Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Here Are the Redemption Rates. by Tyler Glatt September 25, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been a hot topic lately. While there's a lot to look forward to later this month, there's something brand-new that you can take advantage of now. Starting today, you can book Oman Air awards through Mileage Plan. Where can you go with Oman Air, and what does it cost to redeem miles for Oman Air awards? Let's take a look.
JetSMART Adopts AAdvantage as Its Loyalty Program. Earnings Now Live; Redemptions Coming Soon by Tyler Glatt September 24, 2024 1 JetSMART is adopting AAdvantage® as its loyalty program and awarding miles and Loyalty Points on all domestic and international flights it operates. And, best of all, mileage redemptions are coming later this year. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments between American Airlines and JetSMART.
Qatar Airways Increases Award Redemption Surcharges: What You Need to Know by Mark Jackson September 23, 2024 1 Qatar has always charged some carrier-imposed surcharges on awards but recently increased the out-of-pocket burden. Let's dig into the details to see how these changes can affect your next award flight on Qatar Airways.
Earn a Free Rental Day for Every Two Rentals From Avis Preferred by Skye Class September 23, 2024 14 Planning some domestic travel in the next few months and need a rental car? Avis is giving Preferred members the chance to earn a free rental day for every two rentals of two or more days through February 28, 2025. Frequent renters can earn up to five free day certificates each month! However, there are terms and conditions to keep in mind.
Applications Open: Earn 40K Points With the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard by Tyler Glatt September 22, 2024 0 Virgin Red is the latest program to join the travel rewards card market, partnering with Synchrony Bank to open the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard to new applicants. Here's an overview of the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard's welcome bonus, earning rates, and perks. Plus, we'll share how to apply.
Don’t Have Enough Miles? Flying Blue Expands Mileage Overdraft Benefit by Skye Class September 21, 2024 0 Short on miles for a KLM or Air France flight? Elite Flying Blue members can leverage a benefit to cover missing miles for a flight with a miles overdraft. Here are the details of the Flying Blue miles overdraft benefit, including who's eligible and how to decide if it's worth using.
JetBlue To Introduce Airport Lounges, New Premium Credit Card. Here’s What We Know So Far. by Skye Class September 19, 2024 0 Have you ever felt JetBlue could use some premium airport lounges? Well, that's about to come true. JetBlue just announced two upcoming premium lounges in two airports for top-tier members, eligible JetBlue Mint passengers, and cardholders of the soon-to-be-announced premium JetBlue credit card. Here are details of the upcoming premium lounges.
Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Will Move Forward, But With Mileage Program Requirements by Tyler Glatt September 18, 2024 1 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has given Alaska Airlines the official green light to close its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. However, the merger agreement comes with some strings attached, a few of which will be of particular interest to mileage collectors. Here's a look at how the combined Mileage Plan-HawaiianMiles program could impact you.
Marriott Offering 250 Bonus Avios to New Bonvoy Members by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 A just-extended Marriott promotion offers new Bonvoy members 250 bonus Avios when they join by December 31, 2024. Here are the details of this offer and some better offers you might want to take advantage of if you've never opened a Marriott Bonvoy account before now.
Southwest Adds the Option to Change Companion Pass Designee Online by JT Genter September 16, 2024 1 The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks in points and miles, unlocking buy-one-get-one-free travel with a designated companion. While you've always been able to select your initial companion online, changing your companion has required calling Southwest.... at least until today. Southwest just added the ability to change your Southwest Companion Pass online! Here's how.
Capital One Makes Venture X Hertz President’s Circle Elite Status Permanent by Tyler Glatt September 16, 2024 0 It's long been expected that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Cardwould lose the complimentary Hertz President's Circle elite status benefit at the end of 2024. However, after quietly making an update, Capital One has chosen to make the benefit permanent instead. Here are the details.
You Can Now Convert Aeroplan Points to Marriott Bonvoy Points — But You Shouldn’t by Sam Helmy September 13, 2024 0 Air Canada Aeroplan elite members can now transfer Aeroplan points to Marriott Bonvoy. However, the conversion rate makes this new option of little value for most travelers. Here's all you need to know about these conversions and whether or not they make sense.
Amex To Add New Uber Cash Credit Restrictions in November by Skye Class December 20, 2024 1 Amex just announced a change to the Uber Cash benefit that could affect how some cardholders utilize it. This change goes into effect on November 8, 2024, and will impact what cards you can use to cover the difference between your monthly credit and your balance due. Here's what you need to know about the impending change.
KrisFlyer Award Sale: Fly Premium Economy US-Singapore From 56,250 Miles per Way by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2024 0 If you're looking to make some travel plans for early next year, Singapore Airlines has marked down several award itineraries by 25%. It's a generous discount, but there are some route limitations — especially if you plan to fly to or from the United States. But if you find something you like, this sale won't be around for long. The last day you can make a reservation is September 22, 2024.
The U.S. DOT Announces Investigation Into Frequent Flyer Programs. Here’s What That Means for You. by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2024 0 The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating some of the most prominent U.S.-based frequent flyer programs. The goal? To uncover whether or not practices behind dynamic pricing, devaluations, and management borders on being unfair, anticompetitive, or deceptive. Here's what we know so far and what this means for you.
