Alaska Airlines Promotions: 4X Miles on Car Rentals, Status Match by Skye Class January 29, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines has several ongoing promotions, offering bonus miles on car rentals, a status match, and regular opportunities to buy miles with a bonus. Does it make sense to jump on any of these? Let's take a look.
You Can Now Cancel American Airlines Basic Economy Flights for a Partial Credit, but You’ll Need To Take One Step First by Tyler Glatt January 29, 2024 1 Earlier this year, American Airlines teased that Basic Economy fares would become less punitive. And now, they are. The carrier has made good on its promise to alleviate the burden of canceling non-refundable tickets by introducing partial refunds. But there's a catch. Here's what you need to know about the now-live changes to American Airlines Basic Economy.
Use the New Citi Shop Program To Save Money on Online Purchases by Tyler Glatt January 24, 2024 0 When it comes to online shopping, few things make the experience better than earning additional rewards courtesy of a shopping portal. There's now a new program in existence — Citi Shop — that offers eligible Citi cardholders a chance to bank statement credits and additional savings on purchases at 5,000+ online retailers. Here's everything you need to know about the new Citi Shop program.
Status Match to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles, Get Star Alliance Gold Perks by Tyler Glatt July 16, 2024 5 Turkish Airlines elite status and Star Alliance Gold perks are only a status match away. While there's no official offer on the table, many are reporting success stories about matching into Miles & Smiles and picking up Turkish elite status. Even better, the vast majority of data points suggest the requirements to keep your status past the trial period are nothing short of reasonable. Here are the details.
You Can Now Redeem Virgin Points for Eurostar Vouchers, But You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt January 23, 2024 0 Virgin Red — the joint loyalty program of all Virgin brands, such as Virgin Atlantic — rolled out a new partnership with Eurostar. And with the partnership comes a new way to redeem your Virgin points. However, just because you can redeem Virgin points for Eurostar train vouchers doesn't mean you should. In fact, you should steer clear. Here's why.
Hilton Adds LivSmart Studios to Long-Term Stay Collection by Skye Class January 28, 2024 1 LivSmart Studios is yet another long-term hotel brand by Hilton, complementing Home2 Suites and Homewood Studios. What makes this new brand different from other similar brands? We don't have a lot of details yet, but here's what we know so far — plus some thoughts on whether this will be a popular brand in the Hilton Honors portfolio.
Now Live: Omni Select Guest Is the First Revenue-Based Hotel Program by Sam Helmy January 19, 2024 0 The recently revamped Omni Select hotel loyalty program is now live. The program features new elite tiers, benefits, and a revenue-based award model — the first we've seen among hotel programs. Let's take a closer look.
Great Delta One Suites Award Availability to Europe Starting at Only 50,000 Points! by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt January 17, 2024 40 One of the best deals in the points and miles world is flying between the U.S. and mainland Europe in Delta business class for just 50,000 Virgin points. The problem with this sweet spot: There's rarely any award availability. Not today! Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is showing availability for up to nine business-class seats on select routes!
ANA and Airbnb Promotion Offers $20 Coupon and 2X Miles by Skye Class January 16, 2024 2 All Nippon Airways, aka ANA, is the newest airline with a partnership with Airbnb. Get 2X miles on your first Airbnb stay in Japan, plus a coupon worth 3,000 JPY (about $20). Here are the details of this partnership and how to claim the rewards.
Changes Coming to Avianca LifeMiles Elite Program; Use It To Get Star Alliance Gold by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 2 Avianca LifeMiles is a quirky program that doesn't get much attention outside of its mileage promotions with mile-long terms. The program has an elite status component, and Avianca recently introduced some changes for 2024. Here's what you need to know about the Avianca LifeMiles elite status program, its recent changes, plus how to use it to get Star Alliance Gold.
Marriott and MGM Unveil Reciprocal Perks and Status Match Details by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt January 16, 2024 10 Mere days after breaking off its partnership with World of Hyatt, MGM Rewards found a new friend: Marriott Bonvoy. The new partnership will include 17 MGM resorts, and Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to book MGM properties via Marriott starting in early 2024 — months later than originally planned. The two brands also teased status matches and other benefits yet to come. Here's what we know about this new partnership so far — and the questions we still have.
Emirates and Azul Expand Partnership; New Opportunities To Earn and Redeem Miles by Tyler Glatt January 16, 2024 0 In 2021, Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras (or "Azul" for short) inked a codeshare partnership offering connectivity to and from a handful of cities in Brazil. Now, the venture is taking another step forward, and the fruits of it will bear new opportunities for Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul members to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by both carriers. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.
New IHG Garner Brand Targets Mid-Tier Budget Travelers by Skye Class January 15, 2024 2 In August 2023, IHG announced the Garner brand, targeting mid-tier budget travelers and adding to the Essentials Collection. Since the pandemic, budget travel has been a rapidly growing sector, and IHG's new brand complements other brands such as Hyatt Studios and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. Here are the details.
You Can Purchase an NFT To Get Lounge Access, but You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt February 8, 2024 1 One of the best ways to pre-game a flight is to spend some time in an airport lounge. Conventionally, one can access a lounge by holding the right credit card, enrolling in Priority Pass, holding elite status with an airline, or flying a first- or business-class fare. And now, there's another way. You can access 36 worldwide lounges by purchasing an NFT. Yes, you read that correctly.
