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News•Feb 23, 2026
Why the Perks of Gold Medallion Make It Delta’s Elite Status Sweet Spot
Delta’s Gold Medallion status sits at the sweet spot between attainable spend and valuable perks, requiring $10,000 in Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) for 2026. The tier delivers 8 X SkyMiles on base fares, complimentary upgrades (excluding Basic Economy), free first checked bag for the traveler and up to eight companions, and priority airport services. MQDs can be earned through flight spend, vacation packages, and co‑branded American Express cards, the latter providing a $2,500 annual credit that covers a quarter of the requirement. Additionally, the Million Miler program grants Gold for life after one million flight miles.
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 22, 2026
How To Stretch Your Miles on Intra-Japan and Japan-Korea Flights
Travelers can fly intra‑Japan for as few as 6,000–7,500 miles, with Japan Airlines offering 7,500 American AAdvantage miles and zero taxes, while ANA’s Tokyo‑Osaka segment costs 6,000 United miles plus a modest fee. Japan‑Korea routes start at roughly 7,000 miles...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Amazon Prime Member? Here’s How To Get a Free Grubhub+ Membership
Amazon Prime members automatically qualify for a complimentary Grubhub+ subscription, which offers $0 delivery fees, reduced service fees, and a 5% credit on pickup orders. The benefit activates by linking the Prime account to Grubhub and remains active as long...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 22, 2026
Accor Points Expiry: When Do Accor Points Expire and How To Keep Them Active
Accor ALL points remain valid for 12 months from the last credit, resetting each time new points are earned. If no activity occurs within a 365‑day window, the balance expires. Members can extend validity through a variety of earn methods,...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 21, 2026
Southwest Priority Credit Card Review: Earn 4X Points, Free Bag, Free Seats, Priority Boarding, And More
Southwest’s Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card carries a $229 annual fee but offers a hefty welcome package that includes a Companion Pass through Feb 2027 and 40,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend. Cardholders earn 4X points on Southwest purchases, 2X at gas stations...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 21, 2026
Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards Program Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Marriott Bonvoy, the loyalty arm of the world’s largest hotel chain, spans more than 9,300 properties across 144 countries. The program features six elite tiers, offering bonus points, late‑checkout guarantees and exclusive upgrades, while a suite of co‑branded credit cards...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 20, 2026
The 4 Best Ways To Use Points and Miles for Emirates First Class in 2026
Emirates First Class remains a coveted award cabin in 2026, but tighter availability and elite‑status requirements make booking increasingly challenging. Travelers can secure seats directly through Emirates Skywards, either by redeeming full‑fare miles or by upgrading a Business Class award,...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 20, 2026
World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage® Partnership: How It Works and What You Get
World of Hyatt and American Airlines revamped their 2019 partnership in 2024, replacing direct point‑earning with tiered Loyalty Point Rewards and Milestone Rewards. AAdvantage members can trade loyalty points or miles for Hyatt elite status and free‑night awards, while Hyatt...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 19, 2026
Last Chance: Earn up to 5 Free Nights (or 60,000 Points) Through World of Hyatt Credit Card Offers
The World of Hyatt Credit Card’s sign‑up bonus, offering up to five free nights, expires at 7 a.m. ET on February 26, 2026, making this the final window to claim the reward. The Business version continues to provide a 60,000‑point bonus after $5,000...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 18, 2026
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Launch Mileage Partnership: Earn, Redeem Miles Across Both Programs
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have launched a reciprocal mileage partnership, allowing Flying Club members to earn Virgin tier points and points on WestJet‑operated flights, while WestJet Rewards members can earn WestJet points on Virgin routes. The agreement also enables cross‑program...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 18, 2026
Southwest Airlines Has a New Boarding Process: Here’s How It Works and How to Board Earlier
Southwest Airlines replaced its historic open‑seating system on January 27 2026 with an eight‑group boarding structure. Placement now depends on fare class, Rapid Rewards elite tier, and Southwest credit‑card ownership, while check‑in still opens 24 hours before departure. The airline eliminated dedicated family...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 17, 2026
No More Miles: Emirates Plans to Drop Condor as a Skywards Earning Partner
Emirates announced that, effective May 1 2026, passengers will no longer earn Skywards miles on flights operated by Condor. Until April 30 2026, accrual rates remain at up to 0.75 miles per mile in economy, 1.0 in premium economy, and 1.25 in business. The...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Oneworld Sapphire Status: How to Unlock Lounge Access, Free Bags, Priority Boarding, and More
Oneworld Sapphire is the alliance’s mid‑tier elite level, granting members business‑class lounge access, priority services and extra baggage on any Oneworld carrier. The benefit package includes complimentary checked bags (or an additional 15 kg), free preferred seat selection, priority boarding and...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 16, 2026
Southwest Airlines to Launch Free Starlink Wi-Fi This Summer — Here’s the Rollout Timeline
Southwest Airlines announced it will upgrade its in‑flight connectivity by installing Starlink satellite internet on its fleet, beginning this summer. The airline already provides free, unlimited Wi‑Fi to Rapid Rewards members via T‑Mobile on more than 800 aircraft. Southwest plans...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 16, 2026
Buy Choice Privileges Points With up to a 30% Discount to Score Hotel Stays for Cheap
Choice Privileges is running a limited‑time promotion that discounts purchased points by up to 30%, bringing the cost down to 0.72¢ per point for purchases of 10,000 points or more. The offer expires at 11:59 p.m. EST on March 15, 2026, and points are...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 15, 2026
The Best Ways to Avoid Paying High Fuel Surcharges When Booking Flights With Avios
British Airways’ Avios award bookings often carry fuel surcharges that can top $1,000 per way, eroding the appeal of “free” tickets. The airline’s own flights remain expensive, but many partners—Aer Lingus, Iberia, American, Alaska, Qantas, and JAL—offer the same Avios currency...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 15, 2026
Where You Can Still Find Value in Wyndham Rewards Post-Vacasa
Wyndham Rewards saw two major setbacks in 2025: the termination of its Vacasa partnership, which eliminated the ability to book high‑value vacation rentals for up to 30,000 points, and the removal of the automatic Caesars Diamond status match for Business...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 15, 2026
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Don’t Expire From Inactivity — Here’s How You Could Still Lose Them
Chase Ultimate Rewards points do not expire as long as the credit‑card account stays open. If you close the account, you have a 30‑day window to redeem or transfer the points before they’re forfeited. Points can also be lost for...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 15, 2026
Sweet Spots (and Downsides) of Each Capital One Airline Transfer Partner
Capital One’s rewards program links its Venture cards to a broad slate of airline partners, most of which transfer at a 1:1 ratio, giving cardholders a solid baseline value. A few carriers—Emirates, EVA Air, Japan Airlines and JetBlue—transfer at reduced...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 14, 2026
Bilt Palladium Card Review: A Unique High-End Credit Card With Solid Benefits
The Bilt Palladium Card, Bilt’s newest premium offering, carries a high annual fee but bundles 2X points on purchases, housing‑payment rewards, $400 hotel credit, and $200 Bilt Cash. Cardholders can choose between a flexible cash‑back model or tiered housing points,...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 13, 2026
You Can Buy Spirit Airlines Silver Status for $79 or Upgrade to Gold From $199 — Here’s How
Spirit Airlines is selling its Free Spirit elite status for a limited time. Travelers can purchase Silver status for $79, requiring only a travel‑rewards credit card. Existing Silver members—or former Gold members—can upgrade to Gold for $199 (or $399 for...
By AwardWallet Blog