It's the best price we've ever seen.

Just in time for Amazon's Big Spring Sale (starting March 25), the price of a four-pack of Apple AirTags has dropped to $59.99 — nearly 40% off the usual retail price of $99. That's just $15 per AirTag.

The pack is also available for the same price at Best Buy. In comparison, if you buy directly from Apple, four AirTags will cost $99.

You could lower the price even further by combining additional ways to save on Amazon purchases.

AirTags are a reliable way to keep tabs on your checked bag, even if the airline can't tell you where it is. If you've had your AirTag for a while and think you need to replace it because the battery is getting low, there's good news: You can change the battery on an AirTag instead of buying a new one.

Bottom line

If you need new Apple AirTags, now is a great time to place your order and save money. Keep an eye out for more travel deals when Amazon's Big Spring Sale starts March 25.

Related reading:

• American becomes the final Big 3 airline to add AirTag tracking
• The best credit cards for Amazon purchases
• What it's really like to use Apple's AirTags to track your luggage
• Prime Visa card review: A must-have for Prime members

If you've ever shared your points and miles redemptions with friends and family, chances are they've asked for advice on what card to apply for. If they take your advice, you can benefit by sending them your referral link to earn bonus points.

But what if your friend is a business owner and wants a business card, and you only have personal cards?

Great news: Depending on the bank, you may still be able to refer them and earn a bonus. Here's what you need to know.

American Express

American Express is the most versatile issuer for earning referral bonuses from different cards. You can earn a referral bonus when someone gets a business card from your personal referral link or vice versa.

You can send a referral link from any of your Amex cards and get a bonus when the person you refer is approved for another Amex card. This works whether you're referring to a personal or business card.

To do this, log in to your Amex account, scroll to the bottom of your account homepage and click the "Refer Now" button.

From the drop-down menu, you can send an email to your friend or family member or copy and paste a referral link.

When your recipient opens the link, the pop-up window will indicate the card you used to refer them. But they're not limited to this card. Using the navigation buttons at the top of the screen, they can select "Business Cards" to view all available Amex business cards. If the person you refer applies through this page, you'll earn a referral bonus regardless of which Amex card they are approved for.

For cobranded Amex cards from Marriott, Hilton and other brands, you can generally only refer within that card family. This means you can only refer your friend or family member to Marriott cards (business or personal) by sending them a Marriott referral link. This restriction does not apply to Amex-branded cards, such as the American Express® Gold Card.

Chase

Generally, Chase only lets you earn a referral bonus when you refer someone to a card within the same family as the one you have.

For example, if you have the Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees), you can refer someone for the Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees).

To refer someone for an Ink Business card, you must hold an Ink card yourself. The same applies to the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) — you'll need either that card or an Ink card to generate a referral link.

However, there is more flexibility for cobranded credit cards from IHG, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. For example, if you have the IHG One  Rewards Traveler Credit Card (see rates and fees), you can refer someone to any card within that family, including the IHG One  Rewards Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees).

Related: Earn rewards with Chase's Refer-A-Friend program

Capital One

Capital One's refer-a-friend program appears to be targeted rather than widely available. If you're eligible, you'll find your referral link on your card's page on the Capital One website by hovering over "Rewards & benefits" and selecting "Refer a friend" or "Refer a business" from the drop-down menu.

Generally, personal card referral links can only be used for personal cards, and business card links can only be used for business cards. The person you're referring may see multiple card options, but not all cards will be available. For example, a referral link generated from the Capital One Venture X Business only showed Spark family cards on the landing page.

Also worth noting: You may not receive a bonus if the person you're referring already has an existing Capital One account.

Citi

Citi occasionally offers referral bonuses, but they're targeted. In our experience, you cannot refer across card families or types, meaning you can't refer someone to a business credit card if you have a personal credit card.

Bottom line

Referring friends and family to your favorite credit cards is one of the easiest ways to earn extra points and miles. In some cases, you can even refer people to cards you don't currently hold — including business cards. Keep these rules in mind to maximize every referral opportunity.

Related: Business cards vs. personal cards: Key differences

Across the country, lengthy security lines have plagued travelers heading out on spring getaways.

We've seen three-hour backups at airports in Houston and Atlanta, and backups snaking through the terminal in cities ranging from New Orleans to New York.

Travelers have faced mass uncertainty about how early to arrive for their flight. Airlines have had to decide whether to hold flights or depart without passengers stuck in line. And the Trump administration on Monday elected to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to terminals.

Suffice to say, it's been chaotic.

But at nearly two dozen airports, things are a lot calmer.

For instance, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Friday turned heads when it posted on social media that it's been totally immune to the disruptions. "While we've seen and heard about the long security checkpoint lines over the last few weeks, SFO is NOT experiencing this issue," the airport wrote.

There's a reason.

Some airports use private security companies

SFO's security checkpoints aren't technically staffed by the Transportation Security Administration.

The airport is the largest hub in the country to use contracted-out private companies to staff TSA checkpoints — though it's not alone. Nationally, there are 20 airports — mostly medium-size and smaller — that lean on private screeners via the TSA's Screening Partnership Program.

As part of that setup, these airports rely on private companies to operate checkpoints. Those contractors have to abide by all TSA protocols and tactics (so don't expect to sneak a full-size shampoo bottle through; the 3-1-1 liquids rule still applies). And because those workers aren't federal employees, they're not affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

That means they're continuing to get paid and to show up for work — and as a result, the checkpoint wait times remain largely normal.

Related: Why having your Known Traveler Number is vital right now

20 airports that use the TSA's Screening Partnership Program

Here's the full list of airports that, along with SFO, use private security personnel. As you'll see, the list includes airports located at a number of popular vacation (and spring break) destinations.

• Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in New Jersey
• Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Northern California
• Dawson Community Airport (GDV) in Montana
• Great Falls International Airport (GTF) in Montana
• Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Montana
• Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in New York
• Havre City-County Airport (HVR) in Montana
• Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Missouri
• L. M. Clayton Airport (OLF) in Montana
• Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) in Florida
• Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) in New Hampshire
• Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Florida
• Roswell Air Center (ROW) in New Mexico
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
• Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in Florida
• Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Montana
• Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) in South Dakota
• Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) in Mississippi
• Wokal Field-Glasgow Valley County Airport (GGW) in Montana
• Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in Montana

What this means for travelers during the partial shutdown

What does this mean as the partial government shutdown carries on?

If you're flying out of one of these airports in the coming days and weeks, you may be able to get to the airport right at your normal, expected time — no need to arrive four or five hours early, as some of the worst-affected airports have advised.

Related: 3-hour security queues? Closed airports? What to know about TSA and the shutdown

If you're planning a last-minute trip, you may want to consider flying out of one of these airports instead of one of the many more serviced by the TSA — if feasible, of course. This could save you a headache before your flight.

Finally, if you have flights booked out of a nearby airport that doesn't use private security, check whether you can change them. If your airline services one of these 20 airports — and if you booked a trip that allows you to change your origin or destination city — you might be better off flying out of one of those airports, even if it costs a little more.

The recent conflict in the Middle East and the unprecedented airspace closures have canceled thousands of flights and disrupted the travel plans of an estimated 1 million passengers, myself included.

I was booked on a Middle Eastern airline to the United Arab Emirates on the day the disruption began, and my essential travel home looked impossible.

Here's how my beloved Capital One miles saved me during a time of crisis.

Related: What to do if your flight from — or through — the Middle East is affected this week

A canceled flight on Emirates

Upon hearing news last month that my father-in-law was reaching his final stages in a health battle, I looked at options to travel from my current residence in London to my home country of Australia to pay my final respects.

Keen to redeem my points and miles, I found an excellent deal: just 35,000 Emirates Skywards miles in economy class for the 22-hour journey Down Under. While I normally do this marathon journey in business class, this trip was not a holiday, and I booked just one week in advance. I needed to get from point A to point B as cheaply, quickly and easily as possible, so economy class made sense.

I chose my seats, checked in online and timed my routine journey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) perfectly. I arrived 80 minutes before departure, with just enough time to check my bag, head through security and walk onto the plane.

While I normally like to read about world news on the way to the airport to pass the time, on this day, I didn't, perhaps distracted by the somber reason for this journey.

As I rounded the corner to the Emirates check-in desk, expecting to see a dozen stragglers finalizing check-in, I was instead greeted with hundreds of people milling around, looking concerned; there were no check-in staff at any desks. I noticed everyone still had their large suitcases, which set off alarm bells in my head, and I asked one of the passengers if there was an issue with the flight, fearing an engineering problem or a weather delay.

It was much worse than that.

The passenger gloomily told me the flight was canceled because Dubai International Airport (DXB) was closed "due to war." I checked the news on my phone to learn that the U.S. had just launched military strikes against Iran, and all Emirates flights that day were cancelled.

I asked an airport ground staff member what I should do, and they advised me to return to London and await further information from Emirates.

Dejected, I went back to my apartment, rang my husband to explain I wouldn't be arriving in Australia the following day and tried to figure out what to do.

Eventually exhausted and with no solutions, I decided to sleep on it, hoping to wake up the next morning and find that the order had miraculously been restored to global aviation.

Related: A step up from your average economy: Flying Emirates' A380 from Dubai to Johannesburg

Capital One miles to the rescue via Asia

Of course, the next morning, when I woke up and got up to speed on developments, nothing had improved. Middle Eastern airspace was still closed, I had no way to get to Australia and was wasting valuable time to say goodbye to a loved one.

At 8:30 a.m., still in my pajamas, I started looking for any flight options using any points and miles from the U.K. to Australia, leaving as soon as possible. This is where tools like Seats.aero are enormously valuable for being able to search across multiple routes, programs, dates and classes at once.

It took a while to weed out all of the options that went via the Middle East, as I was fairly certain none would operate that day. There were some undesirable options to travel the long way via the U.S., but these required plenty of miles and would be an epic 30 hours in the air, not enjoyable in economy class.

Seats.aero miraculously found me one seat remaining on Thai Airways leaving from Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London at 11:50 a.m. that morning to Sydney Airport (SYD) with a short connection in Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) for 65,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points.

Imagining other disrupted travelers in London trying desperately to secure the same seat, I quickly checked my Aeroplan balance, which had only 20,000 points — not nearly enough to book this flight.

Thankfully, I have a healthy balance of Capital One miles that transfer at a 1:1 rate to Aeroplan, and I quickly initiated a transfer of 45,000 miles, which would become the 65,000 Aeroplan points needed to complete this booking. With the time nearing 9 a.m. and bag drop closing 60 minutes before departure (I had to check a bag), I had less than one hour to book this flight, shower and head out the door. Fortunately, I had not unpacked from the day before.

My Capital One miles transferred instantly to Aeroplan, and I hurriedly proceeded to book the Thai Airways redemption. There were several stressful moments when the payment wouldn't go through. (I feared someone else had reserved the seat while I was transferring the miles, and I would be back to square one.) But eventually it loaded, and I received that all-important ticket number.

I was out the door less than 20 minutes later in an Uber to Heathrow. Explaining at check-in why I had only booked the flight 80 minutes earlier and that it hadn't been possible to select a seat online this close to departure, she took pity on me, gave me an exit row seat and blocked the seat next to me so I had some extra space.

