Last Chance To Save Up to 15% at Hyatt Hotels Using This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 0 World of Hyatt kicked off this past NFL season by partnering with New York Giants rookie Jalin Hyatt. This partnership was unique, celebrating the first professional season of a wide receiver named "Hyatt" by offering up to a 15% discount on stays at participating properties. However, the window for booking hotels with this discount is ending soon.
Last Call: Book These Alaska Mileage Awards Before Award Chart Changes in March by Tyler Glatt April 2, 2024 4 Alaska Airlines will introduce new distance-based partner award charts in March 2024. That's coming soon. Until then, you can take advantage of the current pricing. Here are the Mileage Plan redemptions you'll want to make now — before they become a lot more expensive in the near future.
Virgin Australia Offers Double Points on Flights by Skye Class July 1, 2024 0 Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer members have a promotion to earn double points on flights booked before February 25 and completed before June 30, 2024. That means earning 10 points per dollar instead of the usual 5 on all flights — both domestic and international. Here are the details of this promotion.
American Airlines Slashes Miles Transfer Fees by 66% by Tyler Glatt February 21, 2024 0 If you're short the American Airlines AAdvantage® miles necessary to make a redemption, one option for growing your mileage balance is to transfer miles from one account to another. And in the right circumstances, it can make a lot of sense. Plus, American Airlines just made it far cheaper to move miles between accounts. Here's what you need to know about transferring American Airlines AAdvantage miles.
JetBlue Hikes Checked Baggage Fees: Here’s How To Avoid Paying These Higher Prices by Tyler Glatt February 20, 2024 0 On February 1, 2024, JetBlue quietly amended its checked luggage rates for its non-transatlantic flights. The airline now charges $35 for the first bag purchased more than a day before departure and $50 for the second. Bags purchased closer-in cost even more. However, there are a few ways to avoid the steep new price tag. Here's what you need to know about JetBlue's bag fee changes.
LifeMiles Rental Car Promotion: 500 Bonus LifeMiles, Plus up to 14K Miles per Day by Andrew George Bradshaw February 20, 2024 0 LifeMiles is one of the most valuable loyalty currencies in the game, so the fact that LifeMiles has come out with yet another way to earn bonus miles is pretty exciting. Members can now earn up to 14,000 bonus LifeMiles per day when renting through the LifeMiles Cars portal. This promotion is valid on reservations made before April 15 and completed by July 31, 2024. Let's take a look at some of the key points to this promotion and whether or not it makes sense to pursue.
American Airlines to Eliminate Mileage, Loyalty Points Earnings on Online Travel Agency Bookings by Tyler Glatt February 20, 2024 2 Starting on July 11, 2024, American Airlines travelers will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points on trips booked through most online travel agencies (OTAs). Here's what we know about these impending changes, and why you should consider booking flights before this change.
American Airlines Raises Checked Baggage Fees: Here’s How to Avoid Paying These Higher Fees. by JT Genter February 20, 2024 0 American Airlines just made it up to 33% more expensive to check your bag on the world's largest airline. Effective immediately, American Airlines baggage fees have increased from $30 to as much as $40 for a first checked bag on domestic and short-haul international flights. However, travelers still have plenty of ways to avoid paying baggage fees entirely. Here's what you need to know.
Save Miles by Booking United Award Flights Through LifeMiles by Ian Snyder February 19, 2024 0 LifeMiles has been my go-to currency for booking select United flights within the U.S. As a Star Alliance member, you can book any United flight with Avianca LifeMiles that has space available for partners. But there are some idiosyncrasies of the LifeMiles program that make it especially good for booking short flights within the continental United States.
Etihad Still Restricts Premium Awards With Partners, but AA Has More Clarity Now by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy February 19, 2024 10 Etihad's premium cabin award space is heavily restricted on both Aeroplan and American Airlines partner award bookings. While the awards have vanished on the Aeroplan site, they are heavily restricted on AA with lots of phantom award space. What's going on? Here's what we know at this point, including what looks like a new rule for bookings via AA.
IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More by Tyler Glatt February 19, 2024 0 Despite being just one step below top-tier Diamond Elite status, IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status holds its own as IHG's elite status sweet spot. From bonus points on stays to complimentary upgrades to Milestone Rewards and more, it's clear why this tier shines brighter than the ones below it. And on top of that, you can earn it relatively easily — for as little as $99 annually if you carry one of two IHG co-branded credit cards.
How I Got $78 Back in Under 8 Minutes Through the Capital One Travel Price Match Guarantee by JT Genter February 18, 2024 0 The Capital One Travel portal offers a price match guarantee, letting travelers claim the price difference if they find a cheaper rate elsewhere. This week, I utilized this perk to get $78 back through a process that took less than 8 minutes. Here's what you need to know about the Capital One Travel price match perk.
A Complete Guide to the Air Canada Aeroplan Program by Tyler Glatt February 17, 2024 18 For those looking for a comprehensively complete loyalty program, Air Canada Aeroplan is worth a look. With plenty of highly valuable ways to earn and redeem points, there's incredible value to be found with Aeroplan, even if you're an occasional Air Canada traveler. Here's everything you need to know about the Air Canada Aeroplan program.
Accor and Emirates Partnership Offering 25% Bonus Points by Skye Class June 3, 2024 0 Emirates is yet another airline to offer a partnership with Accor, and now members can claim bonus points and a transfer bonus between the programs. Earn 25% bonus points through March 12, 2024. Here are the details.
