Hilton Honors Drops ‘Weekend’ Requirement From Free Night Rewards by Skye Class October 14, 2022 0 Great news Hilton Amex cardholders! Hilton Honors "Weekend Free Night Rewards" can now be used any night of the week. Going forward, these certificates will simply be called Hilton Free Night Rewards. Here's how to earn these valuable free night certificates.
Purchase British Airways Avios Through New Avios Subscription Plan by Sam Helmy October 12, 2022 1 British Airways launched a new subscription plan to purchase Avios. The new plan has four levels allowing you to purchase between 20,000 and 200,000 Avios per year. With this promotion, you can effectively purchase Avios for less than one cent apiece - but only if your account is registered in the U.K.
Delta Updates Its Million Miler Program With New Gift Options by Sam Helmy October 9, 2022 1 This week, Delta Air Line upgraded and enhanced its Million Miler Program. The improvements include an enhanced selection of gifts, a new website, and a better welcome experience overall. Here are photos of the new options.
Amex Launches 4-Month Free Panera Bread Unlimited Sip Club Subscription by Skye Class October 9, 2022 17 Amex has brought back a great promotion from last year just in time for the holidays. Amex cardholders can once again get free coffee and tea at Panera Bread. You can claim a 4-month Unlimited Sip Club subscription when enrolling with your Amex card. If you live near one of Panera Bread's 2,000+ locations, this is a nice offer to take advantage of. The primary limitation is that you must not be a current Unlimited Sip Club subscriber.
Marriott Bonvoy Week of Wonders is Back! by Sam Helmy October 7, 2022 0 Marriott Bonvoy relaunched its Week of Wonders promotion again this year. Now through October 13, 2022, you can receive a host of deals on a wide range of activities, such as discounted award night bookings, bonus points and discounts on cash bookings, 50% bonus on Bonvoy point purchases, and even bonus points for dining out!
ANA Increased Fuel Surcharges; Here’s Why Those Prices Fluctuate by Sam Helmy March 1, 2024 4 ANA just increased the fuel surcharges it levies on flights on its own flights. The new charges applied to tickets booked on or after October 1, 2022. The new surcharges are a substantial increase on the previous ones and will negatively impact the value of ANA awards. But thankfully you can avoid paying fuel surcharges entirely by booking through the right partner. Here are a few options to consider.
American Airlines Cardmember Appreciation Week and Sweepstakes by Skye Class October 2, 2022 3 American Airlines is celebrating 35 years of Citi/AAdvantage Mastercards with a cardmember appreciation week centered around the theme of 35, and a social media sweepstakes. There are quite a few rewards you can earn through these promotions, plus a trip valued at up to $35,000 plus 350,000 AAdvantage miles through the sweepstakes.
New Offer to Earn Southwest A-List Elite Status Faster by Sam Helmy September 27, 2022 0 Through November 30, 2022, you can register to have all your Southwest reward flights count towards your tier status segment qualification. Also, if you purchase a Southwest fare for cash, you can earn double elite qualifying points.
Transfer Membership Rewards Points to Qantas With a 20% Bonus by Sam Helmy September 23, 2022 11 One of the 12 ongoing American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonuses is a transfer bonus to Qantas. Through September 30, 2022, you will receive a 20% bonus when you transfer your Membership Rewards points to Qantas Points. This can be a great value for booking flights on partner airlines like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Book partner awards for as few as 8k Qantas points.
Purchase Southwest Airlines Upgraded Boarding Online Starting at $30 by Skye Class September 23, 2022 1 Southwest Airlines recently extended the period for purchasing an Upgraded Boarding pass for A1-15 boarding positions. The option is available online from 24 hours up to 30 minutes before the flight. Upgrades are as little as $30 per segment.
Marriott Unveils Two New Credit Cards, Improves Bonvoy Brilliant Card, Boosts Bonus on Other Cards by JT Genter September 22, 2022 0 Today, Marriott is shaking up its credit card portfolio by introducing two new co-branded credit cards and making major changes to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card card. Plus, Marriott has solid sign-up bonus offers on two existing cards. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Delta Now Lets You Pay Baggage Fees Using SkyMiles by Sam Helmy September 21, 2022 3 Delta just introduced the ability to pay for your checked bags using Delta SkyMiles. The facility is currently being tested at several U.S. airports, although it is expected to be rolled out across the U.S. soon. Here's what you need to know about the redemption rate and whether or not it's a good deal.
New and Existing Members: Claim 500 Free Spirit Points, Plus Free Spirit Status Match by Skye Class September 20, 2022 2 Spirit Airlines just launched a simple promotion offering new and existing members 500 Free Spirit points. Plus, airline elite status members can claim a free status match to the Free Spirit program. Whether you're a fan of Spirit Airlines or not, getting 500 Free Spirit points just for registering is a nice bonus. Here's how to claim it.
Earn Up to 15,000 Bonus Turkish Airlines Miles for IHG Stays by Sam Helmy September 19, 2022 0 Earn up to 15,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles bonus miles with IHG's latest promotion. Through December 31, 2022, you can earn 1,000 Turkish bonus miles per eligible stay of two nights or more at IHG properties worldwide. However, you'll need to opt into earning Miles&Smiles instead of IHG One Rewards points. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion.