I was quickly on my way to Australia via Thailand. I arrived just 24 hours after my original Emirates flight, feeling extremely grateful for my Capital One miles.

Why Capital One miles can be good in a crisis

Earning transferable rewards like Capital One miles lets you keep them in your Capital One account and transfer them only when you know you will need them, such as for an emergency. I've found this flexibility hugely valuable.

However, in an emergency, time is precious. You may not have the mental bandwidth to check availability, research transfer times and rates, or consider flying to nearby airports to find a reasonable award rate.

Or there just might not be any award availability through any transfer partners. Instead, the only option might be a high cash fare that you may not really be able to afford.

Luckily, you still have a few options with your Capital One miles. You can redeem your miles for flights, hotels or rental cars booked through the Capital One Travel portal at a rate of 1 cent per mile. Additionally, if you made an eligible travel purchase within the last 90 days, you can redeem your miles for a statement credit at 1 cent per mile to offset the cost.

Related: How long do Capital One miles transfers take?

How to earn Capital One miles

If you're looking to earn more transferable miles, the following Capital One cards offer great welcome offers:

• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, upon approval, you'll receive a $250 Capital One Travel credit to use during your first year.
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
• Capital One Spark Miles for Business: Earn 50,000 bonus miles after spending $4,500 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

For more details, read our guides to Capital One transfer partners and how to transfer Capital One miles.

Bottom line

My disrupted travel plans due to the closure of Middle Eastern airspace are exactly why I collect transferable rewards. Had I only earned, say, Emirates Skywards miles, I might still be in London trying to work out how to get home.

Instead, I struck gold by finding the only decently priced and timed economy award seat from the U.K. to Australia the day after the disruptions began, which I could book with Capital One miles that transferred instantly to Aeroplan.

If you want to earn rewards that you can have ready for emergencies like this, Capital One miles are a great choice to collect.

Related: Points and miles aren't just for the good times. They can be a godsend in an emergency, too

Delta Air Lines and American Express offer a slate of cobranded credit cards for everyone from occasional flyers to frequent travelers.

Right now, all of Delta's Amex cards (except for one) are offering their highest-ever bonuses if you can meet their spending requirements. The haul of SkyMiles you'd earn could fund your next trip or help you get to a dream redemption.

With these offers ending on April 1, now is your last chance to secure one of these stellar bonuses.

Let's dive into each of these offers to see which one may be a good fit for you.

Comparing Delta credit card welcome offers

Here's an overview of the offers at first glance:

Card	Welcome offer	Annual fee	Bonus value*
<a href="https://ift.tt/JkBpdjh" target="_blank">Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card</a>	Earn up to 125,000 bonus miles after meeting two spending thresholds: <ul> <li>Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership</li> <li>Plus, earn 25,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership (for a total of $9,000 in spending to earn the entire bonus)</li> </ul> <p>Offer ends April 1.</p>	$650 (see <a href="/tc/6573?pid=6573&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Reserve%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>)	Up to $1,563
<a href="https://ift.tt/xVTvOE0" target="_blank">Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card</a>	Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles after meeting two spending thresholds: <ul> <li>Earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership</li> <li>Plus, earn 20,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership (for a total of $6,000 in spending to earn the entire bonus)</li> </ul> <p>Offer ends April 1.</p>	$350 (see <a href="/tc/220310483?pid=220310483&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Platinum%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>)	Up to $1,250
<a href="https://ift.tt/des0fMW" target="_blank">Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card</a>	Earn up to 90,000 bonus miles after meeting two spending thresholds: <ul> <li>Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership</li> <li>Plus, earn 20,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership (for a total of $5,000 in spending to earn the entire bonus)</li> </ul> <p>Offer ends April 1.</p>	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see <a href="/tc/22034414?pid=22034414&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Gold%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>)	Up to $1,125
<a href="https://ift.tt/0hPQbMn" target="_blank">Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card</a>	Earn 10,000 bonus miles after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.	$0 (see <a href="/tc/220312222?pid=220312222&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Blue%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>)	$125
<a href="https://ift.tt/bXxLYRf" target="_blank">Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card</a>	Earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends April 1.	$650 (see <a href="/tc/7840?pid=7840&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Reserve%20Business%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>)	$1,563
<a href="https://ift.tt/Bafk302" target="_blank">Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card</a>	Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends April 1.	$350 (see <a href="/tc/7839?pid=7839&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Platinum%20Business%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>)	$1,250
<a href="https://ift.tt/VnriDL8" target="_blank">Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card</a>	Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends April 1.	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see <a href="/tc/7838?pid=7838&amp;name=Delta%20SkyMiles%C2%AE%20Gold%20Business%20American%20Express%20Card&amp;data-testid=ratesFees" target="_blank">rates and fees</a>)	$1,125

*Bonus value is based on TPG's March 2026 valuations and is not provided or reviewed by the issuer.

Delta personal cards

Delta offers four personal cards. The card that is right for you depends on how frequently you fly with Delta and how much you're willing to pay for an annual fee.

Let's take a look at what differentiates each of the Delta SkyMiles personal cards.

Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card

The Delta SkyMiles Reserve is ideal for hardcore Delta fans and frequent flyers.

Current welcome offer: Earn up to 125,000 bonus miles after meeting two spending thresholds:

• Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership
• Plus, earn 25,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership (for a total of $9,000 in spending to earn the entire bonus)

Offer ends April 1.

TPG's valuations place this offer at up to $1,563 in value.

This matches the highest bonus miles we've seen in the card's history. However, the spending requirement is $3,000 higher than that previous offer, since the previous best-ever bonus provided 125,000 bonus miles by spending just $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership (offer no longer available).

