Category: News

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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British Airways Announces Overhaul to Tier Point Collection Years

February 5, 2024 0

If you're a Tier Point collector, this news is for you. British Airways is modifying the Tier Point collection period to simplify the Executive Club frequent flyer program. Starting in April 2024, British Airways will transition to a uniform status-qualifying year, doing away with the current system of unique collection year periods for every member. Here's a breakdown of what's new with the Tier Point collection year and how you can double dip during the transition period.

Tyler Glatt

American Express Shakes Up Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Lineup, Changing Perks and Fees

February 1, 2024 14

Throughout the past year, Delta Air Lines' infamous SkyMiles frequent flyer program has undergone a lot of change. SkyClub access, Medallion elite status qualification, MQDs — you name it. Almost everything has undergone some sort of overhaul. But now, there's more. Delta's American Express-issued credit card lineup is getting refreshed. From new and enhanced benefits to higher annual fees, here's everything you need to know about what's changing with the Delta credit card lineup.

Tyler Glatt

Details on the New Codeshare Partnership Between Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern

January 31, 2024 0

Fellow SkyTeam alliance members Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern have inked a codeshare agreement. Now, the doors are open to expanded international connectivity, reciprocal elite benefits, and future mileage redemption opportunities. Here's all you need to know about the new partnership between Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Promotions: 4X Miles on Car Rentals, Status Match

January 29, 2024 0

Alaska Airlines has several ongoing promotions, offering bonus miles on car rentals, a status match, and regular opportunities to buy miles with a bonus. Does it make sense to jump on any of these? Let's take a look.

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You Can Now Redeem Virgin Points for Eurostar Vouchers, But You Shouldn’t. Here’s Why.

January 23, 2024 0

Virgin Red — the joint loyalty program of all Virgin brands, such as Virgin Atlantic — rolled out a new partnership with Eurostar. And with the partnership comes a new way to redeem your Virgin points. However, just because you can redeem Virgin points for Eurostar train vouchers doesn't mean you should. In fact, you should steer clear. Here's why.

Tyler Glatt

Hilton Adds LivSmart Studios to Long-Term Stay Collection

January 21, 2024 1

LivSmart Studios is yet another long-term hotel brand by Hilton, complementing Home2 Suites and Homewood Studios. What makes this new brand different from other similar brands? We don't have a lot of details yet, but here's what we know so far — plus some thoughts on whether this will be a popular brand in the Hilton Honors portfolio.

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Great Delta One Suites Award Availability to Europe Starting at Only 50,000 Points!

January 17, 2024 40

One of the best deals in the points and miles world is flying between the U.S. and mainland Europe in Delta business class for just 50,000 Virgin points. The problem with this sweet spot: There's rarely any award availability. Not today! Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is showing availability for up to nine business-class seats on select routes!

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Changes Coming to Avianca LifeMiles Elite Program; Use It To Get Star Alliance Gold

January 16, 2024 2

Avianca LifeMiles is a quirky program that doesn't get much attention outside of its mileage promotions with mile-long terms. The program has an elite status component, and Avianca recently introduced some changes for 2024. Here's what you need to know about the Avianca LifeMiles elite status program, its recent changes, plus how to use it to get Star Alliance Gold.

Tyler Glatt

Emirates and Azul Expand Partnership; New Opportunities To Earn and Redeem Miles

January 16, 2024 0

In 2021, Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras (or "Azul" for short) inked a codeshare partnership offering connectivity to and from a handful of cities in Brazil. Now, the venture is taking another step forward, and the fruits of it will bear new opportunities for Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul members to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by both carriers. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.

Tyler Glatt

New IHG Garner Brand Targets Mid-Tier Budget Travelers

January 15, 2024 2

In August 2023, IHG announced the Garner brand, targeting mid-tier budget travelers and adding to the Essentials Collection. Since the pandemic, budget travel has been a rapidly growing sector, and IHG's new brand complements other brands such as Hyatt Studios and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. Here are the details.

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