Transfer Capital One Miles to Wyndham Rewards With a 20% Bonus by Sam Helmy March 5, 2022 0 Capital One is offering a 20% transfer bonus to three of its travel partners: Wyndham Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, and Aeromexico Club Premier. While the transfers to Avianca and Aeromexico are not the greatest value, the transfer bonus to Wyndham Rewards can be very lucrative. Here's a look at some great redemption options via this bonus.
20% Transfer Bonus From Capital One to Aeromexico Club Premier by Max Prosperi March 4, 2022 0 Have some spare Capital One miles that need to be redeemed? Now through March 31, 2022, you'll earn a 20% bonus when you transfer Capital One miles to Aeromexico Club Premier. Here are the details of this limited-time promotion and how to take advantage of it.
Details Released of Which 200+ Marriott Hotels are Moving to Dynamic Pricing March 29, 2022 by Ryan Smith February 26, 2022 0 Marriott Bonvoy just released the details on 200+ hotels that are moving to dynamic pricing on March 29, 2022. Here's the list of the hotels that will increase in price, plus how many extra points you will need. Other news includes what we can expect for 2023 and when you will be able to add points to free night awards for high-priced bookings. There's a lot to digest in here, so grab a drink and dive in with us.
Qatar Airways Will Adopt Avios, the Points of British Airways, Iberia & Aer Lingus by Ryan Smith February 22, 2022 5 Major news out of Qatar Airways is that the airline has adopted Avios as its mileage currency. Avios is the points currency of British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. There can be some major implications for travelers with this shift. Here is what we know so far and what remains to be clarified in the coming weeks.
Marriott Erroneously Adding Surcharges to Some Award Nights by Toni Southam February 21, 2022 2 Marriott erroneously charged award surcharges to customers using Bonvoy points for free nights. This effectively becomes a reward redemption fee. Check your receipts from previous stays to make sure you weren't charged. If you were charged, you'll need to contact Marriott to have the fees reversed,
Hertz Gold Plus Keeps Reduced Elite Status Requirements for 2022 by Skye Class February 19, 2022 15 Hertz Gold Plus elite status requirements were reduced for 2021 (but only barely), and those reductions are now extended through 2022. Hertz points will start expiring again after 18 months, but there are other nice Hertz elite status promotions to take advantage of. Here's what Hertz Gold Plus members need to know about these changes.
Alaska Adds New Partner Award Redemptions on Malaysia Airlines by JT Genter February 17, 2022 1 Today, Alaska Mileage Plan added new award redemptions on Malaysia Airlines. This marks the fifth partner redemption addition since Alaska joined the Oneworld alliance almost a year ago. Here are the award rates, eligible regions, and how Alaska's new award rates compare to your other options.
Alaska Airlines Will Increase Select First Class Awards this March by Max Prosperi February 16, 2022 7 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members will soon need more miles for select award redemptions when traveling in first class, because the airline is set to increase select first class award redemptions this March. Here is how many more miles will be needed and which awards will be impacted by this devaluation.
Aeroplan Launches “Get a Head Start on 2023 Status” Promotion by Ryan Smith February 13, 2022 4 The Aeroplan “Get a Head Start on 2023 Status” promotion offers members a way to fast-track their elite status for next year. But what is this promotion? Is it any good? How much work is involved? We break down the 3 different parts of the promotion and show just how much help they can give you toward attaining Aeroplan status.
New American Express Checking Account Earns Interest & Membership Rewards Points by Ryan Smith February 9, 2022 11 American Express just launched a new checking account option. In addition to offering competitive interest rates, you'll also earn Membership Rewards points on debit purchases. The new account is open to those with US-issued Amex consumer credit cards. Here's a look at the details of this new offering and the positives and negatives to this account.
Earn up to 100% Bonus Aeroplan Points when Flying Air Canada to Sunny Destinations by Skye Class February 7, 2022 0 Looking for some sun? Air Canada is offering up to 100% bonus Aeroplan points when flying to select destinations before August 31, 2022. Select economy fares will receive 50% bonus Aeroplan points, while select premium economy and business class fares will receive 100% bonus Aeroplan points. Here are the details of this promotion.
What American Airlines, Aer Lingus New Codeshare Partnership Means for Travelers by Skye Class January 31, 2022 8 At the end of 2020, Aer Lingus joined the Oneworld Transatlantic Joint Venture. Now, it's finally announced codeshare flights with American Airlines. Here are the selected routes available, plus the benefits of such a partnership — such as easier connections and mileage earning.
Select Chase Cards Now Offer NEXUS Membership Fee Reimbursement by Toni Southam January 30, 2022 12 If your Chase credit card comes with a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck reimbursement benefit, you may have a new use. Chase recently, but quietly, added a new option to several of its cards: an application fee credit for the Trusted Traveler Program called NEXUS. But what is this program, and how do you use this benefit? You might be surprised to learn that NEXUS is a better option than Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
Alaska Adds Mileage Plan Redemptions on Royal Jordanian by JT Genter January 27, 2022 0 Since joining the Oneworld alliance, Alaska has been slowly but surely adding its new Oneworld partners to its award chart. Today, Alaska took another step forward by adding Royal Jordanian award flights to its award chart. Here's what you need to know about this new Alaska Mileage Plan redemption option and what's still to come from Alaska's Mileage Plan.