Still, now is an excellent time to apply, as long as you can meet the spending requirements involved. And remember: This is your last chance to secure this high-value offer before it ends.

Annual fee: $650

Key benefits: Delta's premium consumer credit card offers a range of valuable perks. For loyal Delta flyers who enjoy visiting the Sky Club, this card can pay for itself with lounge access, spending boosts and other benefits.

With this card, you'll earn 3 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases made directly with the airline. Plus, you'll enjoy a slew of Delta-related perks, including:

• Access to complimentary upgrades (for non-Medallions)
• Annual companion certificate upon card renewal for round-trip travel in first class, Comfort or Main Cabin within the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii) as well as other select destinations. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
• Complimentary access to American Express Centurion Lounges when flying on a same-day Delta flight with a ticket purchased on the card
• Delta Sky Club access, plus four one-time guest passes each year (you'll receive 15 visits per year; earn an unlimited number of visits when you spend $75,000 or more between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of each calendar year)
• Earn 1 MQD per $10 spent on your card, plus 2,500 MQDs at the start of each Medallion qualification year
• First checked bag free on Delta flights and priority boarding
• 15% off award redemptions for Delta flights (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve.

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Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

If you fly frequently with Delta but can't justify the pricier Delta SkyMiles Reserve, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum is worth considering.

Current welcome offer: Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles after meeting two spending thresholds:

• Earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership
• Plus, earn 20,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership (for a total of $6,000 in spending to earn the entire bonus)

Offer ends April 1.

This offer is worth up to $1,250, per TPG's valuations.

If you're able to meet both spending thresholds, this is the highest offer we've seen in the card's history, so now is a great time to apply. Plus, this is your last chance to apply before it ends.

Annual fee: $350

Key benefits: This card is a good option if you fly Delta somewhat regularly and are looking for a way to earn miles on purchases and reach elite status. However, even if you aren't going for status, the companion certificate alone can make the annual fee for this card worth it.

With this card, you'll earn 3 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases made directly with the airline.

It also includes the following perks:

• Annual companion certificate upon card renewal for Main Cabin round-trip flights within the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii), as well as destinations in Mexico, and select destinations. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
• Earn 1 Medallion Qualification Dollar for every $20 spent on your card, plus a 2,500 MQD headstart at the beginning of each Medallion qualification year
• First checked bag free on Delta flights and priority boarding
• 15% off award redemptions for Delta flights (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum.

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Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

If you want to take advantage of a welcome bonus but don't fly Delta frequently, the Delta SkyMiles Gold is your best option.

Current welcome offer: Earn up to 90,000 bonus miles after meeting two spending thresholds:

• Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership
• Plus, earn 20,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $2,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership (for a total of $5,000 in spending to earn the entire bonus)

Offer ends April 1.

This bonus is worth up to $1,125, according to TPG's valuations.

This is the highest offer we've seen in the card's history, so now is an excellent time to apply. It's also your last chance to secure this offer if you're interested.

Annual fee: $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150

Key benefits: This card is ideal for occasional Delta flyers looking for a few extra perks when they're flying with the airline.

With this card, you'll earn 2 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases made directly with the airline.

Other perks include:

• First checked bag free on Delta flights
• $200 Delta flight credit annually after spending $10,000 in a calendar year
• 20% inflight discount (in the form of a statement credit)
• 15% off award redemptions for Delta flights (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Gold.

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Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card

If you want an entry-level card to start earning SkyMiles and fly less frequently with Delta, then Delta SkyMiles Blue is the card for you.

Current welcome offer: Earn 10,000 bonus miles after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.

According to TPG's valuations, these miles are worth $125.

This is the standard offer we typically see on this card. The SkyMiles Blue typically doesn't receive an elevated offer, so we recommend applying whenever you're ready.

Annual fee: $0

Key benefits: As a no-annual-fee card, it offers fewer benefits than the others. Still, there are some simple perks for cardmembers.

With this card, you'll earn 2 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases made directly with the airline.

Other benefits include:

• Pay with Miles (take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem when booking on delta.com)
• 20% inflight discount (in the form of a statement credit)

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Blue.

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Delta business cards

If you own a small business or have a side hustle through which you pay business expenses, one of these offers may be a great addition to your work wallet.

Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card

As the most expensive business card Delta offers, the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business comes packed with great perks for Delta loyalists.

Current welcome offer: Earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends April 1.

According to TPG's valuations, these miles are worth $1,563.

This matches the highest offer we've seen in the card's history. This is your last chance to secure this offer before it expires soon.

Annual fee: $650

Key benefits: This card is full of useful perks for small-business owners loyal to Delta.

With this card, you'll earn 3 miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta

Its suite of Delta-related benefits includes:

• Access to complimentary upgrades (when available) for non-Medallion members
• Annual companion certificate upon card renewal for round-trip travel in first class, Comfort or Main Cabin within the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii) as well as destinations in Mexico, and select destinations. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
• Complimentary access to American Express Centurion Lounges when flying on a same-day Delta flight with a ticket purchased using the card (up to two guests may also enter for a fee of $50 each)
• Delta Sky Club access (you'll receive 15 visits per year; earn an unlimited number of visits when you spend $75,000 or more between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of each calendar year)
• Earn 1 MQD per $10 spent on your card, plus 2,500 MQDs at the start of each Medallion qualification year
• First checked bag free on Delta flights and priority boarding
• 15% off award redemptions for Delta flights for eligible cardmembers (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business.

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Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card

Business owners who are looking for a good mid-tier airline business card should consider the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business for its earnings potential and benefits.

Current welcome offer: Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends April 1.

According to TPG's valuations, these miles are worth $1,250.

The number of points offered with this bonus matches the highest we've seen in the card's history. With now being your last chance to secure the offer, act soon if you want to add this card to your wallet.

