members can now book awards on Porter Airlines using Alaska miles. The partnership between Porter and Alaska kicked off in late 2023, but until now, it hasn't been possible to book award travel on the airline using Alaska miles. Let's dig into the details of this new redemption partner and see if it makes sense for your future travels to and from Canada.
Sapphire Reserve Business vs. Business Platinum: Which Card Offers Better Value for Your Business? by Tyler Glatt July 4, 2025 0 If you’re deciding on a premium business card, two great options are The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of their key benefits to help you choose the best fit for your business.
Top Credit Card Offers for July 2025: 21 Welcome Bonuses Worth Over $1,000 by JT Genter July 4, 2025 18 Each month, the AwardWallet editorial team assembles the top credit card offers that are currently available. The welcome offer — adjusted for how much the points are worth — gets the most weight. However, we consider each card's long-term value, application restrictions, and take into account how much spending is required to capture the full bonus. Here are our top rewards card offers for July 2025 and why each made the list.
Delta Ending Partnership With ITA Airways Soon — What It Means for SkyMiles Members by Mark Jackson July 4, 2025 1 Delta and ITA Airways are officially cutting ties this fall, meaning no more SkyMiles earnings, elite perks, or award redemptions on ITA flights. If you’re planning European travel this summer, you can still take advantage of the partnership — but time is running out. Here's what travelers need to know and the deadline for using Delta miles on ITA Airways.
Choice Privileges Adds New Racing Experiences: Snag Tickets for 4K Points, Bid on VIP Packages from 50K by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva July 4, 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.
Earn up to 2,000 Bonus Miles After Making Digital Wallet Purchases With Your United Credit Card by Skye Class July 3, 2025 1 This summer, select Chase United cardholders can earn up to 2,000 bonus miles by making purchases through digital wallets. Targeted cardholders must register by July 31, 2025, and then make eligible purchases within the following three months. Here are the details.
American Airlines Reverses Same-Day Standby Policy — What It Means for You by Sam Helmy July 3, 2025 0 American Airlines has reversed its restrictive same-day standby policy. Now, same-day standby is available to all flyers regardless of status, cabin class, or even AAdvantage membership. Here's how to add yourself to the standby list.
IHG Flash Sale: Save 15% on Points & Cash Stays — Effectively Buy Points for as Low as 0.48¢ Each by Sam Helmy July 3, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards has brought back its popular Points & Cash promotion. Now for the next four days, members can receive a 15% discount on the cash portion of a booking. This lets you effectively purchase IHG points for as little as 0.51 cents per point — or less if you hold an IHG credit card.
Spirit’s New 100% Bonus Sale Means Points as Cheap as 1.34¢ Apiece — But Should You Buy? by Andrew George Bradshaw July 3, 2025 1 Spirit Airlines is offering an up-to-100% bonus when buying Free Spirit points through July 16, 2025. This bonus drops the purchase rate to just 1.34¢ per point, making it a great promotion for travelers that need to top off their Free Spirit account to book an award.
Marriott Bonvoy Moments: Grab Rock en Seine Tickets for a Single Point or Bid on FIFA World Cup Experiences by Sam Helmy and Skye Class July 3, 2025 3 Marriott Moments are a great way to score one-in-a-lifetime experiences for as little as a single Marriott Bonvoy® point. Visa cardholders can bid for FIFA World Cup experiences, while all Bonvoy members can bid on concert tickets, Ritz-Carlton stays, and more.
Earn AAdvantage® Miles From Everyday Mastercard Purchases Through SimplyMiles by Michelle Molloy July 3, 2025 58 The SimplyMiles program earns additional American Airlines miles and Loyalty Point status with hundreds of partners when they shop using a Mastercard. There are no fees or requirements to use an American Airlines co-branded card. If you want to earn AA miles and Loyalty Points on everyday purchases, SimplyMiles is a program worth taking a closer look at.
The Evergreen Offer to Get Flying Blue Miles for as Little as 1.34¢ Apiece by Andrew George Bradshaw July 3, 2025 1 Flying Blue, the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, offers a "Subscribe to Miles" program. This monthly subscription allows Flying Blue members to grab up to 17,000 miles per month for as little as 1.34¢ apiece. But is it worth subscribing to buy miles monthly?
A Guide to American Express Centurion Lounges: Locations, Amenities, and Access by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam July 3, 2025 2 Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion® Lounge. Here's what to know about having the right card (and potentially flying the right airline) to enter. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges, the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.
Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, Dates & What You Need To Know by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt July 2, 2025 30 Chase's Pay Yourself Back has become a staple of Chase's rewards ecosystem, and categories have been extended through at least September 2025. Whether you have a Sapphire card, Ink business card, or airline cards from United, Southwest, or Aeroplan, you can redeem your earnings against certain purchases. Here's how it works.
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Review: Premium Benefits and a Path to Medallion Status by Ian Snyder and Gabriela Milton July 2, 2025 0 The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card commands a high annual fee. In return, it provides a suite of benefits that could be well worth it for the frequent Delta traveler. Here's what you need to know about Delta's premium consumer credit card to help you decide if it's right for you.
Buy JetBlue Status-Qualifying Tiles at a Discount — But Are They Worth Purchasing? by Andrew George Bradshaw July 2, 2025 0 If you’re looking to fast-track JetBlue Mosaic status or top off your account, buying tiles is a convenient option — especially with JetBlue’s 10% discount promotion running through July 21, 2025. Here's an overview of this limited-time promotion.
Buy JetBlue Points With a 125% Bonus Through August 11 — But Should You Buy? by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter July 2, 2025 46 JetBlue just launched a brand-new buy miles sale featuring up to a 125% bonus. Through August 11, 2025, TrueBlue members can purchase JetBlue points for just 1.43¢ per point. But should you take advantage of this bonus? Let's look at when it makes sense to buy JetBlue points — and when it doesn't.
Amex to Devalue Membership Rewards Transfers to Emirates Skywards on September 16 by Tyler Glatt July 2, 2025 0 On September 16, 2025, American Express Membership Rewards will replace its 1:1 transfer ratio to Emirates Skywards with a devalued 1:0.8 ratio. In other words, you’ll soon need to redeem 20% more Amex points for Emirates awards, which is a pretty disappointing development. Here's what to know.
Earn 5% Back (or More) This Quarter Using These Credit Cards With Rotating Categories in Q3 2025 by JT Genter and Toni Southam July 2, 2025 32 A new calendar quarter has started! That means now is a great time to review the credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn up to 5% (or 5X points) on eligible cards this quarter.
Radisson Rewards Promotions: Earn up to 10k Points With Stays at Multiple Brands, 35% Off Stays, and More by Skye Class July 2, 2025 56 Radisson Rewards has a new promotion for members to earn up to 10,000 bonus points by staying at multiple brands. Other ongoing offers include 2,000 points per stay at new hotels, up to 35% off the Prepaid Rate, and 3,000 bonus points after downloading and making a booking via the app. In this post, we'll cover the details of each promotion.
Register to Earn Bonus Marriott Points on United Flights, Bonus United Miles on Marriott Stays by Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 0 Marriott and United Airlines are launching a promotion that'll award Bonvoy points on flights and MileagePlus miles on stays. This offer is an extension of Marriott's and United's preferred partnership. Here's all you need to know about this limited-time bonus United miles and bonus Marriott points promotion.
IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 120 New IHG Properties by Sam Helmy and JT Genter July 1, 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 120 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of September 2025.
Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 53 Properties by Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 67 To incentivize World of Hyatt members to fill new hotels, Hyatt offers members 500 bonus points for staying at new hotels within the first few months after opening. Here's how you can take advantage of this promotion, plus the nine new properties added this month.
Unlock Luxury for Less: IHG Points Now on Sale With a 100% Bonus (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw July 1, 2025 161 IHG is running a new promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points. This promotion is set to expire on July 17, 2025. Until then, members can buy IHG points with up to a 100% bonus, which drops the rate per point down to just 0.5¢ each. But when is it worth buying IHG points? Let's take a look at a couple examples for inspiration.
Chase Sapphire Cardholders Get Early Access and More at EEEEEATSCON Chicago 2025 by Skye Class July 1, 2025 6 EEEEEATSCON Chicago 2025 is coming on August 23-24, and Chase Sapphire cardholders can score early access and a $10 cash back offer. If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, you’ll also get complimentary bites and a drink. Plus, Sapphire Reserve cardholders have the option to purchase all-you-can-EEEEEAT tickets.
Fly to Europe in Business Class From 61k Miles Round-Trip Using Miles & More Mileage Bargains by Ross Denkin and Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 16 Lufthansa’s monthly Miles & More Mileage Bargains program is officially back after a brief hiatus. Here's how you can take advantage of deeply discounted awards for travel between North America and Europe in July 2025, starting at just 61,000 miles round trip in business class, 42,000 miles in premium economy, or 25,000 miles in economy class.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly From North America to Europe From Just 18,750 Miles by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin July 1, 2025 155 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for July 2025. Travelers can book award flights between Europe and six North American airports from just 18,750 miles each way in economy. Plus, you can transfer virtually any available flexible points to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio to book these awards.
