Qatar Airways Nerfs JetBlue Redemptions in Just a Few Days by Carissa Rawson November 10, 2023 2 Earlier this week, Qatar Airways made waves when it launched excellently priced redemptions for JetBlue bookings. Now, that ability is gone, and the airline has created a new award chart specifically for JetBlue redemptions. However, bookings are on hold for mysterious reasons.
United Changes How You’ll Earn Elite Status in 2024, Further Rewarding Card Spending by Carissa Rawson November 10, 2023 1 Earning elite status with United Airlines just got easier for co-branded cardholders. Along with increased abilities to earn Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) members can now apply card spend to top-tier status. Here's what you need to know about United Premier elite status changes for 2024.
Earn Up to 10% Off and Up to 1,250 Bonus LifeMiles When Renting with Avis by Andrew George Bradshaw November 10, 2023 0 When renting a car with Avis for two or more days now through December 15, 2023, you can receive up to a 10% discount plus up to 1,250 bonus LifeMiles. Considering the value of LifeMiles, earning them for free is never a bad idea. Let's dive into the details of this promotion.
Get 100% Transfer Bonus Converting Choice Privileges Points to Qantas or Virgin Australia by Sam Helmy November 10, 2023 0 Choice Privileges is offering a promotion giving members double points when transferring points to either Virgin Australia or Qantas Frequent Flyer. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2023. Through this offer, you receive 1,600 airline miles for every 2,000 Choice Privileges points you transfer. Here's when this could make sense.
Avoid Delta’s High Partner Award Rates by Booking With SkyTeam Partner Programs by Tyler Glatt November 9, 2023 89 Delta's frequent SkyMiles devaluations have made award tickets on SkyTeam partner airlines all but unaffordable. Thankfully, there are other, more cost-effective ways to book award flights on SkyTeam airlines. By taking advantage of partner loyalty programs, you can unlock greater value. Here are the partner programs you'll want to know about.
British Airways Restricting Award Availability Released to Non-Avios Airline Partners by Sam Helmy November 9, 2023 1 British Airways confirmed that it's reducing the number of award seats offered to non-Avios partners like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. In order to book the first batch of award availability, you're going to need to use Avios. That's good for travelers that have a flexible points strategy but bad for those locked into non-Avios programs.
Flying Blue To Cap XP Rollovers Starting in 2024 by Sam Helmy November 8, 2023 0 Flying Blue has announced that it is capping the number of XP points that can roll over. Starting November 1, 2024, Flying Blue Platinum members will only be able to roll over a maximum of 300 XP to the next qualifying year. Here's what that means for Flying Blue Platinum elites - especially those looking to earn Platinum for Life status.
Citi Product Change Rules: How and Why To Switch Credit Cards by Ian Snyder November 8, 2023 13 Citibank has very flexible rules when it comes to exchanging one of its cards for another. The Citi product change rules can allow you to convert between card "families" or even to discontinued products, some of which can be attractive choices. Here's why and how to product change.
You Can Now Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points at Dollar General [But Please Don’t] by Sam Helmy November 8, 2023 0 You can now redeem your Citi ThankYou® points at Dollar General at a rate of $5.00 of your purchase for 625 points. Bear in mind this is a horrible value and a terrible use of your hard-earned Citi ThankYou points and should be avoided.
Bilt Rewards Announces Marriott Bonvoy as Its 15th Transfer Partner by Tyler Glatt November 8, 2023 0 Bilt Rewards has announced a new transfer partner: Marriott Bonvoy. You can transfer your Bilt Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio, which is welcome news for Bilt Members who now have another way to use their Bilt points on award hotel stays. Here's all you need to know about the announcement.
Discover it Cash Back Card Review: Worth the Effort for Bonus Earnings by Ryan Flanigan November 7, 2023 0 The Discover it® Cash Back could be a great addition to any credit card portfolio, thanks to excellent earning opportunities in the first year and a lengthy introductory APR offer. But is this the right card for you in the long run? Let's take a closer look at the card's positives and negatives to find out.
Reader Question: Is My Connection Time Long Enough? by Tyler Glatt November 7, 2023 109 Do you have enough time to make your connection? In today's post, we're covering everything you should know to minimize the risk of getting stranded on a connecting itinerary. We'll also dive into separate (split-ticket) itineraries and when it makes sense to book them.
Best Uses of Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club Points by Sam Helmy November 7, 2023 2 Leading Hotels of The World offers travelers the ability to earn and redeem points at some of the most unique and luxurious properties worldwide. However, whether you can make the program work for you depends on your travel and stay patterns. Here's a look into the value of Leaders Club points, how to earn them, and whether it's worth taking advantage of the new ability to transfer Citi ThankYou points to Leading Hotels of the World.
Survey Says: Many People Rely on Credit Card Rewards, but Most Are Unhappy With Their Options by Ryan Smith November 6, 2023 1 A recent survey shows that increasing numbers of people are relying on rewards programs to help them in uncertain economic times. However, they're not very satisfied with their credit card rewards. We have a few ideas on how to address the chief frustrations listed in this survey.