Annual fee: $350

Key benefits: This is a solid mid-tier option for business owners who travel with Delta semi-frequently.

With this card, you'll earn 3 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases made directly with the airline.

Other Delta-related perks include:

• Annual companion certificate each year upon card renewal for Main Cabin round-trip flights within the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii) as well as destinations in Mexico and select destinations. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
• Complimentary upgrades (when available) for non-Medallion members
• Earn 1 MQD for every $20 spent on your card, plus a 2,500 MQD headstart at the beginning of each Medallion qualification year
• First checked bag free on Delta flights and priority boarding
• 15% off award redemptions for Delta flights for eligible cardmembers (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business.

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Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card

The Delta SkyMiles Gold Business is ideal for smaller businesses or business owners who aren't Delta loyalists.

Current welcome offer: Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends April 1.

According to TPG's valuations, these miles are worth $1,125.

This bonus offers the most points we've seen in the card's history, so with it now being your last chance to get it, you may want to apply soon.

Annual fee: $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150

Key benefits: Small businesses that don't fly Delta often can still enjoy this card's perks.

With this card, you'll earn 2 miles per dollar spent on Delta purchases made directly with the airline.

Other perks include:

• First checked bag free on Delta flights and priority boarding
• Up to $200 annual Delta flight credit after spending $10,000 in a calendar year
• 20% inflight discount (in the form of a statement credit)
• 15% off award redemptions for Delta flights for eligible cardmembers (when paying taxes and fees with this card and booking through delta.com or the Fly Delta app)

To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business.

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Which Delta credit card is right for you?

With a full lineup of Delta cards, you may wonder how to pick the best offer for your needs. While it might be tempting to go after the one with the highest offer, you should also consider its long-term value in your wallet.

The good news is that many of these offers can be a great fit, depending on your travel habits:

• Reserve: Loyal Delta flyers who want lounge access
• Platinum: Regular Delta flyers
• Gold: Occasional Delta flyers
• Blue: Infrequent Delta flyers

Related: Why the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card is still one of the best cards I've added to my wallet

Bottom line

Delta SkyMiles isn't generally the most valuable currency, partly because of unannounced program devaluations over the years. However, that doesn't mean you can't find value in the SkyMiles program. Many TPG staffers prefer flying Delta over any other U.S. carrier.

Right now is a fantastic time to apply if you're looking for a Delta cobranded card, since all of these cards (except for one) are providing great limited-time offers. And, this is your last chance to get one of these offers before they end.

Remember that American Express has a once-per-card-per-lifetime rule in place regarding welcome offers. If you've had one of these cards in the past, you likely can't earn a welcome offer on the same card again. Amex will also consider any Delta cards you have or had when determining whether you're eligible for a welcome offer, as well.

This is why timing your Amex card applications is so important: You only get one opportunity to earn a welcome offer for each of them, so you'll want to make it count.

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Earlier this week, United announced it would start flying newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with its much-anticipated new Elevated interiors — including swanky new business-plus pods called Polaris Studio in addition to regular new Polaris seats with closing doors — between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) beginning April 22.

That first long-haul route would be followed shortly after, on April 30, by the launch of a second route between SFO and London's Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Like with many new jets, and especially those with all-new seat products and configurations on board, United plans to operate some shorter domestic "familiarization flights" with its new Dreamliners so that crew can get the hang of service flow.

While United previously said that these familiarization flights would be operated on some of its mainline routes, like those between SFO and one of its other hubs, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), it was not clear which exact flights would have the new seats on board since the airline's website was not displaying updated seat maps.

Now, however, some enterprising United AvGeeks on social media, including @theaircraftking, have pinpointed some of the domestic flights that will be served by United's new Dreamliners.

So, if you want to experience the new seating options for yourself, including those exclusive Polaris Studio suites, this might be your opportunity to do so for a relatively low cost.

Which domestic flights will have the new United Polaris Studio?

Based on some quick searches of United's website, it looks like a Dreamliner with the new interiors will start flying March 29 between SFO and IAH with the following schedule running through April 29 when the new Dreamliners will presumably be deployed mostly on their long-haul routes.

Here's the schedule of domestic flights so far:

• UA 2498 from SFO to IAH, departing 9:10 a.m., arriving 3:05 p.m.
• UA 382 from IAH to SFO, departing 4:45 p.m., arriving 6:58 p.m.

From San Francisco to Houston, one-way tickets start at $394 in economy, $528 in Economy Plus and $789 in first class, which is actually the new United Polaris. However, airfares are much higher in all cabins on several days within the first two weeks of service.

If you want to redeem United MileagePlus miles for a ticket, prices start at 21,800 miles in economy, or 64,500 miles in first class.

For the first week or so, one-way tickets from Houston to San Francisco are pricing out at $499 in economy, $633 in Economy Plus and $894 in first class. Those fares drop to $304 in economy, $488 in Economy Plus and $744 in first class starting the second week.

Mileage prices in this direction also start at 21,800 miles in economy and 64,500 in first class.

On the upside, if you book a first-class seat, it does not look like it will cost you extra to reserve one of the special Polaris Studio suites in the bulkhead rows 1 and 9 instead of one of the 56 other "regular" new Polaris seats. We have found that, on long-haul flights, United will initially levy and upcharge of $499 each way to book one of these business-plus pods, so at least there's no additional fee here.

Granted, since these are just short domestic hops, the service in Polaris Studio seats won't be any different from those in the other Polaris seats (or from any other domestic first-class flight of this length), for that matter. But at least you'll get to check out the cool new seating option.

How can you tell if your flight has the new United Polaris Studios?

