Book British Airways Awards For Up To 50% Off by Ross Denkin November 17, 2019 58 Now through November 21, British Airways Executive Club members can book award flights at up to a 50% discount. Travel by April 30, 2020, to score great redemptions on British Airways metal. The steepest discounts are for economy and premium-economy travel, but even small discounts apply to business and first-class cabins.
Alaska Adds Singapore Airlines Redemptions, Cuts Stopovers Within Asia by Ross Denkin November 10, 2019 37 Alaska has added the ability to redeem miles on Singapore Airlines, which is great news for Mileage Plan members. But there is also some bad news that largely overshadows the positive announcement: Stopovers on one-way award travel within Asia are no longer allowed.
Rakuten Adds Option to Earn Membership Rewards for Existing Users by Sam Helmy November 9, 2019 32 Rakuten (formerly Ebates) has finally made it possible for members to change their preferred earning method from cashback to Membership Rewards. The Rakuten shopping portal is now an excellent way to turn online purchases into a rapidly growing Membership Rewards balance.
Citi ThankYou® Adds Aeromexico as a Transfer Partner by Sam Helmy November 6, 2019 35 Citi ThankYou® has added Aeromexico as a transfer partner. Typically points will transfer to Club Premier at a ratio of 1:1 with a minimum transfer of 1,000 points. The new addition brings the total for Citi ThankYou® points to 15 airline partners.
Partner Awards in Premium Economy Now Bookable with American Miles by Ross Denkin November 1, 2019 60 American frequent flyers can now use AAdvantage miles to book premium-economy awards with partner airlines. This is excellent news which gives travelers the option to fly in more comfort without the huge cost increase of business or first-class travel. At the moment, the rollout is limited to British Airways flights, but we're optimistic we'll see other partners come online soon.
Major Overhaul of Delta Cards for 2020 by Jess Farley October 22, 2019 73 Delta has announced sweeping changes to its co-brand card lineup for 2020. We cover all the details in this comprehensive guide.
It is Now Easier to Use The Platinum Card® Uber Credit by Sam Helmy October 10, 2019 53 American Express and Uber have made it easier for Platinum and Centurion cardholders to use their monthly Uber credits. It's a small change, but it should help folks capture more of the $200 in annual credits up for grabs. Here's how to take advantage.
Citi Offers a 25% Bonus When Transferring Points to JetBlue by Skye Class October 5, 2019 30 Through October 19, 2019, Citi is giving a 25% bonus on all points transferred to JetBlue within the ThankYou® Rewards Portal. While this sounds good, it's not for everyone, especially depending on which Citi card you have.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Basic Economy Fares by Skye Class October 2, 2019 45 Hawaiian Airlines is set to launch basic-economy fares, starting with three of its routes to California. For around $30 less, you can opt-out of benefits like seat selection, upgrades, and the ability to change or refund your ticket. Here's everything you need to know about the new offering.
Cathay Pacific Awards Now Bookable Online with American Miles by Sam Helmy September 26, 2019 68 American Airlines has added the ability to book Cathay Pacific partner awards on AA.com. This is the third major partner added to American's online search in the past few months, making it one of the best search tools for Oneword availability. Although this is great news for most, those who have been quietly booking Cathay tickets by phone will now have far more competition for these awards.
Citi Cutting Key Benefits on September 22, 2019 by Jess Farley September 19, 2019 100 On September 22, 2019, Citi is cutting key travel and purchase protection benefits across its entire range of rewards cards. In this post, we revisit some of Citi’s most popular card benefits, and detail the best alternative cards and card issuers for each one.
Redeem Your Alaska Miles on Aer Lingus Flights by Skye Class September 12, 2019 41 Alaska Airlines now allows you to redeem your MileagePlan Miles on Aer Lingus flights to Dublin and then onward within Europe. Although this option has been around for a few months, it's worth a closer look at how to maximize your value from the new partnership.
Garuda Indonesia No Longer a Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partner by Sam Helmy September 11, 2019 25 Citi ThankYou® has removed Garuda Indonesia as an airline transfer partner without providing any notice to ThankYou® Rewards cardholders. Although it's never a good thing to see a partner disappear, this was never one of the more valuable ways to redeem your Citi points.
