Category: News

British Airways Add Segment-Based Status Earnings, Temporary Bonus Tier Point Offer

February 21, 2025 0

British Airways announced two major tweaks to how tier points are earned when the airline switches to a revenue-based loyalty program on April 1, 2025. Here's how travelers will be able to earn British Airways elite status through segments and how to register for a temporary bonus Tier Point promotion.

Sam Helmy

Singapore KrisFlyer Announces Garuda Indonesia as Earning and Redemption Partner

February 19, 2025 0

Singapore Airlines announced a new partnership with Garuda Indonesia, allowing you to earn and redeem Singapore miles for flights on select routes with Garuda Indonesia. Here's what to know about this limited partnership

Sam Helmy

Trailborn Joins the Marriott Bonvoy Program: What Travelers Need to Know About This Outdoorsy Brand

February 18, 2025 0

In December, Marriott announced a long-term agreement with outdoor-focused hotel brand Trailborn. Since then, Marriott has moved quickly to integrate the boutique hotel brand into its systems. As of today, Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn Bonvoy points on Trailborn stays and enjoy some elite perks. Here's what to know about this new addition to the Marriott Bonvoy program.

JT Genter

Capital One Re-Adds JetBlue As a Transfer Partner — But the Transfer Rate Disappoints

February 18, 2025 0

Capital One and JetBlue have had a long and complicated relationship. The card issuer and airline have had an on-again-off-again relationship for years. And as of today, they're getting back together: Capital One just (re)launched JetBlue as its 18th transfer partner. However, this new addition has a major drawback: the transfer ratio.

JT Genter

El Al Adds Online Bookings for Virgin Atlantic Awards, Launches Dynamic Award Pricing

February 17, 2025 1

Early this morning, El Al added the ability to book Virgin Atlantic awards through its website. That's a welcome addition for a partnership that previously required calling El Al to book. However, with this new addition, we are seeing dynamic award pricing for Virgin Atlantic awards -- instead of the published award chart rates. Here's the full breakdown of the El Al - Virgin Atlantic partnership.

JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Now Allows Mixed Partner Award Bookings — But With a Catch

February 17, 2025 2

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles can take you pretty far — and for pretty good value, too. But something you couldn't do with Alaska miles has been to use them to book a single award on multiple airlines. Until now. You can now book one Mileage Plan award ticket and fly two partner airlines, but with a few limitations. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt

JetBlue Now Selling Basic Economy Award Tickets — Here's What It Means for Award Travelers

February 16, 2025 0

JetBlue becomes the second U.S. airline after Delta to sell a basic economy award ticket to its members. So far, this has meant even cheaper JetBlue TrueBlue award pricing, but we're concerned what it might mean for the future.

Mark Jackson

Earn 20X Avios on Hotels & 15X on Car Rentals with British Airways – Book by Feb. 24

February 14, 2025 0

British Airways Club has launched a double promotion, giving you 20X on Avios on hotel stays and 15X Avios on car rentals. The promotion is valid for bookings made through February 24, 2025. Here's everything you need to know in order to take advantage of these promotions.

Sam Helmy

Iberia Plus Overhaul: New Revenue-Based Elite Status & Tier Changes Coming in April 2025

February 13, 2025 0

Iberia Plus has announced a slew of changes to its program that will take effect on April 1, 2025. The changes are wide-ranging and include a name change, new status levels, and status qualification, which will now be revenue-based.

Sam Helmy

Bilt Teases Credit Card Revamp: Earn Points on Mortgages, New Annual Fee Cards & More

February 7, 2025 3

Bilt Rewards just sent out a survey to its membership to see what their thoughts were on potential card changes, including two new tiers of credit cards. As Bilt continues to grow and evolve its offering, let's see what changes might be in store for the loyalty brand.

Mark Jackson

ITA Airways Is Leaving SkyTeam for Star Alliance. Here’s the Timeline of When This Will Happen

February 7, 2025 0

Airline partnerships can be a messy business, and ITA Airways is already switching alliances after becoming an airline in 2020. Read on for all the news we know about the pending move to Star Alliance, as well as what this means for travelers on ITA Airways and minority owner Lufthansa Group's airlines.

Mark Jackson

How to Access Lufthansa Lounges With Priority Pass: Locations, Hours, and Restrictions

February 5, 2025 45

The number of Priority Pass lounges in the United States seems ever-growing. Currently, Priority Pass members have access to over 120 lounges across 45 airports, including three Lufthansa lounges. Here are the Lufthansa lounge locations available to Priority Pass members along with hours and restrictions.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

FoundersCard Drops Caesars Diamond, Adds Wynn Platinum — Here's Why It's a Downgrade for Vegas Travelers

February 5, 2025 7

FoundersCard no longer offers Caesars Diamond status, which spells the end of a perk that allowed for heavily discounted Las Vegas stays. Instead, members now get Wynn Platinum status — but with key restrictions, like resort fees and stay requirements. Here’s what’s changing and what you need to know about maximizing the new benefits.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Southwest Car Rental Promotions: Up to 35% Off and 2,400 Bonus Points

February 4, 2025 0

Car rentals are yet another way for Southwest Rapid Rewards members to earn extra points. Southwest partners with several car rental companies and has different promotions with a couple of them. Through January 2026, Rapid Rewards members can save up to 35% and earn up to 2,400 points on rentals. Here are the details of these promotions.

