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.
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.
Virgin Australia Guts Its Velocity Frequent Flyer Program in a Host of Upcoming Changes by Sam Helmy October 18, 2024 0 Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program announced a massive number of changes to its loyalty program over the next year. Almost every change is negative and will gut the airline's loyalty program. So, what's changing? Let's take a look.
You Can Convert Singapore KrisFlyer Miles to Accor Points and Vice Versa. But Should You? by Skye Class October 17, 2024 0 Got points or miles you can't redeem? You can transfer KrisFlyer miles to Accor and Accor points to Singapore KrisFlyer. But is this something you should take advantage of? Let's take a look.
Alaska Airlines Making Big Changes to Mileage Earning Rates on Partners (Up to 75% Decrease) by Tyler Glatt October 16, 2024 0 Starting in 2025, Alaska Airlines will make changes to how you earn on partner flights. Depending on where you book, these changes might be entirely negative. Here's why.
Alaska Adds New Ways to Earn Elite Status, Slash Benefits in Mileage Plan Program Overhaul by JT Genter October 16, 2024 0 Alaska just unveiled an overhaul to its Mileage Plan mileage program for 2025. While elite status tiers and requirements are staying intact, how you'll earn Mileage Plan elite status and the benefits of that status are all being overhauled. Buckle up. There are a bunch of changes to cover — both positive and negative.
Enroll to Earn 250 Bonus AAdvantage Miles, Plus 3X Miles and Loyalty Points on Shell Purchases by Skye Class October 15, 2024 1 One of the easiest ways to earn American Airlines miles is by signing up for the Shell Fuel Rewards® program and filling up your tank. Through October 3, 2026, new members can earn 250 bonus miles, which comes on top of the miles and credit card points you'll earn when visiting the gas station. Here are the details.
SkyTeam Partners With Eurostar and Trenitalia To Create an Intermodal Transportation Network by Sam Helmy October 15, 2024 2 The SkyTeam alliance announced partnerships with two European rail operators to create an intermodal transportation network. Sometime in 2025, SkyTeam's partnerships with Eurostar and Trenitalia will be implemented, including with elite status perks coming. Here's what we know so far about SkyTeam's newest partners.
American Express® Green Card Losing Key Lounge Benefit in 2025 by Brie Bash January 14, 2025 0 Folks holding an American Express® Green Card may be disappointed to learn that they are losing an important benefit in 2025. That's because as of January 13, members will no longer receive the annual LoungeBuddy credit. Here’s what you need to know about this benefit change.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Cardholders Can Now Access Select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges by Sam Helmy October 11, 2024 2 If you've got the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, we've got good news. Chase has improved the lounge access benefits attached to the Sapphire Reserve. Effective immediately, cardholders can access select Air Canada Maple Leaf lounges. Here's what you need to know.
New SIXT Promotion Offers Up to 10,000 Miles & More Miles on October Rentals by Skye Class October 11, 2024 0 SIXT just launched another promotion, offering Lufthansa Miles & More members up to 10,000 bonus miles on rentals through October 31, 2024. The number of bonus miles depends on the length of the rental and adding a protection package. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion.
New: Status Match Between Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan To Pick up Free Elite Status by Skye Class November 1, 2024 1 Marriott's Preferred Partnership Program with Air Canada now allows Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan members to status match between programs. If you have elite status with only one of these programs but not the other, this is a great opportunity. Here's how to match your status.
Qatar Airways Credit Cards: New Reward Fee Waiver Benefit Explained by Sam Helmy October 11, 2024 0 Cardless and Qatar Airways Privilege Club announced that effective immediately, holders of the Qatar co-brand credit card can benefit from having their award fees waived on award bookings. This benefit is uncapped and can save you thousands... but you need to meet an annual spending threshold to unlock it.
JetBlue TrueBlue Discounting Certain Etihad Economy Awards by 40% by Sam Helmy November 1, 2024 0 Etihad Airways announced a new promotion giving JetBlue TrueBlue members a 40% discount when they use their points to book Etihad economy awards to and from the U.S. and India. But this is only available for a short time. Here's what you need to know about this promotion, plus a look the bookable dates we're seeing.
Bilt Rewards Adds 17th and 18th Transfer Partners. But Are They Worth Utilizing? by Tyler Glatt October 10, 2024 0 Bilt just brought two more partners into the fold: TAP Air Portugal and Accor Live Limitless, and you can now initiate transfers to either program. Here's what you need to know about Bilt's newest transfer partners — and whether they're worth transferring your hard-earned points to.
Earn up to 10K Bonus Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles With a Mountain Collective Season Pass by Skye Class November 5, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines is back with another partnership promotion with Mountain Collective. Mileage Plan members who purchase a 2024/2025 season pass by November 4, 2024 — using a special link — will earn 5,000 bonus miles. Even better, Mileage Plan elites will earn an additional 5,000 miles. Here are the details.
Hyatt and American Airlines Deepen Partnership, Will Roll out New Benefits (And Remove Others) by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 0 The American Airlines and World of Hyatt partnership has been particularly lucrative over the past few years, especially if you held elite status in either program. But this partnership is about to undergo several changes — good and bad. Here's a full rundown of what you need to know.
Who Wants To Be a Points Millionaire? Earn up to 1 Million EuroBonus Points Flying Partner Airlines by Tyler Glatt April 16, 2025 3 If you've ever dreamt of having a million points you could put to good use, SAS EuroBonus has a fantastic offer on the table. Depending on how many partner airlines you fly, you can earn up to one million SAS EuroBonus points. We put together one 15-airline 21-leg around-the-world itinerary costing $3,500 that would earn you the full bonus. Can you come up with a better itinerary than this?
Delta Opening Delta One Lounge at LAX This Week. Here’s An Early Look Inside. by Brie Bash and Tyler Glatt October 8, 2024 0 The long-awaited Delta One Lounge in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is finally opening to the public on Thursday, October 10, 2024. This is welcome news to travelers eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience Delta's new, exclusive business-class-only lounges. Here's your first look.
Amex to Cap 4X Bonus Earning Rate on the Amex Gold Card by Skye Class October 7, 2024 1 One of the best credit cards for dining is getting a new limit on its industry-leading bonus earnings rate for dining purchases. Starting January 1, 2025, Amex Gold cardmembers will only receive 4X points on a set amount of dining spending each year. Here's what we know so far.
Register To Earn Double Hyatt Points at Select Hyatt Brands (Up to 25k Bonus Points) by JT Genter and Skye Class December 16, 2024 2 World of Hyatt just extended a promotion to offer double points at Hyatt House and Hyatt Place now through December 15, 2024. Travelers can earn up to 25,000 bonus points through this potentially lucrative promotion, but you'll need to register first to take advantage of this offer. Here are the full details and how to register.
