Singapore Devalues Premium Awards, Changes Waitlist Rules and Updates Award Search by Jess Farley January 7, 2019 59 Singapore KrisFlyer has announced a significant price increase starting January 24th for premium-economy, business, and first-class award tickets on Singapore and SilkAir-operated flights. Mileage upgrades and the waitlist process are changing too, so now is a good time to check your travel plans and see if you can book before this devaluation kicks in.
5X Earning Makes Citi Prestige the Top Card for Airfare and Restaurants by Erik Paquet January 4, 2019 89 Citi Prestige cardholders got a major boost today with the activation of 5x earning on airfare and restaurants. This change, along with the expansion of the $250 annual credit to cover all travel purchases, is the first (and most beneficial) in a series of updates planned for Citi's top-tier rewards card.
Delta Mileage Upgrades Now Available Online by Sam Helmy December 26, 2018 58 Delta has introduced a new option to upgrade existing reservations on its website. The upgrades can be purchased using cash or SkyMiles for any flight segment operated by Delta Airlines.
Get 30% Off Singapore Premium Economy and Business Class Awards by Erik Paquet December 23, 2018 46 Singapore Airlines' Krisflyer program is back with a new "Spontaneous Escapes" flash sale offering 30% off premium economy and business class on select U.S. routes in February 2019. Bookings must be completed by December 31st.
Delta Now Offering Basic Economy Awards by Sam Helmy December 11, 2018 62 Delta has expanded basic-economy fares include award travel on select routes. If these more restrictive awards become permanent, we're likely to see an increase in main-cabin awards prices across their route network for Skymiles members.
Chase Expanding 5/24 Policy to Additional Co-Brand Cards by Jess Farley December 10, 2018 64 Recent reports from around the points and miles community suggest that Chase may have expanded its 5/24 policy to include co-branded cards that were previously exempt from the tighter application rules.
Amex Confirms Two New Centurion Lounge Locations by Sam Helmy December 9, 2018 77 American Express has confirmed that it will open new Centurion Lounges at London Heathrow (LHR) and Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) airports. There is also a strong possibility that a Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) location will be announced soon.
Qatar Qsuites Coming To Boston In March 2019 by Sam Helmy December 8, 2018 51 Qatar Airways has announced it will be upgrading its Doha to Boston route to Qsuites business class in early 2019. Boston will be the sixth U.S. city to feature the world’s best business-class product.
Royal Air Maroc to Join Oneworld in 2020 by Sam Helmy December 6, 2018 67 The Oneworld alliance has announced that Royal Air Maroc will become a full member in 2020. The move will bring the total number of full Oneworld members to 14 and open up valuable new options for award travel to Africa.
AwardWallet’s Roundup of All Loyalty Program Promotions by Howie Rappaport March 3, 2025 138 Whether it be a deal on airline miles, double elite qualifying night credit for a hotel, or a discount on an award redemption that we think is worth a look, you can expect to find it here. If you know of a promotion missing from the list, let us know in the comments, and we'll get it added.
Breaking: Marriott Data Breach Affects 500 Million Guests by Sam Helmy November 30, 2018 70 Marriott revealed today that it has suffered a huge data breach which potentially compromises the data of up to 500 million guests who had booked a reservation with a Starwood property prior to September 10, 2018.
Priority Pass Adds Rock & Brews At LAX by Sam Helmy November 27, 2018 32 Priority Pass has announced the addition of Rock & Brews at Los Angeles LAX Terminal 1 to its network of lounges and restaurants. The move is good news for Priority Pass members at LAX since two recently added restaurants have either left the program or are in the process of leaving after a short stay.
CLEAR Lanes Available at JFK Terminal 4 by Sam Helmy November 26, 2018 16 CLEAR members can now use their membership to benefit from expedited security screening at New York/JFK Terminal 4. The move is the first new addition of CLEAR lanes in New York since CLEAR was first added to JFK and LaGuardia in January 2017.
Delta Black Friday Sale: Big Discounts To Destinations In Europe and Australia by Sam Helmy November 23, 2018 26 Delta Airlines has announced a Black Friday sale on select routes from the contiguous US to destinations in Australia & Europe. The sale is on cash fares and award tickets, with cash fares starting from $659 round-trip in main cabin, while award fares start from 36,000 SkyMiles plus taxes and fees in main cabin.
