Category: News

Got Bilt Rewards Platinum Status? Get Flying Blue Gold Status for 12 Months

February 29, 2024 0

In Bilt Rewards' hierarchy of elite status tiers, Platinum is the highest. And if you've happened to bag enough Bilt points or spent $50,000 on non-rent purchases to reach it, you can get Flying Blue Gold status for free. If you're a Bilt Platinum elite member, read on for how to activate 12 months of Flying Blue Gold status.

Tyler Glatt

ANA Mileage Club To Devalue Award Charts on April 18, 2024

February 28, 2024 0

We've got good news, and we've got bad news. The bad news? Well, the headline speaks for itself. The good news? ANA's award chart devaluation won't happen until April 18, 2024, so there's still time to book trips at the current rates before the Japanese airline hikes its award prices. Here's a look at what's changing with ANA Mileage Club's award charts and how the devaluation might impact you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Hyatt Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 15,000 Points or a $150 Gift Card — From Home!

February 26, 2024 1

Hyatt Vacation Club has a good promotion for attending a timeshare presentation. You can get up to 15,000 bonus points or a $150 coupon when attending a presentation. Earning points from a timeshare presentation is always a nice option, even if we don't necessarily recommend buying a timeshare. Plus, this one doesn't require you to go anywhere.

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Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive Major League Soccer Experiences

February 25, 2024 0

There's more that you can do with IHG One Rewards points than simply redeeming them for hotel and resort stays. Now, courtesy of IHG's evolving partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), you can redeem points for ticket packages and exclusive experiences. Here's what you need to know about redeeming IHG points for a trip to the pitch.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Budget Rental Promotions: Claim a Free Upgrade, 10% Back, and up to 35% Off

February 24, 2024 0

Budget Car Rental currently has a couple of unique promotions available. Here's how Fastbreak members can use a coupon code to claim a free upgrade and unlock savings on a weekly rental, plus up to 10% back as an Amazon gift card.

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Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Now Sign Up for Clear and TSA PreCheck Together. Is It a Good Idea?

February 24, 2024 0

Few things are better than breezing through airport security. And speaking of saving time, you can now jointly enroll for TSA PreCheck and CLEAR Plus. Even better, simultaneously registering for or renewing both programs is an easy way to save a good chunk of change on an otherwise steep sticker cost. Here's what you need to know about bundling PreCheck and CLEAR Plus enrollments.

Tyler Glatt

Last Chance To Save Up to 15% at Hyatt Hotels Using This Promo Code

February 22, 2024 0

World of Hyatt kicked off this past NFL season by partnering with New York Giants rookie Jalin Hyatt. This partnership was unique, celebrating the first professional season of a wide receiver named "Hyatt" by offering up to a 15% discount on stays at participating properties. However, the window for booking hotels with this discount is ending soon.

Tyler Glatt

Virgin Australia Offers Double Points on Flights

February 21, 2024 0

Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer members have a promotion to earn double points on flights booked before February 25 and completed before June 30, 2024. That means earning 10 points per dollar instead of the usual 5 on all flights — both domestic and international. Here are the details of this promotion.

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American Airlines Slashes Miles Transfer Fees by 66%

February 21, 2024 0

If you're short the American Airlines AAdvantage^® miles necessary to make a redemption, one option for growing your mileage balance is to transfer miles from one account to another. And in the right circumstances, it can make a lot of sense. Plus, American Airlines just made it far cheaper to move miles between accounts. Here's what you need to know about transferring American Airlines AAdvantage miles.

Tyler Glatt

LifeMiles Rental Car Promotion: 500 Bonus LifeMiles, Plus up to 14K Miles per Day

February 20, 2024 0

LifeMiles is one of the most valuable loyalty currencies in the game, so the fact that LifeMiles has come out with yet another way to earn bonus miles is pretty exciting. Members can now earn up to 14,000 bonus LifeMiles per day when renting through the LifeMiles Cars portal. This promotion is valid on reservations made before April 15 and completed by July 31, 2024. Let's take a look at some of the key points to this promotion and whether or not it makes sense to pursue.

Andrew George Bradshaw

Etihad Still Restricts Premium Awards With Partners, but AA Has More Clarity Now

February 19, 2024 10

Etihad's premium cabin award space is heavily restricted on both Aeroplan and American Airlines partner award bookings. While the awards have vanished on the Aeroplan site, they are heavily restricted on AA with lots of phantom award space. What's going on? Here's what we know at this point, including what looks like a new rule for bookings via AA.

