SkyTeam Lounge Access Changes: New 3-Hour Restriction, Amended Guest Policies, and More by Skye Class April 8, 2025 0 SkyTeam just made some significant updates to its lounge access rules. Effective April 1, 2025, new policies affect who can access SkyTeam lounges, how long you can stay, and whether your guest can join you. Here's what to know about these changes.
Earn Alaska MVP Elite Status After One Round-Trip Flight — to Australia or New Zealand by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines is offering complimentary Mileage Plan elite status after one round-trip flight — with a catch. If you book and fly a round-trip between the continental U.S. and either Auckland or Sydney, you’ll lock in MVP perks through December 2026. Here’s what to know.
ANA to Introduce One-Way Award Bookings, but Hike the Cost of High Season Tickets and Axe Round the Worlds by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2025 1 In just over two months, ANA Mileage Club will roll out three rather big changes. Starting June 24, 2025, the Tokyo-based airline will begin allowing one-way award bookings — but it will also increase the number of miles required for several awards and completely axe Round the World award tickets. Here are the details.
Enhancements Are Coming to Two Key Business Platinum Card® Benefits on July 1 by Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 1 Three Business Platinum Card credits were expected to expire halfway through 2025. But in a quiet update to the card's application page, Amex has extended one credit indefinitely and introduced plans to revamp two others. Here are the details.
Carnival Cruise Line Teases New Ships — and Big Changes to Its VIFP Loyalty Program by Mark Jackson April 7, 2025 0 Carnival is going big — literally! From two new Excel-class ships designed with families in mind to mega-ships capable of carrying 8,000 guests, Carnival Cruise Line just revealed major fleet and destination upgrades. Plus, changes are coming to the VIFP loyalty program for the first time in over a decade. Here’s everything shared at Carnival’s “Innovation Itinerary” media event — and what it means for travelers.
Wyndham Member Month 2025: From Bonus Points to Statement Credits, All Promotions You Can Still Book by Skye Class June 1, 2025 0 The fifth and final week of the 2025 Wyndham Rewards Member Month has promotions for all-inclusive resorts and Caesars Rewards destinations. This week's promotions include a $100 property credit with a 3+ night stay at all-inclusive properties and 5,000 bonus points when staying at a Caesars Rewards property.
United Airlines Flash Sale: Travel Abroad for as Few as 9K MileagePlus Miles by Tyler Glatt April 7, 2025 24 United Airlines just launched a new flash award sale — but only for those who've got a MileagePlus credit card. If you've got miles sitting around, you can snag international flights from the U.S. to 19 destinations starting at 9,000 miles per way through April 9, 2025. Here are all the details on United's newest flash award sale.
Which Eurostar Lounges Can You Access With Eligible Amex Platinum Cards? by Sam Helmy April 7, 2025 49 The Platinum Card® from American Express reigns supreme when it comes to lounge access. Beyond a wide range of airport lounges, you can also use your card to access select Eurostar Premier Lounges in London, Paris, and Brussels. Here's how — plus an important caveat.
Brightline Launches Rewards Program Along With Triple Points Promo and Million Point Sweepstakes by Mark Jackson June 1, 2025 0 Brightline is a high-speed rail service in Florida, with stops in Orlando and five stations in South Florida currently. With future expansions in the planning stages, the service has launched its own rewards program to better compete with alternative transportation options in the region.
Citi Might Have Just Tightened Its Product Change Rules — Here’s Why That Matters by Cameron Laufer April 4, 2025 2 Recent reports indicate that Citi has begun restricting which cards you can product change to and from. And that’s bad news for customers. Here’s what we know so far.
Delta’s Enhances Free Status Match Challenge For Southwest Elites — Earn SkyMiles Elite Status Into 2027 by Tyler Glatt April 4, 2025 0 Delta’s Medallion status match lets elite flyers from other airlines enjoy complimentary status for three months. And if you complete the challenge to extend your status, you can keep your benefits through January 31, 2027. Here's how.
Targeted Hyatt Promotions: 2X Elite Nights, 20% Points Back When Redeeming Free Night Awards, & More by Sam Helmy and Skye Class April 4, 2025 3 World of Hyatt launched a new round of targeted promotions through April 10. These promotions offer a wide range of bonuses, such as double elite night credits, getting points back when using free night awards, suite upgrades, free night certificates, bonus points, and even triple points on stays. Here's a roundup of the numerous available offers and how to register.
Win Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour Concert Tickets by Entering This Marriott Sweepstakes by Skye Class April 4, 2025 0 A new Marriott sweepstakes is offering Bonvoy members the chance to win tickets to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour. 19 packages for seven concert dates through July 14 are available to win. Here are the details on how to register and why you'll want to enter as soon as possible to maximize your chances.
Get Free Coffee at Capital One Cafes During the 2025 MLB Season — Here’s How to Opt In by Skye Class April 3, 2025 0 Capital One Cafes are celebrating Major League Baseball by offering a free coffee every Monday throughout the 2025 season, and not just for Capital One cardholders. Here are the details on how to claim your free coffee each Monday at 50 locations across the U.S.
Earn Up to 6,000 Bonus Aeroplan Points on Flights from the U.S. to Canada by Skye Class May 22, 2025 6 Air Canada just launched its first promotion for 2025, offering registered Aeroplan members up to 6,000 bonus points for flights between the U.S. and Canada. You must register and book by April 13, 2025, and travel by December 15, 2025. Here are the details of this Aeroplan promotion.
