Buy Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles With a 100% Bonus (1.5¢ Per Mile) by Andrew George Bradshaw October 23, 2024 4 Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles just launched a new buy miles offer. Valid until May 9, 2024, Miles & Smiles members can buy up to 99,999 miles during this deal and receive up to 100% bonus miles. If maximized, this promotion can drop the price per mile down to as low as 1.5¢ each. But with Turkish Airlines devaluing its charts and miles earlier this year, does a promotion like this still make sense? Let's dive into the details of this promotion and see a few times you can grab a sweet redemption at a cheaper price than the cash rate.
Avianca Re-Introducing U.S. Credit Cards, Waitlist Now Open by Tyler Glatt April 30, 2024 0 It's easy to appreciate Avianca LifeMiles' versatility. After all, you can book just about any flight with them, including short hops to Bogotá, domestic United flights for next to nothing, and even transatlantic luxury courtesy of Lufthansa first class. Even better, it's long been a breeze to earn LifeMiles. And soon, it'll get a bit easier as Avianca re-introduces two credit cards to the U.S. market through the fintech platform Cardless. Here's what we know about the new Avianca credit cards.
Discounted Choice, Hyatt, and Wyndham Points — This Week’s Lucrative Daily Getaways Offers by Tyler Glatt May 6, 2024 2 The 2024 U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways is back for 2024, and the deals are ongoing! This year, the promotion runs from Monday to Friday from April 15 through May 3, 2024. Similar to most years, there are some excellent deals to be had, including hotel points purchases from 0.5¢ per point to cheap Vegas getaways and more. Offers for discounted Choice Privileges points go live in an hour, plus other deals coming up this week.
Last Call: Transfer Capital One Miles to Virgin Red With a 30% Transfer Bonus by JT Genter April 28, 2024 2 Capital One's ongoing 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Red is coming to an end on May 1, 2024. Sweet spots unlocked by this transfer bonus include domestic Delta flights for under 6k Capital One miles, 39k-mile business class flights to Europe, and ANA business class to Japan starting at 27k Capital One miles. Here's how to take advantage of these great redemption options before this offer ends.
IHG Offer: Free Month of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV by Skye Class June 26, 2024 0 IHG One Rewards members can get a free month of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ through June 25, 2024. If you like soccer and have an Apple account, you should take advantage of this offer. Here are the details on how to claim your free month.
Ramp Rewards Launches New Transferable Points Program by JT Genter April 26, 2024 1 Last week, AwardWallet broke the news that Ramp seemed to be on the verge of launching a transferable points program. And sure enough, Ramp just soft-launched a new option to transfer rewards to 10 different airline and hotel transfer partners. Here's what we know so far about this new transferable points program.
Lufthansa First Class Award Availability Once Again Bookable Through LifeMiles. Here’s Why That Matters. by JT Genter April 24, 2024 6 After another extended outage, Avianca LifeMiles members can once again book Lufthansa business and first class awards. Between affordable mileage rates, no fuel surcharges, extensive transfer partners, and a recent United MileagePlus devaluation, here's why the restoration of this sweet spot is great news for travelers.
U.S. Department of Transportation Cracks Down on Junk and Hidden Airline Fees by Tyler Glatt April 24, 2024 1 In a couple of final rulings announced this morning by the U.S. Department of Transportation, significant changes are coming through increased passenger protections, transparency, and eliminating airline junk fees. Here's what this regulation means for you and when it's expected to go into effect.
United Hikes International First Class Award Prices by as Much as 100% by Tyler Glatt April 23, 2024 0 There's little incentive to stockpile United MileagePlus miles to make an international first class redemption on the likes of ANA and Lufthansa. And given a recent no-notice devaluation, there's even less of a reason to make these aspirational redemptions with United miles, as they cost 27% to 100% more now than before. Here's what we know about United's no-notice partner devaluation.