You Can Now Convert MGM Rewards Points to Marriott Bonvoy Points — And Vice Versa by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter September 9, 2024 0 Earlier this year, the long-awaited integration of MGM and Marriott Bonvoy took center stage. Outside of making 16 MGM properties bookable with Bonvoy points, the Marriott-MGM tie up offers resort-goers tier match opportunities, reciprocal elite benefits, and more. The "and more" grew today as Marriott and MGM finally made good on a benefit proposed many months ago. Here's why that matters.
Earn Up to 15,000 JetBlue TrueBlue Points on IHG Stays Through November 30 by Skye Class December 24, 2024 0 JetBlue TrueBlue members have a new promotion to earn up to 15,000 bonus points on IHG stays through November 30, 2024. Members can earn either 1,000 or 3,000 points per stay, depending on the length of stay. Here are the details of this offer.
SAS Awards Now Bookable Online Through Flying Blue — And At Incredible Rates by Tyler Glatt September 5, 2024 0 On September 1, 2024, SAS left Star Alliance for SkyTeam. Since then, SAS awards have been increasingly made available to book through SkyTeam partners. Yesterday, we covered how you can now book SAS awards with Delta SkyMiles. But there's an even more appealing option using one of the easiest-to-earn mileage currencies around. Here's what you need to know about this new mileage redemption option.
Save $100 on Your Next Singapore Airlines Booking With This Promo Code by Skye Class September 5, 2024 0 Singapore Airlines just announced a special discount code for Mastercard holders, allowing them to save up to $100 on an eligible round-trip flight booked by September 30, 2024. This discount only applies to the first 3,000 bookings, so here's how to take advantage of it now.
Delta Adds SAS Mileage Redemptions — But Only On Certain Routes by Tyler Glatt September 6, 2024 1 Earlier this week, Scandinavian Airlines (better known as SAS) changed jerseys, leaving Star Alliance to become a member of SkyTeam. One of the implications of a shift in alliance is new mileage redemption opportunities, which are now rolling out. Effective immediately, you can redeem Delta SkyMiles for intra-European SAS itineraries. Here's what we know about this brand-new SkyMiles redemption option.
Earn Up to 10X Lufthansa Miles & More Miles on IHG Stays — Up to 15,000 Bonus Miles by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 IHG is back with another airline partnership promotion. This time, Lufthansa Miles & More members can earn up to 10X miles on qualifying IHG stays booked by November 30 and completed by December 31, 2024, up to 15,000 total bonus miles. That means 10 Miles & More miles instead of 2 miles per dollar earned on IHG stays. Here are the details of this new promotion.
Last Call: Transfer Amex Points to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, Get a 20% Bonus by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2024 13 Eyeing a trip to Hawaii that you can book with frequent flyer miles? American Express' transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles can help you get there for a little less, but it's ending soon. Through August 31, 2024, you can transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines and enjoy a 20% bonus.
Washington Residents: Earn Delta SkyMiles for Each Seahawks Passing Yard Through 12Status by Skye Class August 29, 2024 26 Washington state residents who are Delta SkyMiles members will be happy to learn that the 12Status promotion is returning once again. Like previous years, you will earn SkyMiles for every passing yard the Seattle Seahawks throw for during the 2024-2025 season. This promotion is one of the easiest ways to earn Delta SkyMiles with minimal effort and time.
Five New Southwest Promotions Will Help You Earn A-List Elite Status Faster by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2024 0 If you're in the process of qualifying for Southwest A-List or A-List Preferred status, five new promotions will help you get there a little faster. Here's an overview of the new ways to earn extra tier qualifying points and how to register to take part in the offer.
How To Book Premier and Lifestyle Collection Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel by Tyler Glatt August 26, 2024 0 Capital One Travel's Premier and Lifestyle Collections are curated lists of properties that give you a little extra with each reservation. Here's what you need to know about booking vacation rentals through Capital One Travel.
Amex Platinum Cardholders: Get Up to 10¢ Off Each Gallon of Gas via Walmart+ Gas Discount by Skye Class August 26, 2024 2 A Walmart+ membership can be pretty valuable for drivers. Walmart+ has several promotions for members, including up to 10 cents off each gallon of gas. Here's how to use this perk (and how to get a Walmart+ membership for free).
Bilt and Walgreens Partner To Introduce Automatic Healthcare Savings Program, Enhance Rewards on Drugstore Spending by Tyler Glatt August 26, 2024 0 If you're a Bilt Rewards member and Walgreens shopper, today's your lucky day. A new tie-up between the two will better reward your spending at the latter's brick-and-mortar stores and make using your FSA and HSA funds easier. Here's all the details.
Delta Free Wi-Fi Now on 90% of Domestic Fleet. Here’s the Timeline for International Flights. by Tyler Glatt August 25, 2024 0 Delta has taken on a bold project to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi across its entire global fleet by the end of 2025. Where is the airline in the process? Will regional jets also get Wi-Fi? Here's what we know so far and the timeline for completion.
How Amex Platinum Cardholders Can Get a Free Paramount+ Streaming Subscription by JT Genter June 11, 2025 4 The Platinum Card® from American Express is loaded with perks. And some of those perks offer their own perks. Here's how Amex Platinum cardmembers can get a free Paramount+ Essential subscription, 50% off Paramont+ with Showtime, gas discounts at 14,000+ stations, and more.
Capital One Increases Lounge Fees for Non-Cardholders (and Certain Cardholders) by Tyler Glatt August 23, 2024 0 Earlier this month, Capital One quietly increased the cost to enter Capital One Lounges. This policy change impacts non-cardholders and those without a Capital One card that affords lounge access. Here's how this change could impact you.
