LifeMiles Promotion Offers up to 2,000 Bonus Miles on Marriott Stays in the Americas by Andrew George Bradshaw February 14, 2024 0 LifeMiles has just launched another promotion in association with Marriott Bonvoy. Travelers can book through the partnership page to receive up to 2,000 bonus LifeMiles when staying at select Marriott hotels throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. Booking for this promotion is valid through April 30, 2024.
First Look: American Express Centurion Lounge in Atlanta Now Open by Tyler Glatt July 25, 2024 0 It's long been rumored that American Express had an impressive, new 26,000+ square foot Centurion Lounge in the works at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. And if you've wondered when that space would open, we're here bearing good news. Amex has cut the ribbon on its newest space. Here's a tour inside the new lounge to show you what you can expect from the Centurion Lounge in Atlanta.
T-Mobile Customer? New Magenta Status Offers Hilton Honors and Rental Car Benefits by Tyler Glatt January 5, 2025 2 T-Mobile's new Magenta Status program will reward you with a bevy of benefits just for being a customer. Even better, it's completely free, provided you remain a paying customer. Once the benefits go live on February 13, 2024, you can bag Hilton Honors Silver status, discounts on Hilton stays, and select cost-saving perks on Dollar and Hertz car rentals. Here's what you need to know about T-Mobile Magenta Status.
New ‘Nomad Pass’ Offers Unlimited Flights and Apartment Lodging for $1,495 per Month by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 2 Frontier Airlines and Landing have teamed up to offer potential digital nomads an intriguing offer. For just $1,495 per month, subscribers can take unlimited flights and live in any of Landing's properties across 375+ cities. For the right person, this is an incredible opportunity. Here's what you need to know about the Nomad Pass.
Earn up to 10K Bonus Points With This Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Red Promotion by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith February 9, 2024 0 A new promotion from Virgin Atlantic is offering up to 10,000 bonus points to Flying Club members. There are a few important restrictions to understand, but this could be a great deal if it aligns with your travel plans. The travel period is gracious, but the booking period is just 10 days.
Bilt Reveals Milestone Rewards — Here Are the Details by Tyler Glatt February 9, 2024 0 Earlier this year, Bilt Rewards teased that Milestone Rewards were coming to the platform to reward incremental point earning on the way to Bilt elite status. Now, we have the full run-down on what Bilt's Milestone Rewards program looks like, and it went live today. Here's everything you need to know about Bilt Milestone Rewards and if it's worth the effort to earn them.
Delta Adds SkyMiles Redemptions on AirBaltic Flights, With a Catch by JT Genter February 8, 2024 0 Delta and AirBaltic just took their relatively new partnership to the next level. Travelers can now book AirBaltic awards using Delta SkyMiles. However, there's a limitation to this new redemption option that limits its usefulness. Here's what you need to know about redeeming Delta SkyMiles for AirBaltic.
Amex Adds ‘Family’ Restrictions to the American Express® Green Card by Tyler Glatt February 8, 2024 0 Continuing with its effort of adding "family" language to what now seems like all of its credit card offerings, American Express rolled out new terms on the American Express® Green Card. Yes, there are now more restrictions on who can receive a welcome bonus on the card. Here's what you need to know about the new terms attached to Amex Green Card applications.
Hilton Announces Partnership With Small Luxury Hotels of the World by Tyler Glatt February 7, 2024 5 If you've got a bunch of Hilton Honors points, the hotel giant is out with some news that might excite you. This morning, Hilton announced a strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which will soon present a boatload of luxe opportunities to earn and redeem points for stays at some of the world's most unique hotels. Here's everything you need to know about Hilton's new partnership with SLH.
Book Now: Turkish Airlines to Devalue Miles & Smiles, Introduce New Award Charts by Tyler Glatt February 7, 2024 2 Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles seems to be in the process of devaluing its award chart. A change to the carrier's website indicates that a change to its beloved award pricing is likely on the horizon. But higher rates have yet to go live, meaning you still have time to take advantage of current award pricing. Here's what you need to know about Turkish Airlines' potential new award charts.
United’s Months of Miles Is Back, Offering Up to 20,000 Bonus Miles on Card Spending by Skye Class February 7, 2024 3 United is targeting co-branded cardholders with a new promotion for its aptly-named "Months of Miles." Targeted cardholders can earn up to 20,000 bonus miles over three months, but not everyone is eligible. Here's how you could earn 3.33x on spending, plus how to see if you were targeted.
Oneworld Confirms Plans To Introduce Alliance-Wide Upgrades in 2024 by Sam Helmy February 6, 2024 0 Oneworld has confirmed plans to introduce alliance-wide upgrades sometime this year, starting with a core of the alliance's airlines and building from that point. But which airlines? And how will this work? The feature sounds interesting, but we have some questions.
British Airways Announces Overhaul to Tier Point Collection Years by Tyler Glatt February 5, 2024 0 If you're a Tier Point collector, this news is for you. British Airways is modifying the Tier Point collection period to simplify the Executive Club frequent flyer program. Starting in April 2024, British Airways will transition to a uniform status-qualifying year, doing away with the current system of unique collection year periods for every member. Here's a breakdown of what's new with the Tier Point collection year and how you can double dip during the transition period.
Get up to 10X Bonus United Miles by Donating to Charities for Black History Month by Tyler Glatt April 1, 2024 1 In honor of Black History Month, Chase, United Airlines, and Visa are teaming up to offer rewards for donations to three select charities. Through March 31, 2024, you can earn up to 10 United MileagePlus miles per dollar donated using an eligible United co-branded credit card. Here's a look at the eligible charities and the cards you can use to bank some bonus United miles.
American Express Shakes Up Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Lineup, Changing Perks and Fees by Tyler Glatt February 1, 2024 14 Throughout the past year, Delta Air Lines' infamous SkyMiles frequent flyer program has undergone a lot of change. SkyClub access, Medallion elite status qualification, MQDs — you name it. Almost everything has undergone some sort of overhaul. But now, there's more. Delta's American Express-issued credit card lineup is getting refreshed. From new and enhanced benefits to higher annual fees, here's everything you need to know about what's changing with the Delta credit card lineup.
Details on the New Codeshare Partnership Between Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern by Tyler Glatt January 31, 2024 0 Fellow SkyTeam alliance members Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern have inked a codeshare agreement. Now, the doors are open to expanded international connectivity, reciprocal elite benefits, and future mileage redemption opportunities. Here's all you need to know about the new partnership between Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern.
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.
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 August 5, 2025 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.