Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.
Few things get frequent flyers more excited than an all-you-can-fly pass. Theoretically, it’s the holy grail that grants you access to an unlimited travel buffet of flight options.
For the last few years, Frontier Airlines has offered a variety of all-you-can-fly passes — some that feel vaguely similar to a subscription model for air travel.
There are seasonal passes, monthly passes and the annual all-you-can-fly pass — and currently, the annual and summer passes are offered at a first-year discount.
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Frontier all-you-can-fly pass pricing
There are four versions of Frontier’s GoWild! Pass: the annual pass, a monthly pass, a fall and winter pass and a summer pass. Historically, Frontier has offered introductory pricing for a limited time after launching new versions of the all-you-can-fly pass. After the first year or season(s), the pass will typically automatically renew at the regular (much higher) price unless you cancel.
Here are the current prices and dates of use for all passes:
Annual GoWild! Pass available: $599
Priced at $599 for the first year (renews annually for $699)
Valid for travel between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026
Summer GoWild! Pass available: $399
Priced at $399 for the first year (renews annually for $499)
Valid for travel between May 1 and Sept. 30, 2025
Fall & Winter GoWild! Pass: $399
Priced at $399 for the first year (renews annually for the same price)
2025-26 season not yet available; current pass valid for travel between Sept. 1, 2024 and Feb. 28, 2025
Monthly GoWild! Pass: $50
Priced for a limited time at $50 for the first month (plus a $99 enrollment fee and renews annually at $149 per month)
Valid for travel for 30 days.
Passholders are still charged for full-size carry-ons, checked bags and advance seat assignments — just like you would on any other Frontier flight. The trick here is to try to get Frontier elite status to avoid some of those fees. You can get it through spending on the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard® or a status match with other travel cards; then, use those status benefits to get complimentary advance seat assignments or free bags when flying on this pass. Passholders who don’t get these benefits via elite status can earn Frontier miles for purchasing them with their GoWild! booking.
The information for the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Where you can fly with the Frontier GoWild! Pass
Frontier’s all-you-can-fly pass is valid on flights to Frontier’s domestic and international destinations, opening the doors to routes touching theCaribbean, Mexico, and the rest of Latin America.
These are the 2025 and 2026 blackout dates when you cannot use your all-you-can-fly pass.
2025 blackout dates
March 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30
April 4-6, 11-13 and 18-21
May 22-23 and 26
June 22 and 26-29
July 3-7
Aug. 28-29
Sept. 1
Oct. 9-10 and 12-13
Nov. 25, 26 and 29-30
Dec. 1, 20-23 and 26-31
2026 blackout dates
Jan. 1, 3-4, 15-16 and 19
Feb. 12-13 and 16
March 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29
April 3-6 and 10-12
Blackout dates for May 2026 and onward have not yet been announced.
How to use the Frontier flight pass
After you purchase the pass, you can search and book your flights on Frontier’s website. Although you aren’t guaranteed to be able to use the Frontier GoWild! Pass for domestic travel until the day before departure, you can sometimes plan ahead and book select flights early. However, an early booking charge might apply.
For international travel, the airline’s terms state that you can book and confirm travel 10 days in advance. In either case, flights are subject to availability and “last seat availability is not guaranteed,” per Frontier.
While flights on the pass will qualify as activity in your Frontier frequent flyer account to extend the life of your miles, they will not earn miles or count toward earning elite status for the flight itself.
However, flights taken with the pass earn miles on purchases, including bags and seat assignments.
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Is the pass available to kids?
The Frontier GoWild! Pass is available to travelers of all ages, but only those 18 and up can purchase the pass. Passholders under 15 must be accompanied by another person at least 15 years old when traveling on Frontier.
Is the Frontier pass a good deal?
The idea of an all-you-can-fly pass is borderline intoxicating for some travelers. And there are certainly cases where it could make sense.
Unfortunately, it might only be a good deal if you don’t spend much on bags or seat assignments regularly. You also must be content with not having confirmed flight plans until just one day before travel (or 10 days when traveling internationally). Not to mention, you will still have to pay taxes and fees.
If you get the pass, we highly recommend securing Frontier Miles elite status to mitigate those fees. You can get status via the cobranded Frontier credit card, and there’s often a way to match or buy into Frontier status, too.
But before you do any of that, keep in mind that Frontier frequently has sales that bring the cost of flights down to $19 or $29 each way. So, in many cases, it could make more sense to outright buy a flight rather than pay $14-plus for taxes and fees in addition to the hundreds of dollars required to purchase the pass.
Bottom line
There’s an undeniable allure to knowing you can fly as much as you want for a fixed time at a fixed price. We love the ingenuity put into these passes.
Frontier’s GoWild! Pass could be a great match for someone who has the freedom to go where the wind — and seat availability — takes them. It would also be good for someone with Frontier elite status, which mitigates many of the incidental fees that come with flying Frontier Airlines (or for someone who is OK with forgoing the items and services than incur such fees).
However, there are many catches, and the exact cost of this pass depends on your travel dates and flight routes.
Editor’s note: Capital One covered the costs of TPG reporter Emily Thompson’s flights and hotel to preview the new lounge. All content and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and were not subject to review or terms by Capital One.
Capital One made a splash in the card issuer lounge space when it opened its first lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in 2021. Since then, Capital One lounges have quickly become crowd favorites thanks to their local art, curated small plates, grab-and-go snacks and dedication to providing the perfect airport beer.
And now, the newest Capital One lounge is opening at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). This is the fourth lounge in the Capital One lineup — in addition to the issuer’s new Landing concept, which debuted in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in late 2024.
The lounge opens to the public Friday, but we got a sneak peek earlier this week. On top of the elements we’ve come to love in Capital One lounges, this one boasts a few new surprises — including functional wellness beverage options and various rituals offered throughout the day.
Here’s what you can expect.
Inside Capital One’s Las Vegas lounge
The Capital One Lounge is in the main area of Terminal 3, Concourse D, on Level 2 near Gate 50. Its location is extremely convenient for those flying out of a nearby gate, but other passengers can access it relatively easily thanks to a tram that goes between the concourses.
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It will be open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., which are notably extended operating hours compared to the Capital One lounges at DFW, DCA, Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Denver International Airport (DEN), which generally close at either 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. As at other Capital One lounges, you can enter within three hours of your flight’s departure time.
