Hyatt Releases Further Details on Hyatt Studios: First Locations, Brand Explorer & Reduced Earnings

Hyatt Studios is the newest hotel brand to join the ranks of other extended-stay properties, with the first built-from-scratch locations originally scheduled to open by the end of 2024. However, that date has been pushed back, though other updates on Hyatt Studios include some positives and negatives, as well as details on the first two locations of this new brand and how it will participate in the World of Hyatt program.

High Swipe Fees Force eBay To Cut Ties With American Express — What It Means for You

eBay has had enough — or so it seems based on the e-commerce company's scathing statement issued this morning. The swipe fees it incurs every time you charge an eBay purchase to your American Express credit card are too much to bear, according to the platform. And as a result, eBay is cracking down on what cards you can and can't use to shop its website. Here's what eBay users need to know.

Emirates Drops Economy Award Pricing By Up to 55%, Decreases Mileage Earnings

Emirates just quietly implemented two changes to its Skywards frequent flyer program. Effective June 1, 2024, Emirates trimmed the mileage earning rates for economy and premium economy passengers while simultaneously slashing economy award prices. You can now fly Emirates from US to Europe for 17,500 miles with affordable taxes/fees! Here's what you need to know about the Emirates Skywards changes.

Sign Up for Capital One Shopping To Earn $40 After Three Months of Shopping

Looking for an easy way to earn $40? Signing up for Capital One Shopping is an easy way to do so. For a limited time, new registrants for Capital One's shopping portal can earn $40 after installing the browser extension and shopping with it for 90 days. Even better, once you sign up, you might be targeted with your own referral link, meaning you can earn additional bonuses for each person you refer. Here's what you need to know about Capital One Shopping's latest offer.

Hyatt Announces ATONA Brand, Hints It Could Count Towards Brand Explorer

If you've seen the moves World of Hyatt has been making over the past year — growing and adding properties and collections to its portfolio — yet another addition shouldn't come as a surprise. Over this past weekend, Hyatt announced plans to open three ATONA-branded ryokans in Japan in 2026. Here's what we know about Hyatt's newest brand addition and some insight on whether stays at ATONA properties will count towards the fan-favorite Brand Explorer perk.

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Expand Partnership, Earning and Redeeming To Come

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have had a long-standing commercial partnership. While this may come as a surprise, given that Singapore Airlines is a Star Alliance member and Garuda Indonesia belongs to SkyTeam, this partnership is expanding. In short order, the carriers will expand reciprocal benefits for GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer members and increase capacity between Singapore and Indonesia. Earning and redeeming miles will come soon, as well. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.

You Can Now Transfer Avios Between British Airways and Finnair. Here’s How.

One of the best aspects of Avios is that you can freely transfer Avios between airline loyalty accounts that use the currency. This lets you combine your Avios and redeem them with the program of your choice. Finnair recently adopted Avios and is rolling out the option to transfer Avios to other airlines, starting with British Airways Executive Club. Starting today, you can convert Finnair Plus Avios to British Airways Avios and vice versa. Here's how.

Act Fast: Earn Bonus Avios by Booking a Trip Through Qatar Airways Student Club

Qatar Airways Student Club is more popular than you may realize. It's recently surpassed one million college-enrolled members. And to celebrate, Qatar Airways is offering Student Club members a chance to earn 5,000 bonus Avios by booking a flight. But you'll have to act fast. The booking window lasts through May 16, 2024. Here's the details on this very limited-time Qatar Student Club promotion.

Air Canada Adjusting eUpgrade Expiry for Aeroplan Elites

As an Air Canada Aeroplan elite member, you're likely familiar with eUpgrades. These nifty credits allow you to upgrade to a higher class of service on an Air Canada flight. In some changes announced today, Air Canada is adjusting the expiry on eUpgrade certificates, adding a benefit for premium Aeroplan cardholders, and kicking off a one-time rollover. Here's what Aeroplan elites need to know about the changes to eUpgrade credits.

9 All-Inclusive Resorts Are Now Bookable From 15K Wyndham Rewards Points

Wyndham Rewards points offer under-the-radar value for stays ranging from hotels to cottages, vacation rental homes, and more. Now, thanks to a partnership with Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Rewards points are good for something else. Here's what you need to know about the new Wyndham-Decameron partnership, plus the list of all-inclusive properties now bookable from 15,000 points per night.