2,500 Southwest Points If You Wait At TSA Pre✓ For More Than 10 Minutes by Sam Helmy May 22, 2018 27 Southwest has announced a promotion at Oakland airport that will give you 2,500 Rapid Rewards points if you wait for more than 10 minutes at TSA Pre✓. The promotion is a trial at Oakland Airport OAK only and will run through June 29, 2018.
Alaska Tweaks Award Chart & Introduces Cancellation And Change Fees by Sam Helmy May 14, 2018 41 Alaska has announced a host of changes that will affect its award chart, cancellation and change policies. As is the trend most changes are negative, especially the new change and cancellation policies, although the change to the award chart is slightly positive.
Possible Devaluation Of Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits Coming Soon by Sam Helmy May 11, 2018 35 It appears as though Chase will be cutting some benefits from the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. The move comes relatively quickly after Chase abolished Price and Returns protection across most of its cards. According to a document obtained by Doctor of Credit, the changes will affect some of the 3X earning on travel, as well as the guest access policy for the complimentary Priority Pass membership.
Delta Updates Earning with Korean Air and Use of Global Upgrade Certificates by Sam Helmy May 10, 2018 9 After finalizing its joint venture with Korean Air, Delta has published its new earning chart for Korean Air and a host of other benefits. Effective May 1, 2018, SkyMiles members flying with Korean Air are getting a significant upgrade in benefits.
Receive A 10% SkyMiles Rebate on Award Bookings (Targeted) by Sam Helmy May 9, 2018 15 Delta has announced a promotion where you can receive a 10% rebate on SkyMiles redemptions through May 13, 2018. The promotion not only applies to flights on Delta but also to flights on Delta partner airlines. According to the eligibility criteria, the promo is targeted, and only members who receive a direct communication with the promo are eligible. However, the promotion registration page is available to all.
Priority Pass Adds Alaska Lounge in JFK Terminal 7 by Sam Helmy May 9, 2018 37 Priority Pass has announced the latest addition to its network of lounges: the Alaska Lounge at JFK New York Terminal 7. The new lounge is located airside on the mezzanine floor above security and opened on April 30, 2018.
250 Bonus SPG Points with Mobile Check-In by Sam Helmy May 8, 2018 42 SPG has announced a promo where you can earn 250 bonus Starpoints when you check-in via the SPG mobile app. Mobile check-in is available when you book directly with SPG, through the website, or via the mobile app. About 72 to 48 hours prior to your stay you will be notified if you want to check-in via the mobile app. Once you have, on the day of your stay you will receive a notification when your room is ready, and your key is at the front desk.
Russia Waives Visa Requirements for World Cup Ticket Holders by Sam Helmy May 4, 2018 41 Russia has announced a visa waiver for the 2018 World Cup. According to a statement on the website of the Russian embassy in Washington DC, if you hold a valid match ticket, fan ID, and passport you will be able to enter the Russian Federation without a visa. The program is not restricted to citizens of the 32 participating countries, and the holder of a match ticket from any country can use the visa waiver program.
Earn Shop Your Way Points with Uber & Uber Eats by Sam Helmy April 20, 2018 36 Earn $2 CASHBACK in Shop Your Way points on every Uber ride and every Uber Eats order. No minimum transaction size and no limits on earnings!
Chase Adds Restrictions to Southwest Consumer Cards by Sam Helmy April 14, 2018 11 Chase has added eligibility restrictions to the consumer versions of its Southwest Credit Cards. The new eligibility criteria affect the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card, and Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. The change may make getting the Southwest Companion Pass a little more difficult going forward.
Southwest Tweaks the Value of Rapid Reward Points by Sam Helmy April 11, 2018 26 Southwest has announced an adjustment to the value of Rapid Rewards when redeeming for airfare. Unlike most adjustments in the industry, this one is both good and bad depending on the type of tickets you normally redeem your Rapid Rewards -- but the least expensive tickets are going up in price.
SkyMiles Flash Sale to Hawaii (Through April 12, 2018) by Howie Rappaport April 10, 2018 17 Delta doesn't publish an official award chart. Delta doesn't let us know when their prices go up or down. So, when Delta has a sale, we're not actually sure how much of a discount (if any) is being offered. So we'll take Delta at their word here that flights to Hawaii are on sale when using SkyMiles.
