Starting Today: U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways 2022. Here’s a Preview of Weeks 1-2. by Sam Helmy July 18, 2022 2 The deals for the first two weeks of the U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways kick off today. This year's set of deals include hotel points for as little as 0.5 cents each as well as Univeral Orlando packages, luxury Accor stays in various cities, and suites at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
Emirates, Air Canada Announce New Strategic Partnership. Here’s What We Know So Far. by Sam Helmy July 14, 2022 2 This week, Air Canada and Emirates announced the formation of a strategic partnership. The airlines aim to codeshare some routes in 2022 and eventually have reciprocal frequent flyer benefits - including lounge access. Here's what we know so far about this exciting new partnership.
Star Alliance Welcomes Its First Non-Airline Member: Deutsche Bahn by Sam Helmy July 13, 2022 1 In a world first, Star Alliance has announced that the rail company Deutsche Bahn will join the alliance as the first-ever Star Alliance non-airline member. Here's what we know so far about this new "intermodal" partner of the Star Alliance... and what questions are still outstanding.
Earn 10X Points on Overseas Purchases Using the Chase Aeroplan Card by Sam Helmy July 9, 2022 1 Earn 10X for overseas spending on your Aeroplan® Credit Card this summer. Now through September 30, 2022, cardholders will earn 10X points on eligible overseas spending, up to 15,000 points or $1,500 of spending.
British Airways Significantly Reduces Fuel Surcharges on Iberia Awards by Sam Helmy July 6, 2022 2 Quietly and without any announcement, British Airways cut the high fuel surcharges it used to charge for awards on Iberia flights. The new charges align with the more modest fuel surcharges that Iberia levies on its own awards. Here's why this is a big deal for some travelers - and why the fix was long overdue.
Emirates Skywards Fuel Surcharges Skyrocket. Will Other Airlines Follow? by Skye Class July 4, 2022 4 This year, Emirates Skywards fuel surcharges have increased several times for awards flights, jacking up the out-of-pocket cost of some awards from under $200 to over $800 - bringing into question the value of Skywards miles. Only time will tell whether the fuel surcharges come back down if and when the price of fuel drops (unlikely) and if other airlines follow suit (likely).
Alaska Members Can Now Redeem Mileage Plan Miles for Air Tahiti Nui Awards by Sam Helmy June 30, 2022 1 You can now redeem your Alaska Mileage Plan miles for awards on Air Tahiti Nui. Awards to the South Pacific start at just 30,000 miles one-way. Plus, you can also redeem miles for a fifth freedom flight from the U.S. to Europe starting at 30,000 miles each way. Here's a look at the new award chart.
New Delta Sky Club Lounge Access Rules Enforced as of June 1, 2022 by Sam Helmy June 25, 2022 3 Delta recently introduced a three-hour limit to its Sky Club access policy. From June 1, 2022, eligible guests will only be able to access Delta Sky Clubs 3 hours before departure or 3 hours after arrival. Here's what you need to know about these new restrictions.
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Tease New Partnership Including Loyalty Perks by Sam Helmy June 24, 2022 0 Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways recently announced a strategic partnership that includes code-sharing, reciprocal benefits and privileges for elite members, and the ability to earn and redeem their respective points and miles when flying each other flights. Here's what we know so far.
Earn Miles While Redeeming Miles Using Turkish Airlines New Cash & Miles Option by Sam Helmy June 23, 2022 0 Turkish Airlines now lets you pay for a portion of your fare using miles. The new Cash & Miles option allows members to pay for up to 50% of their ticket on Turkish Airlines flights using Miles & Smiles miles, and can only be done via its website or mobile app.
Capital One Adds Plaza Premium Lounge Access for Select Cardmembers by Sam Helmy June 19, 2022 1 This week, Capital One announced that cardholders of select Capital One Venture-branded and Spark Miles cards will now be able to access Plaza Premium lounges when traveling through select airports. Here's what you need to know about the access policy.
Register to Earn 1,000 American Airlines Miles Per Stay at Eligible Hyatt Hotels by Patrick Stouffer June 17, 2022 34 Registration is now open for the newest bonus earning promotion for the partnership between Hyatt and American Airlines. Through September 5, 2022, World of Hyatt members can earn 1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles for every stay at eligible Hyatt hotels. This is like a promotion the partners ran a few months ago, but at that time it was targeted. This promotion is available for all Hyatt members, but first you need to register.
American Express Adds 3 New Merchants to Amex Gold Dining Credit by Sam Helmy June 13, 2022 1 American Express announced the addition of three new merchants to the American Express® Gold Card $10 monthly dining credit. The expansion brings the total number of restaurant merchants you can use the credit with to 8. However, two options are being dropped on August 1, 2022. Here are the full details of these changes.
British Airways Increases Fuel Surcharges for Long-Haul Award Travel by Max Prosperi June 11, 2022 3 Get ready to pay even more out of pocket when redeeming Avios for flights operated by British Airways. As British Airways increases fuel surcharges again, this adds to the airline's already extreme fees and surcharges -- a big headache on award bookings. Here's how much more you'll pay when redeeming your Avios on select long-haul routes.
Extended: PayPal Promotion Offers $15 Back After United In-Flight Purchase by Skye Class June 10, 2022 0 Paypal just extended its promotion valid on all domestic United flights to get $15 cashback when using the Paypal QR code for a purchase in-flight. This promotion is valid until September 30, 2022. It's unclear if this promotion works for everyone, but it's definitely worth a try. Here are the details.
British Airways Offers 50% Bonus Avios for Avis and Airbnb Bookings by Skye Class June 9, 2022 0 British Airways launched a new promotion offering members 50% bonus Avios when booking with Avis or Airbnb. Or you can earn 1,000 bonus Avios on a 2-night stay at IHG hotels. The Airbnb bonus is good on both stays and Airbnb Experiences. Considering there are very few ways to earn bonus points and miles with Airbnb bookings, this is a great promotion to take advantage of.
Buy Virgin Points From 1.14 Cents Each with Virgin Atlantic’s Points Booster Promotion by Skye Class June 6, 2022 0 Virgin Atlantic Points Booster is back. Once again, you can get up to 40% bonus points on "boosts" made by June 30, 2022. Without a promotion, buying Virgin Atlantic points cost 2.7 cents each. With Points Booster, you can purchase points for 1.6 cents each — and that price drops to 1.14 cents per point by utilizing this 40% bonus. Let's show you how.
Get a Free Night After Just Two Stays at Best Western by Patrick Stouffer June 6, 2022 13 Best Western just announced a new promotion offering Rewards members a free night certificate after completing two separate stays through September 4, 2022. You can use the promotion's free night certificate's through February 16, 2023. Here's how to register for this great new promotion.
Get 8,000 Bonus Points Using Wyndham Hotels App’s New Road Trip Planner by Skye Class May 27, 2022 0 To cater to the growing number of travelers and road trippers this summer, the Wyndham Hotels app just launched a new road trip planner. Additionally, Wyndham is offering members 8,000 bonus points when booking a two-night stay through the app. That's enough for a free night at several Wyndham Rewards properties. Here's how to register for this new promotion.
Earn Bonus United PQP on Credit Card Spending Through June [Targeted] by Skye Class April 29, 2022 0 United is currently offering targeted cardholders a promotion to earn bonus Premier Qualifying Points on credit card spending through June 30, 2022. However, you'll want to register as soon as possible to maximize your bonus with this promotion. Here's how to see if you're targeted and to register.
Flying Blue Introduces New Family Pooling Option by Sam Helmy April 28, 2022 8 Flying Blue just introduced family pooling to its program. Now 2 adults and up to 6 children can form a family pool of up to 8 people to better leverage the miles earned by everyone in the family. Here's what you need to know about how to utilize this new program.
IHG Hotels and Resorts Introduces New IHG One Rewards Program by Sam Helmy April 27, 2022 4 IHG is finally launching its new IHG One Rewards program. The new program sees significant changes - including a new elite tier - while some tiers have been renamed and qualifying requirements have been tweaked. Also, there are brand new benefits for some tiers, and IHG has announced the upcoming introduction of its Milestone Rewards.
Alaska Airlines Introduces Dynamic Pricing for Domestic American Airlines Awards by Sam Helmy April 26, 2022 2 Alaska Airlines quietly introduced dynamic pricing to its American Airlines partner awards within North America. So far, we have seen pricing for shorter flights in economy drop in price, while longer flights have seen no increase. First-class award pricing has not changed at all. Here are the details of the new Alaska award pricing on American Airlines flights.
You Can Now Book Ravn Alaska Award Using Alaska Mileage Plan Miles by JT Genter April 21, 2022 3 Over the past few months, Alaska Airlines has been on a roll adding new award redemptions. And its latest award partner was just added. Alaska Mileage Plan members can now redeem miles on Ravn Alaska. Here's how you can now use as few as 7,500 Alaska miles to fly within Alaska on this small airline.
Get a 25% Transfer Bonus When Converting Hotel Points To Avios by Skye Class April 21, 2022 17 Now through April 25, British Airways Executive Club members will get 25% bonus Avios when converting hotel points from participating hotel brands. We've seen this deal in the past, although it's usually been a 30-35% bonus. Still, this could be a good opportunity to top off your Avios account if needed.
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