Category: News

Ramp Rewards Launches New Transferable Points Program

April 26, 2024 1

Last week, AwardWallet broke the news that Ramp seemed to be on the verge of launching a transferable points program. And sure enough, Ramp just soft-launched a new option to transfer rewards to 10 different airline and hotel transfer partners. Here's what we know so far about this new transferable points program.

JT Genter

Lufthansa First Class Award Availability Once Again Bookable Through LifeMiles. Here's Why That Matters.

April 24, 2024 6

After another extended outage, Avianca LifeMiles members can once again book Lufthansa business and first class awards. Between affordable mileage rates, no fuel surcharges, extensive transfer partners, and a recent United MileagePlus devaluation, here's why the restoration of this sweet spot is great news for travelers.

JT Genter

U.S. Department of Transportation Cracks Down on Junk and Hidden Airline Fees

April 24, 2024 1

In a couple of final rulings announced this morning by the U.S. Department of Transportation, significant changes are coming through increased passenger protections, transparency, and eliminating airline junk fees. Here's what this regulation means for you and when it's expected to go into effect.

Tyler Glatt

United Hikes International First Class Award Prices by as Much as 100%

April 23, 2024 0

There's little incentive to stockpile United MileagePlus miles to make an international first class redemption on the likes of ANA and Lufthansa. And given a recent no-notice devaluation, there's even less of a reason to make these aspirational redemptions with United miles, as they cost 27% to 100% more now than before. Here's what we know about United's no-notice partner devaluation.

Tyler Glatt

Bilt Rewards Partners With BLADE To Offer Point Earning and Elite Perks (Including a Free Flight!)

April 19, 2024 1

Bilt Rewards and BLADE just launched a new partnership, offering Bilt Rewards members point earnings and exclusive perks on BLADE flights. From lounge access to free BLADE flights, here's what Bilt Rewards members need to know about Bilt's partnership with BLADE.

Tyler Glatt

Qatar Airways To Launch 2 U.S. Credit Cards in May 2024, Waitlist Open

April 17, 2024 1

With a large North American presence and an even larger fan base, it was only a matter of time before Qatar Airways rolled out a credit card for U.S.-based applicants. While details are slim, you can now join the waitlist and receive an invitation to apply when Qatar's two Cardless credit cards go live. Here's what we know about the new Qatar Airways credit cards.

Tyler Glatt

Malaysia Airlines Enrich Announces Two New Features

April 17, 2024 0

Malaysia Airlines Enrich added two new features to its loyalty program, including milestone awards at certain point thresholds and the ability to carry forward elite tier points. Here's what travelers need to know.

Sam Helmy

Icelandair and Expedia Launch New Partnership To Earn and Redeem Saga Points in the Portal

April 15, 2024 0

Icelandair announced a new partnership with Expedia, allowing you to earn and redeem Saga points when making travel bookings through a new portal powered by Expedia. This portal lets you earn and redeem points on hotels, car rentals, and more. Here's how it works.

Sam Helmy

SAS To Switch From Star Alliance to SkyTeam; Final Timeline Announced

April 13, 2024 1

SAS EuroBonus has confirmed a timeline for its switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The airline’s last day as a Star Alliance member is August 31, 2024. From September 1, 2024, SAS will be a fully-fledged SkyTeam member. However, some details remain unknown.

Sam Helmy

See If You're Targeted To Earn 10K Bonus Points on Your IHG Card

April 12, 2024 3

Chase is currently offering 10,000 bonus points when cardholders reach a moderate spending threshold on select IHG credit cards by June 30, 2024. That's enough points for two free nights at some IHG properties, and most cardholders should be able to meet the spending requirement. Here are the details of this targeted offer.

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AAdvantage^® Dining Offers 150 Bonus Miles With OpenTable Bookings

April 11, 2024 0

AAdvantage Dining has a new promotion to earn 150 bonus miles per advanced booking with OpenTable reservations. This bonus is an addition to the normal miles you earn through the dining portal. This is yet another benefit to one of the best ways to earn miles and keep them from expiring: eating. Here are the details.