Southwest Launches Flights to Tokyo for Just 7,500 Points — With a Catch by AwardWallet April 1, 2025 5 In a bold move blending aggressive expansion and creative routing, Southwest has announced its first-ever service to Tokyo — with award prices starting at just 7,500 Rapid Rewards points!
Amex 20% Transfer Bonus to Aeromexico: Fly Biz to Mexico City, Amsterdam, or Tokyo for Less by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi April 1, 2025 5 Now through April 30, 2025, US-based American Express cardmembers can get a 20% transfer bonus points when transferring Membership Rewards to Aeromexico Rewards. Utilize this transfer bonus to book lie-flat business class awards to Mexico City from 19k Amex points each way or business class to Europe for 79k Amex points. Here are the details of this limited-time promotion and how to take advantage of it.
You Can Now Fly to Iceland (And Beyond) Using Your JetBlue Points by Tyler Glatt April 1, 2025 4 You can now use JetBlue TrueBlue points to book award flights on Icelandair, which can get you to Keflavík and beyond! Here’s a quick look at the award rates JetBlue is charging — and some of the destinations you can now reach using points.
Amex New 20% Transfer Bonus to Etihad — Unlock JetBlue Mint to Europe for 50k, AA Awards from 5k by JT Genter and Sam Helmy April 1, 2025 2 American Express just launched a promotion offering a 20% bonus on transfers from Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest Miles. Here's how you can utilize this bonus for 5,000-point domestic American Airlines flights, 50k points for JetBlue Mint to Europe, or fly to the Middle East in style for 100k Amex points!
Chase Launches New 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It? by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer April 1, 2025 18 Now through April 30, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 80% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here are some considerations on how to use your Ultimate Rewards points toward IHG stays for even more value.
Chase Extends Peloton Partnership Through 2027 — Earn Up to 10X Points on Peloton Purchases by Skye Class and JT Genter March 31, 2025 2 Good news for cardholders looking to get in shape this year with Peloton! Chase Sapphire Cardholders can get up to 10X total points when purchasing new Peloton equipment and accessories. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card gives 10X total points and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card gives 5X total points on Peloton purchases through March 2025.
It’s Official: Fiji Airways Has Become the 14th Member of the Oneworld Alliance by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith March 31, 2025 2 Just under a year ago, Oneworld announced that Fiji Airways would become the alliance's 14th full-fledged member. As of March 31, 2025, the island nation's flag carrier has officially joined one of the world's most valuable airline alliances. Here’s what Fiji Airways joining Oneworld means for you.
Thrifty Traveler Premium+ Price Increasing April 1 — Sign Up Today to Lock in Current Rate for Life by JT Genter March 31, 2025 0 Thrifty Traveler will increase the price for its Premium+ subscription effective April 1, 2025. The cost of a new Premium+ subscription -- which includes both airline and hotel alerts -- will jump by $25 per year. However, you can still sign up today to lock in the current lower rate for life.
Loganair Switches to Avios With New Logan Loyalty Program — And It’s a Big Win for Travelers by Sam Helmy and JT Genter March 31, 2025 0 Loganair just overhauled its loyalty program, switching to Avios as its program currency effective today, March 31, 2025. As part of the change, the Loganair program is rebranded Logan Loyalty and Clan Points have been converted to Avios. This program overhaul also opens a new best use of Avios on niche but expensive Loganair flights.
Chase Extends Lyft Benefits Through 2027 — New Monthly Credits and Bonus Points Earnings by Tyler Glatt March 31, 2025 0 Chase’s partnership with Lyft has long offered bonus points or cash back on rides booked through the Lyft app. And it’s now been extended through September 2027 — with new benefits on offer for select cardholders. Here's what's new with the Chase–Lyft partnership and all the benefits you have because of it.
National Emerald Club Promotion: Earn a Free Day With Every Two Rentals Through June 22 by Skye Class March 30, 2025 0 National Car Rental has relaunched its One Two Free promotion for Emerald Club members. Once again, members can earn a free rental day after every two qualifying rentals. Even better, longer rentals count as multiple rentals — so it’s possible to earn multiple free days faster than you’d think. Here are the details.
Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball Presale: Get Tickets Early With Your Citi Card Starting March 31 by Skye Class March 29, 2025 0 Lady Gaga just announced her eighth tour, Mayhem Ball, and Citi cardholders can purchase presale tickets through the Citi Entertainment portal between March 31 and April 2. Here are the details of these tickets and how to purchase yours.
Earn and Redeem Avios on Garuda Indonesia — Up to 250% Earn Rates, Redemptions Starting at 6k Points by Sam Helmy March 28, 2025 0 You can now earn and redeem Avios for flights on Garuda Indonesia, thanks to the newly expanded partnership between Qatar Airways and Garuda. Let’s take a look at how many Avios you’ll earn when flying Garuda Indonesia — and how many you’ll need to redeem for an award.
Air Canada Aeroplan’s New Dynamic Partner Award Pricing Is Live: Higher Prices, Fewer Sweet Spots by Cameron Laufer March 27, 2025 0 Air Canada just ditched its fixed award charts for flying on partners such as United Airlines and Etihad. The new dynamic award pricing represents a significant devaluation of Aeroplan points and will cost travelers more when looking to book award flights with Air Canada. Here's the new pricing we're seeing.
Southwest Launches Variable Award Pricing — And It’s (Mostly) Bad News for Points Value by Cameron Laufer March 27, 2025 4 Southwest just rolled out variable pricing on award flights, ending years of predictable Rapid Rewards value. Here's how it works — and how much more you might pay for the same awards than before.