KLM Business Class Review – Boeing 747-400 Combi by Elina Geller August 23, 2019 46 What makes a great business class experience? I think a smooth check-in, nice lounge, great seats, tasty food, plenty of entertainment options and great wine! Check out my review of the KLM new business-class experience from Amsterdam to New York on the Boeing 747-400 Combi.
50% off Awards with THAI Airways This Summer by Sam Helmy August 22, 2019 27 THAI Airways is offering 50% off award redemption on select routes to and from Bangkok this summer and fall. Bookings must be made by September 30th, 2019, while the travel window for the promotion ends October 31st, 2019.
Google is Now Offering Price Protection on Flights by Skye Class August 18, 2019 67 On August 13th, Google Flights launched a price guarantee on selected flights booked on its platform. In a nutshell, if Google is confident that they're offering the cheapest tickets, they'll pay you the difference if they're wrong.
Interesting New Routes in August 2019 and Beyond by Elina Geller August 16, 2019 24 We're excited to report that several new flight routes have been recently announced. In addition to giving you more options for paid airfare, new routes are always a great opportunity to snag hard-to-find award availability before the rest of the points and miles community catches on.
Earn up to 40,000 LifeMiles: Perfect for Premium Cabin Star Alliance Awards by Jess Farley August 15, 2019 11 New cardmembers can take advantage of the Avianca LifeMiles credit card welcome offers and earn up to 40,000 miles. Perfect for premium cabin awards on Star Alliance carriers!
20% Off Cathay Pacific Awards to the U.S. and Europe by Sam Helmy August 11, 2019 26 To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Cathay Pacific is offering a 20% discount on awards to select destinations in the U.S. and Europe from Hong Kong.
Aeroplan Program Changes: Everything You Need to Know by Elina Geller August 5, 2019 30 Ahead of the launch of its new loyalty program in 2020, Aeroplan announced a slew of changes to its award program. We outline everything you need to know about the changes.
Amex Eliminates Airline Fee Credit for Gift Card Purchases by Sam Helmy August 4, 2019 69 American Express has finally closed a loophole that allowed cardholders to use their airline fee credit to reimburse gift cards purchased directly from the airline. Although the terms and conditions have always stated that gift cards are excluded from the credit, this had never been enforced for gift cards purchased in small denominations.
Citi Increasing Signup Bonus Restriction to 48 Months by Sam Helmy August 3, 2019 37 Citi has made a move to restrict welcome offers on the AA family of cards to one bonus every 48 months. While this could be bad news for some, the new rule may actually end up giving you more options for your next Citi card.
Turo Rentals and Southwest Airlines Partner Up for Points by Skye Class August 2, 2019 19 Turo Rentals and Southwest Airlines have partnered up. Now you can earn up to 30,000 Rapid Rewards points with Southwest when you rent and list your car on Turo Rentals.
Qantas to Make Major Program Changes in September 2019 by Elina Geller July 30, 2019 47 Qantas recently announced some significant changes to its frequent flyer program which are scheduled to take effect on September 18, 2019. Although some awards will increase in price, there are also some positive aspects, including reduced taxes and fees and additional award seats being made available.
Amex Priority Pass Cards Losing Non-Lounge Access Privileges by Sam Helmy July 29, 2019 57 American Express has announced that Priority Pass Select memberships associated with its cards will no longer be eligible to access Priority Pass Non-Lounge facilities. This change takes effect on August 1, 2019, and will eliminate the option to visit Priority Pass restaurants. Fortunately, Priority Pass cards linked to Citi and Chase credit cards are not affected.
Use Your Discover Card to Get a $20 Refund on Your Phone Bill by Skye Class July 24, 2019 13 Recently, Discover sent out a targeted email to some of their customers offering them a $20 refund for paying two cell phone bills before the end of September 2019. Unless you have another card which will give you a better reward, this is some easy cash for anyone with a Discover Card.
You Can Now Book Etihad and JAL Awards on the AA Website by Sam Helmy July 23, 2019 40 American Airlines has added the ability to book awards with Etihad Airways and Japan Airlines to its online booking system. While this improvement will make it far easier to book international travel without a phone call, it will also make these awards more accessible to millions of frequent flyers, meaning more demand for a small and finite number of award seats.
Virgin Atlantic Schedules First A350 Route by Elina Geller July 20, 2019 26 In April, Virgin Atlantic revealed its newly designed A350 airplane. Well now, travelers can start getting excited because on September 10th, the new plane will start flying the popular New York-London route.
T-Mobile Launches Great New International Data Plans by Skye Class July 16, 2019 45 Finding a good international data plan is not always easy, and the costs can be daunting. Recently, T-Mobile has launched two new international data plans at a great price.
