Buy Best Western Points With a 25% Bonus (0.8¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw May 26, 2023 0 Not the most famous of hotel points, Best Western Rewards points can still offer good value--especially when you can buy them for 0.8¢ each. While we never recommend buying points speculatively, there are a few times where buying points can make sense. This opportunity to buy Best Western points at a discount ends May 31, 2023. Here's a look at times when buying these points could make sense.
Plastiq Files for Bankruptcy: What This Means for You by Ryan Smith May 25, 2023 0 We're big fans of putting all spending possible on credit cards to earn extra points and miles. When you have a bill you can't pay by credit card, third-party services may make that possible. One of the biggest of these services is Plastiq. However, Plastiq just filed for bankruptcy. If you use Plastiq to pay bills like rent, mortgage, or a car loan, here's what you should know about these proceedings.
Alaska Airlines Makes Significant Improvements to Lifetime Elite Status by Max Prosperi May 25, 2023 0 Alaska Airlines just made some significant changes to the airline's lifetime elite status program. Mileage Plan members who fly one and two million miles with Alaska Airlines will now enjoy some added benefits. Here's what one and two million mile flyers — and those aspiring to this status — need to know about these improvements.
Mixed Bag: Alaska Airlines Makes Changes to Saver Fares by Carissa Rawson May 19, 2023 0 Alaska Airlines has a fairly generous basic economy ticket, though in the past it's been restricted by lack of elite status recognition and nonrefundable fares. Beginning May 22, however, those who have booked a Saver ticket will be able to take advantage of new benefits, including complimentary upgrades before departure.
United Makes Major Award Chart Devaluation. Here’s What We Know So Far. by Ryan Smith May 18, 2023 6 Overnight and without an announcement, it seems United MileagePlus made massive changes to its (unpublished) award chart. We haven’t yet had time to examine every route and every possibility, so expect that there will be changes and updates to this story. Here’s what we know so far.
How To Save Up to $150 on JetBlue, Hawaiian, Delta, and United Flights by JT Genter May 16, 2023 0 From Amex Offers to Citi Merchant Offers, several credit card savings programs are offering cashback on flight purchases. Here's a roundup of the current ways to save on Delta, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, and United flights through credit card offers.
You Can Now Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Accor Live Limitless for Hotel Stays by Ryan Smith May 15, 2023 0 Who doesn't like additional transfer partners? We're big fans of having many options for how to use our points and miles, and you can now transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Accor Live Limitless for hotel stays. However, this might not be the best use of your points. Here's what you need to know about this new transfer partner.
American Airlines Now Offering Mileage Discount When Booking Round-Trip Awards by JT Genter May 11, 2023 3 You can now save AAdvantage miles by booking a round-trip! American Airlines is pricing round-trip awards at significantly fewer miles than two one-way awards. On flights to Europe, a round-trip costs as much as 26,000 fewer miles than two one-way bookings. Here's everything we know so far about this new development and how you can take advantage of it.
American Airlines Award Deals: US to Europe From 21k in Economy, 56k Biz Class, 66k First by Ryan Smith May 11, 2023 4 Looking for a great award deal using AA miles? We are currently seeing economy awards between the U.S. and Europe for as few as 21,000 miles each way on American Airlines. Or, snag business class award availability in early 2024 for 56k miles each way. There's even Flagship First Class from 66k miles each way!
Marriott Finally Displays Resort Fees in Compliance With Court Order by Ryan Smith May 10, 2023 12 In late 2021, Marriott agreed to a legal settlement to clearly list resort fees (and other mandatory fees) on the first page of hotel results. After years of delays (and fines), Marriott is finally complying with the settlement. You'll now see resort fees in the initial Marriott search results. However, the initial price still won't be your total cost. Here's how to compare the all-in prices for Marriott hotels.
Get Double Alaska Mileage Plan Miles on Qatar Airways by Skye Class July 5, 2023 0 Alaska Airlines has teamed up with Qatar Airways to offer double miles. However, it won't last long. Through June 30, 2023, Alaska Mileage Plan members get double miles on Qatar Airways flights. Here's how to enroll in this promotion, full details for this promotion, and how many bonus miles you can earn.
Wide-Open Availability: Book Etihad First Online From 62.5K AA Miles by Carissa Rawson May 4, 2023 2 Etihad's business and first class award flights are in high demand and often impossible to find. Now, book these sought-after awards online via American Airlines with routes from the U.S. and worldwide. Costs start at 62,500 miles and range up to 115,000 miles for the longest flights.
Alaska Airlines Partners with Starlux: Mileage Earning is Live, Redemptions Coming Soon by Ryan Smith April 27, 2023 1 Fans of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan will be happy to hear about another partner for earning and redeeming their miles. Though the program has undergone some negative changes recently, the ability to earn and redeem miles with a new airline is welcome news. Here's a look at the new Alaska partnership with Starlux.
Delta Expands Basic Economy Award Tickets Worldwide by Carissa Rawson April 23, 2023 0 Delta has long been the only airline to sell basic economy award tickets to its customers. These stripped down fares include little in the way of amenities, but have previously been limited to specific routes. Now, the airline has opted to increase these offerings across many of its routes.
Marriott Award Stays Now Cost Upwards of 150,000 Points per Night by Jerod Morales April 22, 2023 4 Without notice or warning, Marriott recently increased its most expensive award redemptions from 120,000 to 150,000 Bonvoy points per night. While that's the bad news, there are still ways you can use to pay fewer points. In this post, we summarize the steady climb of Marriott Bonvoy points rates and the strategies you can still use to save.
