Earn Bonus Qantas Points Just For Linking Your Accor Account by Skye Class December 7, 2022 3 Qantas Airlines is making its partnership with Accor Hotels even sweeter. In addition to double-dipping between rewards programs, you can now earn 500 bonus Qantas points with an Accor stay before January 31, 2023. Plus, simply by linking your Accor Live Limitless and Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts by December 15, 2022, you'll earn 250 bonus Qantas points.
American Airlines, British Airways Open Three New Premium Lounges at New York-JFK by Max Prosperi December 7, 2022 1 American Airlines and British Airways now operate at New York-JFK under one roof. With the two airlines having co-located at Terminal 8, sweeping changes have been made to the premium travel experience, including lounges. Here is what travelers need to know about the three joint premium lounges.
You Can Now Redeem Alaska Mileage Plan Awards on El Al Israel Airlines by JT Genter February 2, 2024 0 Starting today, Alaska Mileage Plan members can redeem miles for award flights on El Al Israel Airlines. However, the award chart isn't straightforward, with mileage rates varying by route and date. Here's what we know so far about this new redemption option.
Ending Soon: American Airlines Status Match Challenge for World of Hyatt Elites by Sam Helmy December 6, 2022 4 American Airlines recently launched a status match offer for World of Hyatt elites. The promotion offers Hyatt Globalist and Explorist members the chance to claim AAdvantage Platinum or Platinum Pro, respectively. However, you need to act soon to take advantage of this opportunity.
Capital One to Eliminate Priority Pass Non-Lounge Benefits Effective January 1, 2023 by Sam Helmy December 5, 2022 3 Capital One just announced that it will eliminate non-lounge benefits for the complimentary Priority Pass Select memberships provided to various cardholders, including the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. This change kicks in effective January 1, 2023.
World of Hyatt Launches Free Night Promotion [Targeted] by Sam Helmy December 4, 2022 2 World of Hyatt recently launched a promotion giving targeted members a free night certificate after completing a 2-night stay. You need to check your account to see if you are targeted with this promotion. Once you register for the promotion, you have 120 days to complete your stays. You can earn up to 2 free night certificates with this promotion.
Save up to 40% Off Select Star Alliance Award Bookings to Japan With LifeMiles Award Sale by Max Prosperi December 3, 2022 41 LifeMiles just discounted United, ANA, and other Star Alliance awards to Japan by up to 40%, dropping the award price to as little as 28k LifeMiles each way in economy or 60k LifeMiles in business class. Combine with the 15% American Express transfer bonus to redeem for Star Alliance flights to Japan for as few as 25k points in economy or 52k points in business!
Delta Updates Sky Club Policies, Slashing Access by Sam Helmy December 2, 2022 1 This week, Delta Air Lines announced a significant number of changes to its Sky Club access policy. The negative changes are aimed at reducing crowding - by cutting many travelers' access. Changes include huge price increases for Sky Club membership fees, eliminating eligibility of certain cabin classes from access, and much much more.
Transfer Partners Added to the Barclays Arrival Plus Card. Are More Changes on the Way? by Max Prosperi November 27, 2022 8 Barclays recently added eight new transfer partners to one of its credit cards. However, adding these new transfer partners is somewhat of a head-scratcher as this card is no longer available to new applications. What could the addition of these transfer partners mean for the future of Barclays' travel rewards credit cards?
Aeroplan Adds Sun Express as a New Airline Partner by Sam Helmy November 23, 2022 0 Air Canada Aeroplan recently announced the addition of Sun Express as a new airline partner. Effective immediately, Aeroplan members can redeem their points and book flights via the website, app, or call center for flights on Sun Express. But, is it a good deal? Let's dig into some examples to see.
Alaska Ending Lounge Access for Many First Class Passengers by Sam Helmy November 23, 2022 0 Alaska Mileage Plan has announced that it will cut access to lounges for many paid and award first class tickets effective February 15, 2023. Also, the airline is hiking the price of their yearly lounge memberships. Here's what to know about these changes and the few exceptions to the new rules.
American Express Announces New ‘Apply With Confidence’ Feature by Sam Helmy November 21, 2022 4 American Express has introduced a new "Apply with Confidence" feature to its credit card applications. This lets you know whether you will be accepted for a new credit card without pulling a hard inquiry on your credit report (which negatively impacts your credit score). Here's what we know so far about this feature.
How You’ll Earn and Redeem Alaska Airlines Miles on Air Tahiti Nui by Ryan Smith November 20, 2022 1 Air Tahiti Nui just launched a second destination for flights in the U.S.: Seattle. This route addition comes just a few months after launching a partnership with Alaska Airlines. Alaska flyers can now earn and redeem miles between the U.S. and Tahiti on Air Tahiti Nui's two routes to the U.S. (Los Angeles and Seattle). Here are the quite-appealing redemption rates.