Qatar Airways Promotion: Get Up to 12% Off and 5,000 Bonus Avios by Skye Class November 6, 2023 4 The latest Qatar Airways promotion offers members up to 12% off a Premium Class flight and 5,000 bonus Avios when departing select Asian countries. But you need to book by November 12, 2023. Here are the details.
New: Redeem Qatar Airways Avios for JetBlue Flights, And The Rates Are Excellent. by Sam Helmy and JT Genter November 6, 2023 2 You can now redeem Qatar Airways Privileges Club Avios for JetBlue awards. Book JetBlue Mint across the U.S. for just 38,750 Avios or JetBlue Mint to Europe for just 62,000 Avios. Plus, the out-of-pocket costs are immaterial (except if you fly from London). However, finding award availability requires some tricks. Here's what you need to know about this exciting new award redemption option.
Complete Guide to American Airlines Basic Economy by Tyler Glatt, Jenna Hansen and Sam Helmy November 6, 2023 42 American Airlines Basic Economy tickets have some restrictions. From unchangeable tickets to no free checked bags, this guide goes over everything you need to know about these fares. We'll help you decide whether the cost-savings are worth it, plus tell you how to circumvent some of the restrictions.
Alaska Airlines Now Partners With Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express by Ryan Smith November 5, 2023 0 They likely aren't the first names that pop into your mind when thinking about airlines, but Alaska Airlines has two new partners: Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express. Here's how you can earn miles on these flights and where the airlines can take you.
The Best Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Status and How To Earn It by Senitra Horbrook November 4, 2023 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
12 Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions For The Budget-Savvy Traveler by Tyler Glatt November 4, 2023 3 Some of the best points and miles redemptions are the ones that don't break the (points) bank. Thankfully, Marriott has a lengthy list of budget-friendly hotels dotted across the world. Even if you don't have a large balance of Marriott Bonvoy points to work with, there's still a property out there for you that's within reach. Here are 12 examples that average under 16,000 points per night.
First Look: Capital One Lounge Denver Review by Carissa Rawson November 4, 2023 1 Capital One has opened the third of its airport lounges in Denver, Colorado. Eligible cardholders get unlimited access, while those who don't have a Capital One card can gain entry for $65 per day. Here's what it was like visiting on opening day.
Wyndham Rewards Members Get Bonus Points & up to 35% Off at Caesars by Skye Class February 1, 2024 0 Wyndham Rewards members have a new promotion to get up to 35% off at Caesars Hotels stays while also earning 2,500 bonus points per stay. Members must book stays before December 1, 2023 and complete them by January 31, 2024.
U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Business Card Review: Great APR Offer and Useful Bonus Categories by Ryan Flanigan November 3, 2023 0 The U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard® offers an excellent 0% introductory APR, useful bonus cash-back categories for your business, and doesn't charge an annual fee. Is it the right card for your small business? Let's take a comprehensive look.
New Capital One Promotion: $200 Off Any Premier Collection Hotel Booking by Carissa Rawson November 2, 2023 1 Capital One just launched a new offer for eligible cardholders providing $200 off on hotel stays. Cardholders who book now through December 31, 2023 (or while supplies last) will receive $200 off their bookings made with the Premier Collection. Best of all, there's no minimum spending requirement. So you may be able to get a nearly-free hotel!
Using Hilton Credit Card Spending for Elite Status by Tyler Glatt May 2, 2025 0 Hilton Honors elite status is an easy way to make your next Hilton stay a lot more rewarding. For a lengthy list of perk-related reasons, including complimentary breakfast and room upgrades, elite status is a valuable tool to have in your back pocket. Here's how to earn Gold or Diamond status with credit card spending.
Best Western Discounts Award Rates, Up to 50% Fewer Points by Skye Class November 1, 2023 0 After more than a year, Best Western brought back the promotion giving members up to a 50% discount on award night bookings, available through February 4, 2024. There are three levels of discounts during this promotion, depending on the base points redemption value of the hotel. Here are the details.
What Is the Difference Between a Layover vs Stopover? by Jenna Hansen October 31, 2023 1 The words "layover" and "stopover" are often used interchangeably. However, they mean different things. Layovers are shorter and always free. Stopovers are longer, and only certain airlines offer them for free. This guide explains the differences and which airlines allow you to add a free stopover to your award bookings.
Earn AAdvantage® Miles From Everyday Mastercard Purchases Through SimplyMiles by Michelle Molloy October 30, 2023 58 The SimplyMiles program lets users earn additional American Airlines miles with hundreds of partners when they shop using a Mastercard. There are no fees and no requirement to use an American Airlines co-branded card. If you want to earn AAdvantage® miles on everyday purchases, SimplyMiles is a program worth taking a closer look at. It also can help you earn AA elite status.
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