Tyler Glatt & Sam Helmy

Accor and Emirates Partnership Offering 25% Bonus Points

February 17, 2024 0

Emirates is yet another airline to offer a partnership with Accor, and now members can claim bonus points and a transfer bonus between the programs. Earn 25% bonus points through March 12, 2024. Here are the details.

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Bank of America Partners With Starbucks To Offer Bonus Earnings

February 15, 2024 3

Thanks to a new partnership between Starbucks and Bank of America, your next cup of coffee will come with some extra rewards. After linking an eligible Bank of America credit or debit card to your Starbucks app, you'll bank cash back and an extra star — in addition to the base rewards you'll already earn. Here's how you can take advantage of this sweet opportunity.

Tyler Glatt

LifeMiles Promotion Offers up to 2,000 Bonus Miles on Marriott Stays in the Americas

February 14, 2024 0

LifeMiles has just launched another promotion in association with Marriott Bonvoy. Travelers can book through the partnership page to receive up to 2,000 bonus LifeMiles when staying at select Marriott hotels throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. Booking for this promotion is valid through April 30, 2024.

Andrew George Bradshaw

First Look: American Express Centurion Lounge in Atlanta Now Open

February 13, 2024 0

It's long been rumored that American Express had an impressive, new 26,000+ square foot Centurion Lounge in the works at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. And if you've wondered when that space would open, we're here bearing good news. Amex has cut the ribbon on its newest space. Here's a tour inside the new lounge to show you what you can expect from the Centurion Lounge in Atlanta.

Tyler Glatt

New 'Nomad Pass' Offers Unlimited Flights and Apartment Lodging for $1,495 per Month

February 10, 2024 2

Frontier Airlines and Landing have teamed up to offer potential digital nomads an intriguing offer. For just $1,495 per month, subscribers can take unlimited flights and live in any of Landing's properties across 375+ cities. For the right person, this is an incredible opportunity. Here's what you need to know about the Nomad Pass.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn up to 10K Bonus Points With This Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Red Promotion

February 9, 2024 0

A new promotion from Virgin Atlantic is offering up to 10,000 bonus points to Flying Club members. There are a few important restrictions to understand, but this could be a great deal if it aligns with your travel plans. The travel period is gracious, but the booking period is just 10 days.

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Smith

Bilt Reveals Milestone Rewards — Here Are the Details

February 9, 2024 0

Earlier this year, Bilt Rewards teased that Milestone Rewards were coming to the platform to reward incremental point earning on the way to Bilt elite status. Now, we have the full run-down on what Bilt's Milestone Rewards program looks like, and it went live today. Here's everything you need to know about Bilt Milestone Rewards and if it's worth the effort to earn them.

Tyler Glatt

Delta Adds SkyMiles Redemptions on AirBaltic Flights, With a Catch

February 8, 2024 0

Delta and AirBaltic just took their relatively new partnership to the next level. Travelers can now book AirBaltic awards using Delta SkyMiles. However, there's a limitation to this new redemption option that limits its usefulness. Here's what you need to know about redeeming Delta SkyMiles for AirBaltic.

JT Genter

Amex Adds 'Family' Restrictions to the American Express® Green Card

February 8, 2024 0

Continuing with its effort of adding "family" language to what now seems like all of its credit card offerings, American Express rolled out new terms on the American Express® Green Card. Yes, there are now more restrictions on who can receive a welcome bonus on the card. Here's what you need to know about the new terms attached to Amex Green Card applications.

Tyler Glatt

United's Months of Miles Is Back, Offering Up to 20,000 Bonus Miles on Card Spending

February 7, 2024 3

United is targeting co-branded cardholders with a new promotion for its aptly-named "Months of Miles." Targeted cardholders can earn up to 20,000 bonus miles over three months, but not everyone is eligible. Here's how you could earn 3.33x on spending, plus how to see if you were targeted.

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Oneworld Confirms Plans To Introduce Alliance-Wide Upgrades in 2024

February 6, 2024 0

Oneworld has confirmed plans to introduce alliance-wide upgrades sometime this year, starting with a core of the alliance's airlines and building from that point. But which airlines? And how will this work? The feature sounds interesting, but we have some questions.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith