Chase Hikes the Fee on Grandfathered IHG Select Cards … But It’s Not All Bad...
Chase recently announced big changes to the full suite of IHG One Rewards credit cards and introduced a new premium hotel card to go with it. Absent from that news was any mention of the grandfathered...
View ArticleHow to Get Instant Delta Status From 2 Credit Cards
Back in the old days, earning elite status meant spending countless hours per year flying with a given airline. Now, it mostly boils down to the almighty dollar and how much you're willing to spend –...
View ArticleHow to Book Award Flights for Other Travelers …& What You Might Need to Do First
Points and miles are great. Points and miles that get you and your favorite people on the same plane? Even better. But booking award travel for someone else is where a lot of travelers get tripped up …...
View Article7 Sweet Spots to Use a Big Venture Card Bonus
Travelers love the *capital one venture card* and the premium *venture x* … and for good reason: There are few travel cards more approachable than these two. With the ability to redeem miles to cover...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Oct. 2: SkyMiles Deals are Out of Control, Allegiant’s CEO...
Happy Friday, travelers! We've got a jam-packed newsletter for you to sail off into the weekend with, including: New United card offers, more crazy Delta deals, wide-open biz class awards to Europe, an...
View ArticleChase Refreshes IHG Cards With Higher Fees, More Perks & New Premium Card
On Thursday, Chase unveiled *IHG Premier Select*, a $350-a-year premium(ish) hotel credit card, as part of a sweeping overhaul of its IHG One Rewards card lineup. Additionally, *ihg rewards club...
View ArticleNew Limited-Time Bonus Offers: Earn up to 100K Miles on United Credit Cards!
Whether you're an occasional United flyer or a diehard chasing top-tier 1K status, Chase's lineup of co-branded United credit cards offers something for everyone. With big changes earlier this year –...
View ArticleRove’s Trio of Transfer Bonuses: Up to 50% More Miles to JAL, Air France/KLM...
Rove burst onto the scene nearly 18 months ago and while it still might not be a household name, it's getting there … and big transfer bonuses like these are a major reason why. Japan Airlines Mileage...
View ArticleFirst Chase, Now Bilt: Hyatt Transfers Take Another Hit
Bilt Rewards announced Thursday that it will cut transfers to World of Hyatt by 25% starting Jan. 1, 2027 – going from a 1:1 benchmark, down to 4:3. This news lands the same day the Chase cut 1:1 Hyatt...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Oct. 1: More Hyatt Pain, Earn 7x on Dining & More!
This one stings. Starting Jan. 1, Bilt is cutting its Hyatt transfer ratio to 4:3, matching what Chase just did to Sapphire Preferred cardholders. Also today: a no-annual-fee card that's quietly...
View ArticleNew: Get a 25% Amex Transfer Bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue
Air France/KLM Flying Blue miles may have lost some of their shine after some painful changes last month, but a new transfer bonus can take some of the sting out. American Express just rolled out a big...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 82: Which Airline Miles Are Actually Worth...
So much changes so fast in the world of points and miles, it’s easy to lose track. So in this episode of the Thrifty Traveler Podcast, the guys go through (almost) every single airline loyalty program...
View ArticleJAL Mileage Bank: A Complete Guide to Our New Favorite Airline Program
Among the hundreds of airline frequent flyer programs, Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank has been hiding in plain sight for years. Not anymore. Both Bilt and Capital One added JAL as a transfer partner...
View Article25K SkyMiles to Australia?! Delta Keeps Outdoing Itself with SkyMiles Sales
Our jaws collectively hit the floor when our team of flight deal experts unearthed this gem earlier this week. It's easily one of the best Delta SkyMiles deals of the year – maybe of all time. Flights...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Sept. 30: The Best (& Worst) Airports for Flight Prices,...
If you've had the Sapphire Preferred since before June 15, today's your last day to send Chase points to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 transfer ratio. Also today: a new Amex Offer effectively makes...
View ArticleTrump Administration Says Online Passport Applications for All Coming ‘Next...
After years of testing, pilot programs, and delays, the U.S. State Department formally launched online passport renewals two years ago. Next year, even first-timers getting a passport will be able to...
View ArticleDelta Cardholders: Transfer Up to 30K SkyMiles ‘Free’ with New Amex Offer!
American Express just rolled out a new, first-of-its-kind (at least to our knowledge) Amex Offer that can make the otherwise brutally expensive process of transferring Delta SkyMiles to another member...
View ArticleBank of America Points Will Soon Transfer to Alaska Atmos Rewards …& More...
Alaska Airlines dropped a mountain of news on Tuesday, but one of the most intriguing announcements had nothing to do with new planes, seats, or lounges. Starting in 2027, some Bank of America...
View Article6 Reasons the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is Great for Beginners
We get it. Credit card points, airline miles, and big annual fees can be intimidating and downright confusing. It's tough to know where to start. And that's precisely why we think the *capital one...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Sept. 29: An Easy $80, New Lounges & Last Call for September...
Tuesday, September 29 Alaska and Hawaiian just unveiled a massive overhaul with new business class suites, lie-flat domestic first class, a wave of new lounges, and a path for Bank of America points to...
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