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Hilton members are still getting free night certificates extended by a month or two—even after other agents insist two weeks is the maximum. Reports posted this week include successful two-month extensions and repeated refusals.

There appears to be a growing trend of Marriott-affiliated hotels posting their incoming elite member number on front desk displays, likely to dampen expectations of receiving elite benefits such as upgrades and guaranteed late check-outs. Now, we also have the number of elite members checking […]

Update 10/1/26: Quick reminder that these transfer bonuses and status opportunities are available for today only. ~ Bilt Rewards released details of their next Rent Day promotion yesterday and there’ll be two transfer bonuses available. For one day only on October 1, 2026, you’ll be able to get a bonus of up to 125% when […] The post Bilt Rent Day for October 2026: Transfer bonuses for Amtrak & Hi

Balance transfers can be a useful tool to consolidate higher-interest debt. Here’s how they work, what to watch out for, and the best balance transfer offers in Canada right now.

When do hotel free night certificates actually post? I dug through my own records and compiled 10 data points from my credit cards to see how the timing compares with the annual fee and card anniversary dates. Some certificates posted before the annual fee, while others arrived weeks or even months later. Here’s what I found and the patterns that stood out from my data. The post When Do Hotel Free

I have 39,581 Korean Air miles that are set to expire at the end of 2026, so I’ve been looking at every possible way to use them before they disappear. In this post, I share how I earned the miles, the options I’ve considered (including award tickets, family members, the Korean Air Mileage Mall, and the Korean Air & Asiana merger) and what I’m planning to do next. If you’ve ever dealt with expirin

An Etihad passenger spent hours helping cabin crew restrain a violent traveler. The airline initially offered him $50…then the story attracted media attention. We’ve written plenty of stories about passengers…

A woman volunteered for a later Southwest flight and celebrated her four figure LUV Voucher by posting the whole thing—including its number and security code. Other users booked travel until only $6.07 remained, before Southwest ultimately made her whole.

Readers are reporting surprisingly generous approvals for Citi new premium credit card. The Strata Elite currently offers an initial bonus and credits I value at $2,300 total in the first cardmember year, making it one of the most lucrative new card launches in years.

Some reddit users are reporting that they have received a collections notice from Tate & Kirlin saying that BILT is taking adverse action against them due to unpaid debt. A BILT spokesperson has acknowledged the issue and provided the following statement

United Debit Card Glitch There we were: scrolling along on a busy Saturday afternoon in the Facebook group, helping members find awards, book hotels, and get the next best credit card offer to fund their next trip. All of a sudden, Facebook member Billiam alerted us to a glitch in the matrix. For some reason, [...] Read More... from Glitch In The Matrix: Expanded Saver Award Access For Free The po

A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a case about Hilton hotels that NEVER have standard rooms available, making only Premium Rooms available and rendering free night awards earned from cobranded Amex cards worthless. Have a mishap, a loyalty story, or something else travel-related to share? Please […]