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Delta Rewards Existing Reserve Cardholders With a $100 eCredit

April 11, 2024 0

Delta is providing $100 eCredits to existing customers with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, but it may not be enough to justify the increased annual fee on the cards. Here's how to find your voucher if you're an eligible cardholder.

Ian Snyder

Singapore Airlines To Stop Ticketing Round-the-World Bookings in May 2024

April 11, 2024 0

It's not every day that you can book a round-the-world trip using miles. These awards cost a lot, and they can be tough to book. But if you want to try your luck booking a Star Alliance round-the-world trip using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles, you'll want to do so this month. On May 1, 2024, Singapore Airlines will no longer ticket these aspirational awards.

Tyler Glatt

Got a Disney Credit Card? Get a Free Dining Plan When You Book a Disney Package

April 10, 2024 0

If you're planning a four-day, four-night trip to Disney, there's an added incentive to pay with a Disney credit card. You'll get a complimentary dining plan depending on your selected hotel or resort. Here's what you need to know about this cost-saving offer.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Alaska Airlines Elites To Lose American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Vouchers

April 10, 2024 1

Losing a benefit is never fun, even if said benefit is sometimes hard to use. In this instance, the casualty is the international upgrade certificates, or American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades, that Alaska Airlines awards its Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and 100K members annually. Starting in 2025, Alaska will sunset this benefit. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elites need to know about this development.

Tyler Glatt

British Airways Status Match: Get Oneworld Perks, Including AA Lounge Access

April 9, 2024 0

For the first time in a long time, a British Airways status match offer is open to residents in North America. Until May 7, 2024, U.S. and Canadian residents can match frequent flyer statuses to British Airways Executive Club. Here's what you need to know about Executive Club Silver and Gold status, plus how to take advantage of this offer.

Tyler Glatt

Wynn Offering Status Match From Other Casino Loyalty Programs

April 9, 2024 0

Wynn Las Vegas just launched a rare status match opportunity for many other casino loyalty program elites. This follows on the heels of the recent Fontainebleau status match and similarly requires that members match their status in person. Here are the details of this limited-time offer.

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Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Alaska Vacations Offers Miles on Holiday Bookings

April 8, 2024 0

If you would like to book a holiday while earning Alaska miles, you can do so with the new Alaska Vacations booking portal. What is this portal? And how does it work? What earnings does it offer? Let's take a look.

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New Amtrak Promotion Offers Double Points on Spring Travel

April 6, 2024 0

Amtrak is yet another rewards program to earn points with, and now members have a promotion to earn double points through May 21, 2024. For those who take trains out of pleasure or obligation, here's how you can earn double rewards for the next few weeks.

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You Can Now Earn British Airways Tier Points on Aer Lingus Flights

April 6, 2024 0

Those with British Airways elite status will be happy to know that they can now earn Tier Points on Aer Lingus flights. This has been possible in the past only with codeshare flights; now, those booked directly with Aer Lingus will also qualify.

Carissa Rawson

Emirates Skywards Promotion Offers 2X Miles on Emirates and Flydubai Flights

April 5, 2024 0

Emirates has a new promotion for Skywards members to earn double miles on flights booked by April 18, 2024. This offer has very few restrictions, as long as the flight is operated by Emirates or flydubai. This is a recurring promotion from Emirates, but it's been a little while since the last iteration. Here are the details.

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Iberia Plus Bonus: New Milestone Rewards

April 3, 2024 0

Iberia is making earning status in the Iberia Plus program more rewarding. En route to Plata, Oro, or Platino status, members will earn Iberia Plus Bonus rewads — the airline's rendition of milestone rewards. From trip enhancement credits to extra Avios, here are the details on Iberia Plus Bonuses.

Tyler Glatt

Air India Refreshes Its Flying Returns Loyalty Program

April 3, 2024 2

Like the rest of the airline, Air India's Flying Returns loyalty program is getting a new look. All changes are effective immediately, which, while sudden, isn't something to fret about given that most tip the scale as positives. From easier-to-earn elite status tiers to a now revenue-based mileage earning structure, here's everything you need to know about the updated Air India Flying Returns program.

Tyler Glatt