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T-Mobile's New Delta Perk: A Premium Drink on Every Flight
T-Mobile customers now get a complimentary beer, wine, or spirit on every eligible Delta flight. Here's who qualifies and how to claim it in the T-Life app.
You Don't Need Southwest's Promo Code to Get the Sale Price
Southwest emails a promo code with every fare sale, but you don't need it to get the discounted price. Here's the faster way I find and verify the same deal on Google Flights.
Alaska Global Getaways: 50% Off International Award Flights
Alaska's Global Getaways is now monthly, with up to 50% off award flights to 6 international cities, partner airline bookings, and a free stopover. Here's how to maximize it.
Chase Sapphire Preferred: Still the Best Beginner Credit Card in 2026
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is still the best beginner credit card for points in 2026. Here's why $95 unlocks more travel than $795 cards.
Flying Blue June Promo Rewards + 25% Amex Bonus: Europe From 15,000 Points
Flying Blue's June promo rewards are 25% off, and Amex is running a 25% transfer bonus. Stack both for flights to Europe starting at 15,000 Amex points.
How to Book Philippine Airlines Business Class With Qatar Avios (2026)
Philippine Airlines is finally bookable online with points through Qatar Avios. Here's the exact pricing from every US gateway, the transfer bonus play that drops business class as low as 55,000 credit card points, and which aircraft to book.
Rakuten Cut the Bilt Payout in Half: What to Do Before August 15
Rakuten cut the Bilt payout rate in half for Blue status. Here's the new rate by tier, how Amex compares, and what to switch before August 15.
TAP Portugal Bilt June Transfer Bonus: How to Maximize
Bilt's 100% transfer bonus to TAP Portugal isn't exciting on the surface, but if you live on the West Coast, it's one of the easiest ways to fly to Europe for 15,000 points.
How to Earn 15x Chase Points With the New Paze Bonus
Chase Sapphire and Freedom cardholders can earn an extra 10x Chase points with Paze, stacking up to 17x with the Chase Shopping Portal. Here's how.
The New Amex ChatGPT Credit Has a Catch (Here's How to Pay $0 Out of Pocket)
The new Amex Business Platinum and Business Gold ChatGPT credit doesn't cover the full cost. Here are two strategies to actually get ChatGPT for $0 out of pocket.
Don't Transfer Your Chase Points to Marriott Until You Check This
I compared three ways to book the same hotel with Chase points: transferring to Marriott, the travel portal, and Points Boost. The results might change how you book.
Aeroplan Award Chart Changes 2026: Every Increase and Decrease Before June 1
Aeroplan is raising partner award prices on June 1, 2026. See all 32 increases, 9 decreases, and use the interactive tool to check if your route is affected.
How to Earn 99,000 Points From Rakuten Big Give Week
Rakuten Big Give Week has 90-100% cash back on cybersecurity products right now. Here's how to turn $1,041 in purchases into 99,000 Amex MR or BILT points.
Double Discount to Europe: Flying Blue Promo Rewards and Transfer Bonus Stack
Flying Blue's May promo rewards are 25% off, and Chase is offering a 20% transfer bonus. Stack both for flights to Europe starting at 16,000 Chase points one-way.
Accor Live Limitless: The Hotel Program Most People Ignore (But Shouldn't)
Accor Live Limitless points have a fixed redemption rate and four credit card transfer partners. Here's how to use them and when transfers actually make sense.
150,000 Points: Why the Chase Sapphire Reserve Bonus Stands Out Right Now
The Chase Sapphire Reserve just bumped its bonus to 150,000 points. Here's what the bonus is worth, who's eligible, and whether the card makes sense right now.
How to Actually Get Value From British Airways Avios in 2026
British Airways Avios has been devalued, but there's a workaround. Transfer to Finnair or Qatar Airways for cheaper flights, better availability, and lower fees. Here's how.
Hyatt Category Changes 2026: Every Hotel Moving Up, Down, and Losing Free Nights
Hyatt's 2026 category changes hit May 20. 112 hotels move up, 19 lose free night certificates. Full breakdown, dashboard, and what to do before the deadline.