I Got Kicked Off an International American Airlines Flight for Moving a Carry-On Bag

by JT Genter

13 hours ago

Over the more than 2 million miles I've flown across almost 1,200 logged flights, I've seen and experienced a lot -- from rejected takeoffs to medical emergencies and even an emergency landing. However, this week, I experienced the most absurd situation I've ever seen on a flight, and it led to my removal from an international flight. Here's what happened and how American Airlines responded.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Slashes Point Transfer Fees

by Sam Helmy

September 9, 2023

Virgin Atlantic has slashed the cost of transferring points between family and friends. Effective immediately, you will only have to pay aflat fee regardless of the number of points transferred. Let's look at this 90% drop in fees.

First Look: Capital One Lounge Washington Dulles Airport Review

by Ajay Jain

September 7, 2023

Capital One just opened its newest lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport. Take a look at the food, drinks, and amenities that the lounge has to offer, and see how it stacks up compared to Capital One's Dallas lounge and other lounges at Dulles International Airport.

The New American Standard: A Look Inside American Airlines’ Newest Admirals Club^® Lounge in Newark

by JT Genter

September 6, 2023

American Airlines is in the midst of redesigning its Admirals Club® lounges. Today (September 6), the second redesigned Admirals Club® opened in Newark International Airport (EWR). Here's a look inside the renovated lounge sporting the new Admirals Club® design and food & drink offerings.

A TimeShifter Promotion Offers Free Plans or 500 Bonus Miles for United MileagePlus Members

by Skye Class

September 4, 2023

United MileagePlus members have a promotion to get a free TimeShifter membership or 500 bonus miles when purchasing an annual plan. This is a unique offer, most appealing for those who regularly cross time zones. Let's look at what TimeShifter is and the details of this offer.

Hyatt Now Displaying Resort Fees in Search Results, Just One Week After Being Sued

by Carissa Rawson

August 31, 2023

Like Marriott, Hyatt has been targeted as the subject of a lawsuit over its lack of transparency for resort fees. But in just over a week, Hyatt has taken action. Here's the latest on making these fees more transparent during the reservation process.

Why I’m No Longer Crediting Flights to the American Airlines AAdvantage Program

by JT Genter

August 31, 2023

I've earned AAdvantage elite status each year since 2015 — including Executive Platinum elite status in all but one year. However, I'm giving up on it. After recent changes to American Airlines' elite status qualification, I'm going to switch, earning Oneworld elite status through another program. Here's what's finally causing me to "break up" with American Airlines and my new strategy going forward.

Wide-Open United Polaris Business Class Award Availability to India!

by Miguel Rueda

August 30, 2023

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, United Airlines will begin operating two daily flights from Newark (EWR) to New Delhi (DEL). And right now United award availability is wide-open on this route, including Polaris business class, with some dates showing up to 9 seats. Here's what you need to know about booking this incredible award space.

Subscribing to Club LifeMiles: Is It Worth It After Recent Changes?

by Tyler Glatt

August 27, 2023

LifeMiles members can subscribe to Club LifeMiles to receive miles monthly. With various plans and other perks, the subscription model is interesting but won't provide outsized value to every traveler. Who should subscribe? We dove into the numbers and found out.

Do Sonesta Travel Pass Points Expire?

by Sam Helmy

October 29, 2023

Sonesta Travel Pass points will expire if you have no qualifying activity on your account for 24 months. Qualifying activity can be either earning or redeeming points or a qualifying stay. Here's a closer look at the policy of this growing program.

Survey Says: Most Travelers Don’t Utilize This Key Tool For Maximizing Your Points

by Ryan Smith

August 26, 2023

We are big — BIG — fans of finding new ways to use our credit card rewards and redeem them for maximum value. It's kind of why we're here. But not everyone is us. In fact, a recent survey found that nearly three-fourths of travelers don't know about and don't use the most valuable tool for maximizing the value of their points. Let's change that.

