Category: News

Marriott Adds Dollar and Thrifty as Rental Car Partners, Boosts Hertz Earnings

December 1, 2023 1

Marriott has expanded its rental car partnership with Hertz and added two more partners: Dollar and Thrifty. Here's all you need to know about the adjustments Marriott is making to its rental car partners, including the bonus points you can earn on each rental.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Adds Elite Status Earnings on Ravn Alaska

November 30, 2023 0

Alaska Mileage Plan members will begin Elite Qualifying Miles on Ravn Alaska starting December 1, 2023. Here are the earning rates and what you need to know about this expanded partnership.

JT Genter

You Can Now Earn Avios From Duty Free Shopping at London Heathrow

November 30, 2023 0

British Airways announced you can now earn Avios when you shop at World Duty Free shops at London Heathrow. The new facility applies to all Heathrow terminals, regardless of the airline you are flying with. Here's how to earn Avios on these purchases.

Sam Helmy

Hyatt Expands Milestone Rewards, Caps Guest of Honor Bookings in Loyalty Program Revamp

November 30, 2023 0

Hyatt is revamping the World of Hyatt program for 2024. World of Hyatt members will soon get expanded Milestone Rewards options and be able to share awards with other members. However, from new limitations on Guest of Honor bookings to eliminating elite status earnings through hosting a set number of events, these changes aren't good news for everyone. Here's a full breakdown of the changes.

JT Genter

Hyatt’s Partnership with Lindblad Is Ending: Here’s What It Means

July 21, 2025 3

World of Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions are breaking up. On December 31, 2023, the partnership will officially end, and it'll no longer be possible to book or receive Hyatt benefits on Lindblad's adventure-focused cruises. However, you can still earn a boatload of points on bookings before the end of the year. Here's everything prospective voyagers need to know about the end of the partnership.

Tyler Glatt

You Now Can Earn and Redeem Flying Blue Miles for ITA Airways Flights

November 22, 2023 2

Thanks to ITA Airways, Flying Blue miles just got easier to earn and easier to use. You now can earn Flying Blue miles when you fly Italy's revamped flag carrier, and then you can redeem those miles for flights to some of ITA's global destinations. Here's the pricing you can expect for these awards, plus the great availability we're seeing.

Tyler Glatt

Amex Offering $5 Cash Back for a Small Business Purchase This Week

November 27, 2023 107

This year, Amex cardholders will earn a $5 statement credit when spending $50 or more on a single purchase in the Shop Small portal for Small Business Saturday. As usual, members must register for this offer. Here are the details for this promotion.

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JetBlue Adds Online Bookings for Hawaiian Airlines Awards, Revamps Award Chart

January 14, 2025 0

After more than a decade of partnership, JetBlue has finally added the ability to book Hawaiian Airlines awards flights on its website — rather than having to call. However, JetBlue seems to have taken this opportunity to revamp award rates. Here's the new JetBlue TrueBlue award chart for Hawaiian Airlines awards.

JT Genter

The Cost for CLEAR Family Members Just Went Up

November 17, 2023 0

Without warning, CLEAR has increased the price per adult to add family members to your account — a jump of more than 40%, sadly. While this isn't great news, there remain ways to get a discount or even a free CLEAR Plus membership.

Ryan Smith

New Partnership Between Emirates and Condor Makes Mileage Redemptions More Accessible

November 16, 2023 0

Emirates and Condor announced the launch of a new partnership. This agreement between the two airlines will see the addition of codeshare flights and the ability to earn and redeem Emirates Skywards miles on Condor-operated flights. Here's what we know about this partnership.

Miguel Rueda

Deal Alert: Qatar Airways Qsuite Availability From North America to Doha

November 16, 2023 0

Qatar Airways is showing excellent Qsuite award availability on its 12 routes between North America and its hub in Doha. Here's all you need to know about this rare availability to fly in arguably the world's best business class on points and miles.

Miguel Rueda & Tyler Glatt

Emirates Skywards Miles Mall Offers 30% Bonus Miles and up to 1,000 Miles on First Purchase

November 16, 2023 0

Emirates has yet another promotion, this one to earn 30% bonus miles when shopping in the Skywards Miles Mall through November 26, 2023. Furthermore, new mall users can get 1,000 bonus miles on their first purchase. Here are the details for these two promotions.

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Marriott Outlines Earning Rates and Elite Perks at Its Newest Brands

November 15, 2023 0

Marriott International has some news: You can now earn points on stays with two of its newest brands, bank Elite Night Credits, and enjoy an Elite Welcome Gift. Here's what you need to know about the valuable updates Marriott is making to its Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy and Four Points Express by Sheraton brands.

Tyler Glatt

Improved Flight Passes and Other Changes Coming to Air Canada Aeroplan in 2024

November 14, 2023 0

Air Canada Aeroplan announced a wide range of improvements to its program. Most are coming into force on January 1, 2024. However, some are effective immediately. Changes include improved Flight Pass options, more complimentary guest access to Air Canada Café, and an easier requalification threshold benefit.

Sam Helmy

Finnair Introduces Minimum Guaranteed Award Seats. Book Transatlantic Business Class From 57,500 Miles.

November 13, 2023 0

Finnair has announced that it will introduce a guaranteed minimum number of awards on most of its flights to and from Helsinki. This guarantee has already taken effect for flights starting from February 1, 2024, and we are already seeing some solid award availability. But you'll want to be careful about which loyalty program you use to book.

Sam Helmy

JetBlue Adds Qatar Airways Redemptions. Book Qatar Qsuite From 70,000 TrueBlue Points.

November 12, 2023 3

Just a week after Qatar added the ability to book JetBlue awards using Avios, JetBlue has now reciprocated by adding Qatar award redemptions. And the redemption rates are pretty appealing. You can book Qatar economy from 34,000 TrueBlue points and Qatar Qsuite business class for as few as 70,000 points!

JT Genter

Southwest To Devalue Rapid Rewards by 4% In 2024

November 11, 2023 1

If you've read your most recent Rapid Rewards statement, you might have noticed that Southwest Airlines has scheduled a 4% devaluation to its Rapid Rewards program on January 1, 2024. Here's what we know about the impending devaluation.

Tyler Glatt

Miles & More Program Updates Coming in 2024

November 11, 2023 0

Lufthansa Miles & More recently announced status program changes effective January 1, 2024. Just like its U.S. counterparts, Lufthansa claims to simplify the existing program for members as a result of these changes. However, unlike in the U.S., Lufthansa's new earning structure does not depend entirely on spending. Instead, only class of cabin and continental versus intercontinental route flown matter for earning status points. Here's how it works.

Ross Denkin