If you want to be sure you're flying the new United Dreamliner, you'll have to look at the aircraft type and seatmap for your flight.

First, make sure your flight is operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Then, on the booking page, click on the link to "Seats" and you should see the cabin configuration.

Dreamliners with the new seating will have two Polaris cabins. The first runs from row 1-8 and the second runs from row 9-17. The middle seats in the forward cabin will be angled toward one another, while those in the aft cabin will be angled away from each other.

Keep in mind that, like any plane deployment, aircraft swaps can occur, so if you have your heart set on experiencing the new seats, check your specific flight in days leading up to departure to make sure you don't get a last-minute plane change.

United's new Elevated interiors

But what's so special about United's new Elevated interiors, and why would you bother trying to book one of these flights?

We first learned of United's plans for new "Elevated" interiors last May. As a reminder, here's what's in store for passengers who get to fly this exciting new product.

United's new Dreamliners will have:

• Eight Polaris Studios
• 56 Polaris suites
• 35 Premium Plus (Economy Plus on these domestic flights)
• 123 main cabin seats, including 33 extra legroom seats

The interiors will feature upscale new finishes like quartzite surfaces and dark woodgrain paneling.

The Polaris Studios will be about 25% larger than the regular Polaris suites, and will have 27-inch 4K OLED touchscreen entertainment systems with Bluetooth connectivity. Six of them on each jet will even have ottomans where another passenger can sit and enjoy a meal with you. On long-haul flights, passengers who book Polaris Studios will also receive upgraded amenities including hoodie pajamas and amenity kits stocked with Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ skincare.

Regular Polaris suites, meanwhile, will have 19-inch entertainment screens. Like the Polaris Studios, these seats will also have closing doors, though these will not be operable initially, according to United. No time frame has been given for their activation.

The 35 United Premium Plus seats have new, more substantial winged privacy dividers and 16-inch 4K OLED entertainment touchscreens, while the new economy seats have screens that clock in at 13 inches.

You can bet that a number of TPG staffers are already checking out flight options so we can bring you coverage of these new seats soon, but if you beat us to it, be sure to share your experience with us on social media!

Related reading:

• United MileagePlus: Guide to earning and redeeming miles, elite status and more
• Best United Airlines credit cards
• United Premier status: What it is and how to earn it
• Maximize your airfare: The best credit cards for booking flights
• The best credit cards to reach elite status
• United basic economy: What you need to know about bags, seats, boarding and more

ICE officers will deploy to American airports to assist with certain security protocols beginning Monday, the Trump administration confirmed.

In an interview Sunday morning, Border Czar Tom Homan said the administration was finalizing plans to send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to backstop the TSA in an effort to relieve security checkpoint wait times.

"We'll put together a plan today and we'll execute tomorrow," Homan said during an appearance on CNN's State of the Union.

The move came amid widespread backups at TSA checkpoints across the country, more than five weeks into a partial government shutdown.

But the decision to augment TSA officers with ICE personnel was sure to be highly controversial on Capitol Hill and beyond.

Read more: TPG's tips for navigating TSA during the shutdown

Funding for ICE has been the central dispute in the shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which began well over a month ago on Feb. 14.

Since DHS oversees TSA (among other agencies), the ongoing stalemate in Washington has forced airport security officers to report to work without pay ever since, leading to a surge in TSA call-outs and resignations — and escalating checkpoint wait times.

What will ICE be doing at airports?

As of early Sunday afternoon, it wasn't yet clear how many ICE agents would be sent to airports, or which major hubs could see immigration officers Monday — though administration officials said airports that have seen the longest lines would likely be prioritized.

Speaking on CNN, Homan said ICE agents would likely focus on logistical roles at airports typically performed by TSA officers — not screening baggage or passengers. He specifically posed the idea of immigration officers watching over exits to the secure side of airport terminals, which are typically guarded by TSA staff.

"Stuff like that relieves that TSA officer to go to screening and to reduce those lines," Homan said. "I don't see an ICE agent looking at an X-ray machine, because they're not trained in that."

How the travel sector is reacting

After President Donald Trump first floated the idea of sending ICE agents to airports on Saturday, airports across the country began to react to the news.

In a post Saturday night, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) said it was "aware" of the talks.

"We are communicating with federal partners and monitoring the situation, the airports said.

The union representing TSA officers immediately slammed the decision.

"ICE agents are not trained or certified in aviation security," Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, said in a statement issued Sunday afternoon. "Putting untrained personnel at security checkpoints does not fill a gap. It creates one."

A trade group for the largest U.S. airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

This is a developing story. Check back for further updates

There are many ways to save on gas purchases. And as fuel prices rise and summer road trips grow closer, these savings can become even more valuable.

In addition to using one of the best gas credit cards — or a cobranded card offered by your favorite nearby gas station chain, if it provides better value — joining fuel rewards programs can also be worthwhile.

In this article, we'll discuss fuel rewards programs available across most or all of the U.S., with no paid memberships or requirements to carry specific credit cards. This means we may miss your favorite regional or local gas station's rewards program, and we won't discuss the discounts available to members of warehouse clubs (such as Sam's Club and Costco). Read on for an overview of some of the most popular fuel rewards programs.

