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Boost Your Points: Airline and Hotel Partnerships Explained

Discover how to maximize your travel rewards through airline and hotel partnerships to earn bonus points on everyday purchases.

Travel enthusiasts know that flights, hotel stays, and credit card spending are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to accumulating points and miles. Many brands have established partnerships to help you earn extra rewards on your everyday purchases, making your dollar go further.

The best part? It’s completely free to leverage these partnerships. With a few minutes to spare, you can become a member of various rewards programs and link your accounts, unlocking new earning opportunities.

Unlock Extra Rewards with Airline Partners

American Airlines AAdvantage

  • Shell Fuel Rewards: Earn 3 AAdvantage miles for every gallon of gas when you link your accounts.
  • World of Hyatt: Earn perks through AAdvantage Loyalty Point Rewards, with 500 AAdvantage miles available instead of Hyatt points at some hotels.
  • Marriott: Earn up to 2 miles per dollar spent on qualifying charges.
  • Car Rentals: Earn at least 2 miles on rentals with Avis/Budget, and up to 5 for select AAdvantage cardholders.

Delta SkyMiles

  • Starbucks: Link accounts to earn 1 SkyMile per dollar spent at Starbucks, plus double stars on Delta flight days.
  • Uber: Get 1 to 3 miles for eligible Uber rides depending on the service type, and earn 1 mile per dollar on Uber Eats orders.
  • Airbnb: Earn 1 mile for each dollar spent on qualifying stays.
  • Marriott and IHG: Earn up to 2 miles per dollar at qualifying hotels instead of hotel points.

Rewards with United MileagePlus

Lyft

  • Ride Earnings: Enjoy up to 4 miles per dollar spent on Lyft rides, based on the ride type.

Marriott (RewardsPlus)

  • Earn bonus MileagePlus miles when converting Marriott points and gain elite status benefits.

Others:

  • Earn bonus miles on bookings through United's partners, including hotel stays and travel activities.

Points from Hotel Partnerships

Hilton Honors

  • Earning opportunities include 3 points per dollar spent on Lyft rides, and substantial points on car rentals.

World of Hyatt

  • Link with Peloton to earn Hyatt points through workouts, among other partnerships.

Marriott Bonvoy

  • By linking with Uber, you can earn up to 3 points per dollar on qualifying rides and deliveries.
  • Earn bonuses for purchases at Starbucks during promotional events.

Wrapping Up

Maximizing your travel rewards can be as simple as linking your accounts and making everyday purchases. Take a moment to explore the partnership earning opportunities available with your favorite loyalty programs. Just remember to review the terms and conditions, as some partnerships may require qualifying purchases to earn rewards.

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