Chase Ultimate Rewards points make an excellent foundation for an award traveler’s portfolio. Like other transferable loyalty currencies, these points can be redeemed for highly valuable awards through airline and hotel transfer partners. As with any transferable points program, an essential aspect of using Chase Ultimate Rewards points is knowing how long it takes to…

July 23, 2025 • 2 min read American Airlines passengers can now use AAdvantage miles for inflight purchases The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our…

When I first got into the credit card rewards hobby, transferable points made the most sense to me. My travel style has always been flexible. I don’t necessarily love any hotel chain more than another, and I’ve lived near hub cities for multiple airlines. Rewards that I could use anywhere, any time — by transferring…

I’m always looking for the best ways to redeem my hard-earned points and miles, and with so many program changes and devaluations, it can be quite time-consuming. But Finnair Plus, Finnair’s loyalty program, recently caught my attention. In May 2024, the program adopted Avios, the same currency used by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and…

Hyatt offers its loyal travelers a unique advantage over the other major hotel chains when it comes to earning points. Unlike other big hotel brands like Hilton, Marriott and IHG, which have transfer partnerships with programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards, Hyatt is the only one that generally presents solid transfer…