American Express recently improved the value and usefulness of The Platinum Card® from American Express’s $240 digital entertainment credit by adding new service providers. With the new additions, you can now use the credit to offset seven entertainment providers from The New York Times to Disney+.
Alaska just launched a new mileage sale, offering Mileage Plan members the chance to buy miles with up to a 60% bonus. Members who maximize this sale will have the ability to purchase Alaska Mileage Plan miles for 1.85¢ a piece. That matches the best bonus we’ve ever seen, so it could make sense to buy Alaska miles in some situations. Here’s a look at the details.
Hyatt’s latest promotion to buy points offers members a 30% bonus on purchases of 5,000 or more points now through May 30, 2022. If maximized, World of Hyatt members can snag Hyatt points for 1.85¢ per point. Here are the amazing opportunities this opens up, from an all-suite resort in Bali to a private island in the Caribbean.
Connecting your email account to AwardWallet will open up a whole new world of convenience and organization. It takes just minutes to set up, and once you do it, AwardWallet can provide more timely, detailed, and accurate information about your rewards and travel plans. Learn how to supercharge your AwardWallet account by securely connecting your email today.
Southwest Airlines just launched a round of new spring promotions. Some targeted members are getting a choice between three options: 10,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points, 15,000 tier qualifying points, or 50,000 Companion Pass qualifying points. Did you get targeted, and what benefits were offered to you? Here’s how to check.
Marriott Bonvoy members may be surprised to learn that they can now buy points during the booking process for a hotel room. While you’ve always been able to buy points, this new ability offers two improvements. First, it can be done during the booking process itself. Second, these points are in addition to your normal limits. Here’s what this means for travelers.
Etihad Guest miles will expire after 18 months with no qualifying activity on your account. This applies to Bronze, Silver, and Gold members. However, Etihad Guest Platinum members’ mileage balances will never expire as long as they keep their status. Here are the many ways to prevent your miles from expiring.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium business card that commands a high annual fee but offers tons of value through lounge access, hotel and car rental elite status, up to $1,400 in annual credits, travel protections, and even cell phone insurance. Check out our detailed review of the card, covering the welcome offer, earning points, travel perks, and the array of credits that can save you lots of money.
Savvy Las Vegas and Atlantic City fans know that there are popular hotel status match opportunities possible at these locations. However, one of our favorite matches is no more. The endless cycle of status matching between Wyndham and Caesars without activity is no longer possible. Here’s how these matches will work going forward.
In positive news for travelers, you’ll need fewer Avios when booking Qatar Airways flights with British Airways, as the airline reduces award costs to match other programs. Here’s a look at the positive improvements in award costs with British Airways Executive Club as it pertains to flights on Qatar Airways—as well as why this change is happening.