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.
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.
(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.
Bilt Mastercard Promotion: 5X Points on Select Purchases (Targeted) by Skye Class May 16, 2025 2 Some Bilt Mastercard holders have received a promotion to earn 5x points on specific spending over the next couple months, such as Amazon and food delivery services. You will need to check your email or app to see if you received the offer, and then the promotion should be valid for 60 days after it arrives. Here are the details of this offer.
Transfer Capital One Miles to TAP Portugal Miles & Go With a 15% Bonus by Sam Helmy and Ryan Smith June 20, 2023 0 Receive a 15% bonus when you transfer your Capital One Miles to TAP Portugal Miles & Go miles. The promotion is valid for transfer through June 30, 2023. You will receive 1,150 TAP Miles & Go miles for every 1,000 Capital One miles you transfer. Should you make a transfer? Let's look.
Free Jabbrrbox Workspace Sessions for Some Priority Pass Members by Skye Class June 14, 2023 2 Jabbrrbox first partnered with Priority Pass in 2018. Now, Priority Pass members can get a free session in a Jabbrrbox workstation if they have a paid Priority Pass membership. That means Priority Pass members are excluded if they get a complimentary membership through their credit card. What's a Jabbrrbox and who gets access? We've got the details here.
Register to Get a $25 Lyft Credit After Just One Hilton Stay by Skye Class June 14, 2023 4 The Hilton and Lyft partnership just got better. Through September 5, 2023, members who have linked their Lyft and Hilton accounts can get a $25 Lyft credit after just one Hilton stay. Here's how to register to take advantage of this promotion.
Priority Pass Members Regain Access to Plaza Premium Lounges by Skye Class and Max Prosperi July 23, 2025 43 In 2021, Plaza Premium Lounges withdrew from the Priority Pass network. Now in June 2023, many have returned for Priority Pass members to use. This means that Priority Pass members have access to another 63 lounges, further improving the value of the Priority Pass membership. Here are the specifics.
Should You Use Hilton Getaways, The New Vacation Package Portal? by Skye Class June 11, 2023 1 There is a new pilot booking platform for Hilton vacations called HiltonGetaways.com, powered by Expedia. But is it a good platform? Here is what we know so far about the new booking site and whether members should use it.
British Airways Cuts Award Rates, Slashes Sweet Spots on Qatar. Here’s the Definitive New Award Chart. by JT Genter June 10, 2023 11 AwardWallet searches show that British Airways recently standardized its award prices for Qatar Airways flights. This mixed bag of changes saw some award rates drop by 50% while others soared up to 483%. Here's a breakdown of the changes, along with the definitive award charts for Qatar-operated flights booked using British Airways Avios.
Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® Review: Excellent Welcome Offer + Elite Status Boost by Ian Snyder June 9, 2023 0 With a great welcome offer and the ability to help you earn elite status, the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® makes a lot of sense if you regularly travel with Air France and KLM. The card is issued by Bank of America, so it's also one to consider if you've been shut out by Chase 5/24. One of the downsides, though, is that the card is short on airline benefits when compared to some of the competition. Do its other perks make up for it? Here's a closer look.
Earn 5X Bonus Delta SkyMiles for Car Rentals and Hotel Bookings by Sam Helmy September 5, 2023 0 Delta launched a promotion giving you 5x SkyMiles per $1 spent on qualifying hotel bookings and car rentals. To be eligible for the elevated earning rates, you need to book through a dedicated Delta link. You'll need to book by July 6 for travel through September 4, 2023.
9 Lindner Hotels Start Participating in World of Hyatt Today, 17 Coming Soon by Sam Helmy June 8, 2023 0 Today, the first nine Lindner hotels start participating in the World of Hyatt program. Another 17 will join on June 22, 2023. The entire Lindner portfolio will join World of Hyatt, but some details remain unknown. Here's what's happening and what it means for Hyatt loyalists.