Once admitted, you’ll step into an 820-square-foot space — similar in size to the IAD location — and be greeted by the local design details Capital One lounges are known for. There’s a large, locally sourced tree next to the welcome desk, more than 35 art installations by local artists throughout the lounge, and mugs from a local ceramics studio.
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While the space is bright and features lots of natural light (something Las Vegas interiors aren’t exactly known for), the lounge does feature some fun elements that evoke Sin City’s nightlife. Mirrored ceilings and a twinkling light installation along the bar infuse the space with the signature Vegas flair.
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If you don’t have time to settle in, you can take advantage of the grab-and-go section, where you’ll find coffee offerings from both La Colombe and local company Vesta Coffee Roasters, pastries from local bakery Suzuya Patisserie, and premade sandwiches and salads perfect for on-the-go travelers.
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If you do have time to relax, you’ll walk into the large seating area and choose from a variety of seating options. You may, however, have issues choosing which view to go for.
One side has large windows that overlook the airport’s atrium, perfect for people-watching while you work.
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But the other side has floor-to-ceiling windows perfect for planespotting (and a killer sunset view, we were told).
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No matter where you choose to sit, you’ll enjoy purse hooks and outlets at your seat or table.
And if you need a little more privacy, you can reserve one of two private work rooms.
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Beyond the seating and work areas, the lounge has six private, gender-neutral restrooms, each with changing tables and locally curated art.
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At the end of the restroom hall, there is a relaxation room with a nap pod, which you can reserve at the check-in desk.
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No matter what type of food and beverage mood you’re in, there’s something for you in this lounge.
Just like at other Capital One lounges, the food offerings are small bites rather than full meals, allowing you to pick and choose what sounds good.
You’ll find a mix of savory and sweet options, ranging from a sweet potato hash and lemon-herb chicken to caviar deviled eggs and orange blossom olive oil cake.
You’ll also be able to choose from a selection of baked goods from Suzuya Patisserie, including freshly made pop tarts and fruity pebbles scones.
Similarly, you’ll find a wide range of beverage selections in the lounge. In addition to coffee, you can choose from several nonalcoholic beverages on tap — including standard sodas and unique flavors, like citrus hibiscus orange and black cherry tarragon.
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At the bar, you’ll have the option to go for one of the carefully curated cocktails and mocktails or local craft beer.
We loved the Cop in a Raincoat — Capital One’s take on a margarita — and the First Class Bloody Mary, which featured infused local vodka and house-made pickles.
Cop in a Raincoat, Capital One’s take on a classic margarita. EMILY THOMPSON/THE POINTS GUY
And, of course, you’ll find this lounge’s version of the perfect airport beer — Lady Luck from Vienna Lager. It hits the spot, and we especially love that it comes from a local brewery that has an all-female brewing team.
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You’ll also get to try the lounge’s Rare Bottle Club, which lets you purchase hard-to-find liquors and wines, such as Prohibition-era gins.
Plus, you can enjoy a new aspect of Capital One’s beverage service at this lounge location: three functional wellness drink additions — hydrate, energize or relax. These are part of a few of the cocktails but can be added to any drink.
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Another fun addition to this lounge experience is a series of available daily rituals, which take the form of a beverage cart service during different parts of the day.
In the morning, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a shakerato: an Italian-style shaken espresso beverage. You can choose to add a variety of mix-ins; options range from oat milk to various liqueurs.
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In the afternoon, you can enjoy a tea service with a wellness tea blend from Art of Tea and pastries.
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And if you’re lucky enough to be in the lounge for sunset, you can enjoy sparkling wine while watching the sunset through the lounge’s perfectly placed windows.
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Still, this is Vegas, and all luck runs out eventually. There are a few amenities this lounge doesn’t include.
You’ll be disappointed if you’re hoping for a place to shower or work out on your layover. The private restrooms are nice but don’t include showers. The lounge also lacks luggage lockers, so you’ll need to keep your stuff with you while you work or relax. And while we were hopeful that the Peloton room in the DFW Capital One lounge would be a staple in future locations, you won’t find a spot to work up a sweat in this space.
These may not be deal-breakers, but you should adjust your expectations accordingly as you plan your lounge time.
How to access the Capital One Las Vegas lounge
The easiest way to access the lounge is to hold a Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Business as either a primary cardholder or an authorized user. With either type of card, you and a limited number of guests will have unlimited access to all Capital One and Priority Pass lounges.
Additionally, kids age 2 and under can get in at no cost when accompanied by an eligible cardholder.
If you aren’t an eligible cardholder but still want the chance to check out the LAS Capital One lounge, you can also pay the full rate of $90 per person per visit.
Bottom line
Capital One’s lounge footprint is quickly expanding, and the latest addition to its lineup is a welcome addition to the Las Vegas lounge scene. In an airport lacking great dining options, the Capital One lounge — which upholds the high food-and-beverage standard travelers have come to know and appreciate from the issuer’s other lounges — is worth the trek from another concourse.
But time will tell whether long wait times, like those at Capital One’s similarly sized Dulles lounge, will render that idea unviable.
Tokyo remains a perennial tourist favorite, attracting a record 36.8 million international visitors in 2024. So it makes sense that the city has two airports serving both international air traffic and domestic travel.
Narita International Airport (NRT), built in 1978, used to serve the most long-haul flights of the two travel hubs, but that is no longer the case. Of the two, Haneda Airport (HND) is now the busiest in terms of passengers, handling in excess of 78 million passengers annually, while Narita handles over 30 million each year.
Haneda’s international terminal opened in 2010, and by 2023, it was one of the world’s busiest airports. Since 2020, a number of U.S. airlines have added daytime flight service to and from Haneda. Carriers such as All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have also shifted most of their international flight operations from Narita International to Haneda, the primary reason for the shift being location.
But with plenty of flight options to each, deciding which of the two airports you should fly into can be tricky. Thankfully, we’ve weighed up the features of both so that you can make the most informed decision before booking your flight.
Distance to downtown and transportation options
Tokyo is the world’s most populated city, with over 37 million residents, and it covers roughly 800 square miles. Its sheer size makes defining a true city center difficult. Tokyo has over 20 wards, each comprising several different districts.
