Mileage Run From Home: Earn Up to 5,000 Alaska Mileage Plan EQMs by Contributing to SAF Goals by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith January 1, 2025 1 The end of the year is fast approaching, which means you're running out of time to reach your airline and hotel elite status goals. If you're a bit short on Alaska Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs), you can earn them from home -- saving the time and effort of going on a mileage run. Here's how to get up to 25k Alaska EQMs without flying.
Accor and Flying Blue Relaunch 15% Transfer Bonus. Book Business Class to Europe From 44k Accor Points. by Sam Helmy and JT Genter November 18, 2024 2 Air France/KLM Flying Blue just announced a new 15% transfer bonus through November 17, 2024. Members transferring Accor Live Limitless points to Flying Blue will receive a 15% bonus. Accor already offers one of the best transfer rates we've seen from a hotel program to an airline mileage program, and this transfer bonus makes it even better. Combine with Promo Rewards to book rewards between the U.S. and Europe for ~13k Accor points in economy or 44k Accor points in business class.
Enter to Win a Share of a Million Accor Points With a 2+ Night Stay in Europe or Africa by Skye Class November 6, 2024 0 Looking to join the Millionaire Club? An Accor competition offers one million points to ALL members who enter by completing a qualifying stay by December 15, 2024. Here are the details of this unique promotion and how to enter.
Stack LifeMiles Promotions to Save on Awards (Biz Class to Europe for 18k Points + $365) by Patrick Stouffer and JT Genter November 5, 2024 45 LifeMiles is hosting two incredibly lucrative promotions at the same time. First, you can convert Amex Membership Rewards points to LifeMiles and receive a 15% bonus. Second, you can receive another 125% bonus when transferring LifeMiles to another account. Stack these promotions to book business class awards to Europe by starting with just 18k Amex points.
Paid November Rent with Your Alaska Visa Card? Check for Surprise Convenience Fees by Tyler Glatt November 5, 2024 4 If you paid November's rent with your Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card via Bilt Rewards, double-check to ensure your account was charged correctly. Here's what to do if you spot an unexpected convenience fee.
Marriott Bonvoy’s Soft Landing Policy: How It Helps If You Can’t Requalify for Elite Status by Sam Helmy November 5, 2024 0 Marriott Bonvoy’s soft landing policy ensures that if you can’t re-qualify for your current mid and upper-tier elite status, you'll still remain an elite member. Here’s how the policy works and some last-minute strategies to help you re-qualify before relying on a soft landing.
Transfer LifeMiles With up to a 125% Bonus (Effectively Buy Miles for 1.2¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter November 4, 2024 65 Avianca LifeMiles is offering members a 125% bonus when transferring miles from one account to another. This gives members in "two-player mode" the opportunity to effectively mint miles at 1.2¢ per mile, or combine miles between accounts at a cheap cost. Here's how it works.
Singapore Airlines Unveils A350 Retrofit Plans, Including New First- and Business-Class Seats by JT Genter November 4, 2024 0 Early this morning U.S. time, Singapore Airlines announced an exciting retrofit to its Airbus A350 fleet, which includes the aircraft it flies on the world's longest flight. Here's what we know so far about this retrofit and when you can expect to fly Singapore Airlines' new business and first-class seats.
Get a 15% Bonus on Amex Point Transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy April 10, 2025 19 American Express announced a promotion giving you up to a 15% bonus when you transfer your points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. The promotion is valid for Membership Rewards point transfer through November 30, 2024. Here's what you need to know about this Amex to Cathay Pacific transfer bonus.
Transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways, Get 20% Bonus Avios by Sam Helmy November 1, 2024 0 Capital One launched a brand-new transfer bonus to British Airways. Now through December 1, 2024, you will receive 20% bonus Avios when you transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Executive Club. Here are some great ways to put this transfer bonus to good use.
Virgin Atlantic Adopts Dynamic Award Pricing — Fly Upper Class to London From 29K Points! by Sam Helmy October 31, 2024 0 Virgin Atlantic officially switched to dynamic pricing for its awards. It seems Virgin is being generous, and there are some excellent deals to be had. However, there have also been some eye-watering increases. Here's an overview of the pricing we're now seeing.
American Airlines Officially Launches Dynamic Award Pricing on Fiji Airways by Tyler Glatt October 30, 2024 1 In early September 2024, AwardWallet caught that American Airlines was pricing Fiji Airways awards dynamically. At the time, American Airlines representatives told us that the airline was "testing award availability" and award prices shortly returned to normal. But now American Airlines has officially launched its dynamic award pricing on Fiji Airways. Here's what you need to know about these developments.
You Can Now Earn and Redeem Marriott Points on Sonder Apartment and Hotel Stays by Tyler Glatt October 30, 2024 0 Sonder and Marriott recently inked a long-term licensing agreement. And this agreement just grew to allow travelers to earn Marriott Bonvoy points, elite night credits, and more on Sonder stays. Plus, you can redeem Bonvoy points for Sonder stays, with a big catch. Here are all the details of this partnership.
United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Higher Elite Status Requirements and New PlusPoints Perks by Tyler Glatt October 29, 2024 0 Fall is upon us, the leaves are changing, and United is making MileagePlus program updates for 2025. There's a lot to unpack, so buckle up. Here's a recap of what's changing with the United MileagePlus program next year.