Marriott and Asia Miles Launch Two-Way Point Conversions by Sam Helmy November 19, 2022 1 Marriott Bonvoy and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles have announced two-way point conversions. You can now transfer your Marriott points to Asia Miles at a ratio of 3:1, and you can transfer your Asia Miles to Marriott Bonvoy points at a ratio of 2:1. That's a pretty bad rate, so here are all of your transfer options.
New Air Canada Aeroplan Partner: Bamboo Airways by Sam Helmy November 18, 2022 3 Air Canada Aeroplan announced a new partnership with Vietnam-based carrier Bamboo Airways. Effective immediately, Aeroplan members can earn and redeem points when flying on Bamboo Airways flights. Herae are the earning and burning rates — including 12,500-point redemptions to Bali and US to Vietnam for 75k points.
Marriott Announces the Return of Personal Ambassadors, Increases Spending Requirements by JT Genter November 16, 2022 1 Marriott just announced that it's bringing back one of the best perks of its top-tier Ambassador Elite status: personal ambassadors. However, earning Ambassador Elite status will cost you more starting in 2023. Here's what you need to know about these changes and whether Ambassador Elite is worth pursuing.
Capital One Adds 10% Cashback on Uber, Free Uber One Membership, Plus PRIOR Benefits by Sam Helmy July 23, 2025 0 Capital One just announced that it's introducing several new benefits to multiple cards across its network. Highlights of the new benefits include a free Uber One membership and unlimited 10% back on Uber and Uber Eats for the Savor-branded cards. Plus Capital One Venture X cardholders now get luxury travel guide and access through PRIOR.
Marriott Unveils Newest Hotel Brand: Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy by Skye Class November 14, 2022 1 Marriott has just announced the newest brand in its portfolio: Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy for apartment-hotels in North America. This new brand is similar to Marriott Executive Apartments overseas. And Marriott describes them as premium and luxury. So what does that mean?
Cathay Pacific and Select LATAM Awards Now Bookable via Alaska Mileage Plan Website by Jerod Morales November 11, 2022 1 Alaska Airlines has finally added the ability to book Cathay Pacific and LATAM award flights through its website. Gone are the days of having to find a flight with the award space you want to book, then calling Alaska with that information to complete the booking. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Alaska Airlines Flight Pass Now Includes Elite Status From $99 a Month, With a Major Catch by Max Prosperi November 11, 2022 2 For a limited time, Alaska Airlines' Flight Pass program now comes with Mileage Plan elite status. However, you will only be eligible if you live in certain states. With this promotion, eligible new members can score Oneworld elite status for just $99 a month. Here's what travelers need to know about this unique offer and who is eligible.
United Increases Elite Status Requirements, Adds Elite Earnings on Awards Starting in 2023 by Max Prosperi November 10, 2022 9 United MileagePlus announced some major program changes for next year. Beginning in 2023, United will implement changes to the MileagePlus program including significant increases to what's required for elite status, adding elite earnings on award flights, and removing award redeposit fees. Here's what members need to know about changes to the United MileagePlus program.
Earn Avios on Uber Rides, Get 250 Bonus Avios for Linking Accounts by Skye Class November 9, 2022 8 Quite a few rewards programs are teaming up with rideshare apps. The newest partnership is between British Airways and Uber. Executive Club members can earn 250 bonus Avios just for linking Uber to their Executive Club account. Later this month, members will also be able to earn Avios on every Uber ride.
Book a Qatar Airways Flight with Visa and Earn Up to 12,000 Avios by Skye Class November 8, 2022 1 Qatar Airways launched yet another promotion, this time offering Privilege Club members up to 12,000 Avios when using their Visa card to book a flight before December 22, 2022. Here are the details for how to take advantage of this offer.
Transfer Capital One Miles to Accor Live Limitless With a 20% Bonus by Sam Helmy November 3, 2022 0 Capital One launched a promotion giving you a 20% bonus when you transfer your Capital One Miles to Accor ALL points. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2022. For every 1,000 Capital One miles you transfer, you receive 600 Accor points. Here are some creative uses of this otherwise forgettable transfer bonus.
British Airways & Iberia Move To Revenue-Based Avios Earning by Sam Helmy November 3, 2022 5 In an email to its members and a press release, Iberia announced that it is moving to a revenue-based system of Avios earnings effective immediately. In the same announcement, Iberia's partner British Airways also announced that it will move to revenue-based Avios earnings in 2023.
Changing Lounge Access, Other Aeroplan Program Changes Coming in 2023 by Sam Helmy October 29, 2022 1 Air Canada just announced changes to its Aeroplan program coming into effect in 2023. Most of the new changes come into effect on January 1, 2023. As expected, not all the changes are positive. And that's especially true for Aeroplan 35K members - who are losing a major benefit.
Convert Hotel Points to Aeroplan With A 20% Bonus (With One Big Exception) by Sam Helmy October 28, 2022 1 Aeroplan just launched a promotion giving you a 20% bonus when you convert hotel points to Aeroplan. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 13, 2022 and can be a great way of topping off your Aeroplan account for an award. However, this offer unfortunately does not include all hotel partners.
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