Flash Sale: 50% Off Turkish Airlines Awards. Fly US–Istanbul from 20k Miles! by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class November 22, 2024 35 Turkish Airlines is running a flash sale on its route from Boston to Istanbul through the end of today, November 21, for 20,000 miles each way. But it's worth scrambling to take advantage of this offer. If you don't already have Turkish Miles & Smiles, you can transfer points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt to book these amazing awards.
American Airlines and Aer Lingus Grow Partnership, Add Reciprocal Benefits for Elites by Tyler Glatt November 21, 2024 0 American Airlines and Aer Lingus have decided to take the next step in their partnership. Effective immediately, elite members of both airlines now have access to reciprocal benefits. Here's a look at what you can expect the next time you take an Aer Lingus flight as an AAdvantage® elite — and vice versa.
Citi Adds a Two-Year Extended Warranty Benefit to Two No-Annual-Fee Cards by Sam Helmy November 20, 2024 1 Citi recently emailed select cardholders to announce the addition of a new extended warranty benefit to two cards. This benefit is a pleasant surprise if you use such a card to make purchases that could use up to two years of extra coverage for large purchases. Here are the details of all Citi cards we now know have an extended warranty benefit.
Major Changes to Wyndham-Caesars Partnership: Credit Card Status Match and Transfer Limits Cut by Sam Helmy November 20, 2024 2 Wyndham announced that status obtained through credit cards can no longer be matched to Caesars Rewards. And the yearly points transfer limit is being halved. Here's what to know about this lousy news.
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy — What This Means for Free Spirit Members by Andrew George Bradshaw February 22, 2025 0 Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, November 18, 2024. It creates uncertainty for the long-term success and viability of the budget airline, but does it have any short-term ramifications for Free Spirit members and travelers as a whole? Let's take a look.
PointsYeah One-Year Holiday Sale: 30% Off First-Year Membership by Tyler Glatt November 19, 2024 1 PointsYeah is offering 30% off Premium subscriptions to new members to celebrate the holidays. Sign up by 11:59 pm Pacific on December 3, 2024 to take advantage of fantastic first-year pricing. Here are the full details of the promotion and how to save 30%.
Earn 10K Marriott Points on All-Inclusive Stays in the Caribbean and Latin America by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt April 28, 2025 0 If you need an incentive to plan an all-inclusive vacation in the Caribbean and Latin America, here you go. Marriott is offering 10K bonus points on 4+ night stays in early 2025 at 29 all-inclusive properties if you book with a special promo code. Here are the details.
Earn Up to 20K Bonus Ultimate Rewards Points With These Chase Travel Offers by Tyler Glatt September 1, 2025 4 Two targeted Chase Travel℠ offers are in circulation, allowing cardholders to earn up to 20,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points after booking and competing eligible travel. Here's a breakdown of both offers — and how to activate one of these promotions.
Alaska Airlines Imposes 72-Hour Rule on Partner Awards — But There’s Good News by Tyler Glatt November 13, 2024 1 Alaska Airlines partners with numerous airlines, many of which you can book with Mileage Plan miles. Except for one of those carriers (American Airlines), Alaska Airlines has implemented a new restriction on how close-in you can book award tickets. However, we're here with good news.
Now Permanent: Apply American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades Online — No Calls Needed by Tyler Glatt November 12, 2024 0 There are few things you can't do online in the world of award travel. For the longest time, applying American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades to flights you've booked has been one of those things. But we're happy to report that the online application of SWUs has gone digital — for good.
New Airline Refund Rules for Flight, Baggage Delays Now In Effect. Here’s How They Work. by Skye Class November 12, 2024 0 Until now, U.S. travelers have not had proper airline protections for canceled and significantly changed flights, delayed baggage, and other factors. But now, the U.S. Department of Transport has implemented several new rules for airlines to provide refunds when required. Here's a summary of these rules.
Earn Up to 2,250 United MileagePlus Miles per Avis or Budget Car Rental by Skye Class February 4, 2025 2 Looking for new ways to earn extra MileagePlus miles? A current United promotion offers MileagePlus members up to 2,250 United miles with Avis and Budget car rentals through February 3, 2025. Here are the details.
Score 1,000 Bonus Miles by Linking Your Alaska Mileage Plan Account to Lyft and Riding Once by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 2 If you're an Uber loyalist considering switching to Lyft, now is the perfect time to do so. Alaska Airlines is offering those who link their Mileage Plan accounts to Lyft the opportunity to collect 1,000 bonus miles and save a bundle on their first ride. Here's how to link.
Book Soon: Thai Airways Releases One Million Award Seats for Travel in 2025 by Skye Class November 7, 2024 1 Thai Airways just released its next batch of award seats. Royal Orchid Plus members now have one million award seats for 2025 available to book by November 21, 2024. Here are the details of these award seats, how U.S. travelers can build up their Royal Orchid Plus miles balance, and how to book these awards.
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 Atmos Ascent Visa Card? Check for Surprise Convenience Fees by Tyler Glatt November 5, 2024 4 If you paid November's rent with your Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® 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.
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.
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.