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We often focus on cards and loyalty programs to save on fuel. Smart driving methods complement these strategies and enhance cost-cutting.
The Aeroplan Credit Card offers automatic elite status and a huge sign-up bonus. Here are the ways you can maximize Aeroplan 25K elite status.
A look at the Citi AAdvantage Business Card's 65,000-mile welcome bonus, waived first-year fee, elite status perks, and whether it's worth applying for.
For those looking for a comprehensively complete loyalty program, Air Canada Aeroplan is worth a look. With plenty of highly valuable ways to earn and redeem points, there's incredible value to be found with Aeroplan, even if you're an occasional Air Canada traveler. Here's everything you need to know about the Air Canada Aeroplan program.
News in brief: Accor launches a £75 cashback deal Accor has launched an American Express cashback deal for its Pullman, Swissotel and Movenpick brands. You will receive £75 back when you spend a total of £300. You need to stay by 31st December. Cumulative spend across these three brands counts. In theory the offer is […]
A full breakdown of the Hilton Honors Aspire Card's welcome offer, earning categories, and annual perks, including free nights, resort credits, and elite status.
Did you know that you can pay a single membership fee to get elite status in a handful of programs, get 300k valuable airline miles, and enjoy dozens more privileges? Here's what you need to know about ASmallWorld Prestige and why you might find value in signing up before the current membership promotion ends at 6 pm U.S. Eastern Time on September 30, 2026.
Singapore-based Ascott Hotels which operates residential style hotels and serviced residences under brands such as their namesake Ascott, Citadines, and Somerset has continued its ASR Status Match program and updated the partner list. Aside from competing hospitality companies Ascott Star Rewards also accepts American Express […]
The SkyTeam carrier is making some changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program for corporate travelers.
An American Airlines customer says Barclays approved a new credit card, opened a new AAdvantage account, and they even took an award flight—before American shut the account down two months after it was created. The airline said their ban over old credit card bonuses was permanent. Years later, even a working account created by American’s banking partner doesn’t mean you’ve been allowed back in after an account shutdown.
Feeling blue about your airline elite status? Travelers with elite status from six major airlines can match into JetBlue’s Mosaic program, unlocking priority perks and waived bag fees from day one. Here’s how to match, what you’ll get, and how to keep your Mosaic status through 2027.
In today’s episode, we’ll get a Wild Card challenge update (including some cool tips regarding Capital One travel), Greg reveals that he’s considering a United status match, Nick reveals he’s considering a Delta status match, and we discuss the latest huge Delta card offers and how they relate to status matching. Diving into Delta’s huge […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.
ASR is a straightforward loyalty program focused on extended stays and practical rewards.
Turkish Airlines elite status and Star Alliance Gold perks are only a status match away. While there's no official offer on the table, many are reporting success stories about matching into Miles&Smiles and picking up Turkish elite status. Even better, the vast majority of data points suggest the requirements to keep your status past the trial period are nothing short of reasonable. Here are the details.
Costa Cruises’ loyalty program, C-Club, has launched a special opportunity to gain Club Points after completing a range of online activities and thereby activate instant, free Bronze Status for cruise benefits. This follows a similar pattern to Celebrity Captains Club; basically, the entry-level status that […]
Air France and KLM’s Flying Blue has updated its paid status match to include members in Israel. Flying Blue matches tiers from many Star Alliance and Oneworld airlines, plus a few others. They have now added Avianca to the list of matched airlines. You can access this […]
Whether you're a loyal Virgin flyer seeking elite status or a casual award traveler, this card deserves a second look.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is set to become an Airelles this November. Here's why that rebrand has me questioning the luxury brand's direction.
Lifetime elite status can get you and your spouse VIP treatment for the rest of your lives—or little more than the perks available with a single credit card. The difference matters before you spend decades earning it. Some airlines and hotels make lifetime loyalty worth pursuing; others offer a weak reward or rewrite the promise after you’ve earned it.
Chris Buckner helped overhaul JetBlue’s loyalty program before joining The Points Guy. Now he takes over Bonvoy, where the biggest opportunity is getting hotels to deliver promised benefits, making upgrades useful and stopping resort fees from turning “free” nights into expensive stays.
Cleartrip’s Elite program is less about big perks and more about knowing its travelers better. That could be the bigger prize for an OTA.
A deep dive into the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, covering its welcome offer, earning rates, credits, and elite status perks.
Learn how Wyndham Rewards works, including how to earn and redeem points, qualify for elite status, transfer rewards and book award stays.
American’s pilots union chief acknowledges the airline is finally focusing on customers, yet he’s calling for new leadership. Contract talks, a demand for a board seat, and an internal union merger fight help explain why he’s escalating now.
Lufthansa Miles&More has launched a free status match promotion for Malaysia Airlines Enrich frequent flyer program elite members. Enrich members get Frequent Traveller or Senator status through February 28, 2027, with a fast track to keep it through February 28, 2028. You can access this […]
Philippine Airlines is selling Mabuhay Miles Elite and Premier Elite status to elite members of other airlines, with oneworld benefits to follow once it joins the alliance.
Learn the basics of the Hilton Honors loyalty program, including elite status tiers, how to earn points and the best ways to redeem points.
An American Airlines manager boarded a flight in Chicago with a surprise for a passenger: a personalized card offering free Gold elite status. Flight attendants were being shown how to deliver the gifts, with about 25 cards in the manager’s batch that day. It’s a small gesture in a much bigger fight with United over which airline Chicago travelers choose next.
Philippine Airlines, which is in the process of joining the Oneworld Alliance (
Philippine Airlines' new status match offers Mabuhay Miles elite tiers for $199-349, but the real payoff may hinge on its 2027 oneworld entry.
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