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 spend in the first three months. Both cards deliver up to 9X points on Hyatt purchases and 2X on select categories, plus automatic Discoverist elite status. Additional perks include annual free‑night awards, elite‑night credits, and travel protections.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...