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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
