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Rove’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...
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The 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...
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First 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...
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New: 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...
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The 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...
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New 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 –...
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JAL 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...
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25K 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...
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The 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...
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Trump 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...
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Delta 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...
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6 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...
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Bank 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...
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The 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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Alaska Airlines’ Glow-up: New Biz & Premium Econ Cabins, Domestic Lie-Flats &...
Alaska and Hawaiian unveiled a major push into all things “premium” travel on Tuesday: new business class suites – even on domestic routes – as well as more new lounges, a dedicated premium economy...
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Is This the Best Deal in Award Travel Right Now? Fly Biz Class to Tahiti for...
Sometimes you find a flight deal that gets its claws in you. It's a deal you can't stop thinking about. One of those flight deals that reminds you that for all the bad news there is in points and...
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From New Cards to Closing Accounts: How Your Credit Score Really Works
Understanding your credit score can be a confusing and often misunderstood topic. Compounding this confusion is the fact that you don't have just one credit score, you actually have a few – and they...
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The Extra Mile, Sept. 28: The 5 Keys to Master Points & Miles, Hong Kong From...
Happy Monday, Extra Mile readers! Today, we break down what Gunnar thinks is the current best deal in award travel. Also today: five new podcast episodes covering everything from finding cheap flights...
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Our (Almost) Foolproof System to Get Over Jet Lag
Taylor Swift said it best: “Jet lag is a choice.” We think she's right. Sure, jet lag can be an absolute killer – no one wants to spend their vacation sleeping the day away when they should be out...
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Ends Soon: Get a 30% Bonus Sending Capital One Miles to Japan Airlines!
For the third time this year – and the fourth time in the past 12 months – Capital One is out with a big 30% transfer bonus to one of its newest transfer partners (and one of our absolute favorites)....
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