2023’s Finest Travel Rewards Programs Unveiled

U.S. News & World Report has unveiled the winners of its 2023-2024 “Best Travel Rewards Programs,” recognizing the top loyalty programs in the travel industry. The evaluation encompassed both hotel and airline rewards programs, considering various factors such as the ease of earning free flights or stays, availability of properties and flights, complimentary perks like checked bags, discounted room rates, and benefits for elite members.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan secured the top spot for the ninth consecutive year in the airline category, while Wyndham Rewards emerged as the winner in the hotel category. The rankings highlight the top 10 airline reward programs and the top 15 hotel reward programs.
Here’s the breakdown of the rankings:
Best Airlines Rewards Programs
- Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
- Delta SkyMiles
- United MileagePlus
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- JetBlue TrueBlue
- Free Spirit
- HawaiianMiles
- FRONTIER Miles
- Allegiant Air Allways Rewards
Best Hotel Rewards Programs
- Wyndham Rewards
- Choice Privileges
- Marriott Bonvoy
- World of Hyatt
- IHG One Rewards
- Sonesta Travel Pass
- Radisson Rewards Americas
- Best Western Rewards
- SLH INVITED
- Leaders Club
- I Prefer Hotel Rewards
- Hilton Honors
- Omni Select Guest
- All – Accor Live Limitless
- Stash Hotel Rewards
The rankings are determined using a scoring algorithm that considers factors like the ease of earning rewards, additional benefits, network coverage, and quality ratings for airlines, while hotel rankings include factors such as ease of earning free nights, additional benefits, geographic coverage, and property diversity.