Earn Up to 11X Bilt Points With New Bilt Dining Program by Carissa Rawson April 19, 2023 0 Bilt Rewards just launched its own dining program — fittingly called “Bilt Dining” — allowing registered members to earn up to 11x points per $1 spent on participating restaurants when paying with their linked cards. Current cities include New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. Here's what you need to know about this brand-new program.
Chase Freedom Unlimited Card® to Replace the Chase Starbucks Visa Card by Sam Helmy April 13, 2023 1 Chase has reached out to its Starbucks Rewards™ Visa® Card holders, informing them that the card will be coming to an end later this year. From July 20, 2023, cardholders will be transitioned to the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) Slashes Fuel Surcharges by Around 40% by Max Prosperi April 7, 2023 1 Good news for some travelers hoping to book award travel on flights operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA). ANA recently slashed the airline's carrier-imposed fuel surcharges by about 40%. Here's what travelers can expect as a result of this recent change.
Marriott Bonvoy Releases Online Points Transfer Tool by Sam Helmy April 6, 2023 1 Marriott Bonvoy launched a new online points transfer tool. Now members can transfer up to 100,000 points per year from their Marriott account to another one from the comfort of their computer. This a significant improvement over the old system, which required you to call Marriott's customer service line. Here's how to use this new tool.
Convert Hotel & Bank Points to Emirates Skywards With up to a 25% Transfer Bonus by Sam Helmy April 5, 2023 0 Emirates recently launched a promotion giving you up to a 25% bonus when you convert points to Skywards miles from select hotel and bank programs. The promotion is valid for transfers through April 30, and participating brands include IHG, Marriott, and Accor Live Limitless. However, we have a few words of caution before you consider transferring points to Emirates.
Hotels.com Ending Its Stay 10 Get 1 Free Rewards Program, Replacing With Much Worse ‘One Key’ by Sam Helmy April 4, 2023 37 Hotels.com has announced that its stay 10 get one free rewards program will be coming to an end. The company announced that in mid-2023, the program would be replaced by the One Key program, which will be shared with Expedia and Vrbo. And it's much worse than the current program. Here are the details.
Is It Worth Buying Aegean Elite Status Tier Miles at a 25% Discount? by Andrew George Bradshaw April 4, 2023 0 Until May 31, 2023, Aegean Miles+Bonus members can get a 25% discount when they buy tier miles toward Miles+Bonus elite status. This can be an easy way to maintain your Silver or Gold membership status to score perks like seat upgrades, lounge access, priority boarding, and more.
United Award Flash Sale: The U.S. to Japan From 25,000 Miles by Sam Helmy March 31, 2023 0 United just launched a flash award and cash sale on routes from the mainland U.S. to Japan. With the sale, one-way awards in economy start from 25,000 miles plus taxes and fees. Or book roundtrip cash fares start from $825. Booking with both sales must be made by April 7, 2023.
Emirates-United Mileage Earning and Redemption Rates Live (Plus Double Miles Promotion) by Sam Helmy March 31, 2023 0 United and Emirates finally unveiled all details of their new relationship, which came into force on March 26, 2023. You can now earn and redeem Emirates miles on United... and United miles for flights on Emirates. However, the restrictions on this partnership are many. And you might do better by crediting flights to another mileage program. Here's a dive into your options.
American Airlines Slashes Mileage Earning Rate for Alaska Saver Fares by JT Genter March 24, 2023 0 American Airlines just unveiled a cut to the AAdvantage earning rate for Alaska Airlines Saver fares. Starting May 1, 2023, Alaska Airlines Saver fares will earn just 1 AAdvantage mile per 10 miles flown. That's a 60% cut from the current earning rates. Here's what this means in practice and where else you might want to credit Alaska basic economy flights.
Now Open: Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin Airport Opened March 20 by Skye Class April 7, 2025 1 AvGeeks rejoice: A new outdoor terrace lounge has opened at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This new "Sapphire Terrace" location is only available to Chase Sapphire Reserve or JP Morgan Reserve cardholders, plus up to two guests. Here are photos from the new terrace, which opened on March 20, plus details of the first-of-its-kind Chase Sapphire Terrace lounge.
Aeroplan Adds New Partner Airline, Teases New Partner Award Chart Coming “Later in 2023” by Sam Helmy March 21, 2023 1 Air Canada Aeroplan just announced the addition of a new Canadian regional partner PAL Airlines. Effective immediately, you can earn and redeem Aeroplan points on PAL - including some excellent redemption rates. In perhaps even bigger news, Aeroplan has teased that it's rolling out a new regional award chart due out this year!
[Extended] Earn up to 1,000 Bonus Air Miles Per Night on Hotels Bookings by Sam Helmy March 19, 2023 0 AIR MILES Hotels is offering a promotion letting members earn up to 125 bonus miles per stay plus an additional bonus of up to 1,000 miles per night. To participate in the promotion, bookings must be made by May 22, 2023, and the promotion is valid for stays through December 31, 2023.
The Advenire Near Zion National Park Offers 30,000 Bonus Points for Being Active by Skye Class March 18, 2023 0 The Advenire Hotel near Zion National Park is offering an interesting promotion for Marriott Bonvoy members to earn 30,000 bonus points. But you need to do more than just staying at the hotel. Instead, a little physical activity is required to claim the bonus points.
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