Airline, Hotel, Other Loyalty Programs Offering Elite Status Extension Into 2023 by Ryan Smith January 20, 2022 3 At the outbreak of COVID-19, we saw nearly every status program offering extensions and reduced requirements for elite status. Then, travel started to rebound a bit. As restrictions return and the Omicron variant spreads, numerous hotel and airline loyalty programs are offering elite status extensions into 2023. Here are the details for your favorite loyalty programs.
IHG Rewards Changes Coming in March 2022: New Elite Status Tiers & Higher Requirements by Ryan Smith January 19, 2022 6 IHG Rewards just announced changes to its loyalty program, coming in March 2022. Elite status will have more tiers, and earning this status just got more complicated. Additionally, IHG's announcement means the info you see online/in the app is no longer correct. But, IHG promises "more fun" and "enhanced benefits" coming soon. Let's dig in to what we know so far.
Chase Offers New PayPal Cash Out Option to Ink Cardholders (0.8¢ Per Point) by Ryan Smith January 18, 2022 2 Chase sent an email to Ink cardholders saying that the bank now offers the ability to cash out points to PayPal. However, the rate is only 0.8¢ per point on your Ultimate Rewards. Here are the details of this new redemption option and why you shouldn’t utilize it.
Best Western Rewards Elite Status Requirements for 2025: How to Qualify and the Perks You’ll Get by Skye Class January 3, 2025 18 If you're a Best Western Rewards member, there's good news. For 2025, Best Western will continue to offer an easy pathway to elite status. And the brand is maintaining the straightforward qualification requirements that make it attainable to achieve higher tiers.
You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Royal Air Maroc Award Flights Online by Ryan Smith January 16, 2022 2 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem their miles for Royal Air Maroc award flights via the Alaska website. This is another step forward for Alaska as a new Oneworld member, expanding what you can do with your miles. Here are the details on these redemptions, including pricing and important rules to know.
Last Chance to Book Marriott Bonvoy Hotel + Air Packages by Ryan Smith January 15, 2022 2 In an unannounced changed to its terms & conditions, Marriott is eliminating air & hotel packages next week. The effective end date is Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Here’s what you need to know about this change.
Amex Hotels Mystery Bonus: Free Night, 25-30% Off, or Increased Property Credit by Ryan Smith January 14, 2022 1 Amex Travel is running a mystery bonus promotion for Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection bookings. Offers vary by date and by hotel, and not all hotels will have a promotion available. Available deals include a free night, 25% off rooms, and 30% off suites. You must book by March 29 and travel by March 31, 2022. Here are some of the promotions that we've found.
Earn Bonus Points by Flying Ethiopian Airlines and Staying a Week in Ethiopia by Skye Class January 11, 2022 1 Ethiopian Airlines is currently offering passengers 5 bonus miles per hour when you fly Ethiopian Airlines to Ethiopia and stay at least a week in the country. This is very similar to Emirates' recent promotion to earn a "mile a minute" in Dubai, although not quite as good as the mile a minute in that promotion.
Details on the American & JetBlue Partnership: Redemptions & Reciprocal Elite Benefits by Ryan Smith January 10, 2022 11 When American Airlines and JetBlue announced their Northeast Alliance partnership, a lot of details were still a mystery. Now, we have some of the most important details. In this post, we'll break down award redemption pricing from one partner to another and also the elite status benefits you can expect when flying on the other partner.
Citi Prestige’s $250 Travel Credit Isn’t Limited to Travel in 2022 by Patrick Stouffer March 10, 2023 16 In 2020, Citi debuted the ability for cardmembers of the Citi Prestige® Card to redeem their annual $250 travel credit for supermarket and restaurant purchases. This made it much easier for cardholders of Citi's premium travel rewards card to receive value when they can't—well—travel. With things still not back to normal in 2022, the card issuer has extended this flexibility through 2022.
You Can Now Transfer Your Capital One Miles to Choice Privileges by Ryan Smith January 9, 2022 0 Capital One announced Choice Privileges as a transfer partner back in April of 2021. And you can now finally take advantage of this transfer option. Transfers went live on January 2, 2022. Here’s what you need to know about transferring from Capital One to Choice, including how and when it’s a good value.
You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Iberia Award Flights Online by Ryan Smith January 6, 2022 1 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem their miles for Iberia flights via the website. This is another step forward for Alaska as a new Oneworld member, expanding what you can do with your miles. Here are the details on these redemptions, including pricing and important rules to know.
Changes to How You’ll Earn American Airlines AAdvantage Miles and Elite Status on Partners in 2022 by Ryan Smith March 19, 2023 7 American Airlines has changed how miles from some partner flights will credit to the AAdvantage program. This change affects certain partners and started on January 1, 2022. As American Airlines moves to its new elite status system (Loyalty Points), here’s what you should know about partner earnings for 2022.
IHG Offers Members Points in Exchange for Expired Free Night Awards by Ryan Smith January 3, 2022 15 We recently shared that Hyatt is offering points for expiring awards, and now IHG is doing the same for free night awards. Given that IHG didn’t extend awards that expired at the end of 2021, this could be a good way for members to get something in return for any awards that they weren’t able to use. Here are the details we’ve seen from members’ experiences.
Beware of Singapore Airlines ‘Use It or Lose It’ Promo Awards by Ryan Smith December 31, 2021 2 Singapore Airlines is typically known for its low change and cancellation fees on award tickets. That's why we were surprised to see that Singapore has rolled out "promo" awards that don't allow changes, cancellations, stopovers, cabin upgrades, etc. The only benefit: the award price is cheaper. Here's what you need to know before you consider booking Singapore Airlines promo awards.
Hilton Finally Adds Ability to See Free Night Certificates Online by Toni Southam December 30, 2021 9 Historically, Hilton has made it relatively hard for its members to see and redeem their free night certificates. Hilton has now made it easier to view the awards and their expiration dates. Members can also view past certificates, as well as expiration dates. Unfortunately, you'll still have to call in to redeem your free night.
JetBlue & Qatar Airways Expand Partnership, Release Details of Reciprocal Mileage Earning by Ryan Smith December 29, 2021 2 JetBlue recently announced several new alliances and partnerships recently, including its partnership with Qatar Airways. This partnership is expanding to now include reciprocal mileage earning. Here are new earning rates and what's coming next for this partnership.
United Extends Elite Status (for Some), Plus Easier Path to Status in 2022 by Ryan Smith December 29, 2021 1 In a surprise move, some United MileagePlus members are seeing their elite extended again through all of 2022. Additionally, United has announced that it will keep the reduced status requirements from 2021, making it easier to earn elite status in 2022. Here's what we know about both of these developments.
Marriott Makes a Minor Change to Status Earning with Credit Cards by Max Prosperi December 28, 2021 2 Heads up to those with Marriott and Ritz-Carlton credit cards: there is a change to how you will earn Bonvoy elite status through annual spending. Cardholders will soon earn status based on annual spending -- not cardmember year spending. Thankfully, we get a transition period. Here's what you need to know.
Alaska Extends Elite Status, Adds Challenge to Make Status Easier to Earn in 2022 by Ryan Smith December 28, 2021 2 Big news out of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: there's a status extension plus a challenge in 2022 that makes it easier to retain your status for next year. You're getting an extra four months of status for free, plus reduced requirements to maintain your status level for the 2022 earning year. Let's look at the happy news for Mileage Plan elites.
Hyatt is Extending Some Awards and Offering Points for Others by Ryan Smith December 28, 2021 1 World of Hyatt is checking off another reason for people to love the program, this time by way of extending awards and/or offering points for expiring awards. While this isn’t a proactive move, a little effort on your part could help you save awards in your account. You may be able to extend them or exchange them for points, rather than making a last-minute “burn it” type of booking.
European Union Passengers Due Compensation if Flight Leaves… Early! by Ryan Smith December 27, 2021 6 A European Union court recently ruled that passengers are entitled to compensation if a flight is rescheduled to depart more than an hour early. In these circumstances, the same rules as a “cancelled flight” will apply under EU261 passenger rights. Here’s what this court case means for you, the traveler.
JetBlue Adds New Elite Status Tier for 2022 (Mosaic+) and New Perks for Mosaic Elites by Ryan Smith December 27, 2021 2 JetBlue TrueBlue will have two elite status tiers in 2022. While the program has long had just one tier (Mosaic), there will be a new elite status level above this in 2022 called Mosaic+. What does it offer to flyers, and how do you earn it? Here’s a look.
Air Canada Aeroplan Postpones Transition to Revenue-Based Program by Ian Snyder December 1, 2023 3 Loyalty program transitions are never easy, and we're happy to report that Air Canada is delaying the transition of its Aeroplan program to a revenue-based earning structure. The new implementation date is late 2022. In the meantime, members will continue to earn miles based on the distance flown and fare class
AwardWallet Adds Feature to Store Vaccine Card, Other Travel Documents by Toni Southam December 22, 2021 7 AwardWallet just added several features, including the ability to upload important travel documents like your Covid-19 vaccine card. This opt-in option gives you a way to easily access these important documents while traveling. Here's what it can do for you, the traveler.
Book Soon for Air Canada Free Changes, Plus Extended Aeroplan Elite Status and Point Expiration Pause by Ryan Smith December 21, 2021 0 Air Canada offered free changes on Aeroplan award bookings made through the end of 2021. Starting in 2022, the policy is less friendly, so we look at the details. Additionally, other positives here include points expiry extension, status extension, and a way to reinstate expired points.
Hyatt Extends ‘Work From Hyatt’ Program Through 2022 by Patrick Stouffer December 19, 2021 12 Hyatt originally launched its "Work From Hyatt" and "Office for the Day" programs in 2020. These have proven to be so popular that both have been extended through 2022. Here are the latest details on these Hyatt programs, including where they're available, what they offer, and benefits/perks earned by World of Hyatt members.
