Category: Award Programs

American Airlines Introduces AAdvantage Status for a Day Redemption Option

April 2, 2023 0

AAdvantage recently launched a new program called "Enhance with Miles". Through the new Status for a Day offering, you can now gift status for a day or purchase it for yourself using miles. However, you'll first need to unlock the ability to do so. Here's everything you need to know about this new redemption option.

Sam Helmy

Free Holds, Maximizing Award Regions, Other Tricks for Booking Awards Using AAdvantage® Miles

March 30, 2023 11

American Airlines AAdvantage® is one the most versatile and valuable frequent-flyer programs in the world. Bask Bank makes it easy to put your savings to work earning these miles with the Bask Mileage Savings Account. In this post, we share some advanced techniques to maximize the value of your AAdvantage® miles.

JT Genter

You Can Now Book Condos in the U.S. For 7,500 Wyndham Points per Night

March 28, 2023 2

After a recent change to the Wyndham Rewards redemption chart, we found that you can now book many U.S. Wyndham Vacation Club properties for just 7,500 points per bedroom per night. That's half of the previous minimum of 15,000 points per night. Locations include Kissimmee (near Orlando), Anaheim (near Disneyland), Las Vegas, and a golf resort near Phoenix.

JT Genter

You Can Now Redeem Avios Through British Airways Holidays. But Is It Worth It?

March 5, 2023 1

This week, British Airways announced that you can now redeem Avios toward the cost of a British Airways holiday. When booking a holiday, you are presented with several options to pay a given amount of Aviso for a specific reduction in the cost of your vacation. But does it actually make sense to redeem your Avios this way? Let's crunch the numbers.

Sam Helmy

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Korean Air Award Chart Changes

February 21, 2023 7

Korean Air announced multiple changes to its program starting on April 1, 2023. Upcoming changes include new elite tiers and lower qualification requirements. In addition, some award pricing will be going up in price while others will be dropping. Here's a full breakdown of the changes.

Sam Helmy

Alaska Residents: Redeem Albertsons/Safeway Just for U Rewards for Alaska Miles

January 11, 2023 0

Alaska residents can now redeem Albertsons, Carrs, and Safeway Just for U Rewards for Alaska Mileage Plan miles. The redemption rates vary depending on the number of rewards you are redeeming.

Sam Helmy

British Airways Reduces Surcharges on Select Avios Award Redemptions

January 7, 2023 3

British Airways just made a change to how you can redeem Avios for award travel. With this change, it just became much easier to avoid the airline's outrageous carrier-imposed fees and surcharges. Here's what travelers need to know about the changes made to the Reward Flight Saver option.

Max Prosperi

New World of Hyatt All-Inclusive Properties in Europe & The Americas

December 26, 2022 0

World of Hyatt has now integrated around 100 Apple Leisure Group properties into its portfolio. You can now earn and redeem points for stays at all-inclusive properties in Cancun, the Americas, and Europe.

Sam Helmy

How to Earn and Redeem Aeroplan Points on Eurowings

August 4, 2022 0

Air Canada's Aeroplan frequent flyer program has added yet another new partner airline. Eurowings Europe and the recently launched Eurowings Discover are not Aeroplan partner airlines. Here's what Aeroplan members need to know about earning and redeeming points for flights operated by the German low-cost carrier.

Max Prosperi

Virgin Atlantic Guarantees at Least 12 Award Seats on Every Flight

July 19, 2022 0

Starting in July 2022, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club guarantees at least 12 award seats on every Virgin Atlantic flight. The company will release at least 8 economy seats, two premium economy seats, and two Upper Class seats on every flight. Here's how to take advantage of this award space.

Sam Helmy

Should You Transfer Aeroplan Points to Starbucks Stars?

May 11, 2022 1

Air Canada Aeroplan recently announced that you can now transfer Aeroplan points to Starbucks for Stars. But, is this a good deal? Here's a breakdown of how the transfer works, and whether you should take advantage of this. Please note that this promotion can only be taken advantage of by Canadian Starbucks account holders.

Skye Class

You Can Buy Up to 100K Marriott Bonvoy Points During the Booking Process

April 10, 2022 0

Marriott Bonvoy members may be surprised to learn that they can now buy points during the booking process for a hotel room. While you've always been able to buy points, this new ability offers two improvements. First, it can be done during the booking process itself. Second, these points are in addition to your normal limits. Here's what this means for travelers.

