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Skye joined the AwardWallet team in 2019. After leaving his full-time job in 2014 to travel the world, he created his own website SkyeTravels.com to make traveling a reality for everyone, no matter their financial means. He’s a big fan of reward programs for maximizing points and traveling for less. He can most often be found working diligently in a cafe somewhere in the world. So far he’s been to over 60 countries and counting.

Southwest Airlines Extends Companion Pass Validity, Earning Period

Southwest Airlines suffered catastrophic cancellations over the Christmas holidays. In an effort to help travelers affected by its mass cancellations, Southwest is offering an extension to the validity of expiring Companion Pass and A-List status. Plus, travelers will get an extra month to qualify for a 2023 Companion Pass and/or A-List status. Here's what you need to know about these extensions.

Relaunch of Lyft Pink Membership with More Benefits and Lower Fee

The Lyft Pink membership has been around for a couple of years now. Previously, the membership came with a $19.99 monthly subscription fee. That fee got you 15% off rides in the U.S., 3 free cancellations a month, 3 free scooter rides, priority airport pickup, no lost-and-found fees, and a free Grubhub+ membership. Unfortunately, you would have had to spend $134 before taxes and fees just to break even on the cost of the membership.

Amex Launches 4-Month Free Panera Bread Unlimited Sip Club Subscription

Amex has brought back a great promotion from last year just in time for the holidays. Amex cardholders can once again get free coffee and tea at Panera Bread. You can claim a 4-month Unlimited Sip Club subscription when enrolling with your Amex card. If you live near one of Panera Bread's 2,000+ locations, this is a nice offer to take advantage of. The primary limitation is that you must not be a current Unlimited Sip Club subscriber.