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American Airlines recently launched a status match offer for World of Hyatt elites. The promotion offers Hyatt Globalist and Explorist members the chance to claim AAdvantage Platinum or Platinum Pro, respectively. However, you need to act soon to take advantage of this opportunity.

Capital One just announced that it will eliminate non-lounge benefits for the complimentary Priority Pass Select memberships provided to various cardholders, including the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. This change kicks in effective January 1, 2023.

Choice Privileges has announced a new round of Sweet Spot Rewards offering heavily discounted award night stays – up to 40% off at selected locations. That drops award rates as low as 8,000 points per night. Score hotel rooms for as few as 4,000 Citi ThankYou points. This offer is valid for stays through January 31, 2023.

World of Hyatt recently launched a promotion giving targeted members a free night certificate after completing a 2-night stay. You need to check your account to see if you are targeted with this promotion. Once you register for the promotion, you have 120 days to complete your stays. You can earn up to 2 free night certificates with this promotion.

This week, Delta Air Lines announced a significant number of changes to its Sky Club access policy. The negative changes are aimed at reducing crowding – by cutting many travelers’ access. Changes include huge price increases for Sky Club membership fees, eliminating eligibility of certain cabin classes from access, and much much more.

Avianca LifeMiles is offering members a 115% bonus when transferring miles from one account to another. This gives members in “two-player mode” the opportunity to effectively mint miles at 1.3 cents per mile. Here’s how to do so.

IHG One Rewards has brought back its popular Points & Cash promotion. Now through December 2, 2022, members can receive a 25% discount on the cash portion of a booking. This lets you effectively purchase IHG points for as little as 0.556 cents per point.

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards expire if you have no qualifying earning or redeeming activity on your account for a period of 18 months. However, Hertz isn’t as generous with what qualifies as earning or redeeming activity. Here’s what you need to know to save your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards points.

Air Canada Aeroplan recently announced the addition of Sun Express as a new airline partner. Effective immediately, Aeroplan members can redeem their points and book flights via the website, app, or call center for flights on Sun Express. But, is it a good deal? Let’s dig into some examples to see.

Alaska Mileage Plan has announced that it will cut access to lounges for many paid and award first class tickets effective February 15, 2023. Also, the airline is hiking the price of their yearly lounge memberships. Here’s what to know about these changes and the few exceptions to the new rules.