Wyndham Rewards Is Adjusting Award Prices for Hotel Stays and Vacasa Bookings by Tyler Glatt March 27, 2024 2 Later this month, Wyndham Rewards is making two alterations that will impact what you'll pay for an award stay: adjusting the award category for select hotels and re-pricing select Vacasa vacation rentals. Here's what you need to know about the changes coming on March 26, 2024.
Wells Fargo Unveils the Autograph Journey Card, New Wells Fargo Transfer Partner Program by Tyler Glatt March 6, 2024 3 Wells Fargo just announced the introduction of the brand-new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card and new Wells Fargo transfer partners. Here's what we know so far about when this card will be available and the initial six transfer partners.
Delta Takes After Other U.S. Airlines and Hikes Checked Bag Fees by Tyler Glatt March 5, 2024 2 When it rains, it pours. Put another way: When one airline raises the fee to check a bag, they all do. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Delta Air Lines is taking a cue from other U.S. carriers and hiking the cost to check a bag by $5 — effective for tickets booked on or after March 5, 2024.
You Can Now Upgrade Qantas Flights with AAdvantage® Miles by Tyler Glatt March 5, 2024 0 One of the teased changes to the AAdvantage frequent flyer program for 2024 was mileage upgrades on partner airlines. Sure enough, American just introduced mileage upgrades on Qantas-operated flights. Here's what we know so far about this just-introduced redemption option.
Hyatt Converts 9 Destination Residences in Hawaii Into Homes & Hideaways Properties by Tyler Glatt March 4, 2024 1 Late last year, World of Hyatt announced that select Destination Residences properties would soon join its Homes & Hideaways platform. And true to its word, nine Destination Residences properties scattered across the Hawaiian islands now belong to a new collection. Here's what you need to know about Hyatt's Hawaiian shakeup.
World of Hyatt Adds the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas by Tyler Glatt March 4, 2024 2 With the addition of the Rio Hotel & Casino to the World of Hyatt portfolio, there's now another property in Las Vegas you can book with Hyatt points. Plus, Hyatt is investing heavily in the property, hoping to transition the Rio into its Destination brand by the end of the year. Here's the lowdown on World of Hyatt's newest property addition.
Aer Lingus AerClub Adopts Standardized Tier Qualification Period by Tyler Glatt March 3, 2024 2 "Love, AerClub." Those are the words you'll read after scrolling through an Aer Lingus email detailing upcoming changes to the AerClub elite status qualification period. And to distill all the jargon in that email, Aer Lingus is adopting a standardized qualification period. Here's the run-down on the changes coming to the Aer Lingus AerClub program.
Booking.com Offering Double LifeMiles on Your Next Stay by Andrew George Bradshaw March 2, 2024 0 LifeMiles is back with another promotion in collaboration with Booking.com. From now until March 30, 2024, Avianca LifeMiles members can receive double miles when they reserve a hotel via the Booking.com portal. This will bump the number of LifeMiles you can earn from 2 up to 4 miles for every $1 spent. But is this deal worth it? Let's dive into some of the details to see when this promotion could make sense.
Should United MileagePlus Members Transfer Miles With the Current Promotion? by Skye Class March 2, 2024 2 United MileagePlus members can transfer their United miles to another family member, though it's normally not worth it because of the fees involved. This month, members will get a 20% discount and won't have to pay the $30 processing fee. But is this a good deal? Here are the details.
More Skee-Ball for Less: Chuck E. Cheese Rolls Out Monthly Membership Plans by Tyler Glatt March 2, 2024 0 To keep you coming back for more Skee-Ball, Chuck E. Cheese — yes, Chuck E. Cheese — has rolled out membership plans. Residents of select California and Arizona markets can now sign up and enjoy discounts, bonus points, and other cost-saving perks for a monthly fee. Here's everything you need to know (and then some) about the new Chuck E. Cheese loyalty program.
Attention Swifties: Taylor Swift Packages Available With Marriott Sweepstakes by Tyler Glatt October 11, 2024 0 Marriott is one of the touring sponsors of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour; as a result, it's offering Bonvoy members a sweepstakes for a trip of a lifetime to see one of the world's most popular musical artists. So, if you're a Taylor Swift fan, listen up, as you could get a trip to a concert through Marriott Bonvoy.
Got Bilt Rewards Platinum Status? Get Flying Blue Gold Status for 12 Months by Tyler Glatt February 29, 2024 0 In Bilt Rewards' hierarchy of elite status tiers, Platinum is the highest. And if you've happened to bag enough Bilt points or spent $50,000 on non-rent purchases to reach it, you can get Flying Blue Gold status for free. If you're a Bilt Platinum elite member, read on for how to activate 12 months of Flying Blue Gold status.
Hilton Partners With AutoCamp: You Can Soon Earn Points While Glamping by Tyler Glatt February 28, 2024 0 Not even a month after inking an exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Hilton has partnered with another niche hospitality company: AutoCamp. In short order, you'll be able to earn and burn Hilton Honors points on stays in Airstreams, luxury tents, and boutique cabins. Here's what you need to know about Hilton's foray into the "glamping" industry.
ANA Mileage Club To Devalue Award Charts on April 18, 2024 by Tyler Glatt April 19, 2024 0 We've got good news, and we've got bad news. The bad news? Well, the headline speaks for itself. The good news? ANA's award chart devaluation won't happen until April 18, 2024, so there's still time to book trips at the current rates before the Japanese airline hikes its award prices. Here's a look at what's changing with ANA Mileage Club's award charts and how the devaluation might impact you.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card To Lose Benefits in July 2024 by Tyler Glatt July 11, 2024 0 This July, enhancements are coming to the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card. And if by "enhancements," you think the card might get better, we're sorry to burst your bubble. In a few months, the Bonvoy Bold will actually lose benefits. Semantics aside, here's what you need to know about what'll soon change with the Bonvoy Bold.