Chase To Offer Temporary Sapphire Lounge, Ticket Packages to PGA Championship by Tyler Glatt May 20, 2024 0 The 2024 PGA Championship tees off next month in Louisville, Kentucky. And if you happen to be both a golf fan and a Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholder, Chase will make your visit to the green more comfortable — starting with access to tickets. Here's a look at the Sapphire Reserve-exclusive benefits available at the 2024 PGA Championship.
20X Southwest Rapid Rewards Points for Carbon Offset Donations to Mark Earth Day by Skye Class April 22, 2024 4 In celebration of Earth Day 2024, Southwest is offering Rapid Rewards members the ability to earn 20 Rapid Rewards points for every dollar donated through the Southwest Carbon Offset program now through May 19, 2024. Here are the details about the Southwest Carbon Offset program, and how you can maximize your points through this promotion.
Multiply Your Flying Blue Miles: Boost Recent Earnings up to 12X by Ryan Smith April 21, 2024 4 Flying Blue — the award program shared between Air France, KLM, Aircalin, Transavia, and TAROM — offers a deal called "multiply your miles." This offer lets members multiply their recent earnings by up to 12x. However, there are numerous restrictions to navigate on what miles you can multiply and who is eligible, plus the pricing won't make sense for most people.
Hilton Prepares Launch of Small Luxury Hotels Partnership, Provides Updates by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith April 19, 2024 0 Ever since announcing a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World back in February, we've been waiting for Hilton to fill us in on the details. What will this partnership look like? How many Hilton Honors points will a free night cost? Here's what we know so far.
Scoop: Ramp To Launch New Transferrable Points Program by JT Genter April 19, 2024 0 Launching transferrable points programs seems to be the latest trend, and we couldn't be happier to see it. Earlier this month, Wells Fargo Rewards launched a new transferrable points program. Now, it seems Ramp Rewards is on the verge of doing the same. Here's what we know so far and the details of the leak that unveiled this exciting new development.
Bilt Rewards Partners With BLADE To Offer Point Earning and Elite Perks (Including a Free Flight!) by Tyler Glatt April 19, 2024 1 Bilt Rewards and BLADE just launched a new partnership, offering Bilt Rewards members point earnings and exclusive perks on BLADE flights. From lounge access to free BLADE flights, here's what Bilt Rewards members need to know about Bilt's partnership with BLADE.
All You Need To Know About the Wyndham Rewards Business Program by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2024 2 Business programs are all the rage these days, offering perks, rewards, and more to organizations that pledge loyalty. Wyndham is the latest brand to try its luck at winning over business travelers, doing so by rolling out the Wyndham Rewards Business program. Here's what you need to know about the Wyndham Rewards Business program to decide whether it's worth enrolling.
Qatar Airways To Launch 2 U.S. Credit Cards in May 2024, Waitlist Open by Tyler Glatt May 9, 2024 1 With a large North American presence and an even larger fan base, it was only a matter of time before Qatar Airways rolled out a credit card for U.S.-based applicants. While details are slim, you can now join the waitlist and receive an invitation to apply when Qatar's two Cardless credit cards go live. Here's what we know about the new Qatar Airways credit cards.
Malaysia Airlines Enrich Announces Two New Features by Sam Helmy April 17, 2024 0 Malaysia Airlines Enrich added two new features to its loyalty program, including milestone awards at certain point thresholds and the ability to carry forward elite tier points. Here's what travelers need to know.
Chase Travel’s Revamped Luxury Hotel Program ‘The Edit’ Is Now Live by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 16, 2024 0 Chase Travel has evolved and rebranded the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection by introducing The Edit — a program designed to offer luxury lodging experiences for those who carry the bank's premium rewards card — the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Here's what you need to know about The Edit.
Icelandair and Expedia Launch New Partnership To Earn and Redeem Saga Points in the Portal by Sam Helmy April 15, 2024 0 Icelandair announced a new partnership with Expedia, allowing you to earn and redeem Saga points when making travel bookings through a new portal powered by Expedia. This portal lets you earn and redeem points on hotels, car rentals, and more. Here's how it works.