Ryan Smith

A New Look at Qatar Airways Privilege Club as Per Segment Fees Return

April 1, 2022 13

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has brought back its 'per segment' award fees, and recent changes to the program merit a new evaluation. The program dropped its award pricing and cut surcharges on award tickets. Recently, Privilege Club adopted Avios as its miles currency. So how good or bad is the program now? Here's a renewed look at the program to see how good it is for award travelers.

Ryan Smith

You Can Earn Flying Blue Miles When Paying With Miles, But Don't Do It

February 23, 2022 7

You can earn Flying Blue miles even when paying with miles on a ticket. Sounds awesome, right?! This new, permanent feature applies to Flying Blue Miles + Cash bookings and allows you to earn miles on the full ticket—even the part you paid for in miles. Here's a closer look at whether it's actually a good value proposition.

Ryan Smith

Did You Know? Marriott 5th Night Free Works on Long Stays Also

February 19, 2022 2

One of the best perks with Marriott Bonvoy is the ability to get the 5th night free on points stays. While this gets an ample amount of attention, the fact you can use it on longer stays often flies under the radar. Here's a look at how to maximize this perk on long stays with Marriott.

Ryan Smith

Can TAP Portugal Access More United Awards than United’s Own Members?

February 9, 2022 0

AwardWallet's Award Travel 101 group seems to have uncovered a unique way to unlock United business class award space: the TAP Miles&Go program. Here's how you can maximize this to fly to Hawaii for much cheaper than booking through United's MileagePlus program.

Joe Petrovic

Hyatt Leverage Offers up to 15% Off for Small Business Owners

February 6, 2022 0

Hyatt Leverage is a corporate discount program within World of Hyatt that is aimed at the small and medium-sized business owners, touting up to 15% off on bookings. But what is this program? Is there more to it? We'll look at how this interacts with your regular Hyatt account and whether the discounts really work.

Ryan Smith

Hilton Extends Daily Food & Beverage Credit (Instead of Breakfast) at U.S. Hotels

January 29, 2022 5

Originally debuted as a temporary perk for 2021, Hilton extended its daily food & beverage credits for hotels in the U.S. Rather than free breakfast, you get daily credits that you can use in multiple ways. Some people love it, while others hate it. Here's how this credit will work starting on February 1, 2022.

Ryan Smith

MGM Overhauls M Life Rewards Program, Changes Coming February 1, 2022

January 24, 2022 4

MGM is making big changes to its M Life rewards program, and these will launch on February 1, 2022. The new program will be called MGM Rewards. Changes for gamblers and non-gamblers are coming, so let’s dive into all of the details.

Ryan Smith

Beware of Singapore Airlines 'Use It or Lose It' Promo Awards

December 31, 2021 2

Singapore Airlines is typically known for its low change and cancellation fees on award tickets. That's why we were surprised to see that Singapore has rolled out "promo" awards that don't allow changes, cancellations, stopovers, cabin upgrades, etc. The only benefit: the award price is cheaper. Here's what you need to know before you consider booking Singapore Airlines promo awards.

Ryan Smith

What to Know About Allegiant Allways Rewards, Allegiant's New Loyalty Program

September 25, 2021 11

Allegiant Air is known for offering low-cost leisure travel in the United States. Now, Allegiant is also offering a new loyalty program for its customers: Allegiant Allways Rewards. A simple program structure is easy to use - especially for families. Plus, offset any portion of a trip's cost with any number of points. That means travelers can put their points to work as soon as they fly Allegiant again!

Ross Denkin

How To Redeem Alaska Air Mileage Plan Miles with Qatar Airways

September 8, 2021 23

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem miles for travel on Qatar Airways. Mileage Plan members can redeem their miles for travel in all three classes of service offered by Qatar Airways - including Qatar's excellent Qsuite business class product. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members need to know about redeeming miles for travel on Qatar Airways.

Max Prosperi

Earning and Burning Aeroplan Points Through the New Gulf Air Partnership

September 6, 2021 8

Air Canada Aeroplan announced that Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air is now a partner. You can now earn and redeem your Aeroplan points on Gulf Air flights. Points earning rates are based on the distance flown and fare class. Redemptions between Bahrain and Paris or London cost 25,000 points in economy or just 45,000 points in business class!

Sam Helmy