For this post, we will use the iconic Shibuya Crossing in downtown Tokyo as our reference point. It’s known as the busiest street in the world, where as many as 2,500 people at a time cross a single intersection at certain points in the day.
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Here’s how the two airports stack up in terms of travel time and the cost of public transportation or taxi to this central point:
Getting downtown
NRT
HND
Distance (by car)
47 miles
13 miles
Time (by car)
1 hour and 30 minutes
40 minutes
Average taxi cost
23,000 to 30,000 Japanese yen (approximately $150 to $200)
8,000 to 12,000 Japanese yen (approximately $50 to $78)
Public transit
Narita Skyliner Express/Yamanote Line (2,630 Japanese yen/approximately $17)
Tokyo Monorail/Yamanote Line (690 Japanese yen/approximately $4.45)
While ride-hailing apps like Uber and GO are available in Tokyo, it’s typically cheaper to hail a cab.
The map images below indicate just how much farther out of the city the Narita complex is than Haneda:
Driving in from NRT will take at least 60 minutes, if not longer, depending on traffic as you near the city. While they are not hard to find, be aware that cab rides in Japan are quite expensive. A trip from Narita to the city will likely cost you between $150 and $200 or more. Public transit is much cheaper by comparison, though the journey will require you to connect from the airport express line to Tokyo’s sprawling metro system to get to your final destination, which may be intimidating for some.
Haneda is much closer by comparison. It’s located on a peninsula just south of the city center, about 8.7 miles south of Tokyo Station, the city’s central train station. Not only will you gain some spectacular views when your flight is arriving/departing, but you will also be rewarded with a much shorter trip into the city.
Driving to Shibuya Crossing will take between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on traffic, though even a short trip like this might result in a $100-plus taxi bill. Public transit will get you there in the same amount of time for less than $5.
Winner: Saving time when you travel for business or pleasure should always be your goal, especially when visiting a city like Tokyo, where you’ll never have enough time to do and see everything you want. HND’s proximity to the heart of the city is why many travelers choose to fly in and out of that airport when visiting Tokyo.
Which airport is better for business travelers?
The distance from Tokyo Station to Haneda Airport is just 11 miles; meanwhile, Narita International is 43 miles away. If you’re traveling by car or bus, this makes a big difference in travel time. You could get to your hotel or business meeting from HND in less than 20 minutes if the traffic is light; on the flip side, it’s roughly an hour-long commute from NRT.
Haneda is also a better option if you’re going to Yokohama, the second-largest city in Japan, which is south of Tokyo along the coast.
Winner: Because of its proximity to Tokyo’s business districts, Haneda is almost always the better airport option for travelers with a business meeting or other time-sensitive engagements.
Airlines and flight options
Japan is the only country with two Skytrax five-star airlines, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, occupying spots in their top 10 carriers. Both operate long- and short-haul flights out of NRT and HND — but both carriers are shifting more of their long-haul operations to Haneda. While NRT remains Japan’s largest airport, it services fewer international flights these days, pivoting to focus on medium-haul routes from All Nippon, Japan Airlines and other airlines instead.
Meanwhile, service from Haneda to the U.S. has greatly expanded since 2019, as its closer location to Tokyo has made it more attractive to passengers. In response, the government has allocated more slots for international flights to meet demand. In 2023, HND saw record highs in international visitors and flights.
American carrier United Airlines has greatly increased its flight routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to HND in the last five years while reducing the number of flights it operates out of NRT. Delta Air Lines, meanwhile, closed down its NRT hub and shifted its entire Tokyo flight strategy to HND.
As Haneda’s international flight offerings have increased, so has the number of airlines that serve international passengers there. But in many cases, even if a given airline doesn’t fly to the airport you want, you can get there on a codeshare or alliance partner. For example, Oneworld passengers flying between Japan and Sydney have two options between Japan Airlines and Qantas, both of which offer flights from HND and NRT.
Narita offers flights to 41 countries and 14 U.S. states; by comparison, Haneda, despite its pivot toward long-haul offerings, has flights to just 27 nations and 15 U.S. states. For travelers to Tokyo coming from the U.S., though, this difference may prove somewhat negligible.
Haneda’s clearest edge, for now, remains domestic flights within Japan. As Tokyo’s main domestic airport, Haneda offers flights to 50 destinations across Japan.
Winner: Haneda now has the upper hand for travel to and from the U.S., given the shift in flight offerings from carriers like Delta and United in the last five years. It also maintains an edge for travel within Japan, as there are many more options to connect for flights to other parts of the country. However, Narita International still retains great value for its varied offerings of long-haul routes globally.
Airport amenities and perks
At both airports, you’ll find first- and business-class lounges for Japan Airlines and ANA, with minimal differences in design aesthetics and food and beverage offerings. Japan Airlines’ first-class lounge at NRT is especially well known for the made-to-order sushi station it offers, while first-class passengers at HND can sample a made-to-order teppanyaki bar.
Narita International is also home to an array of lounges and clubs operated by international partners, including United Global First and United Club lounges, plus an American Airlines Admirals Club.
Haneda, in turn, has plenty of its own lounge options and is home to a Delta Sky Club (opened in 2022) and the famed Cathay Pacific Lounge, among others. Later this year, Haneda will also gain an Amex Centurion Lounge.
For passengers who aren’t traveling in a premium cabin, Narita might have the upper hand. The airport offers five Priority Pass lounges across its two terminals, while Haneda has none. Narita is also one of only five international locations to host a United Club lounge.
Both airports feature a decent amount of shopping and dining options and are generally among the more pleasant places to spend a long layover. Narita has a bit more of an appeal for aviation geeks, as the size and variety of planes you’ll see make for some great organic entertainment. Some, like Thai’s Airbus A380, are especially rare finds for U.S.-based travelers.
Winner: While premium-cabin passengers won’t notice much difference between the two airports in terms of lounge access, those traveling in economy will be happier traveling through Narita. Between Priority Pass lounges and some great planespotting, it makes for a more enjoyable layover.
Bottom line
Narita and Haneda are both excellent airports. However, the differences between the two facilities are becoming more apparent. Haneda is much closer in location to downtown Tokyo, and that proximity has made it a favorite for business travelers. The airport is also increasingly used for long-haul flights, especially to the U.S.
Meanwhile, Narita offers more flights from more international carriers and can offer a wider choice of destinations around the world. It also has a much broader selection of airport lounges.
Unlike many hotel loyalty programs that require accruing elite night credits and meeting spend thresholds to earn status, Dis-loyalty is a paid “travel and food membership” program that offers members guaranteed perks at Ennismore hotels for $18 a month. Benefits include:
50% off just-opened hotels for the first three months after opening
20% off every first-time stay in every hotel
10% off for return stays
10% off food and drinks in restaurants, bars and coffee shops
365 free barista-made drinks, one for every day of the year
Now through March 31, Dis-loyalty members can enjoy 35% off stays at over 35 hotels around the world — and those bookings are fully flexible, with no payment required before you arrive.
Ennismore’s collection of brands includes some of the trendiest hotels in the trendiest places, like Mondrian outposts in Mexico City and Ibiza in Spain’s Balearic Islands. In Austria, SO/ Vienna is a hit among travelers, while 25hours Hotel Indre By in Copenhagen is also on offer for this sale.
You can even take advantage of this sale to save on an all-inclusive vacation at the new SLS Playa Mujeres in Mexico. This resort takes the know-what-it-costs-up-front vacation style and makes it current and fresh with elevated design, food and experiences.
Even if this particular sale doesn’t work for you, Dis-loyalty members have the added advantage of getting 50% off stays during the first three months of a hotel’s opening. This year, that opening pipeline includes exciting locations like The Hoxton outposts in Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin; and Florence, Italy, plus Mama Shelter outposts in Zurich and Singapore and Mondrian hotels in Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast, Australia.
If you’re not already a member of Dis-loyalty, you can sign up online for $18 a month to take advantage of all the program’s discounts and sales. Just note: Dis-loyalty requires a one-year minimum commitment.
The popular Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas near San Diego is saying goodbye to guests under 18. As of Feb. 14, the resort is officially an adults-only property.
The 130-room Alila property in Encinitas, California, decided to shift to an adults-only environment to “further elevate the serene ambience of this oceanfront enclave,” the property shared in a statement. It emphasized a renewed focus on “relaxation, exploration and rejuvenation by the sea.”
Though the hotel’s location above the Pacific Ocean has always lent itself to seaside relaxation, its family-friendly guest policy has not. Our initial review of Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas found the pool “positively overrun with children” and “not quite as relaxing as planned due to the number of families.”
Mind you, everyone should be allowed to enjoy the amenities of a family-friendly resort. However, Alila’s luxury brand profile, emphasis on “profound experiences” and goal of immersing guests in “rich culture and the stunning natural surroundings of the environment” don’t necessarily lend themselves to a rambunctious game of chicken.
Now that younger guests will be a distant memory, adult guests can better lean into the resort’s many wellness and relaxation offerings. They can hit Spa Alila for treatments inspired by the region’s Indigenous Kumeyaay people or take advantage of a sauna experience with a cold plunge right on the pool deck.
“As we transition to an adults-only experience, we’re excited to introduce new programming tailored specifically for our adult guests’ desire for relaxation, connection and adventure,” Richard Sorensen, the resort’s general manager, said in a statement. “From curated wellness retreats to elevated dining experiences, our goal is to create an atmosphere where they can fully unwind and immerse themselves in the beauty of our oceanfront setting.”
The Alila Journeys program actually takes it a step further by offering guests the chance to bike up the coast on Electra Go! bikes, see the coast from an open-air biplane, learn how to surf or paddle out to learn more about the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve.
For an extra special stay, book a room with a fire pit so you can relax around an outdoor gas fire pit at night.
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas joins Alila Ventana Big Sur (one of TPG’s all-time favorite resorts) and Alila Napa Valley as an adults-only World of Hyatt resort. Later this year, the Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya in Mexico will reopen as Alila Mayakoba — the first Alila property in Mexico.
There are more than two dozen hotels at Disney World, with hundreds more in the surrounding area. Which hotel you choose is based on several factors, including your vacation budget, how many people you are traveling with and how long it will take you to get from your hotel to Disney.
The Inn at Celebration, a lakeside property less than 15 minutes from Disney World, is owned and operated by Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Vision Hospitality Group and was renovated in partnership with design firm Baskervill. It recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and joined Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio.
THE INN AT CELEBRATION
“When we acquired this charming inn-style hotel in 2022, we recognized its hidden potential,” founder and CEO of Vision Hospitality Group Mitch Patel said in a statement. “Our renovation preserved its classic architectural charm while enhancing the guest experience with modern amenities, sophisticated design, and full-service offerings.”
THE INN AT CELEBRATION
The inn-style boutique hotel sits on the shore of Lake Rianhard, offering guests a serene retreat only a short drive from the exciting theme parks and attractions in the surrounding area. The Inn at Celebration’s distinct Southern style blends natural colors and materials inspired by the Sunshine State’s flora and fauna with subdued green, tan, blue and gray hues and artwork depicting Florida wildlife.
“Our goal was to make this hotel the ‘living room’ of Celebration — a warm and welcoming space for both locals and visitors,” said Elaina Lackaye, Baskervill’s design director. “Inspired by the surrounding landscape, we incorporated natural materials and an indoor-outdoor design to seamlessly blend the hotel with its scenic environment. One standout feature is the lobby’s library wall, a unique interactive element where guests can browse, borrow, or contribute their own stories.”
THE INN AT CELEBRATION
In addition to standard rooms, The Inn at Celebration has 23 suites, ranging from studio suites with two queen-size beds and a sofa bed to one-bedroom suites with one king-size bed and a sofa bed. Sixty-five of the hotel’s rooms and suites overlook the lake. The hotel’s Lakeside Kitchen & Bar is open from morning to night, serving seasonal, locally sourced meals in a waterfront setting. You can also grab a cocktail, wine or beer from the lobby bar.
As part of the renovation, the hotel doubled the size of the fitness center and expanded the outdoor lounge and dining areas, giving guests even more space to soak up the small-town charm and waterfront views.
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The Inn at Celebration is the only hotel in Celebration, a master-planned community in Florida founded and developed by The Walt Disney Company in the 1990s (it is no longer owned by Disney).
If you are picturing overt Disney theming and characters, you’ll be surprised by Celebration’s design. You may see subtle nods like Mickey-shaped post caps on some residents’ front porch railings, but what you will find more of are perfectly manicured lawns, pastel-colored buildings, quiet hiking and cycling trails and an idyllic town center that could easily serve as a setting in a Disney film.
