What is a mattress run? An explanation & why and how you might want...
When writing about hotel elite status, hotel promotions, etc., you might sometimes see us referring to a mattress run. If you've ever wondered what...
A reasonably rewarding perpetual path to elite status with JetBlue (if they last)
Last week, JetBlue and Barclays announced major enhancements to the JetBlue Premier Mastercard. Stephen even titled our post about it The JetBlue Premier card...
Marriott Platinum Elite free breakfast simplified
One of the benefits of earning Platinum Elite status with Marriott is free breakfast, but not at all brands. Some brands, instead, give you...
American Airlines completes nerfing of basic economy for elite members
This week, American Airlines was one of a plethora of US carriers that raised fees for checked bags by 10%-33%. But that wasn't all...
Flying Blue status match for US residents
Air France / KLM Flying Blue is out with a status match opportunity for US residents. While we've seen Flying Blue offer a status...
United MileagePlus makes huge changes to earning and redeeming miles
There's an oft-repeated joke in travel circles that goes something like this: "Want to know what United is planning for next year? Look at...
JetBlue wants a suitor. Which is most suitable for 25 for 25ers?
Reports in recent days have indicated that JetBlue is looking for a suitor, having officially sought out advisors to assess merger possibilities with several...
Is Hyatt going to shake up Globalist benefits?
World of Hyatt has been the talk of the points-and-miles world lately, but for all the wrong reasons. The chain recently announced a massive...
(EXPIRED) Book American Airlines premium economy & get business class if you have a...
American Airlines has a potentially great promotion that'll get you a Flagship Business class flight for the cost of a premium economy flight if...
Amex The Hotel Collection: Earn hotel points/perks while using Amex Platinum® credits
All Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards have a potentially valuable benefit: Earn back up to $300 twice per year (one credit for bookings...
Redeem Rove Miles for a paid stay at a loyalty-eligible rate and earn hotel...
A reader reached out with an interesting data point: when you redeem Rove Miles for a loyalty-eligible hotel rate, you can also earn hotel points...
Wyndham Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
For a number of years, one of the most appealing features of the Wyndham Rewards program related to not staying at their hotels. Instead,...
My Hyatt post-pointpocolypse plans
World of Hyatt has long been my favorite hotel rewards program. It offers great point value, multiple ways to book suites at a good...
(EXPIRED) Royal Jordanian status match: get Oneworld Sapphire for $149-$199 (but not for US...
Royal Jordanian is offering an enhanced status match that can get you Oneworld Sapphire status for $149-$199. Unlike normal where you can only match...
