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 October 3, 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.
The Winners and Losers of American Airlines First Class Upgrade Changes by JT Genter June 6, 2023 1 Effective June 9, 2023, American Airlines is making some big changes to how complimentary upgrades work for AAdvantage elites. Starting then, all elite members will be eligible for complimentary upgrades on American Airlines award tickets. However, anytime there are changes to who gets a limited supply, there are going to be winners and losers. Let's dig into the details of what's changing and review who this benefits and who's losing out.
Donate to LGBTQ+ Charities for Pride Month 2023 and Earn up to 12,500 United Miles by Skye Class February 1, 2025 4 For the month of June 2023, United MileagePlus members can earn up to 10X miles when they donate to selected LGBTQ+ charities. United cardholders can earn up to 12,500 United miles per credit card by making $1,500 in donations through June 30, 2023. Here's what you need to know about this promotion.
Get Bonus Miles When You Sign Your Child up for Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles by Jenna Hansen February 16, 2024 0 Sign your child up for Turkish Airlines High Five Kids Club and they will earn 2,000 bonus miles — half when they sign up and half after their first flight. This article walks you through the process for signing up, plus gives you some ideas for earning more miles and sweet spots to spend those miles on.
Buy Best Western Points With a 25% Bonus (0.8¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw May 26, 2023 0 Not the most famous of hotel points, Best Western Rewards points can still offer good value--especially when you can buy them for 0.8¢ each. While we never recommend buying points speculatively, there are a few times where buying points can make sense. This opportunity to buy Best Western points at a discount ends May 31, 2023. Here's a look at times when buying these points could make sense.
Plastiq Files for Bankruptcy: What This Means for You by Ryan Smith May 25, 2023 0 We're big fans of putting all spending possible on credit cards to earn extra points and miles. When you have a bill you can't pay by credit card, third-party services may make that possible. One of the biggest of these services is Plastiq. However, Plastiq just filed for bankruptcy. If you use Plastiq to pay bills like rent, mortgage, or a car loan, here's what you should know about these proceedings.
Alaska Airlines Makes Significant Improvements to Lifetime Elite Status by Max Prosperi May 25, 2023 0 Alaska Airlines just made some significant changes to the airline's lifetime elite status program. Mileage Plan members who fly one and two million miles with Alaska Airlines will now enjoy some added benefits. Here's what one and two million mile flyers — and those aspiring to this status — need to know about these improvements.
Mixed Bag: Alaska Airlines Makes Changes to Saver Fares by Carissa Rawson May 19, 2023 0 Alaska Airlines has a fairly generous basic economy ticket, though in the past it's been restricted by lack of elite status recognition and nonrefundable fares. Beginning May 22, however, those who have booked a Saver ticket will be able to take advantage of new benefits, including complimentary upgrades before departure.
Opinion: New IHG Terms Are Part of Anti-Consumer Trends With Award Bookings by Ryan Smith May 18, 2023 4 Few people pay attention to the minutiae of changes in award program terms and conditions. A snippet added here. A deleted phrase there. These often don't matter much. One recent change, however, deserves attention. Here's the growing problem in award travel that I think is unfair to travelers.
New Ness Health & Wellness Credit Card Opens Applications to the Public. Is It Worth Considering? by Sam Helmy November 16, 2023 0 Ness Wellness has launched the first premium credit card in the health and wellness space. The new Ness Card delivers a wide range of benefits, including a partnership with sweetgreen and a host of statement credits, and it comes with a $349 annual fee. Is it for you? Here's a closer look.
Membership Perks of the Revamped Extended Stay America Program by Sam Helmy May 17, 2023 0 Extended Stay America announced a host of new benefits to its Extended Perks membership program. Including an Exclusive Member Rate, early check-in and late checkout, and a monthly prize draw for members.
United Makes Major Award Chart Devaluation. Here’s What We Know So Far. by Ryan Smith May 18, 2023 6 Overnight and without an announcement, it seems United MileagePlus made massive changes to its (unpublished) award chart. We haven’t yet had time to examine every route and every possibility, so expect that there will be changes and updates to this story. Here’s what we know so far.
How To Save Up to $150 on JetBlue, Hawaiian, Delta, and United Flights by JT Genter May 16, 2023 0 From Amex Offers to Citi Merchant Offers, several credit card savings programs are offering cashback on flight purchases. Here's a roundup of the current ways to save on Delta, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, and United flights through credit card offers.
Chase Updates Amazon Cards With a Fresh New Look and More Bonus Categories by Ryan Smith May 16, 2023 0 Amazon fans: You'll be happy to know that Chase has refreshed its two Amazon co-branded credit cards. These changes include more than just new names for the cards. You've got new card art, new earning rates, and new benefits. Here's a look at the updates.
You Can Now Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Accor Live Limitless for Hotel Stays by Ryan Smith May 15, 2023 0 Who doesn't like additional transfer partners? We're big fans of having many options for how to use our points and miles, and you can now transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Accor Live Limitless for hotel stays. However, this might not be the best use of your points. Here's what you need to know about this new transfer partner.
American Airlines Now Offering Mileage Discount When Booking Round-Trip Awards by JT Genter May 11, 2023 3 You can now save AAdvantage miles by booking a round-trip! American Airlines is pricing round-trip awards at significantly fewer miles than two one-way awards. On flights to Europe, a round-trip costs as much as 26,000 fewer miles than two one-way bookings. Here's everything we know so far about this new development and how you can take advantage of it.
American Airlines Award Deals: US to Europe From 21k in Economy, 56k Biz Class, 66k First by Ryan Smith May 11, 2023 4 Looking for a great award deal using AA miles? We are currently seeing economy awards between the U.S. and Europe for as few as 21,000 miles each way on American Airlines. Or, snag business class award availability in early 2024 for 56k miles each way. There's even Flagship First Class from 66k miles each way!
First Look: Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club Boston Airport Review by Carissa Rawson May 11, 2023 1 The Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club in the Boston Airport is opening on May 16, 2023. AwardWallet got the first look at the lounge, its amenities, and what to expect when you enter. Here's a tour around the first Chase Sapphire Lounge in the U.S.
Marriott Finally Displays Resort Fees in Compliance With Court Order by Ryan Smith May 10, 2023 12 In late 2021, Marriott agreed to a legal settlement to clearly list resort fees (and other mandatory fees) on the first page of hotel results. After years of delays (and fines), Marriott is finally complying with the settlement. You'll now see resort fees in the initial Marriott search results. However, the initial price still won't be your total cost. Here's how to compare the all-in prices for Marriott hotels.
Get Double Alaska Mileage Plan Miles on Qatar Airways by Skye Class July 5, 2023 0 Alaska Airlines has teamed up with Qatar Airways to offer double miles. However, it won't last long. Through June 30, 2023, Alaska Mileage Plan members get double miles on Qatar Airways flights. Here's how to enroll in this promotion, full details for this promotion, and how many bonus miles you can earn.