THE INN AT CELEBRATION
The town center is also where you’ll find The Inn at Celebration, several restaurants, local boutiques and a Sunday farmers market. You can navigate this walkable area on foot or rent a bike to explore the town’s nature trails and lakeside paths.
Rooms at The Inn at Celebration start around $200 or 33,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
However, these are limited-time offers — so act fast if you find one that suits your travel plans.
We’ve compiled transfer bonus updates for most major programs with transferable rewards to make tracking these offers easier. Just note that transfer bonuses are sometimes targeted, so some may not be available.
American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonus
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There is currently a transfer bonus running for American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles members who transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to LifeMiles this month can get 15% additional LifeMiles.
Since LifeMiles is offering this bonus, you won’t be targeted in your American Express account; rather, you’ll find it when you log into your LifeMiles account, as shown below.
LIFEMILES
Per the stated terms and conditions, members must transfer a minimum of 1,000 Membership Rewards points between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28 for an additional 15% LifeMiles, which should appear in their account within 72 hours.
How to earn American Express Membership Rewards points
If you’re looking to earn more of these valuable points, the following Amex cards could prove useful additions to your wallet:
The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $8,000 on your new card in your first six months of card membership.
American Express® Gold Card: Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.
Check the CardMatch tool to see if you’re targeted for an even higher welcome offer (subject to change at any time).
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can earn a 30% bonus when converting Chase points into Virgin points. So, for example, transferring 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points would yield 1,300 Virgin points through this promo. U.S.-based Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members are eligible for this promotion from Feb. 3-17. You can redeem Virgin points for flights, hotel stays, cruises and experiences through Virgin Red and Flying Club.
There’s also a 50% transfer bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to your Marriott Bonvoy account through 11:59 p.m. EST March 31.
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Bear in mind that TPG currently values Marriott Bonvoy points at 0.85 cents and Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents each, so this is likely not the best use of your Marriott points.
How to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points
If you want to earn more Chase Ultimate Rewards points, the following Chase cards could make good additions to your wallet:
Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card: Earn 90,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
If you have one (or more) of the above cards, you can combine your Ultimate Rewards points in a single account. Then, you can effectively convert the cash-back earnings on the following cards into fully transferable Ultimate Rewards points:
Chase Freedom Flex®: Earn $200 cash back after spending $500 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy in the first year (on up to $20,000 spent), worth up to $300 cash back.
Ink Business Cash® Credit Card: Earn up to $750 bonus cash back — $350 after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months and an additional $400 when you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening.
Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card: Earn $750 bonus cash back after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
According to TPG’s February 2025 valuations, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are worth 2.05 cents each when maximized with travel partners. Most Ultimate Rewards transfers will process instantly.
This means you can transfer Avios between any of the participating programs at a 1:1 ratio, but the way in which you redeem Avios in each program can change the value of the points.
This promotion is valid for transfers through 11:59 p.m. EST on March 15. For example, you could transfer 1,000 Citi ThankYou points for 1,200 Avios.
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How to earn Citi ThankYou Rewards points
These Citi credit cards could make useful additions to your wallet for earning Citi ThankYou Rewards points:
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees): Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases with your card within three months from account opening.
Citi Rewards+® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 20,000 bonus points after you spend $1,500 within three months from account opening. Plus, earn 5 bonus ThankYou Rewards points per dollar spent on hotels, car rentals and attractions via the Citi travel portal through Dec. 31. (Note: You must pair this card with a premium Citi ThankYou card to access a full-fledged, transferable ThankYou points account.)
Marriott Bonvoy transfer bonus
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Marriott Bonvoy is currently not offering any transfer bonuses.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card: Earn a $150 statement credit after making the first purchase in the first 12 months from account opening, and earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in your first three months from account opening.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card: Earn 60,000 bonus points plus one free night award after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. The free night is valued at 50,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees.
According to TPG’s February 2025 valuations, Marriott Bonvoy points are worth 0.85 cents each. Before transferring points, review our tests of Marriott transfer times, since some airlines take a few days (or even weeks) to receive the points.
We only recommend transferring points or miles if you have a short-term plan to use them. Many programs have implemented devaluations over the last few years, so speculative transfers could prove a losing proposition.
Transfers are irreversible, and you don’t want to be stuck with thousands of points or miles in a program you have little use for.
If you don’t have a specific redemption in mind but still want to earn points or miles, you’re likely better off earning rewards through card welcome bonuses and everyday spending.
And we always recommend you ensure award availability before transferring your rewards.
Bottom line
When a program with a transferable currency offers a transfer bonus, it’s important to run the numbers to determine whether it is worthwhile.
Generally, you won’t want to transfer your points or miles without a specific redemption in mind. After all, a large part of the value of transferable points and miles comes from their flexibility — which you’ll give up when you convert them to a partner’s currency. However, a transfer bonus can help you get more value from your points and miles if you use a partner program frequently or plan to redeem soon.
Taiwan-based airline EVA Air is giving its premium economy cabin a facelift, and bringing the mid-tier cabin to a new part of its fleet for the first time.
The Taipei-based Star Alliance carrier on Monday unveiled its latest-generation premium economy seats, which will debut in the coming weeks.
Launching on the carrier’s newest Boeing 787-9, this will be the first time premium economy has appeared on one of EVA’s Dreamliners.
That itself is a somewhat ironic milestone: though EVA claims to have pioneered the modern premium economy concept in the early 1990s, until now its Dreamliners have been arranged in a simpler two-cabin layout, featuring business and economy options.
Last summer, though, TPG reported the carrier soon planned to bring the mid-plane offering to its newly-delivered 787-9 aircraft. And starting March 1, those plans will come to fruition — with an all-new cabin design to boot.
“As the world’s first airline to launch premium economy class, EVA Air has consistently focused on innovation driven by passenger needs and setting industry trends,” EVA president Clay Sun said in a statement announcing the news, citing the “comfort, fashion, and functionality” of the updated cabin.
EVA president Clay Sun speaks in August 2024 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY
EVA’s new premium economy cabin design
Featuring an expansive 42 inches of seat pitch — which means ample legroom — EVA’s updated premium cabin will launch on flights between Taipei and Jakarta starting on March 1, the carrier said Monday.