Which Citi American Airlines AAdvantage^® Credit Card is Right for You?

by Ryan Smith

August 24, 2023

Citi offers several types of American Airlines AAdvantage® credit cards. So how do you decide which card is right for you? Here is a comparison of the benefits, perks, and fees associated with the cards to help you understand what ongoing value they provide beyond just the welcome offer. There's likely a card that fits in everyone's wallet, so let us help you decide.

With the Increased Fees, Should You Add Authorized Users to The Platinum Card® from American Express?

by Carissa Rawson

August 23, 2023

American Express has announced an increase in the cost for authorized users on its ever-popular The Platinum Card® from American Express. Although authorized users enjoy many of the benefits of the card, it may not be worth adding them if your travel styles don't fit. Let's check the math.

Expanded Earning Opportunities on the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Card

by Ryan Smith

August 22, 2023

With expanded earning categories on the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card, you'll be able to earn 6% cash back in more places than before. Let's look at the changes and how these can boost your earnings.

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card Has a Great New Offer

by Tyler Glatt

August 22, 2023

The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is out with a brand-new offer; for a no-annual-fee card, it's excellent. Learn about the offer, the card's benefits, transferring cash back to miles, and more in this post. The card could be a great fit in your wallet.

American Airlines To Add Revenue-Based Earnings on British Airways and Iberia

by Carissa Rawson

August 21, 2023

American Airlines will be changing how you earn miles with British Airways and Iberia starting October 18, 2023. Travel after this date will earn miles based on the fare you've paid rather than the distance you've flown, matching American's policy for its own flights.

Earn Up to 90,000 AAdvantage Miles on Flights to Doha [Targeted]

by Skye Class

August 18, 2023

A new promotion allows AAdvantage members to earn up to 90,000 bonus miles on Qatar Airways codeshare flights between the U.S. and Doha, Qatar. This is a targeted promotion, so you'll need to check your email to register. Earn up to 15,000 bonus miles per flight depending on fare class, with a maximum of 6 flights before November 17, 2023. Here are the details.

Citi Strata Premier℠ Card vs. American Express® Green Card: Which Is Better?

by Carissa Rawson

January 14, 2025

Both the American Express® Green Card and Citi Strata Premier℠ Card are mid-tier cards that'll reward you for travel and dining. Aside from this, however, they each have varying benefits. One is more travel focused and includes annual credits while at the airport, but the other rewards you heavily for at-home spending categories. Here's a closer look.

How To Use Chase Ultimate Rewards in 2025

by Ashley Onadele

April 29, 2025

Chase Sapphire Points, known as Ultimate Rewards, can be used in a variety of ways. You can book travel with them through UltimateRewards.com or transfer points at a 1:1 ratio to a number of partners, including Marriott, Hyatt and United. These are the ways to use your points, including which are best.

Avianca LifeMiles Eliminates Manual Bookings by Email

by Carissa Rawson

August 17, 2023

Avianca LifeMiles has done away with its customer support email, which could be used to complete manual bookings, request refunds for flight cancellations or changes, and find out information about partner award bookings. It might not affect everyone, but it's worth knowing about.

Virgin Atlantic Adds LATAM Award Bookings. Here’s the New Award Chart.

by JT Genter

August 17, 2023

Virgin Atlantic just added award redemptions on LATAM-operated flights. That means travelers now have even more options for booking award flights to South America and even more uses for their Virgin points. Here are the details we know so far about this expanded partnership.

Ouch: Changes to The Platinum Card® from American Express Are Mostly Bad

by Ryan Smith

August 25, 2023

Bad news if you have — or were planning to apply for — The Platinum Card® from American Express. Amex just made some changes to the card, and another change is coming soon. And there's no way to sugarcoat this: The changes are mostly bad.

Southwest to Extend Free Standby to All Fares and Offer Free Wi-Fi for Business Passengers

by Sam Helmy

August 16, 2023

Southwest announced that it will bring in free same-day standby for all fares and free Wi-Fi for Business Select travelers. While no date has been set for the change, the airline stated it will be soon. Let's look at the impending changes.