Changes to Expedia Rewards Starting on February 1, 2022 by Ryan Smith January 26, 2022 5 Expedia is relaunching its rewards program on February 1, 2022. Expedia's elite status will soon require earning "Trip Elements" and the earning rate for these elite status credits depend on what type of booking you make (flight, car, hotel, cruise). Here’s a quick briefer of the new rewards program, how you earn points, and the other details you should know about.
Bilt Rewards Adds In-App, Real-Time Flight Award Search Feature by Ryan Smith January 22, 2022 4 The Bilt Rewards app now offers an in-app, real-time flight award search feature. This is innovative and extremely useful. Other transferrable points currencies require you to go to the airline's loyalty program, search there, come back to transfer your points, then back to the airline to make a booking. However, this only works on two airlines right now. Here's a look at this innovative feature.
Airline, Hotel, Other Loyalty Programs Offering Elite Status Extension Into 2023 by Ryan Smith January 20, 2022 3 At the outbreak of COVID-19, we saw nearly every status program offering extensions and reduced requirements for elite status. Then, travel started to rebound a bit. As restrictions return and the Omicron variant spreads, numerous hotel and airline loyalty programs are offering elite status extensions into 2023. Here are the details for your favorite loyalty programs.
IHG Rewards Changes Coming in March 2022: New Elite Status Tiers & Higher Requirements by Ryan Smith January 19, 2022 6 IHG Rewards just announced changes to its loyalty program, coming in March 2022. Elite status will have more tiers, and earning this status just got more complicated. Additionally, IHG's announcement means the info you see online/in the app is no longer correct. But, IHG promises "more fun" and "enhanced benefits" coming soon. Let's dig in to what we know so far.
Chase Offers New PayPal Cash Out Option to Ink Cardholders (0.8¢ Per Point) by Ryan Smith January 18, 2022 2 Chase sent an email to Ink cardholders saying that the bank now offers the ability to cash out points to PayPal. However, the rate is only 0.8¢ per point on your Ultimate Rewards. Here are the details of this new redemption option and why you shouldn’t utilize it.
You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Royal Air Maroc Award Flights Online by Ryan Smith January 16, 2022 2 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem their miles for Royal Air Maroc award flights via the Alaska website. This is another step forward for Alaska as a new Oneworld member, expanding what you can do with your miles. Here are the details on these redemptions, including pricing and important rules to know.
Last Chance to Book Marriott Bonvoy Hotel + Air Packages by Ryan Smith January 15, 2022 2 In an unannounced changed to its terms & conditions, Marriott is eliminating air & hotel packages next week. The effective end date is Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Here’s what you need to know about this change.
Amex Hotels Mystery Bonus: Free Night, 25-30% Off, or Increased Property Credit by Ryan Smith January 14, 2022 1 Amex Travel is running a mystery bonus promotion for Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection bookings. Offers vary by date and by hotel, and not all hotels will have a promotion available. Available deals include a free night, 25% off rooms, and 30% off suites. You must book by March 29 and travel by March 31, 2022. Here are some of the promotions that we've found.
Earn Bonus Points by Flying Ethiopian Airlines and Staying a Week in Ethiopia by Skye Class January 11, 2022 1 Ethiopian Airlines is currently offering passengers 5 bonus miles per hour when you fly Ethiopian Airlines to Ethiopia and stay at least a week in the country. This is very similar to Emirates' recent promotion to earn a "mile a minute" in Dubai, although not quite as good as the mile a minute in that promotion.
Details on the American & JetBlue Partnership: Redemptions & Reciprocal Elite Benefits by Ryan Smith January 10, 2022 11 When American Airlines and JetBlue announced their Northeast Alliance partnership, a lot of details were still a mystery. Now, we have some of the most important details. In this post, we'll break down award redemption pricing from one partner to another and also the elite status benefits you can expect when flying on the other partner.
Citi Prestige’s $250 Travel Credit Isn’t Limited to Travel in 2022 by Patrick Stouffer March 10, 2023 16 In 2020, Citi debuted the ability for cardmembers of the Citi Prestige® Card to redeem their annual $250 travel credit for supermarket and restaurant purchases. This made it much easier for cardholders of Citi's premium travel rewards card to receive value when they can't—well—travel. With things still not back to normal in 2022, the card issuer has extended this flexibility through 2022.
You Can Now Transfer Your Capital One Miles to Choice Privileges by Ryan Smith January 9, 2022 0 Capital One announced Choice Privileges as a transfer partner back in April of 2021. And you can now finally take advantage of this transfer option. Transfers went live on January 2, 2022. Here’s what you need to know about transferring from Capital One to Choice, including how and when it’s a good value.
You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Iberia Award Flights Online by Ryan Smith January 6, 2022 1 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem their miles for Iberia flights via the website. This is another step forward for Alaska as a new Oneworld member, expanding what you can do with your miles. Here are the details on these redemptions, including pricing and important rules to know.
IHG Offers Members Points in Exchange for Expired Free Night Awards by Ryan Smith January 3, 2022 15 We recently shared that Hyatt is offering points for expiring awards, and now IHG is doing the same for free night awards. Given that IHG didn’t extend awards that expired at the end of 2021, this could be a good way for members to get something in return for any awards that they weren’t able to use. Here are the details we’ve seen from members’ experiences.
