Category: News

Select Chase Cards Now Offer NEXUS Membership Fee Reimbursement

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.

Toni Southam

Alaska Adds Mileage Plan Redemptions on Royal Jordanian

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.

JT Genter

Bilt Rewards Adds In-App, Real-Time Flight Award Search Feature

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.

Ryan Smith

IHG Rewards Changes Coming in March 2022: New Elite Status Tiers & Higher Requirements

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.

Ryan Smith

Chase Offers New PayPal Cash Out Option to Ink Cardholders (0.8¢ Per Point)

January 18, 2022 3

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.

Ryan Smith

You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Royal Air Maroc Award Flights Online

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.

Ryan Smith

You Can Now Transfer Your Capital One Miles to Choice Privileges

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.

Ryan Smith

You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Iberia Award Flights Online

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.

Ryan Smith

JetBlue & Qatar Airways Expand Partnership, Release Details of Reciprocal Mileage Earning

December 29, 2021 2

JetBlue recently announced several new alliances and partnerships recently, including its partnership with Qatar Airways. This partnership is expanding to now include reciprocal mileage earning. Here are new earning rates and what's coming next for this partnership.

Ryan Smith

Hyatt Extends 'Work From Hyatt' Program Through 2022

December 19, 2021 12

Hyatt originally launched its "Work From Hyatt" and "Office for the Day" programs in 2020. These have proven to be so popular that both have been extended through 2022. Here are the latest details on these Hyatt programs, including where they're available, what they offer, and benefits/perks earned by World of Hyatt members.

Patrick Stouffer

Air Canada Launches Partnerships with Oman Air and Air Mauritius

December 14, 2021 10

Starting today, Air Canada launched partnerships with Oman Air and Air Mauritius. This allows for increased mileage earning and redemption opportunities for Aeroplan point collectors - and those with Amex, Chase, Capital One, Bilt, or Marriott points. Here are a few of the new redemption options and what we know about these new partnerships.

Ryan Smith

Delta Adds More Restrictions for Basic Economy Fares

December 11, 2021 21

Delta Air Lines quietly updated its Basic Economy earning structure and change and cancellation rules, and the results are not good. You will no longer earn SkyMiles on Basic Economy fares. Additionally, no elite-qualifying credits will be earned when flying in Basic Economy. Here's what you need to know about these changes.

Toni Southam