In the not-too-distant future, though, the carrier will debut the newly-designed cabin on a handful of additional routes, including certain flights between Taiwan and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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EVA unveiled its new premium economy design at event in Taiwan Monday, suggesting the new cabin is more reminiscent of a “business class-like experience” than its current “upgraded economy” feel.
Like many premium economy cabins on international widebody jets, EVA’s new premium seats are generally reminiscent of the spacious recliners you’ll find in a domestic first-class cabin — though EVA has equipped its new seats with some added bells and whistles.
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The seats will use a “cradle motion” recline, which sees the seat cushion slide forward and upward. The setup is designed to give travelers more ability to lay back in the seat, while avoiding intruding on the legroom of the passenger one row back.
Arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration, passengers will find charcoal gray cloth coverings on the seat cushions, with sleek, dark (brown and black) leather headrests, armrest and footrests — and privacy wings on the headrests, as well.
Other ‘hard product’ improvements
EVA has also updated the inflight entertainment systems with 15.6-pinch screens, along with USB and AC power outlets, and improved storage for personal electronic devices — on the tray table — and a water bottle.
While those amenities may sound appealing, there is one caveat to know: the new premium economy cabin is not going to be on many EVA jets, at least from the outset.
Starting March 1, the carrier will debut the updated mid-plane cabin on its Boeing 787-9 on flights between its home Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
EVA hopes to eventually deploy future 787-9s sporting the cabin on its Munich, Milan and Vienna routes, Sun said Monday. And, the carrier’s SFO-TPE route (flights numbered BR7 and BR8) will eventually get the newly-equipped Dreamliner, as more jets are delivered to the airline.
“We will continue to study the feasibility of expanding PE class to other U.S. routes based on market demand and fleet scheduling,” the airline told TPG Monday.
A new generation of premium
Once a staple of its now-retired Boeing 747s and McDonell Douglas DC-11s, EVA’s newest premium economy design is the fourth iteration of the cabin since it first debuted for the carrier in 1992.
EVA faces an increasingly competitive landscape, with fellow Taipei-based carrier Starlux ramping up its long-haul flying in recent years.
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For its part, EVA late last year announced its seventh U.S. nonstop route, with flights from TPE to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) taking flight in November.
The airline also has a sizable slate of widebody aircraft on order this decade. That includes five larger 787-10 Dreamliners (which will not feature premium economy) set to join the fleet by 2027. And, the carrier has plans for 18 Airbus A350-1000s scheduled for delivery beginning in 2027.
On top of growing and improving its premium economy offerings, the airline is also plotting new business class suite concept for its A350-1000s and some Boeing 777-300ERs, company officials shared in August.
Booking EVA flights using points and miles
To book EVA Air flights using points and miles, you can transfer flexible credit card rewards to the EVA Air Infinity MileageLands program from multiple card issuer programs. You can transfer Citi ThankYou Rewards points to the program at a 1:1 ratio, You can also transfer Capital One miles to EVA at a reduced 4:3 ratio.
Another option: Find award space through one of EVA’s Star Alliance partners.
The secret to earning the most points on Amazon purchases is gift cards. While very few credit cards offer Amazon as a bonus category, some offer high category bonuses at places that sell Amazon gift cards, such as grocery stores, gas stations and office supply stores.
Earning up to 5 points per dollar on Amazon purchases
One of the best cards for purchasing gift cards is the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card. On the surface, the card earns 5% cash back at office supply stores on the first $25,000 in spending each account year.
With this method, you could buy an Amazon gift card at Staples or OfficeMax and earn 5 points per dollar spent for an effective 10% back. Then, you can use that gift card like cash at Amazon.
The Amex Gold offers 4 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets, on up to $25,000 per calendar year (then 1 point per dollar after that). Four points per dollar spent means an effective 8% return since TPG values Amex points at 2 cents apiece as of February 2025.
It earns 3 points per dollar spent on up to $6,000 per calendar year at U.S. supermarkets, then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter. But what makes this card stand out is that it offers a 50% points bonus if you use it more than 30 times in one month. That means you could be earning as many as 4.5 points per dollar spent at grocery stores, which equates to a 9% return according to our valuations.
Finally, there’s also the no-annual-fee Chase Freedom Flex®, which offers 5% back (or 5 points per dollar spent when paired with an Ultimate Rewards-earning card) on rotating categories on up to $1,500 in purchases each quarter you activate. In the past, these categories have included grocery stores and Amazon.
When grocery stores aren’t an active 5% quarterly category, the Freedom Flex still earns 3% back (or 3 points per dollar with an eligible Ultimate Rewards-earning card) on groceries.
The information for the Amex EveryDay Preferred has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
There are many options for maximizing your Amazon gift card purchases. However, there’s one important caveat to keep in mind. Although all of the cards mentioned offer purchase protection, the coverage does not apply when purchasing an item with a gift card instead of a credit card. So, you may want to avoid using gift cards on certain purchases.
You also can’t return gift cards, but this shouldn’t be much of an issue if you order from Amazon frequently anyway. Plus, you can use your Amazon gift cards to buy gift cards at many other third-party retailers like Starbucks, Southwest Airlines and Airbnb.
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It’s a good idea to avoid buying a large number of gift cards when you’re trying to hit a welcome bonus. This behavior can be a red flag to credit issuers and may result in your account being reviewed or even the loss of your welcome bonus. The issuer may also limit your ability to earn welcome bonuses on future cards you apply for.
Every issuer has different terms for their welcome bonuses, so make sure to check the terms of your card’s welcome offer.
A little time and effort can go a long way. An effective 10% return on Amazon purchases is pretty much as good as it gets, though it’s important not to forget the trade-off between earning points and getting purchase protection.
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.
If you haven’t evaluated your credit card portfolio lately, now is a great time to do so. Credit card sign-up bonuses and welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update the roundup of our favorite current offers in our best credit cards guide.
But to help you keep up with an ever-changing list of bonuses, we’ve also compiled a list of the best card offers currently available — especially the ones that are worth an extra look right now because they are at all-time highs or may end soon.
Since many issuers have restrictions on how often you can earn a bonus on a card, it’s important to time your application for when there’s a good offer. Also, higher bonuses don’t always stick around for long, so if you’re considering one of these offers, you’ll want to hop on it sooner rather than later.