Comparison of the best gas rewards programs

Before we dive into each program, here's a quick comparison of the best gas rewards programs:

Program	Eligible brands (not all stations within most brands participate)	Earning rate on fuel	Automatic savings rate on fuel	Notable features
BP Earnify	BP and Amoco	1 point per dollar spent	5 cents per gallon
Casey's Rewards	Casey's	5 points per gallon	None	Earn double points on all whole pizzas from Casey's
Chevron Texaco Rewards	Chevron and Texaco	5 points per gallon	None
Circle K Inner Circle Rewards	Circle K	None	3 to 5 cents per gallon	Members can buy Polar Pop drinks (up to 44 ounces) for 79 cents
Exxon Mobil Rewards+	Exxon and Mobil	3 cents per gallon on regular fuel and 6 cents per gallon on premium fuel	None	AARP members earn more
Kroger Fuel Points	Kroger Family of Stores Fuel Centers and Shell	None	3 cents per gallon (only at Kroger Family of Stores Fuel Centers when you're not redeeming points)	Earn points on groceries, prescription fills and more with the Kroger Family of Stores
Love's Rewards	Love's	1 point per gallon	10 cents per gallon on gas and up to 25 cents per gallon on auto diesel	The program has separate paths for casual drivers and professional drivers
Shell Fuel Rewards	Shell	None	At least 3 cents per gallon	Many pathways to earning cents-per-gallon discounts
Speedway Speedy Rewards	Speedway	10 points per gallon	None
Sunoco Go Rewards	Sunoco	None	Up to 13 cents per gallon	You must pay through the program's app to get any discount
7Rewards	7-Eleven	None	At least 5 cents per gallon

Related: The best gas credit cards to add to your wallet

BP Earnify

The BP Earnify program lets you earn points and enjoy fuel discounts at BP and Amoco stations when you pay with the app, swipe a linked payment card or enter your loyalty ID (linked phone number) at the pump. Specifically, the program lets you save 5 cents per gallon, earn 1 point per dollar spent on fuel and earn 2 points per dollar spent at the convenience store.

You can redeem points for savings at the pump or in the convenience store. Redemption options vary, but users report they can often redeem 200 points for a $2 discount on fuel or in-store purchases. This makes BP Earnify points worth about 1 cent each. Just keep in mind that points typically expire after three months of account inactivity.

Casey's Rewards

The Casey's Rewards program lets you earn 5 points per gallon of fuel at Casey's stations, and 10 points per dollar spent on in-store or online orders with Casey's. Plus, you'll earn double points on all whole pizzas from Casey's, and new members get 10 cents off per gallon on their first fuel purchase (up to 20 gallons).

You can redeem 250 points for $1 in Casey's Cash, a fuel discount of 5 cents per gallon (on up to 20 gallons in a single purchase) or a $1 donation to a local school, so each point is worth 0.4 cents. Your points expire if you don't make a Casey's Rewards purchase for a year, but redeemed rewards (like Casey's Cash and fuel discounts) expire 30 days after you earn them.

Related: Best road trips for visiting national parks

Chevron Texaco Rewards

The Chevron Texaco Rewards program offers 5 points per gallon of Chevron or Texaco fuel when you make the fuel purchases via the app or enter your account phone number at the pump or in-store at the register. You can also earn points through in-store and achievement offers, which vary; you can find them on the program's website or app.

New members enjoy 25 cents off per gallon on their first five visits. You can also redeem points for discounts on qualifying fuel purchases at participating Chevron and Texaco locations, up to 500 points for 50 cents off per gallon (on up to 25 gallons in a single purchase). If you purchase 25 gallons of fuel when redeeming 500 points, each point is worth 2.5 cents. However, keep in mind that rewards expire after just 90 days of account inactivity.

Circle K Inner Circle Rewards

If you don't want to worry about earning and redeeming rewards, the Circle K Inner Circle Rewards program might be for you.

You'll save 25 cents per gallon on your first five fuel-ups at participating Circle K stations once you join Inner Circle Rewards. After that, you'll save 3 cents per gallon on up to 35 gallons per day if you spend less than $500 on gas at participating Circle K stations per year. If you spend $500 or more, you'll save 5 cents per gallon on up to 35 gallons per day.

Inner Circle Rewards members can also benefit from 79-cent Polar Pop drinks (up to 44 ounces) and current member challenges, which are available on the website or app. With the challenges, you can save money on gas once you meet specific thresholds or goals.

Exxon Mobil Rewards+

The Exxon Mobil Rewards+ program lets you earn 3 points per gallon on regular gas and 6 points per gallon on premium gas. Plus, you'll earn 2 points per dollar spent on other purchases at participating Exxon and Mobil stations.

However, AARP members earn an additional point per gallon at the pump and per dollar in the store. Plus, Frequent Filler members earn an additional point per gallon at the pump and 2 points per dollar in-store. To earn Frequent Filler status, you must have purchased 100 or more gallons of Synergy fuel in either the current or previous calendar month.

Be sure to enter your birthday in your Exxon Mobil Rewards+ profile, and you'll earn 100 bonus points each year on your first eligible purchase in your birth month.

Each point is worth 1 cent, and you can redeem for savings in-store or at the pump. However, you must redeem at least 100 points at a time, and unredeemed points expire at the end of the calendar year after the one in which you earned them. So, points you earn in 2026 will expire Dec. 31, 2027.

Related: Best business credit cards for gas

Kroger Fuel Points

The Kroger Fuel Points program lets you earn when shopping at the more than 20 regional brands within the Kroger family of stores, including popular brands like Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers and Harris Teeter. TPG writer Augusta Stone says she enjoys racking up points on her grocery hauls, as the program offers 1 point per dollar spent on most groceries.

Plus, you can earn 25 points per non-federally-funded prescription filled, 1 point per dollar on out-of-pocket costs for federally funded prescriptions and 75 points per 90-day prescription filled. You'll also earn 2 points per dollar spent on select gift cards; plus, you can earn by engaging in qualifying activities with participating Kroger Play brands or via promotional Fuel Events.