Hyatt Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 15,000 Points or a $150 Gift Card — From Home! by Skye Class July 24, 2024 1 Hyatt Vacation Club has a good promotion for attending a timeshare presentation. You can get up to 15,000 bonus points or a $150 coupon when attending a presentation. Earning points from a timeshare presentation is always a nice option, even if we don't necessarily recommend buying a timeshare. Plus, this one doesn't require you to go anywhere.
Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive Major League Soccer Experiences by Tyler Glatt March 1, 2024 0 There's more that you can do with IHG One Rewards points than simply redeeming them for hotel and resort stays. Now, courtesy of IHG's evolving partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), you can redeem points for ticket packages and exclusive experiences. Here's what you need to know about redeeming IHG points for a trip to the pitch.
Budget Rental Promotions: Claim a Free Upgrade, 10% Back, and up to 35% Off by Skye Class October 18, 2025 0 Budget Car Rental currently has a couple of unique promotions available. Here's how Fastbreak members can use a coupon code to claim a free upgrade and unlock savings on a weekly rental, plus up to 10% back as an Amazon gift card.
Not To Be Outdone, United Airlines Hikes Checked Bag Fees by Tyler Glatt February 24, 2024 0 Late to the party — but not to be outdone — United Airlines is hiking the cost of checking a bag. For tickets booked on or after February 24, 2024, checked bags will cost $5 more. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to save on the high cost of checking a bag. Let's dive into the details and cover how to avoid expensive bag fees.
You Can Now Sign Up for Clear and TSA PreCheck Together. Is It a Good Idea? by Tyler Glatt February 24, 2024 0 Few things are better than breezing through airport security. And speaking of saving time, you can now jointly enroll for TSA PreCheck and CLEAR Plus. Even better, simultaneously registering for or renewing both programs is an easy way to save a good chunk of change on an otherwise steep sticker cost. Here's what you need to know about bundling PreCheck and CLEAR Plus enrollments.
Last Chance To Save Up to 15% at Hyatt Hotels Using This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 0 World of Hyatt kicked off this past NFL season by partnering with New York Giants rookie Jalin Hyatt. This partnership was unique, celebrating the first professional season of a wide receiver named "Hyatt" by offering up to a 15% discount on stays at participating properties. However, the window for booking hotels with this discount is ending soon.
Virgin Australia Offers Double Points on Flights by Skye Class July 1, 2024 0 Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer members have a promotion to earn double points on flights booked before February 25 and completed before June 30, 2024. That means earning 10 points per dollar instead of the usual 5 on all flights — both domestic and international. Here are the details of this promotion.
American Airlines Slashes Miles Transfer Fees by 66% by Tyler Glatt February 21, 2024 0 If you're short the American Airlines AAdvantage® miles necessary to make a redemption, one option for growing your mileage balance is to transfer miles from one account to another. And in the right circumstances, it can make a lot of sense. Plus, American Airlines just made it far cheaper to move miles between accounts. Here's what you need to know about transferring American Airlines AAdvantage miles.
JetBlue Hikes Checked Baggage Fees: Here’s How To Avoid Paying These Higher Prices by Tyler Glatt February 20, 2024 0 On February 1, 2024, JetBlue quietly amended its checked luggage rates for its non-transatlantic flights. The airline now charges $35 for the first bag purchased more than a day before departure and $50 for the second. Bags purchased closer-in cost even more. However, there are a few ways to avoid the steep new price tag. Here's what you need to know about JetBlue's bag fee changes.
LifeMiles Rental Car Promotion: 500 Bonus LifeMiles, Plus up to 14K Miles per Day by Andrew George Bradshaw February 20, 2024 0 LifeMiles is one of the most valuable loyalty currencies in the game, so the fact that LifeMiles has come out with yet another way to earn bonus miles is pretty exciting. Members can now earn up to 14,000 bonus LifeMiles per day when renting through the LifeMiles Cars portal. This promotion is valid on reservations made before April 15 and completed by July 31, 2024. Let's take a look at some of the key points to this promotion and whether or not it makes sense to pursue.
American Airlines to Eliminate Mileage, Loyalty Points Earnings on Online Travel Agency Bookings by Tyler Glatt February 20, 2024 2 Starting on July 11, 2024, American Airlines travelers will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points on trips booked through most online travel agencies (OTAs). Here's what we know about these impending changes, and why you should consider booking flights before this change.
American Airlines Raises Checked Baggage Fees: Here’s How to Avoid Paying These Higher Fees. by JT Genter February 20, 2024 0 American Airlines just made it up to 33% more expensive to check your bag on the world's largest airline. Effective immediately, American Airlines baggage fees have increased from $30 to as much as $40 for a first checked bag on domestic and short-haul international flights. However, travelers still have plenty of ways to avoid paying baggage fees entirely. Here's what you need to know.
Etihad Still Restricts Premium Awards With Partners, but AA Has More Clarity Now by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy February 19, 2024 10 Etihad's premium cabin award space is heavily restricted on both Aeroplan and American Airlines partner award bookings. While the awards have vanished on the Aeroplan site, they are heavily restricted on AA with lots of phantom award space. What's going on? Here's what we know at this point, including what looks like a new rule for bookings via AA.
Accor and Emirates Partnership Offering 25% Bonus Points by Skye Class February 17, 2024 0 Emirates is yet another airline to offer a partnership with Accor, and now members can claim bonus points and a transfer bonus between the programs. Earn 25% bonus points through March 12, 2024. Here are the details.
