Aeroplan Introduces Easy-To-Use Online Award Changes by Sam Helmy August 2, 2023 0 Air Canada Aeroplan now lets you change your awards bookings online. You can change the route, date, and class of travel without the need to cancel and start the booking process from scratch. Here's how it works and something you should consider before changing.
The 3 Credit Cards That Earn a Place in My Everyday Wallet by Ajay Jain July 31, 2023 0 With many premium credit cards on the market, it can be tough to determine which ones earn the most points for your everyday spending habits. For young career professionals, find out which three credit cards we suggest for your everyday wallet to help you accumulate points and miles quickly for flight and hotel award redemptions.
Why the Capital One Spark Miles for Business Deserves a Spot in Your Wallet by Jess Farley July 26, 2023 2 The Capital One Spark Miles for Business provides a quality welcome bonus, great return on spending for everyday business expenses, and more perks than you'd expect on a card with a waived annual fee in the first year. And those benefits more than offset the card's modest $95 annual fee in the following years. Here's why it deserves a spot in your wallet.
New American Express Membership Rewards Transfer Partner: Qatar Airways by Ryan Smith July 26, 2023 4 Rejoice, because you have another transfer partner for your Amex Membership Rewards points: Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Without any announcement from American Express, Qatar Airways simply showed up in the Amex transfer partners portal. Here's what you need to know about this new partnership.
Crazy Good Availability for Starlux Flights Using Alaska Miles by Ryan Smith July 26, 2023 9 Alaska Airlines and Starlux (the Taiwan-based airline) launched a partnership earlier this year, and mileage redemptions with Alaska Mileage Plan miles are now live. That means you can book Starlux awards. And I'm not just saying, "In theory, you can book awards." You really can book awards...pretty much any day you want. Let's show you how to take advantage of this award availability for a dream trip to Taiwan or onward to other points in Asia.
Wide-Open Etihad Apartments Award Availability! by JT Genter July 26, 2023 7 The Etihad Airbus A380 finally returned to the skies this month. And that means the return of the beloved Etihad Apartments. If you want to fly the fabled, once-thought-to-be-extinct product for yourself, we have some great news. We are seeing wide-open award availability for up to two passengers per flight. Here's why you should consider splurging for Etihad Apartments, and the best ways to book.
Never Miss a Travel Promo Again by Tracking With This AwardWallet Tool by Jenna Hansen and Jerod Morales July 22, 2023 0 This article gives you the step-by-step process for using AwardWallet to track rewards programs promotions. These are things like extra elite nights, points-buying incentives, transfer bonuses, and more. AwardWallet makes sure you never miss out on a great deal.
Air France–KLM Flying Blue Awards Now Permit Free Stopovers on Partner Redemptions by Ryan Smith July 21, 2023 6 Great news points and miles travelers: You now can book free stopovers on Air France–KLM Flying Blue award tickets even when traveling on partner airlines. This can unlock incredible value by adding a free second destination to your trip, but there are some important quirks to know about.
You Can Now Book ITA Airways Flights With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points by Ryan Smith July 21, 2023 1 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club joined SkyTeam on March 2, 2023, and it's now possible to book awards for SkyTeam partner ITA Airways using your Virgin points. Best of all, you can do this online. ITA Airways, for those unfamiliar, is an Italian airline and is the successor to now-defunct Alitalia. Here's what you should know about using your Virgin Atlantic points for ITA Airways flights — and the wide-open availability we're seeing.
Virgin Australia Moves to a 3-Tier Domestic Award Chart by Sam Helmy July 20, 2023 0 Virgin Australia has shifted its domestic award chart into a three-tier model as of July 5, 2023. The new pricing reflects demand and availability for any given flight. In the long run, you'll likely pay more for award reservations.
American Airlines (Re)Adds Free Award Changes for Certain AAdvantage Awards by JT Genter July 19, 2023 5 As part of its switch to dynamic award pricing, American Airlines sunsetted a flyer-friendly policy: Free AAdvantage award changes. Going forward, all AAdvantage awards would be treated like the now-retired Web Special awards. Today, American Airlines is reversing course. On certain eligible AAdvantage awards, you'll now be able to change your award flights without having to cancel, refund, and rebook your flights. Here are the details of this policy change.
IHG Award Nights Can Now Set You Back Up to 250,000 Points by Sam Helmy July 19, 2023 3 Without any announcement, IHG has upped the award pricing on some of its properties to a massive 250,000 points per night. Here's what we're seeing at some of IHG's top luxury properties.
New Rules To Access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at London Heathrow by Sam Helmy July 16, 2023 2 Virgin Atlantic has quietly changed the access rules to its flagship lounge, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in London Heathrow (LHR). The new rules reduce some access and better reflect Virgin’s status as a SkyTeam member.
Finnair Devalues Finnair Plus Award Redemptions, Adds New Surcharges by Max Prosperi July 15, 2023 0 Finnair award travel is now up to 33% more expensive, thank to a devaluation of Finnair Plus award charts. On top of that, the carrier added new fees on all award flights. Here's a look at these changes for the worse.
Act Now: Book AAdvantage Awards, Codeshare Flights Before Northeast Alliance Breakup by JT Genter July 14, 2023 2 Today, American Airlines announced an initial breakup timeline of its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue. Travelers have less than a week to book AAdvantage awards on JetBlue, book codeshare flights, or change their loyalty number in existing bookings. Here's a breakdown of what that means and what you might want to do in the next week.
