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Changes to JetBlue Mosaic Status Are Coming in 2025. Here Are the Details.

September 26, 2024 0

JetBlue announced TrueBlue program updates that will take effect in 2025. Although the basics of the program will remain unchanged, elite members will see some of their benefits disappearing in the new year — including favorite perks like free helicopter transfers. Here’s what to know about the changes, including the lost perks and a couple of increased benefits.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Last Call: Transfer Capital One Miles to Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Get a 20% Bonus

September 26, 2024 15

Capital One's 20% transfer bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue is ending soon. The promotion is valid for transfers through September 29, 2024. While a 20% transfer bonus is modest, it still makes some Flying Blue sweet spots a little sweeter. Here are the details.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Wells Fargo Rewards Adds Virgin as Seventh Transfer Partner

September 25, 2024 0

Of all the points and miles you can earn, Virgin points are some of the easiest to come by. And today, they're even easier to earn, as Virgin (both Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club) has become Wells Fargo Rewards' seventh transfer partner.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Here Are the Redemption Rates.

September 25, 2024 0

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been a hot topic lately. While there's a lot to look forward to later this month, there's something brand-new that you can take advantage of now. Starting today, you can book Oman Air awards through Mileage Plan. Where can you go with Oman Air, and what does it cost to redeem miles for Oman Air awards? Let's take a look.

Tyler Glatt

JetSMART Adopts AAdvantage as Its Loyalty Program. Earnings Now Live; Redemptions Coming Soon

September 24, 2024 1

JetSMART is adopting AAdvantage® as its loyalty program and awarding miles and Loyalty Points on all domestic and international flights it operates. And, best of all, mileage redemptions are coming later this year. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments between American Airlines and JetSMART.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Qatar Airways Increases Award Redemption Surcharges: What You Need to Know

September 23, 2024 1

Qatar has always charged some carrier-imposed surcharges on awards but recently increased the out-of-pocket burden. Let's dig into the details to see how these changes can affect your next award flight on Qatar Airways.

Mark Jackson

Earn a Free Rental Day for Every Two Rentals From Avis Preferred

September 23, 2024 14

Planning some domestic travel in the next few months and need a rental car? Avis is giving Preferred members the chance to earn a free rental day for every two rentals of two or more days through February 28, 2025. Frequent renters can earn up to five free day certificates each month! However, there are terms and conditions to keep in mind.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Don't Have Enough Miles? Flying Blue Expands Mileage Overdraft Benefit

September 21, 2024 0

Short on miles for a KLM or Air France flight? Elite Flying Blue members can leverage a benefit to cover missing miles for a flight with a miles overdraft. Here are the details of the Flying Blue miles overdraft benefit, including who's eligible and how to decide if it's worth using.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

JetBlue To Introduce Airport Lounges, New Premium Credit Card. Here's What We Know So Far.

September 19, 2024 0

Have you ever felt JetBlue could use some premium airport lounges? Well, that's about to come true. JetBlue just announced two upcoming premium lounges in two airports for top-tier members, eligible JetBlue Mint passengers, and cardholders of the soon-to-be-announced premium JetBlue credit card. Here are details of the upcoming premium lounges.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Will Move Forward, But With Mileage Program Requirements

September 18, 2024 1

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has given Alaska Airlines the official green light to close its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. However, the merger agreement comes with some strings attached, a few of which will be of particular interest to mileage collectors. Here's a look at how the combined Mileage Plan-HawaiianMiles program could impact you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Marriott Offering 250 Bonus Avios to New Bonvoy Members

January 1, 2025 0

A just-extended Marriott promotion offers new Bonvoy members 250 bonus Avios when they join by December 31, 2024. Here are the details of this offer and some better offers you might want to take advantage of if you've never opened a Marriott Bonvoy account before now.

Skye Class

Southwest Adds the Option to Change Companion Pass Designee Online

September 16, 2024 1

The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks in points and miles, unlocking buy-one-get-one-free travel with a designated companion. While you've always been able to select your initial companion online, changing your companion has required calling Southwest.... at least until today. Southwest just added the ability to change your Southwest Companion Pass online! Here's how.

JT Genter

Capital One Makes Venture X Hertz President's Circle Elite Status Permanent

September 16, 2024 0

It's long been expected that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Cardwould lose the complimentary Hertz President's Circle elite status benefit at the end of 2024. However, after quietly making an update, Capital One has chosen to make the benefit permanent instead. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Amex To Add New Uber Cash Credit Restrictions in November

September 12, 2024 1

Amex just announced a change to the Uber Cash benefit that could affect how some cardholders utilize it. This change goes into effect on November 8, 2024, and will impact what cards you can use to cover the difference between your monthly credit and your balance due. Here's what you need to know about the impending change.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The U.S. DOT Announces Investigation Into Frequent Flyer Programs. Here’s What That Means for You.