Here’s How the New Point.Me Explore Tool Works by Tyler Glatt February 17, 2024 1 If you've got a stash of points and miles but aren't quite sure where to go, Point.me — the award search tool — has a solution. The aptly named Explore tool gives you a bird's-eye view of available award flights across multiple cities — an invaluable new resource for travelers who want to make a redemption but don’t have a particular destination in mind. Here's how the Point.me Explore tool works.
Credit Cards Offering Instant Card Numbers So You Can Start Spending Immediately by Jenna Hansen February 17, 2024 1 Many banks offer immediate access to your new credit card so you can start spending right away, thanks to providing an instant card number on approval. This is helpful when trying to meet a minimum spending requirement for a bonus or if you have an unexpected expense pop up while waiting for your new card to come in the mail. This article covers all of the major banks and shows you your options for each one.
Hawaiian Airlines Shareholders Approve Alaska Airlines Acquisition by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2024 0 In December of 2023, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced that the airlines would combine. There are a lot of steps needed for a merger to happen, but Hawaiian Airlines put it up for a vote, and its shareholders approved. Here's what the shareholder approval of the acquisition means for the Alaska–Hawaiian merger.
How To Use the Capital One App to Track Lounge Capacity and Join the Waitlist by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2024 2 With the demand for travel nowadays sky-high, airports are busy places. And given that many travelers carry a credit card that offers lounge access, lounges are busy places, too. To give prospective visitors a heads-up, Capital One has rolled out a new feature to let you track the lounge capacity and join a digital waitlist if the lounge is full. Here's how the new feature works.
What Is a ‘Player 2’ in Points and Miles? by Samantha Holland February 16, 2024 0 A "Player 2" can help you level up your points and miles hobby in a variety of ways. Learn more about what it means to team with other people while earning and redeeming points and miles, including how to stay organized, work together, and earn referral bonuses. Here's everything you should know about what a Player 2 is.
Earn 850 Virgin Velocity Points for Completing a Survey by Andrew George Bradshaw March 13, 2024 2 Virgin Velocity has teamed up with e-Rewards to offer 850 bonus points. Until March 12, 2024, Virgin Velocity members can sign up with e-Rewards and complete their first survey within 90 days of registering to earn these bonus points. Here's how it works, and how you can keep earning even after the initial bonus.
Bank of America Partners With Starbucks To Offer Bonus Earnings by Tyler Glatt February 15, 2024 3 Thanks to a new partnership between Starbucks and Bank of America, your next cup of coffee will come with some extra rewards. After linking an eligible Bank of America credit or debit card to your Starbucks app, you'll bank cash back and an extra star — in addition to the base rewards you'll already earn. Here's how you can take advantage of this sweet opportunity.
Best Airlines for International Lap Infant Award Tickets by Ashley Onadele February 15, 2024 30 A widely known cornerstone in the travel community is that babies under the age of two can travel domestically for free as a lap infant. However, it’s not as simple with lap infants and international award tickets. One would assume that a parent could book an international award ticket and merely add their lap infant to the reservation. However, there are various forms of airline-dependent fees involved. Knowing the pricing structure before you book could save you a pretty penny — or a pile of points.
Hilton Gold Benefits: Free Breakfast, Room Upgrades, and More by Tyler Glatt February 14, 2024 0 We've long revered Hilton Honors Gold as one of the best mid-tier hotel elite statuses one can earn. It's among the easiest to achieve, is consistently rewarding, and offers a slew of cost-saving perks. If Hilton is your brand of choice, it's worth the effort to go for Gold. Here's all you need to know about Hilton Honors Gold and why it's Hilton's elite status sweet spot.
LifeMiles Promotion Offers up to 2,000 Bonus Miles on Marriott Stays in the Americas by Andrew George Bradshaw February 14, 2024 0 LifeMiles has just launched another promotion in association with Marriott Bonvoy. Travelers can book through the partnership page to receive up to 2,000 bonus LifeMiles when staying at select Marriott hotels throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. Booking for this promotion is valid through April 30, 2024.
You Can Now Enroll for Global Entry Before Departure at Washington Dulles by Tyler Glatt February 14, 2024 0 If you're conditionally approved for Global Entry but unable to secure a coveted interview slot, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is here to the rescue. You can now complete an interview for Global Entry before departing Washington Dulles on an international flight. Here's what you need to know about Washington Dulles' new Global Entry enrollment option.
Double Dip on Rewards With Marriott Bonvoy’s Airline Partners by Ian Snyder February 14, 2024 14 Reciprocal loyalty program agreements are a great way to get extra mileage out of both your points and elite status. There are three Marriott Bonvoy airline partners you should be aware of, as your Marriott status may come in handy. If you hold elite airline status, you can likewise enjoy additional benefits at Marriott hotels.
Best Mid-Tier Hotel Card Offer: Hilton Surpass or IHG One Rewards Premier? by Jenna Hansen February 13, 2024 26 The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card both offer valuable welcome bonuses and a long list of cardmember benefits. We break down the offers to see which card provides more value, considering its benefit and annual fees.
First Look: American Express Centurion Lounge in Atlanta Now Open by Tyler Glatt July 25, 2024 0 It's long been rumored that American Express had an impressive, new 26,000+ square foot Centurion Lounge in the works at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. And if you've wondered when that space would open, we're here bearing good news. Amex has cut the ribbon on its newest space. Here's a tour inside the new lounge to show you what you can expect from the Centurion Lounge in Atlanta.
The Best Ways To Get to South Africa on Points and Miles by Tyler Glatt February 12, 2024 32 Few places on earth evoke a sense of adventure and exploration like South Africa. Unfortunately, it's pretty expensive to get there — especially in the pointy end of the plane. But if you play your cards right, you can get there on points and miles. Here's a look at five frequent flyer programs that offer great value for flights to South Africa.