Get 1.6 Cents Per Citi ThankYou® Point By Transferring to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% Transfer Bonus by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter April 15, 2024 0 Take advantage of this 50% bonus when transferring your Citi ThankYou® points to Accor Live Limitless until May 11, 2024. With Citi and Accor becoming partners back in May, this presents the first opportunity to transfer your Citi ThankYou® points to Accor ALL with a bonus. But does it provide you with good value? We dive into the details to see if it does.
Newsweek Unveils Its 2024 Best Loyalty Programs in America by Sam Helmy April 14, 2024 2 Newsweek has released the results of its 2024 Best Loyalty Programs in America survey, including a wide variety of sectors from shopping and dining to travel and even grocery rewards programs. Of the more than 300 programs ranked, here's the surprise overall winner and the full results of the best (and worst) airline, hotel, and rental car programs.
SAS To Switch From Star Alliance to SkyTeam; Final Timeline Announced by Sam Helmy September 2, 2024 1 SAS EuroBonus has confirmed a timeline for its switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The airline’s last day as a Star Alliance member is August 31, 2024. From September 1, 2024, SAS will be a fully-fledged SkyTeam member. However, some details remain unknown.
See If You’re Targeted To Earn 10K Bonus Points on Your IHG Card by Skye Class April 12, 2024 3 Chase is currently offering 10,000 bonus points when cardholders reach a moderate spending threshold on select IHG credit cards by June 30, 2024. That's enough points for two free nights at some IHG properties, and most cardholders should be able to meet the spending requirement. Here are the details of this targeted offer.
AAdvantage® Dining Offers 150 Bonus Miles With OpenTable Bookings by Skye Class April 11, 2024 0 AAdvantage Dining has a new promotion to earn 150 bonus miles per advanced booking with OpenTable reservations. This bonus is an addition to the normal miles you earn through the dining portal. This is yet another benefit to one of the best ways to earn miles and keep them from expiring: eating. Here are the details.
Delta Rewards Existing Reserve Cardholders With a $100 eCredit by Ian Snyder April 11, 2024 0 Delta is providing $100 eCredits to existing customers with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, but it may not be enough to justify the increased annual fee on the cards. Here's how to find your voucher if you're an eligible cardholder.
Singapore Airlines To Stop Ticketing Round-the-World Bookings in May 2024 by Tyler Glatt May 9, 2024 0 It's not every day that you can book a round-the-world trip using miles. These awards cost a lot, and they can be tough to book. But if you want to try your luck booking a Star Alliance round-the-world trip using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles, you'll want to do so this month. On May 1, 2024, Singapore Airlines will no longer ticket these aspirational awards.
Got a Disney Credit Card? Get a Free Dining Plan When You Book a Disney Package by Tyler Glatt April 10, 2024 0 If you're planning a four-day, four-night trip to Disney, there's an added incentive to pay with a Disney credit card. You'll get a complimentary dining plan depending on your selected hotel or resort. Here's what you need to know about this cost-saving offer.
Alaska Airlines Elites To Lose American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Vouchers by Tyler Glatt April 10, 2024 1 Losing a benefit is never fun, even if said benefit is sometimes hard to use. In this instance, the casualty is the international upgrade certificates, or American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades, that Alaska Airlines awards its Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and 100K members annually. Starting in 2025, Alaska will sunset this benefit. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elites need to know about this development.
British Airways Status Match: Get Oneworld Perks, Including AA Lounge Access by Tyler Glatt May 8, 2024 0 For the first time in a long time, a British Airways status match offer is open to residents in North America. Until May 7, 2024, U.S. and Canadian residents can match frequent flyer statuses to British Airways Executive Club. Here's what you need to know about Executive Club Silver and Gold status, plus how to take advantage of this offer.