You'll get a discount of 3 cents per gallon when filling up at Kroger Family of Stores Fuel Centers if you don't redeem points. Meanwhile, you can redeem points at Kroger Family of Stores Fuel Centers and participating Shell locations at a rate of 10 cents off per gallon (for a single fill-up of unleaded, midgrade, premium, diesel or E85 fuel of up to 35 gallons) for 100 points. You can redeem up to 1,000 points per transaction at Kroger Family of Stores Fuel Centers, while each redemption at participating Shell locations is capped at 100 points.

Points expire at the end of the month following the one in which you earn them. So, points that you earn in March expire at the end of April.

Love's Rewards

The Love's Rewards program for casual (nonprofessional) drivers lets you earn points at Love's locations when you scan your barcode at the pump or inside the store. Specifically, you'll earn 1 point per gallon of fuel and 2 points per dollar spent in-store (plus 2 additional points per dollar spent on Love's-branded items and freshly made meals and snacks).

Love's Rewards members enjoy a discount of 10 cents per gallon on gas and a discount of up to 25 cents per gallon on auto diesel. Plus, Love's Rewards members also benefit from a buy-four, earn-one promotion on any size fountain or coffee drink.

You can redeem points at a rate of 1 cent each toward food, drinks and in-store merchandise and at Love's-owned restaurants. Love's Rewards points expire after six months without earning or redemption transactions.

Related: The best credit cards for fleet fuel

Shell Fuel Rewards

The Shell Fuel Rewards program lets you earn discounts on fuel via various methods. However, all Shell Fuel Rewards savings are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per purchase, per vehicle.

You can earn status in the Fuel Rewards program, which unlocks additional discounts. Specifically, Silver members save 3 cents per gallon, Gold members save 5 cents per gallon and Platinum members save 10 cents per gallon.

You'll start with Silver status, but you can earn Gold status by filling up six times with main-grade fuel or three times with Shell V-Power premium gasoline within each three-month qualification period. You can earn Platinum status once you fill up 12 times with main-grade fuel or six times with Shell V-Power premium gasoline. Each fill-up must be at least 10 gallons to count toward earning status.

TPG Director of Travel Content Eric Rosen says he enjoys getting up to a 15-cents-per-gallon discount each Tuesday by stacking the weekly T-Mobile Tuesdays discount (which gives a code worth 5 cents off per gallon for up to 20 gallons) with Shell Fuel Rewards status (which gives up to a 10-cents-per-gallon discount).

You can also earn additional fuel discounts when you make in-store purchases at Shell stations, dine at participating restaurants and pay with a linked card (a 10 cents-per-gallon discount for every $50 spent), and shop with a linked participating grocery loyalty program (such as Giant Flexible Rewards, Stop & Shop Go Rewards, Save Mart Rewards, Lucky Rewards and Hy-Vee Perks). You can also link your AAA or AARP membership to save 5 cents per gallon on fill-ups.

Through the end of 2026, new Shell Fuel Rewards members who sign up through a special offer enjoy a 10-cents-per-gallon discount on their first fill-up, a 20-cents-per-gallon discount on their second fill-up and a 30-cents-per-gallon discount on their third fill-up — although all three fill-ups must be within 60 days of signing up for the program.

Related: Fuel your savings with these credit card picks that will richly reward drivers

Speedway Speedy Rewards

The Speedway Speedy Rewards program lets you earn 10 points per gallon of fuel and 20 points per dollar spent on merchandise. Plus, you can earn bonus points on select items each month through special deals, so be sure to check the website or app regularly.

The value of Speedy Rewards points depends on how you redeem them. For example, you could redeem 1,000 points for any size fountain drink, a Speedy Freeze or a Speedy Cafe Large Pizza; 4,375 points for a 25-cents-per-gallon discount on fuel; or 30,000 points for a $25 Amazon gift card. So, be sure to compare your options before you redeem.

Speedy Rewards points expire once your account is inactive for at least nine months.

Sunoco Go Rewards

The Sunoco Go Rewards program lets you save 3 cents per gallon on up to 35 gallons per transaction when you pay for fuel through the Sunoco app. However, for a limited time, you can save 13 cents per gallon on up to 35 gallons per transaction when you link your bank account in the Sunoco Go Rewards app, set Sunoco Pay as your preferred payment method and purchase fuel using your linked bank account.

You can also earn discounts on gas when you use your favorite grocery store's loyalty card at the pump. However, unlike most of the other fuel rewards programs in this article, the Sunoco Go Rewards program won't provide any value unless you're willing to pay for fuel through its app.

Related: Essential apps every traveler needs before their next trip

7Rewards

The 7Rewards program gives members a discount of 3 cents per gallon on gas when they press the 7Rewards button at the pump and enter their phone number before fueling.

There may be opportunities for new and existing members to unlock additional fuel savings, too. For example, TPG Senior Editorial Director Nick Ewen uses 7Rewards and said, "I signed up for text messages, and I'll get discounts at least a couple of times a month. Last Thursday, I got a text offering 11 cents off per gallon on my next two fill-ups. I activated it and just have to punch in my cell number at the pump."

You can also earn 10 7Rewards points per dollar spent on select in-store purchases at 7-Eleven stations (excluding fuel) when you scan your 7Rewards barcode or enter the phone number registered to your 7Rewards account at checkout. However, you can only redeem points for in-store purchases — not fuel. They expire if you don't earn or redeem points for 90 days. Points are worth 0.1 cents each, so 1,000 points can get you $1 off an in-store purchase.

Bottom line

Most fuel rewards programs offer discounts on fuel or let you earn rewards on fuel purchases — and some even let you do both. The ability to stack discounts from various sources makes the Shell Fuel Rewards program popular. But honestly, I recommend just enrolling in the programs associated with the gas stations you frequent most. And if you often take road trips, consider choosing one or two programs that offer enough stations along your route and tend to provide the services you need.