United Miles Pooling: A Great Option with Downsides You Don’t Want to Overlook by Carissa Rawson March 21, 2024 2 United Airlines has announced the implementation of free miles pooling, allowing United MileagePlus members to combine their rewards together for redemptions. This is great news, especially for families and elite members who'd like to share their benefits.
30% Conversion Bonus From Qatar Privilege Club to Accor Live Limitless by Sam Helmy March 20, 2024 0 Qatar Airways and Accor Live Limitless have a new promotion offering a 30% bonus when you convert Avios to Accor points. The promotion is valid for conversions through March 26, 2024. Qatar Airways is one of multiple airlines partnering with Accor, and the typical conversion rate is 4,500 Avios to 1,000 Accor points. With this offer, you'll get 1,300 Accor points in the end. But is it worth it?
Virgin Atlantic Adds Advanced Economy Boarding for All Flying Club Members by Skye Class March 18, 2024 2 Base-level airline loyalty program members typically don't get many benefits besides earning and redeeming miles. Virgin Atlantic is changing that by now offering all Flying Club members priority economy boarding. Here are the details and what that means for travelers.
Buy Qatar Qpoints Toward Elite Status With a 40% Discount by Andrew George Bradshaw March 16, 2024 2 Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion, allowing Privilege Club members to buy Qpoints with 40% off when renewing or upgrading to a higher status tier. This promotion is valid through March 28, 2024. Does it make sense to buy Qpoints with this offer? Here's a closer look.
You Can Now Redeem El Al Matmid Points for Air France Flights, but You Shouldn’t by Ryan Smith March 15, 2024 0 We're generally fans of more options for using your points and miles. However, the title is likely a dead giveaway for how we feel about the ability to use your El Al Matmid points for Air France flights.This is a new redemption capability, coming online just recently. And while that seems exciting, the pricing will kill any original joy you felt when learning about this redemption option.
You Can Now Use Qatar Avios for Events and Experiences by Sam Helmy March 13, 2024 0 Qatar Airways Privilege Club has introduced the ability to redeem your Avios for experiences. The auction-style events let you bid on a wide range of events, including sporting events, concerts, and much more. How does it work? Is it a good use of your Avios? Here's everything you need to know.
You Can Now Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points With BetMGM Wagers by Carissa Rawson April 9, 2024 0 Marriott and MGM are taking their partnership one step further with news that BetMGM members can now convert their rewards to Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting today, BetMGM points from gambling activities can be transferred to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio.
Point.Me Launches Free Search Tool for Amex Cardmembers by JT Genter March 12, 2024 4 This week, Amex launched a new partnership with Point.me, letting travelers with an Amex Membership Rewards-earning card complete free Point.me searches. Here's how to utilize this free tool — and the limitations that might make you want to keep a full Point.me subscription instead.
Alaska Award Chart Changes Are Rolling Out by Ryan Smith March 11, 2024 0 If you've missed it, some big stuff is happening with Alaska Airlines. Let's start with the one you care about most when time is of the essence: The new award charts are rolling out. Not all of the "new" pricing is live yet, but here's what you should do right now if you've got miles and want to book some flights.
Watch Out for Fees: Discover To Classify Online Gambling as a Cash Advance by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 1 Online gambling has taken the internet by storm. And for those who use online gambling as a chance to earn points or cash back on bets, Discover has announced that it'll soon come with an added cost in the form of cash advance fees. Here's what you need to know about Discover's latest announcement to its cardholders.
Air Canada Tweaks Aeroplan Elite Status, Sweetening Aeroplan Cardholder Benefits by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 0 Air Canada is rolling out some changes to its Aeroplan frequent flyer program. Thankfully, nothing is overwhelmingly negative — just a few minor tweaks and new partner airline benefits for 25K and 35K members. By extension, this means the cardholder benefits for those with the Aeroplan® Credit Card are improving. Here are the details on the Aeroplan program changes for 2024.
U.K. To Hike Air Passenger Duty in 2024 and 2025 by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 0 The Air Passenger Duty (APD) is the infamous tax you pay on flights departing the United Kingdom. While the APD typically increases annually to account for inflation (as will be the case in 2024), the U.K. government is planning a big one-off adjustment in 2025 to offset higher-than-normal inflation. Here's what the increasing Air Passenger Duty means for you.
U.S. Bank Announces Changes to the Altitude Connect Card by Ryan Smith September 13, 2024 0 We've got good news and bad news about the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card. Some benefits are going away, while others are being added. All of this is happening on September 9, 2024, so let's take a look at the changes to help you re-evaluate this card and whether it fits in your wallet going forward.
Extended: Earn Double Tier Points With British Airways Vacation Packages by Skye Class July 1, 2025 0 British Airways Club members have some good news: The ability to earn double tier points on vacation packages has been extended for another six months. Originally set to expire on December 31, 2024, this offer is now good through June 30, 2025. Here's how you can earn double tier points toward elite status through this offer.
With Lufthansa Restricting First Class Partner Awards, What’s the Booking Strategy? by Tyler Glatt March 7, 2024 0 Lufthansa First Class is an aspirational redemption. But in recent years, it's become increasingly difficult to book. And according to reports, Lufthansa is altering how it makes First Class awards available to partner airlines. Here's a look at the new rules and a way to avoid having to book Lufthansa awards close-in.
The CFPB Ruled on Credit Card Late Fees. Here’s What You Need To Know by Tyler Glatt March 6, 2024 0 Paying off your credit card statement on time and in full is an easy way to avoid fees, interest, and a host of other problems. Among those negative impacts are late fees — the penalty card issuers can levy if they don't receive your minimum monthly payment on time. In a ruling handed down by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), there will be some changes to how credit card late fees work. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
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.