Aeromexico and Copa Partnership Ending on February 29, 2024 by Sam Helmy January 12, 2024 0 The Copa and Aeromexico partnership is ending, according to both airlines. The partnership will cease on February 29, 2024. What impact will this have on travelers? Let's take a look.
Marriott Renames Suite Night Awards; Nightly Upgrade Awards and Other Changes Now Live by Carissa Rawson and Tyler Glatt January 11, 2024 0 Marriott Bonvoy has rolled out some changes to what were formerly known as Suite Night Awards — giving them a new name and adjusting how they work, where you can use them, and what rooms you can upgrade to. Here's everything you need to know about the now-live updates and debut of Nightly Upgrade Awards.
Frontier Implements Revenue-Based Earnings and Overhauls Elite Status by Tyler Glatt and Carissa Rawson July 4, 2024 0 Frontier Airlines has implemented sweeping changes for its loyalty program. Along with moving to a revenue-based system, travelers can find a new tier of status and different benefits within the program. But does this make sense on an airline where people are trying to spend as little as possible? Here's what you should know about these new changes that have been implemented.
Spirit Airlines Promotions: 1,000 Bonus Points for One Round-Trip Flight by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Spirit Airlines just announced its first promotion for 2024. Complete a round-trip flight any time this year and earn 1,000 bonus points. Here are the details of this Spirit promotion.
Earn Bonus American Express Membership Rewards or Cash Back by Adding Employee Cards by Tyler Glatt November 24, 2024 0 American Express has a nice incentive to add employee cards to your small business credit card account, coming in the form of bonus Membership Rewards points or cash back. Even better, this bonus is easy to earn and lucrative if you can take advantage of it in its entirety. When maximized, it offers up to 75,000 bonus points or $500 cash back. But this offer won't last forever; the enrollment period closes on February 2, 2024. Here's everything you need to know about this American Express offer.
Emirates Devalues Business Class Award Rates on All Partners. Skywards Awards Increased Up to 27%. by JT Genter January 10, 2024 0 Emirates just sent its partner award chart "Skywards" with a new devaluation that increases partner award rates by up to 27%. Effective today, partner business class awards now cost up to 25% more miles than before — with some business class awards increasing by as much as 25,000 Skywards miles one-way. Meanwhile, first class awards increased by up to 27%. Here are the new award charts and where you can still find value.
American Airlines Announces AAdvantage Program Changes for 2024 by JT Genter January 9, 2024 2 Today, American Airlines announced tweaks to its AAdvantage loyalty program for the 2024 membership year. Changes include a new Loyalty Point Rewards choice at 15,000 Loyalty Points, less-restrictive basic economy fares, and using AAdvantage miles to upgrade on partner airlines. Here's what's been shared so far about these changes.
Last Call: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus by JT Genter January 8, 2024 0 For the first time we've ever seen, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue. However, it's ending soon. Until January 10, 2024, Chase cardholders can transfer Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue with a 25% bonus. But should you take advantage of this bonus? While it's not a slam-dunk for JetBlue redemptions, Chase cardholders can use this transfer bonus to book Qatar Qsuite business class from 56k Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
Alaska Airlines Just Made It Easier to Get a Refund for a Schedule Change or Flight Cancellation by JT Genter January 8, 2024 2 In the wake of grounding its entire fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, Alaska Airlines just significantly improved its policies for schedule changes and flight cancellations. Travelers can now claim a full refund to their original form of payment (not just a trip credit) for schedule changes and flight cancellations, without having to contact an Alaska Airlines representative. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Discounts, Perks, and More: Priceline Extends VIP Status Through 2024 by Tyler Glatt January 5, 2024 0 For travelers who like to hunt for extra savings wherever they can find them, Priceline's VIP status program could be the ticket to putting more money back in your pocket. And this year, status will be easier to earn, courtesy of any qualifying trips earned in 2023 counting towards 2024's status qualification year. Here's all you need to know.
TAP Miles & Go Increasing Service Fees From January 11, 2024 by Sam Helmy January 4, 2024 0 In an era where airlines are slashing fees, TAP Miles & Go has chosen to be an outlier and is massively hiking service fees. The changes predominantly affect issuing, modifying, or canceling award tickets. The new fee structure comes into force on January 11, 2024.
Virgin Hotels Promotion Offers Discounted Stays in Dallas by Sam Helmy January 1, 2025 0 Virgin Red has a new promotion letting you book one-, two-, or three-night stays at Virgin Hotels Dallas for 25,000, 45,000, and 67,500 points, respectively. The offer is valid for stays through December 31, 2024.
LATAM Pass Extends Its Status Match Program. Use This To Get Perks When Flying Delta. by JT Genter September 11, 2024 8 LATAM Pass is offering a $199 status match to U.S.-based elites (plus other select countries) that hold status in one of 30 different frequent-flyer programs. This limited-time offer grants status through March 31, 2025. If you’re headed to South America, or plan to fly with LATAM’s partners (such as Delta, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar Airways), this is a great chance to secure elite benefits for a semi-affordable fee.
Survey Says: Travel Companies Make Us Madder Than Any Other Industry by Sam Helmy December 27, 2023 1 A recent survey unveils what we all implicitly seem to know: Travel makes us emotional. The travel sector leads all other sectors in terms of negatively emotive language in reviews. Here are the travel companies that make us the most mad — and the four travel companies surprisingly make the list of least-maddening companies.