September 9, 2024 0

The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating some of the most prominent U.S.-based frequent flyer programs. The goal? To uncover whether or not practices behind dynamic pricing, devaluations, and management borders on being unfair, anticompetitive, or deceptive. Here's what we know so far and what this means for you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Now Convert MGM Rewards Points to Marriott Bonvoy Points — And Vice Versa

September 9, 2024 0

Earlier this year, the long-awaited integration of MGM and Marriott Bonvoy took center stage. Outside of making 16 MGM properties bookable with Bonvoy points, the Marriott-MGM tie up offers resort-goers tier match opportunities, reciprocal elite benefits, and more. The "and more" grew today as Marriott and MGM finally made good on a benefit proposed many months ago. Here's why that matters.

Tyler Glatt & JT Genter

Earn Up to 15,000 JetBlue TrueBlue Points on IHG Stays Through November 30

December 24, 2024 0

JetBlue TrueBlue members have a new promotion to earn up to 15,000 bonus points on IHG stays through November 30, 2024. Members can earn either 1,000 or 3,000 points per stay, depending on the length of stay. Here are the details of this offer.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

SAS Awards Now Bookable Online Through Flying Blue — And At Incredible Rates

September 5, 2024 0

On September 1, 2024, SAS left Star Alliance for SkyTeam. Since then, SAS awards have been increasingly made available to book through SkyTeam partners. Yesterday, we covered how you can now book SAS awards with Delta SkyMiles. But there's an even more appealing option using one of the easiest-to-earn mileage currencies around. Here's what you need to know about this new mileage redemption option.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Save $100 on Your Next Singapore Airlines Booking With This Promo Code

September 5, 2024 0

Singapore Airlines just announced a special discount code for Mastercard holders, allowing them to save up to $100 on an eligible round-trip flight booked by September 30, 2024. This discount only applies to the first 3,000 bookings, so here's how to take advantage of it now.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Earn Up to 10X Lufthansa Miles & More Miles on IHG Stays — Up to 15,000 Bonus Miles

January 1, 2025 0

IHG is back with another airline partnership promotion. This time, Lufthansa Miles & More members can earn up to 10X miles on qualifying IHG stays booked by November 30 and completed by December 31, 2024, up to 15,000 total bonus miles. That means 10 Miles & More miles instead of 2 miles per dollar earned on IHG stays. Here are the details of this new promotion.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Last Call: Transfer Amex Points to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, Get a 20% Bonus

September 9, 2024 13

Eyeing a trip to Hawaii that you can book with frequent flyer miles? American Express' transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles can help you get there for a little less, but it's ending soon. Through August 31, 2024, you can transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines and enjoy a 20% bonus.

Tyler Glatt

Five New Southwest Promotions Will Help You Earn A-List Elite Status Faster

December 1, 2024 0

If you're in the process of qualifying for Southwest A-List or A-List Preferred status, five new promotions will help you get there a little faster. Here's an overview of the new ways to earn extra tier qualifying points and how to register to take part in the offer.

Tyler Glatt

How To Book Premier and Lifestyle Collection Vacation Rentals Through Capital One Travel

August 26, 2024 0

Capital One Travel's Premier and Lifestyle Collections are curated lists of properties that give you a little extra with each reservation. Here's what you need to know about booking vacation rentals through Capital One Travel.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Bilt and Walgreens Partner To Introduce Automatic Healthcare Savings Program, Enhance Rewards on Drugstore Spending

August 26, 2024 0

If you're a Bilt Rewards member and Walgreens shopper, today's your lucky day. A new tie-up between the two will better reward your spending at the latter's brick-and-mortar stores and make using your FSA and HSA funds easier. Here's all the details.

Tyler Glatt

Capital One Increases Lounge Fees for Non-Cardholders (and Certain Cardholders)

August 23, 2024 0

Earlier this month, Capital One quietly increased the cost to enter Capital One Lounges. This policy change impacts non-cardholders and those without a Capital One card that affords lounge access. Here's how this change could impact you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Enter Frontier’s New Sweepstakes To Win a GoWild! Pass

August 22, 2024 0

The Frontier GoWild! Pass offers some of the biggest discounts on flights, and now, 50 lucky winners can get the pass in a new sweepstakes contest. Here's how to enter to win a Fall & Winter GoWild! Pass.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Choice Hotels Adds New Sweet Spot Rewards. Book Hotel Nights From 5k Citi Points.

August 21, 2024 0

Choice Privileges just announced a new round of Sweet Spot Rewards offering discounted award night stays. Use this promotion to save up to 25% off at selected locations. That drops award rates as low as 10,000 points per night, meaning you can score hotel rooms for as few as 5,000 Citi ThankYou or Well Fargo Rewards points. This offer is valid for stays through November 30, 2024.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Bilt Rewards Confirms 'Paused' Hawaiian Airlines Transfer Partnership is Now Permanently Ended

August 20, 2024 0

On May 31, 2024, Bilt Rewards "paused" its transfer partnership with Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles. Now, with the Alaska merger with Hawaiian Airlines seemingly imminent, Bilt has confirmed to AwardWallet that it has permanently removed HawaiianMiles as a transfer partner. Here's what you need to know about this development.

JT Genter

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Extends Status Match. Here’s How To Get Top-Tier Status Through 2024.

August 18, 2024 0

Through September 2, 2024, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering members a status match opportunity, but you must show up in person. Members can match up to Royal status, depending on the current casino rewards program status held. Here are the details and benefits of the status match.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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