Choose Your Southwest Promotion for Bonus Points this Spring (Bonus Companion Pass, Rapid Rewards Points) by Skye Class April 11, 2022 17 Southwest Airlines just launched a round of new spring promotions. Some targeted members are getting a choice between three options: 10,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points, 15,000 tier qualifying points, or 50,000 Companion Pass qualifying points. Did you get targeted, and what benefits were offered to you? Here's how to check.
British Airways Reduces the Avios Price for Qatar Airways Award Flights by Ryan Smith April 8, 2022 2 In positive news for travelers, you'll need fewer Avios when booking Qatar Airways flights with British Airways, as the airline reduces award costs to match other programs. Here's a look at the positive improvements in award costs with British Airways Executive Club as it pertains to flights on Qatar Airways—as well as why this change is happening.
Mastercard Scaling Back, Then Ending, DoorDash and HelloFresh Benefits by Skye Class April 8, 2022 0 Mastercard holders who are fans of food delivery services have a couple of benefits they should be taking advantage of. The bad news is that these benefits are going away later this year. Currently, Mastercard has benefits with DoorDash and HelloFresh. Both of these are going away after September 2022, and the DoorDash benefit is being reduced pretty soon. Here are the details.
Hyatt Introduces New Award Chart for All-inclusive Resorts, Adds Six New Cancun Resorts by JT Genter April 4, 2022 0 Starting today, World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem points at six Cancun all-inclusive resorts in the AMR Collection. As part of this rollout, Hyatt is introducing an entirely new award chart for all of its all-inclusive resorts. Here's what you need to know about these developments.
Capital One Launches Entertainment Portal, Will Issue MLB Credit Cards by Ryan Smith March 31, 2022 1 Capital One just launched a new Capital One Entertainment portal—in which you can redeem your points for event tickets. And Capital One will now issue MLB credit cards—which were previously issued by Bank of America. Here's a look at the news and also whether using your points for tickets is a good deal.
Capital One Adds Virgin Red as 17th Transfer Partner by Ryan Smith March 30, 2022 4 Capital One miles might be gaining a little more value, now that the program has added Virgin Red as its 17th transfer partner. Virgin Red is the loyalty program for all of the Virgin brands, and there are some unique booking opportunities for partner awards. Here's a look at what we can expect from this new transfer partner.
Virgin Australia Partner Switch: Delta Out, United In by Ryan Smith March 27, 2022 3 In an email to members of its Velocity frequent flyer program, Virgin Australia announced United Airlines as its new U.S. partner. This spells the end of Virgin Australia's long-standing partnership with Delta Air Lines. There is a 10-week grace period, so there may be things you need to get in order before June 13, 2022. Here are the details.
SriLankan Airlines Added as Alaska Airlines’ Newest Redemption Partner by JT Genter March 23, 2022 1 The one-year anniversary of Alaska's joining of the Oneworld alliance is nearing, and Alaska seems set on adding redemptions on all of its new partners before this anniversary. The latest addition: SriLankan Airlines. And unlike recent award chart additions, Alaska's award chart for using miles on SriLankan isn't bad!
Delta Cardholders: Get a Free or Discounted Disney+ Bundle (Targeted) by Skye Class March 22, 2022 1 A current (but targeted) promotion offers Delta credit cardholders $13.99 per month in statement credits when they subscribe to a Disney Plus bundle. This is a targeted offer, so you'll have to see if you've been selected. The promotion ends on August 31, 2022. This can lead to a free Disney Plus subscription for the next few months.
Hilton Honors Increases Points Costs at Many Top Hotels by Toni Southam March 21, 2022 0 Hilton recently devalued several of its top-tier properties with no notice. Hotels that were once 95,000 Hilton points per night have shot up to 110,000 and even 120,000 points per night. Here's a look at the Hilton Honors properties where we are seeing increases in the number of points you need for a reservation.
Bilt Rewards Adds United MileagePlus and Asia Miles as 1:1 Transfer Partners by Ryan Smith March 16, 2022 3 Today, Bilt Rewards just added two new transfer partners: United MileagePlus and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. These new transfer partners offer 1:1 transfers for your Bilt Rewards points and bring some nice redemption opportunities to the table. Here's how they boost the Bilt Rewards program and how they can up your travel game.
One Week Only: Hyatt Private Sale Offers Members 25% Off Stays in April and May 2022 by Ryan Smith March 15, 2022 0 World of Hyatt just launched the Hyatt Private Sale, which offers World of Hyatt members up to 25% off stays in April and May 2022. In some regions, you'll get food and beverage discounts or free breakfast added on. However, you only have one week to make your bookings. Here are the details on the latest Hyatt offer.
Stack the Savings to Earn up to 3,900 AA Miles, Save up to $145 on Blue Apron Purchase of Just $50 by Toni Southam October 25, 2022 2 Right now, new Blue Apron subscribers can stack offers to earn up to 3,900 American Airlines miles plus $120 off and $25 cash back a purchase of just $50. But, you'll need to act by March 14 to take advantage of all of these offers. Here are all of the points, miles, and cashback offers and how you can stack them to save money on food delivery while building up your award miles.
Alaska Miles Boost Promotion: Multiply Recent Earnings up to 4X for Under 2¢ per Mile by Ryan Smith March 11, 2022 0 Alaska Airlines is trying a lot of new things in 2022, and its Miles Boost promotion is simply the latest. This promotion offers the ability to multiply the miles you've earned recently by up to 4X, but you need to act fast. Here are the details and our analysis of whether this is worth pursuing.
World of Hyatt Cardholders: Get 10X Points per Dollar at AMR Collection by Toni Southam March 9, 2022 0 The luxury AMR Collection is now a part of Hyatt's family of hotels, thanks to the recent acquisition of ALG. As a way to promote the AMR brand, Hyatt is offering cardholders an exclusive deal when they stay at one of the new properties: 10X World of Hyatt points for cardholders. Is this deal any good? Here's our take.
How to Book JetBlue Mint to London with Emirates Skywards Miles by Max Prosperi May 26, 2023 8 JetBlue and Emirates have been partners for a while, and that relationship has just improved over time. The icing on the cake has been added: you can book JetBlue Mint (business class) between New York and London using your Emirates Skywards miles. Best of all, this is actually a good deal. Let's take a look at the latest development and how to book.
You Can Buy Now, Pay Later with Delta When Using an Amex Card by Skye Class March 8, 2022 1 As travel gets back to normal, some companies are making it easier to book your dream vacation. Recently, Delta teamed up with American Express to allow customers to buy now, pay later for their flights. There are various plans you can sign up for. So how does it work? Here's a look at this new feature to see if it's a good fit for your next Delta booking.
Buy 18,000 British Airways Avios for 1.25¢, Get a Subscription to The Economist to Boot by Skye Class March 8, 2022 0 British Airways Executive Club members can earn up to 18,000 Avios by starting a subscription to The Economist. What's great about this deal is that it's tantamount to purchasing Avios for as little as 1.25¢ each. Plus, you get a subscription to The Economist thrown in. This promotion runs through March 21, so act fast.
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.
