World of Hyatt Introduces Experiential Rewards by Sam Helmy July 19, 2018 28 World of Hyatt has introduced experiential rewards to its program. The new rewards are called FIND, and focus on a whole host of subjects, from tours and adventures to food, drink, and wellbeing. The site has over 100 individual experiences although Hyatt will make additions and revisions, as the list evolves.
Alaska Pulls Lounges in Seattle from Priority Pass by Sam Helmy July 19, 2018 46 Alaska pulled all of its three lounges at Seattle/SeaTac out of the Priority Pass Program as of September 1, 2018. The reasoning, which shouldn't come as a surprise to those that are frequently turned away due to overcrowding, which has been happening for months.
The Refreshed Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card by Jess Farley July 16, 2018 36 Wells Fargo has unveiled a refreshed version of its popular Wells Fargo Propel American Express® card (closed to new applicants). Launched in 2018, the card features a great signup offer and revamped bonus categories, including 3x points per dollar on travel, dining, and music streaming services, plus cell phone protection when you use the card to pay your monthly bill. All of this, with no annual fee.
Delta Devalues Business Saver Awards to Europe by Sam Helmy July 14, 2018 58 One-way trips to Europe will now set you back 82,000 SkyMiles plus taxes and fees for an award in Business. This is a 17% increase on the previous price of 70,000 SkyMiles.
Barclaycard Arrival Plus Rewards Credit Card Review by AwardWallet July 6, 2018 40 The Barclaycard Arrival Plus® World Elite Mastercard® offers unique value. While most travel-rewards cards focus on transfer partners, perks, and bonus earning categories to entice new cardholders, the Arrival Plus provides simplicity and flexibility with almost endless redemption options.
Priority Pass Adds 4 New Restaurants in Brazil and Peru by Sam Helmy July 3, 2018 33 Priority Pass has added 4 new restaurants to its network, at two different locations in South America. The Bleriot Bar & Lounge and the La Bonbonniere branches at both Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos (GRU), and at Lima’s Jorge Chavez (LIM), are now accessible to Priority Pass members.
AA 5k Bonus Points Promotion & New Look to Account Page by Sam Helmy July 1, 2018 70 American Airlines has announced its 5k challenge promotion, which will earn you up to 5K bonus miles for completing 5 qualifying activities. The announcement came at the same time that AA unveiled a new look to the AA account homepage.
Free And Easy 1,500 Bonus Points With La Quinta Returns by Sam Helmy June 29, 2018 70 Earn a quick 1,500 bonus La Quinta points, by registering for the Redeem Away promotion. Redeem Away allows you to redeem your La Quinta points for a host of everyday purchases by linking an eligible Visa card to your account.
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 October 3, 2025 32 AwardWallet may receive compensation from advertising partners when you visit our site, click on a link, when you are approved for a credit card, or when an account is opened. Terms Apply to the offers listed on this page. Enrollment...
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.
How to Avoid Close-in Booking Fees on American & United by Jess Farley June 19, 2018 43 Last minute award booking fees are a penalty assessed by airlines, purely because they can. That said, there are some strategies to avoid these with a little bit of thinking outside the box.
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.