Finnair to Adopt Avios, Make Finnair Plus Program Enhancements. Here’s What You Need to Know.

by JT Genter

August 16, 2023

Today, Finnair announced several noteworthy changes to its mileage program — from adopting Avios as its mileage currency to guaranteeing a certain number of saver award seats on every flight. Here's what we know so far about the changes to the Finnair Plus program and when they're going to take effect.

Capital One Adds 48-Month Credit Card Bonus Rule

by Ryan Smith

August 16, 2023

Capital One has added new 48-month terms to the application terms for many of its credit cards. And while this might feel restrictive, the silver lining is that this provides clarity over the vague terms on previous applications. Let's look at the rule and how it applies to your credit card strategy going forward.

Earn 3X United Miles Plus on Vrbo Bookings

by Skye Class

January 14, 2025

Did you know you can earn 3X United MileagePlus miles on Vrbo stays? This is a partnership we haven't mentioned previously on AwardWallet, but it's definitely a promotion worth considering. Here are the details.

How a Last-Second Southwest Award Saved the Day

by Ryan Flanigan

August 15, 2023

I try to avoid connecting flights. This time, it wasn't possible, and a series of delays made it clear I wouldn't get home in time for work the next morning. Here's how using last-minute Southwest awards provides the best insurance plan in case problems arise during your trip.

What Perks Does AwardWallet Plus Provide?

by Ian Snyder

August 14, 2023

While AwardWallet Free offers many great features, we'd like to highlight all the extras you can enjoy with AwardWallet Plus. The premium version offers some great features that can remove headaches for those with numerous loyalty program balances who are constantly redeeming miles for travel.

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I Got Kicked Off an International American Airlines Flight for Moving a Carry-On Bag

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Slashes Point Transfer Fees

First Look: Capital One Lounge Washington Dulles Airport Review

The New American Standard: A Look Inside American Airlines’ Newest Admirals Club® Lounge in Newark

A TimeShifter Promotion Offers Free Plans or 500 Bonus Miles for United MileagePlus Members

Hyatt Now Displaying Resort Fees in Search Results, Just One Week After Being Sued

Why I’m No Longer Crediting Flights to the American Airlines AAdvantage Program

Wide-Open United Polaris Business Class Award Availability to India!

Subscribing to Club LifeMiles: Is It Worth It After Recent Changes?

Do Sonesta Travel Pass Points Expire?

Survey Says: Most Travelers Don’t Utilize This Key Tool For Maximizing Your Points

Which Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® Credit Card is Right for You?

With the Increased Fees, Should You Add Authorized Users to The Platinum Card® from American Express?

Expanded Earning Opportunities on the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Card

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card Has a Great New Offer

American Airlines To Add Revenue-Based Earnings on British Airways and Iberia

Earn Up to 90,000 AAdvantage Miles on Flights to Doha [Targeted]

Citi Strata Premier℠ Card vs. American Express® Green Card: Which Is Better?

How To Use Chase Ultimate Rewards in 2025

Avianca LifeMiles Eliminates Manual Bookings by Email

Virgin Atlantic Adds LATAM Award Bookings. Here’s the New Award Chart.

Ouch: Changes to The Platinum Card® from American Express Are Mostly Bad

Southwest to Extend Free Standby to All Fares and Offer Free Wi-Fi for Business Passengers

Finnair to Adopt Avios, Make Finnair Plus Program Enhancements. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Capital One Adds 48-Month Credit Card Bonus Rule

Earn 3X United Miles Plus on Vrbo Bookings

How a Last-Second Southwest Award Saved the Day

What Perks Does AwardWallet Plus Provide?

The New American Standard: A Look Inside American Airlines’ Newest Admirals Club^® Lounge in Newark

Which Citi American Airlines AAdvantage^® Credit Card is Right for You?