American Express Launches Do More Business (Replacement for OPEN Savings) by Sam Helmy June 21, 2018 14 American Express has launched its AMEX Do More Business program, the successor to its OPEN Savings program which we reported in March would be discontinued June 1, 2018.
AMEX Introduces Welcome Offer Eligibility Tool by Sam Helmy September 6, 2023 32 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. Terms Apply to the offers listed on this page. Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided,...
Priority Pass Adds Two Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses by Sam Helmy June 20, 2018 24 Priority Pass has added two Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses to its network of lounges. You can now access the Virgin Clubhouse at Washington DC Dulles International IAD, and the Virgin Clubhouse at Newark Liberty International EWR. One thing to note is that there are some serious restrictions on the times you can access both lounges.
Priority Pass Adds Barney’s Beanery at LAX Terminal 2 by Sam Helmy June 19, 2018 14 Recently, it seems not a week goes by without Priority Pass adding another restaurant to its network. This time it’s Barney’s Beanery at Los Angeles (LAX) Terminal 2. Hopefully, this will take some of the pressure off the only other Priority Pass lounge at LAX Terminal 2, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse.
Hyatt Place Revamp & Loss of Free Breakfast For Some? by Sam Helmy June 18, 2018 20 Hyatt will be revamping its Hyatt Place brand and changing its focus, as well as changing some of the benefits on offer at Hyatt Place hotels. Like most changes, some are good, and some are not so good -- although in this case one of the changes is simply bizarre.
Loews Terminating YouFirst Program by Sam Helmy June 17, 2018 14 Loews Hotels has announced that it will be terminating its YouFirst Loyalty program effective December 6, 2018.
eMiles To Close Possible Move To eRewards by Sam Helmy June 15, 2018 45 eMiles is sending out emails to members indicating that the program will be closing down effective June 15, 2018. Some members are receiving a link to join eMiles’ sister company e-Rewards, although the links provided in the email seem to have a unique ID.
Capital One Venture Card Adds TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Statement Credit by Sam Helmy June 12, 2018 11 Capital One has added a statement credit towards TSA PreCheck or Global Entry as a benefit to holders of the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card as of June 12, 2018.
Southwest Status Match Challenge by Sam Helmy June 10, 2018 9 Southwest has announced a status match challenge, where you will receive A-List status for 90 days, in which time you need to complete 3 roundtrips or 6 one-way trips with Southwest to extend your status for 12 months.
Hamburgers, Fries and Shakes Available with Priority Pass in Syracuse by Sam Helmy June 8, 2018 39 Priority Pass has added Johnny Rockets at Syracuse Hancock International SYR to its network of restaurants. This addition not only expands Priority Pass’s network of lounges and restaurants but also airports, since the Johnny Rockets will be the first and only facility at Syracuse Hancock International to date.
Airbnb Removes 80% of Listings in Japan by Sam Helmy June 7, 2018 17 A few days ago, 80% of Airbnb listings in Japan disappeared. The total number of properties available plummeted from over 62,000 to a meagmeager800. According to the Japan Times, the move comes in response to a new law in Japan as of June 15, 2018.
British Airways to Pay 2.2 Billion Avios in Class Action Settlement by Sam Helmy June 5, 2018 45 US-based British Airways Executive Club members could be in line for an Avios windfall after BA reached a settlement in a fuel surcharge class action lawsuit against them. Those eligible for compensation will receive between 12,500 and 35,000 Avios depending on their redemptions.
JAL Award Chart Devaluation Coming November 20, 2018 by Sam Helmy June 4, 2018 19 Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a devaluation to its JAL Mileage Bank award chart. The coming change will take effect on November 20, 2018; however, don’t wait until the last minute to make an award booking, since the exact deadline is 08:59 Japanese time on November 20, 2018—which is late afternoon/evening on November 19, 2018 in the US.