You Can Now Book Aeroplan Stopovers Awards Online by Sam Helmy September 18, 2022 0 Air Canada Aeroplan now allows you to book award stopover awards directly via its website. This is a significant change since you previously had to find your awards, then contact an Air Canada Aeroplan center to finalize your booking - paying a phone booking fee for the pleasure of doing so.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue Lowers Mileage Requirements for Transatlantic Economy Awards by Ross Denkin September 18, 2022 2 Air France/KLM Flying Blue recently adjusted its award rates between North America and Europe. But surprisingly this is actually good news. Standard transatlantic economy class award rates now begin at just 15,000 miles. These new, lower redemption rates vary by city. Here's a chart of the cheapest award prices we are finding on Flying Blue's 39 transatlantic nonstop routes.
Emirates and JetBlue Mileage Partnership Ending October 30 by Sam Helmy September 16, 2022 1 Emirates and JetBlue announced the termination of their decade-long partnership. Effective October 30, 2022, members of both airlines will no longer be able to earn miles when taking flights on the other carriers' metal. Here's what to know about the transition and how you can still redeem miles for JetBlue awards.
United and Emirates Announce New Codeshare and Mileage Partnership by Sam Helmy September 15, 2022 1 On Wednesday, Emirates and United Airlines announced a new partnership at a large media event at Dulles International Airport. The new relationship will allow members to earn miles on each other's flights, limited lounge access, and even a launch new United route from Newark to Dubai starting in March 2023.
Earn Double Alaska Mileage Plan Miles Flying Fiji Airways by Skye Class September 14, 2022 0 Alaska and Fiji have been codeshare partners since 2018. Now, in celebration of the new Fiji Airways route from Vancouver, B.C, Alaska Airlines is offering double Mileage Plan miles on flights booked with Fiji Airways before November 15, 2022. If you've had a desire to visit the South Pacific, now is the time.
Amex Offering 25% Transfer Bonus to Choice Privileges by Skye Class September 10, 2022 0 American Express Membership Rewards is offering 12 airline transfer bonuses for the month of September 2022 -- with 2 hotel transfer bonuses extending until October 2022, and that includes a 25% transfer bonus to Choice Privileges. Let's review if this is a good deal.
Transfer Membership Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan With a 15% Bonus by Sam Helmy September 6, 2022 5 Receive a 15% transfer bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan. This new promotion is valid for transfers through September 30, 2022. During this transfer bonus, you will receive 1,150 Aeroplan points for every 1,000 points you transfer
United Airlines Award Sale to Hawaii From 9,400 Miles Each Way by Ryan Smith September 2, 2022 18 Who doesn't love traveling to Hawaii? This morning, the AwardWallet team stumbled across a United Airlines award sale to Hawaii with flights as low as 9,400 miles per person each way. Here's a rundown on routing and availability to help you find the cheapest flights.
Renew InterContinental Ambassador Status, Get 20,000 Bonus Points by Ryan Smith September 1, 2022 8 IHG is offering a promotion to sign up for or renew an InterContinental Ambassador status by December 31, 2022 and receive 20,000 bonus points. To score the bonus points, this promotion also requires staying two nights with select IHG hotel brands. For those interested, here's a look at the details of this promotion.
Amex Launches an Incredible 12 Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses For September by JT Genter September 1, 2022 13 It's back! Last year, we saw American Express Membership Rewards offer an incredible 12 transfer bonuses at the same time. And now it's back again this year! Now through (at least) the end of September, you can transfer Membership Rewards points to 9 airlines and 3 hotel programs with up to a 30% transfer bonus.
Get a Free Entertainment Digital Membership Through American Express by Skye Class August 29, 2022 3 If you're of a certain age, you might remember the old Entertainment coupon books that gave you discounts on local restaurants and attractions. Well, Entertainment has joined the 21st century and now offers a digital version of its coupon book. And Amex cardholders can claim a free 6-month Entertainment membership now through January 31, 2023.
Earn Double Avios on Both Iberia and Qatar Flights Through November 30 by Skye Class August 29, 2022 0 Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Iberia Plus are both offering double Avios promotions. Members of each program can earn double Avios when flying with the opposite airline now through November 30, 2022. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion.
Cathay Pacific Launches “Elevated” Program Changes by Sam Helmy August 27, 2022 0 For years, Cathay Pacific teased an overhaul to its loyalty program. Now, the changes have finally taken effect as of August 17, 2022. But the only real changes include combining the Asia Miles and Marco Polo Club programs under one umbrella - and an updated privacy policy.
Delta Announces New Routes and Launches Premium Select Pricing to Hawaii by Sam Helmy August 27, 2022 0 Delta recently released pricing for a slew of new routes coming late this year, including Atlanta to Cape Town, Los Angeles to Tahiti, Atlanta to Tel Aviv, and more. The Atlanta-based airline also launched Premium Select fares on new and existing routes to Hawaii. Here's where we are finding the best value using cash and SkyMiles.
New Partnership: Earn and Redeem Flying Blue Miles on AirBaltic by Sam Helmy August 26, 2022 0 Air France/KLM Flying Blue miles are some of the most versatile miles around. And the program just got even better with Flying Blue unveiling AirBaltic as its newest partner. Effective immediately, you can earn miles when flying with AirBaltic (with some restrictions), and you can redeem your Flying Blue miles for awards aboard AirBaltic flights.
Bilt Rewards Announces Three New Airline Transfer Partners by JT Genter August 25, 2022 0 Bilt Rewards just got even more valuable for renters! The rent payment platform just added a new airline transfer partner, with plans to add two more airline transfer partners in September 2022. These additions will boost the number of Bilt Rewards airline and hotel transfer partners to 14.
