Category: News

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

Qatar Airways Nerfs JetBlue Redemptions in Just a Few Days

November 10, 2023 2

Earlier this week, Qatar Airways made waves when it launched excellently priced redemptions for JetBlue bookings. Now, that ability is gone, and the airline has created a new award chart specifically for JetBlue redemptions. However, bookings are on hold for mysterious reasons.

Carissa Rawson

United Changes How You'll Earn Elite Status in 2024, Further Rewarding Card Spending

November 10, 2023 1

Earning elite status with United Airlines just got easier for co-branded cardholders. Along with increased abilities to earn Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) members can now apply card spend to top-tier status. Here's what you need to know about United Premier elite status changes for 2024.

Carissa Rawson

Get 100% Transfer Bonus Converting Choice Privileges Points to Qantas or Virgin Australia

November 10, 2023 0

Choice Privileges is offering a promotion giving members double points when transferring points to either Virgin Australia or Qantas Frequent Flyer. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2023. Through this offer, you receive 1,600 airline miles for every 2,000 Choice Privileges points you transfer. Here's when this could make sense.

Sam Helmy

British Airways Restricting Award Availability Released to Non-Avios Airline Partners

November 9, 2023 1

British Airways confirmed that it's reducing the number of award seats offered to non-Avios partners like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. In order to book the first batch of award availability, you're going to need to use Avios. That's good for travelers that have a flexible points strategy but bad for those locked into non-Avios programs.

Sam Helmy

Flying Blue To Cap XP Rollovers Starting in 2024

November 8, 2023 0

Flying Blue has announced that it is capping the number of XP points that can roll over. Starting November 1, 2024, Flying Blue Platinum members will only be able to roll over a maximum of 300 XP to the next qualifying year. Here's what that means for Flying Blue Platinum elites - especially those looking to earn Platinum for Life status.

Sam Helmy

You Can Now Redeem Citi ThankYou^® Points at Dollar General [But Please Don’t]

November 8, 2023 0

You can now redeem your Citi ThankYou® points at Dollar General at a rate of $5.00 of your purchase for 625 points. Bear in mind this is a horrible value and a terrible use of your hard-earned Citi ThankYou points and should be avoided.

Sam Helmy

Bilt Rewards Announces Marriott Bonvoy as Its 15th Transfer Partner

November 8, 2023 0

Bilt Rewards has announced a new transfer partner: Marriott Bonvoy. You can transfer your Bilt Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio, which is welcome news for Bilt Members who now have another way to use their Bilt Points on award hotel stays. Here's all you need to know about the announcement.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Now Partners With Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express

November 5, 2023 0

They likely aren't the first names that pop into your mind when thinking about airlines, but Alaska Airlines has two new partners: Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express. Here's how you can earn miles on these flights and where the airlines can take you.

Ryan Smith

You Can Now Redeem Citi ThankYou^® Points at Walgreens — But Please Don’t

October 28, 2023 2

You can now redeem your Citi ThankYou® Points directly for Walgreens purchases. However, the redemption rate is poor and is best avoided since you have many better options to use your Citi ThankYou® Points.

Sam Helmy

Instacart Ending Partnership with Delta. Here's How to Still Get Free Instacart+ Membership

October 28, 2023 1

In March 2022, Delta and Instacart launched a new partnership offering members SkyMiles on every dollar spent on Instacart purchases. Now, less than two years after being launched, the Delta-Instacart partnership is already coming to an end. If you missed out on this partnership, the good news is that you still have opportunities to get a free Instacart+ membership.

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United Hotels Promotion Offers 5X Miles on Stays Through End of 2023

October 26, 2023 0

United MileagePlus members have a new promotion to earn 5X United miles when booking a hotel through United Hotels by October 31. Stays must be completed before December 31, 2023. This promotion is for travelers who value United miles over hotel points, as it's one or the other. Here are the details for this promotion.

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Flying Blue Standardizes Award Rates Between US-Europe. Book Business Class for 50,000 Miles!

October 25, 2023 0

Flying Blue — the mileage program for Air France/KLM — has always been a quirky program. Flying Blue previously priced awards by route. Now, Flying Blue seems to have ditched that complicated award pricing scheme. Instead, Flying Blue is now pricing all routes at the same minimum award rate. Now, you can book business class awards between almost any U.S. and Europe airport for as few as 50,000 miles each way!

Ryan Smith & JT Genter

Flying Blue Changes Earnings on Partner Flights

October 24, 2023 2

Flying Blue is eliminating the ability to earn XP and Elite bonuses on certain partner flights starting April 1, 2024. Next April, non-SkyTeam airlines will not be eligible to earn the same level of rewards as other flights. This might impact your elite status strategy going forward.

Carissa Rawson