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Chase Extends DoorDash Benefits: Free DashPash & Monthly Credits — Here’s the Breakdown by Card

February 4, 2025 31

Several Chase credit cards offer DoorDash benefits, such as a complimentary DashPass membership all the way through 2027 — or monthly or quarterly credits on restaurant or non-restaurant orders. Here's an overview of the DoorDash benefits you'll find on each eligible Chase card.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

JetBlue Adds Redemptions on TAP Air Portugal: Redeem TrueBlue Points for Flights to Europe and Beyond

January 31, 2025 0

JetBlue just added a new redemption partner: TAP Air Portugal. We've uncovered new options for flyers to travel from the U.S. to Europe using their TrueBlue points, with some business class awards costing just 59k points. But there are even more route options that could be enticing for the world explorers out there. Here are the details we know so far.

Mark Jackson

Citi Flex Pay Partners with Apple Pay: How to Spread Payments Over 3 Months with No Interest

January 30, 2025 0

Apple Pay and Citi Flex Pay are partnering to allow shoppers to spread out their spending without interest. With this partnership, shoppers can spend $75 or more and spread the cost over three months without credit card interest or fees while earning Citi ThankYou points. Here's what you need to know.

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Get up to 25% off Awards, Waived Change Fees With an Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription

January 28, 2025 1

Avianca LifeMiles+ is a subscription program offering monthly bonus miles and perks for a fixed fee. But is it worth signing up? Here’s everything you need to know before deciding if LifeMiles+ is the right fit for you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

8 Tips for Saving Money While Traveling Internationally

January 26, 2025 6

Traveling abroad is exciting, but exchange rates and foreign transaction fees can quickly drain your wallet without you even realizing it. And who wants that? Here are eight helpful tips for keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while traveling overseas.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Choice Privileges Adds Westgate Resorts: 20 New Resort Properties to Earn and Redeem Points

January 24, 2025 0

Choice Privileges has continued to make investments in its awards program, from adding credit cards, transfer partners, and hotel brands to broaden its appeal. Now, the program has added 20 Westgate Resorts to its property list for cash and award redemptions. Here's the list of properties and a sampling of redemptions we found.

Mark Jackson

Want to Make a Marriott Bonvoy Cash + Points Reservation? You Now Have to Call

January 23, 2025 0

A few years ago, Marriott unveiled a novel feature in its booking system: the ability to mix award nights with cash nights on one reservation. However, as Loyalty Lobby reported, that functionality is no longer available online. Here's why this news matters to loyal Marriott Bonvoy members.

Mark Jackson

New Accor and Azul Partnership Allows Double Dipping on Flights and Stays in South America

January 21, 2025 0

Azul is the newest airline to partner with Accor, allowing Live Limitless (ALL) members to double dip on flights and stays in South America and beyond. Here are the details and how to earn reciprocal awards through this partnership.

Skye Class

Chase and United Downgrade Travel Credits: Key Changes to United Quest and Business Cards in 2025

January 20, 2025 2

This March, Chase and United are significantly changing how the United Quest℠ Card and the United℠ Business Card holders earn and use card benefit credits. Here's what to know about these changes and why this is bad news for cardholders.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United Premier Elite Status Buy-Up Offers Are Back. Here's How to Check Your Offer.

January 17, 2025 0

If you have United MileagePlus Premier status but haven't checked your email inbox in a few days, you might want to. United is sending out targeted offers to upgrade your Premier status to the next tier, but it comes with a cost. United is offering the ability to buy up to the next status tier, even if you're just a "member," allowing you to pay in miles or cash.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Failed to Requalify for Hilton Diamond Status in 2024? Here’s How To Request a One-Time Extension Into 2026

January 17, 2025 2

Hilton Honors just relaunched its Diamond status extension offer for elites who failed to re-qualify for Hilton's top tier status during 2024. This time around, eligible Diamond members can request their status be extended for one year. Here's how to request your one-time extension.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Frontier Airlines Introduces Elite Upgrades: Here's How They Work and How to Request One

January 16, 2025 0

Frontier Airlines has historically been a low-cost carrier competiting on price alone to stay in business. Now, the airline has unveiled new upgrade rules for its premium seating products, including a first class to debut in 2025. We have all the details on how elite upgrades work on Frontier.

Mark Jackson & JT Genter