Earn $2,000 cash back after spending $30,000 in the first three months. Plus, earn an additional $2,000 cash bonus for every $500,000 spent during the first year.
Up to $4,000 (with the ability to earn even more cash back depending on your spending)
Earn 80,000 points after spending $8,000 in the first six months of card membership, though you may be able to get a higher bonus through the CardMatch tool (terms apply; offer subject to change).
Earn 60,000 World of Hyatt points after spending $5,000 within the first three months from account opening. Plus, you can earn one free night (good for a Category 1-4 property) after spending $15,000 within the first six months of account opening. This offer ends on March 6.
Earn a welcome bonus of up to 65,000 bonus points: 35,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months, plus up to an additional 30,000 bonus points by earning 2 bonus points total per $1 spent in the first six months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 bonus point, on up to $15,000 spent. This offer ends on March 6.
Earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after spending $8,000 on eligible purchases within the first six months of card membership. This offer ends on March 12.
Earn 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska’s $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 within the first 90 days of opening your account.
Earn 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska’s $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 within the first 90 days of opening your account.
Earn a $150 statement credit after making the first purchase in the first 12 months from account opening, and earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Earn a Companion Pass plus 30,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 within the first three months from account opening. This offer ends March 31.
$405 (However, depending on how you utilize the companion pass, you can easily get a value of $1,000+)
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*Welcome offer value is determined using TPG’s February 2025 valuations and is not provided by nor reviewed by the issuer.
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Capital One Spark Cash Plus
This business card stands out for its simplicity, earning unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases and a best-ever welcome bonus.
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Additionally, the $150 annual fee is refunded if you spend $150,000 or more per calendar year (see rates and fees).
This card is worth consideration if you’re a business owner and looking for a lucrative welcome offer and simple earnings.
Apply here: Capital One Spark Cash Plus with $2,000 cash back after spending $30,000 in the first three months. Plus, earn an additional $2,000 cash bonus for every $500,000 spent during the first year.
American Express Business Platinum Card
This business card stands out not only for its extremely valuable welcome offer but also for travel perks that can easily cover the card’s $695 annual fee (see rates and fees).
Cardholders also enjoy 5 points per dollar on flights and prepaid hotels booked on American Express Travel, 1.5 points per dollar on eligible purchases in select business categories, and eligible purchases of $5,000 or more (up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).
The Capital One Venture X Business is the business version of the popular Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Like its personal counterpart, it offers luxury travel perks at a reasonable annual fee and has a simple earning structure of at least 2 miles per dollar on all purchases.
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This card is an excellent choice for small-business owners who prioritize simplicity. It offers benefits like airport lounge access and a valuable travel credit for a relatively affordable annual fee.
Apply here: Capital One Venture X Business with 150,000 miles after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
American Express Business Gold
The Amex Business Gold is a fantastic card for business owners looking to maximize earnings from a single card.
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It has 4-point-per-dollar earning categories that automatically reflect your highest spending areas each billing cycle (on the top two eligible spending categories each month; capped at $150,000 in combined purchases each calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).
Apply here: American Express Business Gold Card with 100,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months of card membership.
Ink Business Preferred
The Ink Business Preferred is one of our favorite business cards.
This card earns 3 points per dollar on travel, shipping purchases, internet, cable, and phone services, and advertising on social media sites and search engines on up to $150,000 in combined purchases (1 point per dollar thereafter).
Other benefits include cellphone protection, primary rental car coverage (when renting for business purposes), purchase protections, and the ability to add employee cards to your account at no additional cost.
Apply here: Ink Business Preferred Credit Card with 90,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Cardholders also enjoy 5 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar), on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel, and 1 point per dollar on other eligible purchases.
Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.
And while the current welcome offer provides solid value, check the CardMatch Tool to see if you can receive an even higher one (offers are targeted and subject to change at any time).
The Venture Rewards packs a good punch for a mid-tier credit card.
It earns a flat 2 miles per dollar spent on all purchases worldwide, but you can earn 5 miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals, and car rentals booked through Capital One Travel. The miles you earn with this card can be transferred to Capital One’s 15-plus airline and hotel partners or redeemed through the Capital One Travel portal.
Apply here: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card with 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.
Capital One Venture X Rewards
The Venture X card is Capital One’s personal premium rewards card, offering great earning rates and incredible perks.
As for earning rates, the Venture X racks up 10 miles per dollar on hotels and car rentals booked via Capital One Travel, 5 miles per dollar on flights and vacation rentals booked via Capital One Travel, and an unlimited 2 miles per dollar on everything else.
The Citi Strata Premier is Citi’s mid-tier travel rewards card. The card offers a lucrative welcome offer worth $1,350 based on TPG’s February 2025 valuations and access to Citi’s solid lineup of transfer partners.
It offers great earnings rates in a wide variety of categories. It earns 10 points per dollar on hotels, car rentals and attractions booked through the Citi Travel portal, 3 points per dollar on air travel, other hotels, gas stations, electric vehicle charging stations, supermarkets and restaurants (including takeout) and 1 point per dollar on all other purchases.
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The card also comes with valuable perks, such as travel protections, insurance and an annual $100 hotel credit after you spend $500 on a single hotel stay in the Citi Travel portal.
Apply here: Citi Strata Premier with 75,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
World of Hyatt Business credit card
Like its personal counterpart, the World of Hyatt Business credit card offers solid benefits for businesses that frequent Hyatt properties often.
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The card comes with perks like discounted room rates through a complimentary Hyatt Leverage membership, annual statement credits, automatic elite status with the ability to spend your way to higher tiers and a 10% points rebate. Unfortunately, unlike the personal card, the business version does not have a free night certificate and has more than double the annual fee.
Apply here: World of Hyatt Business Credit Card with 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. Plus, you can earn one free night (good for a Category 1-4 property) after spending $15,000 within the first six months of account opening.
Delta SkyMiles cards
Delta’s personal and business cards — the Delta SkyMiles Gold® American Express Card and Gold Business; Platinum and Platinum Business; and Reserve and Business Reserve — are sporting elevated welcome offers, with five that provide over $1,000 in value, based on TPG’s February 2025 valuations. These offers end on April 2.