Virgin Voyages Status Match Offer: Unlock Elite Perks When You Book a Cruise by Year-End by Skye Class January 1, 2025 1 Virgin Voyages is offering an interesting status match offer through the end of 2024. Virgin Voyages Sailing Club members can book a cruise by December 31, 2024, and then status match from another cruise loyalty program. Here are the details of this unique deal and which voyages are eligible.
Earn 2,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles on Marriott Stays in Mexico by Skye Class October 28, 2024 0 American Airlines and Marriott have partnered to offer a new promotion offering bonus AAdvantage miles on upcoming Marriott stays. Now through December 15, 2024, you can earn up to 2,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on eligible Marriott stays in Mexico. Here's how.
Aegean Airlines Miles + Bonus Award Sale: Save 30% on All Routes by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy November 15, 2024 1 Aegean launched a promotion offering a 30% discount on awards bookings. The offer is valid for bookings made by November 14, 2024, and applies to all flights on Aegean and Olympic. Here's how to take advantage of this award sale.
New Restrictions on Chase’s Trip Cancellation Reimbursement Policy Explained by Tyler Glatt October 28, 2024 9 Chase updated its trip cancellation benefit on select cards and introduced new terms for coverage and how reimbursements work. Read on to learn what changed and how this updated benefit might impact you.
Exclusive: DOT Reviewing Alaska’s Negative Loyalty Program Changes for 2025 by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter October 26, 2024 3 The Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines merger is unprecedented, made possible by a U.S. Department of Transportation agreement intended to protect the traveling public's best interests. But in the wake of an announcement detailing negative changes, this raises a question: how are such changes even allowed?
Join Choice Privileges Eat & Earn, Score 500 Bonus Points by Skye Class June 21, 2025 0 If you haven't joined Choice Privilege's Eat & Earn dining program, it's a good time to do so. Like other hotel dining programs, new members can get a bonus after joining and dining out. Right now, Choice is offering new members 500 bonus points after completing a few easy tasks.
Gift Marriott Ambassador Elite Status With a New ‘Plus One’ Benefit by Sam Helmy October 24, 2024 0 If you've got top-tier Marriott elite status, check your email. Marriott notified its Ambassador Elite members of the new unique Plus One benefit, which allows them to gift Ambassador Elite status to someone under certain conditions. At this time, Marriott has not said whether this will be a permanent benefit or only available this year. Here are the details.
Alaska Airlines Revamps MVP Gold 100K Elite Choice Benefits for 2025 (New Choices, Deadlines) by Sam Helmy and JT Genter October 23, 2024 3 If you're loyal to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program and have earned your way to MVP Gold 100K, it's nearly time to choose your Choice Benefit. Alaska Airlines recently announced revised Choice Benefit options, but these aren't available quite yet. So, what are your choices and the deadline for choosing? Here's what you need to know.
Marriott Bonvoy Week: How To Earn Extra Points on Starbucks Purchases Through October 27 by Tyler Glatt October 23, 2024 0 Earlier this year, Marriott and Starbucks joined forces to offer reciprocal rewards on coffee purchases and hotel stays — and even introduced point transfers. One additional perk of this partnership is that about once a month, Marriott will make it "Marriott Bonvoy Week," where you'll earn bonus rewards on eligible purchases. Here's a recap of this partnership and how Marriott Bonvoy Week works.
Capital One Drops ”SavorOne” Branding by Tyler Glatt October 23, 2024 0 Capital One just dropped the "SavorOne" branding on two credit cards, renaming them as "Savor." Here's a simplified breakdown of the musical chairs game going on at Capital One, and a look at what this means for current and future cardholders.
Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Qantas Frequent Flyer. Here Are the Rates. by Tyler Glatt October 22, 2024 0 You can now redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points for Oman Air award flights. What do these flights cost when booked through Qantas? And where can Oman Air take you? Here's what you need to know.
Czech Airlines Ending Service: The World’s Fifth-Oldest Airline is Heading Off Into the Sunset by Ian Snyder October 27, 2024 1 With Czech Airlines ending service on October 26, 2024, this marks the loss of the world's fifth-longest-operating air carrier. The SkyTeam alliance also loses one of its members, bringing the total number of alliance airlines back under 20. Here's what you need to do this week if you have OK Plus miles.
Citi’s Newest Transfer Partner: How to Use ThankYou Points at Preferred Hotels & Resorts by Tyler Glatt October 21, 2024 0 Citi just unveiled its newset transfer partner: Preferred Hotels & Resorts! But is this a transfer partner you should use? Or is it one to forget? Here's what you need to know about Citi's newest hotel transfer partner.
The 5 Best Uses of Qatar Airways Avios on Partner Airlines by Tyler Glatt October 20, 2024 2 Wondering the best ways to redeem your Qatar Airways Avios for best value partner redemptions? Here are the top partner sweet spots you can book with Qatar Avios — plus a look at the best ways to earn Avios.
Alaska Airlines Unveils Changes to How Upgrades Work Starting in 2025 — Here Are the Details by Tyler Glatt October 18, 2024 0 Alaska announced that it will change how its upgrade waitlist works — and who can upgrade a companion. Here's what you need to know about the soon-to-be refreshed waitlist and an incoming benefit for MVP members.
New: Redeem AAdvantage Miles for Flagship First Dining Via ‘Enhance With Miles’ by Tyler Glatt October 18, 2024 1 Starting today, you can redeem your American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for one of the airline's most exclusive airport experiences. Through the "Enhance with Miles" program, select elites can redeem miles to access the airline's famed Flagship® First Dining room. Here's how.
