Bonus Points

From Nightly Upgrade Awards to Annual Choice Benefits: 6 Changes to Marriott Bonvoy Terms

More than any other loyalty program we track, Marriott constantly changes its Bonvoy loyalty program terms and conditions. Some of these changes are minor tweaks. Other times, Marriott makes more substantial changes to its over 34,000-word terms and conditions. Today is one of those days. From changes to Nightly Upgrade Award upgrade windows to more time to select Annual Choice Benefits, here's what you need to know about these changes.

Points of Interest: Emirates Slashes Mileage Earnings, IHG Doubles Point Earnings, Marriott Inks New Partnership, And More

Airlines and hotels routinely make minor changes to their loyalty programs. Many of these modifications fly under the radar, as they're rarely shared with public and aren't objectively flashy. In our second installment of "Points of Interest," we'll introduce you to several changes that have occurred in the loyalty landscape within the past couple of months, including changes to Accor, Choice, Emirates, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham.

40% Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus From Amex Membership Rewards

American Express just launched a new 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. You have until December 31, 2024 to get 40% bonus points when transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Flying Club. This unlocks value on everything from short Delta domestic flights to flying business or first class to Japan! Here's a breakdown of when you might want to transfer Amex points to Flying Club during this bonus.

Should You Buy American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles With Up to a 35% Discount?

American Airlines just launched a new promotion for buying miles -- letting AAdvantage® members grab miles with up to a 35% discount. The lowest purchase rate you can get through this promotion is 2.45¢ per mile. At this rate, there are a few times when it can make sense to buy American Airlines miles. If you've been looking for an opportunity to grab some American miles, this might be as good of a chance as ever. This promotion has no stated expiration date, so we aren't sure when American will raise (or lower) the cost of their miles. Let's dive into some examples to see if buying miles during this promotion makes sense for you.