Delta Air Lines aircraft at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY
Many travelers love Delta due to its onboard product and loyalty program. Delta has a solid family of credit cards, offering perks like free checked bags and priority boarding to premium cards that include perks like lounge access and complimentary upgrades.
Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Business Gold with 90,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This offer ends on April 2.
Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Platinum with 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This offer ends on April 2.
Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Business Platinum with 100,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This offer ends on April 2.
Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Reserve with 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This offer ends on April 2.
Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Business Reserve with 110,000 bonus miles after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. This offer ends on April 2.
Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best and most cost-effective travel rewards credit cards on the market.
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As for earning rates, the Sapphire Preferred racks up 5 miles per dollar on Lyft (through March 31, 2025) and travel purchased through Chase Travel℠ and 2 points on other travel purchases.
These valuable points can be transferred to airline and hotel partners or redeemed directly for travel at a rate of 1.25 cents per point through Chase Travel.
Apply here: Chase Sapphire Preferred with 60,000 Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the best rewards credit cards on the market and upgrades your travel lifestyle.
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You’ll earn 10 points per dollar on hotels and car rentals through Chase Travel, racking up valuable Ultimate Rewards points that can be transferred to hotel and airline partners or redeemed directly for flights at a rate of 1.5 cents per point.
You’ll also get a $300 annual travel credit, airport lounge access and a host of other great perks.
Apply here: Chase Sapphire Reserve with 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening.
American Express Gold
The Amex Gold card was refreshed in July 2024 and is a favorite of many TPG staffers, largely thanks to its terrific earning rates on dining at restaurants and groceries at U.S. supermarkets.
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It earns 4 points per dollar on dining at restaurants (first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar) and at U.S. supermarkets (first $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).
Apply here: American Express Gold Card with 60,000 points after spending $6,000 in the first six months of card membership.
World of Hyatt Credit Card
The World of Hyatt Credit Card is one of the best cobranded hotel cards on the market due to its automatic elite status, generous earnings rate and anniversary free night award.
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Hyatt may not have the biggest footprint, but it has some outstanding hotels worldwide. Additionally, Hyatt is one of the few hotel programs that still utilizes a fixed award chart with peak and off-peak pricing, which allows you to get outstanding value for your points.
With its generous earnings rate, elite status and a solid welcome offer, this card is strongly worth considering even if you don’t stay at Hyatt hotels often.
Apply here:World of Hyatt Credit Card with up to 65,000 bonus points: 35,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months, plus up to an additional 30,000 bonus points by earning 2 bonus points total per $1 spent in the first six months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 bonus point, on up to $15,000 spent.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card sports a valuable welcome bonus worth $1,080, based on TPG’s February 2025 valuations. The Rapid Rewards Performance Business card is Southwest’s most premium card offering and includes perks like four upgraded boardings per year, inflight Wi-Fi credits, anniversary points and a TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credit.
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Many travelers love Southwest Airlines, and this love only grows if you have one of the best Southwest Airlines credit cards in your wallet. The airline has a unique value proposition, including no change fees and two free checked bags for all passengers.
When you pair those perks with a strong route network — including international destinations and Hawaii — and the easy-to-use Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program, it’s easy to see why Southwest has created a loyal customer base.
The Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex is Marriott’s business card offering. It has a modest $125 annual fee (see rates and fees) and comes with solid perks like a free night award, automatic elite status, and a room rate discount.
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Additionally, the card has good earnings rates across multiple categories. This card is worth considering for your business even if you don’t stay at Marriott properties frequently.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Business with 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after spending $8,000 on eligible purchases within the first six months of card membership.
United Club Infinite
The United Club Infinite Card is the best card for United lounge access — bar none. If you’re a loyal United flyer who spends a significant amount of money with the airline each year, this card will make a great addition to your wallet.
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Its $525 annual fee sounds high until you factor in the United Club membership included with the card. Membership normally costs $650 per year for non-elite members.
Apply here: United Club Infinite with 80,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Alaska Airlines cards
The Alaska Airlines family of cards is a solid option for earning valuable Alaska miles. Per TPG’s February 2025 valuations, the card’s current 70,000-mile welcome offer is worth $1,015.
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Plus, you can earn the airline’s well-known companion fare ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23), which can net some serious savings on a second traveler with you fly with Alaska.
Apply here: Alaska Airlines Visa with 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska’s $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 within the first 90 days of opening your account.
Apply here: Alaska Airlines Visa Business with 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska’s $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 within the first 90 days of opening your account.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless is a card with a reasonable annual fee, and it provides solid perks for both frequent and infrequent Marriott travelers. If you want a free night award and automatic elite status, this card can be a great addition to your wallet.
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The $95 annual fee can easily be offset by the free night award and solid earnings on Marriott stays. This card is worth considering even if you don’t stay at Marriott properties frequently.
Apply here: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless with a $150 statement credit after making the first purchase in the first 12 months from account opening, and earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Ink Business Premier
The Ink Business Premier is one of Chase’s business card offerings with simple cash back earnings rates.
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Cardholders earn 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Travel and Lyft rides (Lyft through March 2025), 2.5% back on all purchases over $5,000 and 2% back on all other purchases.
This card also includes other benefits like cellphone protection, primary rental car coverage (when renting for business purposes), purchase and extended warranty protections and free employee cards.
Apply here: Ink Business Premier with $1,000 cash back after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Southwest Personal Cards
For a limited time, all three Southwest personal cards offer a Companion Pass plus 30,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 within the first three months from account opening. This offer ends March 31.
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The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to designate a travel companion that can travel with you for an unlimited number of times for the cost of taxes and fees (from $5.60). You can change the designated companion up to three times per year.
The companion Pas you earn from the welcome bonus is valid until Feb. 28, 2026. If you travel frequently with someone on Southwest, this can provide incredible value and is a compelling enough reason to get a Southwest card.
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus with a Companion Pass plus 30,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 within the first three months from account opening. This offer ends on March 31.
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority with a Companion Pass plus 30,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 within the first three months from account opening. This offer ends on March 31.
Bottom line
The quickest way to earn points and miles is by signing up for a new credit card. If any of these offers interest you, act sooner rather than later, as limited-time offers may disappear.
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum card, click here. For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum card, click here. For rates and fees of the Amex Business Gold card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Gold card, click here. For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business, click here. For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business, click here. For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business, click here. For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum, click here. For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve, click here. For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Business, click here.
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