Enjoy Perks and Savings at Amex Venue Collection Stadiums and Arenas With Your Amex Card by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash December 11, 2024 0 At select venues throughout the United States and worldwide, you can enjoy unique benefits — all because of your American Express credit card. These perks include savings on concessions, special ticket access, and dedicated entrances and fast lanes just for you. Here's what you need to know about the Amex Venue Collection.
New Alaska Airlines Premium Card Arriving August 2025. Here’s What We Know. by Tyler Glatt August 21, 2025 3 Sometime in August 2025, the Alaska Airlines credit card portfolio will grow from two cards to three with the addition of a premium product. Here's what we know about the new Mileage Plan credit card.
Points of Interest: Emirates Slashes Mileage Earnings, IHG Doubles Point Earnings, Marriott Inks New Partnership, And More by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter December 8, 2024 0 Airlines and hotels routinely make minor changes to their loyalty programs. Many of these modifications fly under the radar, as they're rarely shared with public and aren't objectively flashy. In our second installment of "Points of Interest," we'll introduce you to several changes that have occurred in the loyalty landscape within the past couple of months, including changes to Accor, Choice, Emirates, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham.
Earn Up to 25X Rapid Rewards Points by Donating To Select Charities Through December 31 by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Want to earn some extra Southwest points while helping make a difference? Through the end of the year, Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn up to 25X points on donations of $25 or more to eligible charities. Here's a look at the two promotions on offer and how to score bonus points.
Earn 5X United MileagePlus Miles on Your First Turo Car Rental by Skye Class December 7, 2024 0 United is the newest airline to partner with Turo, offering MileagePlus members miles on Turo car rentals. You can earn 5X miles on your first trip to celebrate the partnership. Here are the details of the Turo-United partnership and how to claim your miles.
Transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 0 It's not very often we see an American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue, so this is a momentous occasion. Here's what you need to know about this 25% transfer bonus from Amex to JetBlue and whether it's worth taking advantage of before it flies away on December 31, 2024.
Got Hyatt Suite Upgrade or Club Access Awards? Here’s How to Apply Them Online. by Tyler Glatt December 5, 2024 0 World of Hyatt just made a few enhancements to its booking flow. Starting today, you no longer have to pick up the phone and ring the Hyatt contact center to apply Suite Upgrade Awards and Club Access Awards. Here's what's new with Suite Upgrade and Club Access Awards.
Citi to Become Sole Issuer of AAdvantage Credit Cards: What This Means for Barclays Cardholders by Tyler Glatt December 5, 2024 0 The world's largest airline shared plans to make Citi the exclusive issuer of all of its AAdvantage® credit cards. Here's what's about to change with the suite of American Airlines credit cards — and what you need to know if you have (or are considering applying for) a Barclays-issued product.
Still Available: Get 10,000 Bonus Delta SkyMiles for Switching to T-Mobile by Skye Class and JT Genter December 6, 2024 0 If you're not already a T-Mobile user, Delta is offering a compelling reason to give T-Mobile a closer look. SkyMiles members can currently earn 10,000 bonus Delta SkyMiles when they switch their current provider to T-Mobile. Interestingly, this switch will get you Wi-Fi benefits on four major airline carriers, including Delta. Here are the details.
Coming in 2025: Earn Valuable Bilt Rewards Points on Monthly Mortgage Payments by Lauren Wynn December 5, 2024 0 Have you heard of Bilt Rewards? If not, this year might be the perfect time to get it on your radar. The innovative loyalty program has just announced that soon you’ll be able to earn points on monthly mortgage payments. Here's what to know.
Marriott Cruise Sweepstakes: Win a Norwegian Cruise for Two and 100K Points, or 50K Points by Skye Class January 1, 2025 3 Interested in winning a Norwegian cruise for two people and 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points? Marriott is holding its annual sweepstakes with a big grand prize. Two additional first-prize winners will get 50,000 bonus points but no cruise. You'll need to submit your entry by December 31, 2024, to be eligible for these prizes — here's how.
Frontier Airlines To Introduce First Class Seats, Unlimited Companion Travel, and More by Tyler Glatt May 3, 2025 0 Frontier Airlines will look a lot different next year. Sweeping changes announced today indicate the low-cost carrier plans to look and feel more like a full-service airline. New first-class seats, elite benefits, and mileage redemption options will debut in 2025. Here are the details.
Purchase a Home Through eXp Realty, Earn Bilt Rewards Points by Sam Helmy December 3, 2024 4 Bilt and eXp Realty announced in a press release that you can now earn Bilt Rewards Points when you purchase a home. This is big news, because it means an avenue to earn a lot of valuable rewards on one of the most significant purchases one can make.
How To Earn Up to 10,000 Bonus Points Through the ITA Volare Refer-A-Friend Program by Skye Class November 28, 2024 0 Through December 20, 2024, you can earn up to 10,000 bonus points with ITA Airways' refer-a-friend program. Invite friends to join the Volare program, and both you and your friends earn 2,000 points each when they sign up with a referral code and complete a flight. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion and earn bonus points.
Qatar Airways Launches ‘My Reward Seat Finder’ Tool: How It Works and Key Limitations by Sam Helmy and JT Genter November 26, 2024 1 Qatar Airways recently launched a new “My Reward Seat Finder” tool. The new tool allows members to search for awards using a calendar format for any given route. Here's how it works, and some limitations to beware of.
British Airways Unveils Brand-New A380 First Class Seat. Here’s a First Look. by Sam Helmy November 26, 2024 1 British Airways unveiled its newest first-class seat. The new seat is expected to launch in 2026 on the airline's Airbus A380 aircraft. Here are the first photos unveiled by British Airways and what we know about the product so far.
From Auckland to Ethiopia: Does It Make Sense To Buy TAP Miles & Go Miles With a 100% Bonus? by Andrew George Bradshaw November 25, 2024 1 TAP Air Portugal is running a promotion for buying Miles & Go miles with a 100% bonus. This deal runs through December 5, 2024, allowing members to buy miles for as little as 1.83¢ each. So is it worth it? Let's have a look at some examples to see if it makes sense.
How Amex Card Members Can Enroll to Get Complimentary Hertz President’s Circle Status by Skye Class and Scott Sikes November 24, 2024 5 Looking for perks like guaranteed upgrades, bonus points, and a free additional driver on Hertz rentals? You might have access to these perks and not even know it! That's because several credit cards qualify for complimentary Hertz President's Circle status. Here's a list of the eligible American Express cards and how to enroll.
Will the Recent Changes to Southwest’s Cash + Points Feature Make It Worth Using? by Tyler Glatt January 4, 2025 2 Earlier last year, Southwest introduced "Cash + Points" — a booking option that allows travelers to pay with two currencies. But with changes rolling out for 2025, it's worth revisiting Southwest's Cash + Points option.
What You Need to Know About Blue Diamond: MSC Cruises’ New Top-Tier Elite Status Level by Sam Helmy November 22, 2024 2 The MSC Cruises Voyagers Program announced the addition of a new top-tier level to its loyalty program. The new top-tier status is Blue Diamond, supplanting Diamond level. Here's what MSC loyalists need to know about this new elite tier.
Star Alliance Opens New Branded Lounge in Guangzhou, China by Sam Helmy November 21, 2024 0 Star Alliance announced opening of its first branded lounge in Asia -- and it's not where most travelers might expect! The new Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport lounge is open to premium cabin travelers and Star Alliance Gold members. Here's a look inside.
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.
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 November 27, 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.