Turns Out We Can’t Have Nice Things: Hyatt and MGM to End Partnership by Carissa Rawson October 1, 2023 1 MGM and Hyatt just announced that they'll be ending their partnership on September 30, 2023. While this isn't especially surprising, it is bad news for those who've relied on the partnership to earn cheap Hyatt elite status or get their resort fees waived on Vegas stays. Thankfully, you have a few more days to take advantage of status matches and a couple of months to enjoy reciprocal earnings. Here are the details of this breakup.
World Of Hyatt Award Rebate: Get 20% Back at Select Hyatt Brands by JT Genter and Toni Southam July 11, 2023 10 Summer travel is here and in full force and that means so is Hyatt's latest seasonal promotion. From July 11 through September 17, 2023, co-branded Hyatt cardholders can get a 20% points rebate at select hotels. From boutique hotels in Austin for under 10k points to staying in the heart of Europe for under 3k points, here's how you can maximize this promotion.
Changes Coming to American Airlines Admirals Clubs® and Citi AA Executive Card by Ryan Smith March 26, 2025 1 American Airlines and Citi just announced a slew of changes to Admirals Club® membership costs and the benefits and fees of the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®. Thankfully, some of the negative changes don't take effect for another two weeks, giving you time to plan. But these changes see the elimination of one of our favorite credit card perks. Are the changes worth the additional fees? Let's dig into the changes to see.
Southwest Airlines To Raise Some Fees Starting August 15th by Jenna Hansen July 9, 2023 0 Southwest is known for its fee-free tickets, however, they do charge for things like excess bags, overweight bags, and unaccompanied minors. Coming in August, these fees are being raised. This article tells you what you need to know about the fee changes (plus what's not changing), so you can be an informed traveler.
How To Maximize the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card 60k Bonus for Flights Within North America by JT Genter July 8, 2023 13 Citi ThankYou Points aren't as well-known as Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards, but there's a ton of value to be found using ThankYou Points. Let's take a look at some of the best redemption options for domestic and short-haul international flights using Citi transfer partners. Here's how to book JetBlue, United, Delta, and American Airlines award flights for 8,000 ThankYou points or less.
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Devaluation Coming October 1. Here’s What You Should Book Now. by Carissa Rawson October 2, 2023 0 Cathay Pacific's Asia Miles program may have easily-earned miles, but its award chart change is bad news. Book now to lock in current prices before both the multi-carrier and Cathay Pacific-operated charts change on October 1, 2023. Here are our recommendations of what to book.
World of Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels Partnership by Michelle Molloy and Toni Southam October 3, 2024 12 Hyatt's partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) has given World of Hyatt members access to hundreds of SLH properties where members can earn and use their Hyatt points. Here's what you need to know.
Kenya Airways Introduces New Asante Loyalty Program by Max Prosperi July 4, 2023 0 Kenya Airways recently launched a new in-house frequent flyer program: Asante Rewards. It will ultimately be available to members as an alternative to Kenya Airways' partnership with Air France-KLM's Flying Blue. Here's what travelers should know about this new program — and some big unknowns that need clarified.
Millions of Miles Earned, Redeemed, and Flown: Six Years As a Digital Nomad, By the Numbers by JT Genter July 2, 2023 7 Six years ago today, on July 2, 2017, my wife Katie and I took off on our first flight as digital nomads. Six years later, we are still traveling the world full-time with no plans to stop. Thanks to points and miles, we've been able to travel full-time for a lot less than we ever imagined. Here's a recap of how much we've traveled in the past six years — and how we paid for it.
Delta and El Al Announce New Partnership. Here’s What That Means for Travelers. by Carissa Rawson June 29, 2023 0 This morning, Delta and El Al announced the launch of a new partnership. This venture between the two airlines will see the addition of codeshare flights, reciprocal elite benefits, and the ability to earn and redeem miles. But the partnership is a bit light on details. Here's what we know so far and what still needs to be shared about this partnership.
Earn Bonus Points and Miles Referring Friends to AwardWallet by Ross Denkin June 29, 2023 3 AwardWallet helps users with numerous facets of award travel. The site tracks points and miles balances for an unlimited number of programs, creates alerts when balances are set to expire, and much more - all for free. Even better, one of the site's lesser-known features is its referral program, which allows users to earn points that can be transferred to Hyatt, Delta, Hilton, JetBlue, IHG, Southwest, or Marriott.
(Most) IHG One Rewards Benefits Now Available at (Many) Iberostar Beachfront Resorts by Sam Helmy June 29, 2023 0 Starting today, June 29, 2023, IHG One Rewards members now receive elite benefits at participating Iberostar Beachfront Resorts. Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members receive a host of different benefits, including late and early check-out and check-in, welcome amenities, and complimentary upgrades. Here's the full list of participating properties and the perks that IHG One Rewards elites get as part of this new integration.
Cheap Hyatt Points to Vegas Getaways: What’s Coming in Week 3 of Daily Getaways by Sam Helmy June 25, 2023 3 The 2023 U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways returned on June 12, 2023. This year, the promotion runs from Monday to Friday from June 12 through July 5, 2023. Similar to most years, there are some excellent deals to be had, including hotel points purchases from 0.5¢ per point to incredible Vegas getaways and more. Weeks one and two have come and gone. From cheap Hyatt points to Universal tickets and Vegas suites, here's what you can expect from Daily Getaways in week three.
Southwest Promotions: 35K Bonus Points for Flying Within Hawaii by Skye Class and Ryan Smith May 23, 2024 13 Southwest Airlines has offered multiple promotions this year. Booking periods for these offers have ended, but the travel periods for eligible flights are ongoing. Watch this page for new offers whenever they're released.
