I earn affiliate credit if you sign up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard using links in this story. Just a quick reminder that today everyone can earn free Bilt Rewards points today and Bilt Mastercard holders earn double points on all non-rent spend on…
Each year for over 30 years the Freddie Awards has celebrated the best brands in travel loyalty. Dubbed the “People’s Choice” of the travel world, millions of travelers pick the winners instead of a panel of “experts”. I’ve been one of the organizers of…
Complimentary upgrades to first class on domestic flights have largely become a thing of the past for road warriors. Gone are the days where I would clear the upgrade list on virtually every flight I booked. Economy class is nowhere near as pleasant as…
I earn affiliate credit if you sign up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard using links in this story. You’ve heard me say it so many times over the years. Hyatt Globalist status is the most rewarding hotel status out there. Typically reserved for road…
I logged into Chase Ultimate Rewards today to make a transfer and noticed a new item at the top of the transfer page: I hadn’t seen this elsewhere so figured it was worth mentioning. True to form, the T&C show that you can receive…
In the early days of the pandemic airlines scrambled to find ways to save money. One cost-cutting method that the airlines have relied on frequently over the years is to reduce catering options onboard planes. Catering cuts are likely centered around the belief that…
I earn affiliate credit if you sign up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard using links in this story. Bilt Rewards announced a new partnership today that should be rewarding for anyone who uses rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber. The best part of…
The Southwest Airlines Companion Pass is one of my all-time favorite benefits from any airline loyalty program. The Companion Pass allows the holder to bring someone along for virtually free (just the taxes and fees, which on most flights are just $5.60). You get…
United Airlines is depositing Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) into elite member’s accounts, labeled “Starter PQPs” after raising elite status requirements late last year.
I recapped my airline status achievements for 2022 last week. I finally got a free moment to talk about where I ended up in regards to hotel elite status last year. The title of this post is only a little deceptive, in that at…
