Good News: Norwegian Air’s Rewards Program is Back from the Brink by Skye Class May 31, 2021 19 Norwegian Air was nearly one of the casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, as a banner outside its headquarters proclaims, "we're back". Although the route network isn't what it used to be, Norwegian is resuming flights and its Norwegian Rewards loyalty program. However, there are new limitations to how you can use your CashPoints.
American Airlines and JetBlue Add Reciprocal Mileage and Elite Earning to Partnership by Max Prosperi May 29, 2021 42 The "Northeast Alliance" between American and JetBlue just got even better. Members of both the AAdvantage program and the TrueBlue program can now earn miles/points when traveling on all flights operated by either airline. Previously, only codeshare flights were eligible for members to earn points when traveling on either JetBlue or American.
Your Vaccine Shot Could Win You Free United Flights for a Year by Max Prosperi May 26, 2021 62 The COVID-19 vaccine could be your ticket to free flights for a year. United Airlines is currently running a sweepstakes to give vaccinated travelers a shot at free flights for a year. Here's how to enter to win.
Hilton Honors Increases Standard Award Points Max From 120,000 to 150,000 by Toni Southam May 23, 2021 23 Using Hilton points is a great way to redeem free nights at aspirational properties like the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. But Hilton recently upped the maximum number of points needed for a free standard award night, making a stay at this high-end property much less achievable. Here are some other ways to get a free night there without shelling out 150,000 points per night.
Get Lucky When Flying Spirit Airlines Through Its ‘Spirit Untamed’ Partnership by Skye Class May 21, 2021 20 In an all-too-fitting partnership, Spirit Airlines is partnering up with DreamWorks Animation for its newest film "Spirit Untamed." As part of the partnership, Spirit Airlines will give away 1,000 Free Spirit points every time its newly repainted Spirit Untamed plane takes to the skies. Plus, all Free Spirit members can enter to win a trip to Universal Studios Orlando.
Capital One Just Increased Earning Rates on Both the Savor and Savor Cash Cards by Max Prosperi May 18, 2021 14 Great news Capital One Savor and Capital One Savor Cash cardholders. Capital One just increased the cashback earning rates in select categories on both cards. Cardholders now earn even more cash back on purchases on streaming services, groceries (excluding superstores like Walmart® and Target®), and dining.
Check to See if You’re Targeted for Free Southwest A-List Elite Status by Skye Class May 11, 2021 26 Southwest Airlines is offering select Rapid Rewards members A-List status now through June 30, 2021. Here's the link to check if you're targeted and the benefits of A-List status that you might get.
Get Up to a 1,600-Mile Rebate for AAdvantage® Redemptions Booked This Week by Skye Class May 8, 2021 45 This week marks the 40th anniversary of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program. So, American Airlines is offering several great deals to help you save money and earn miles from booking your travels. Today's deal offers up to 1,600 bonus miles for booking award flights by May 14, 2021. Here's how to register to take advantage of this promotion.
Marriott Once Again Extends Free Nights, Bonvoy Point Expiration Pause by Max Prosperi May 3, 2021 19 Marriott Bonvoy members can breathe a sigh of relief. Marriott just made some positive changes - including extending the expiration pause on Bonvoy points and extending to the validity of Free Night Awards. Both are now valid through at least the end of 2021.
Capital One Adds New Redemption Options – Restaurants, Streaming Services, and Phone Services by Patrick Stouffer March 10, 2025 49 As travel came to a standstill in April 2020, Capital One offered Venture and Spark cardholders another use for their travel-oriented miles: using them for restaurants and streaming services. This promotion has been extended multiple times since and is now valid through June 30, 2021. Here's what you need to know about using your miles for these alternatives.
Earn Up to 15,000 Bonus Melia Rewards Points and 30% Off at Melia Hotels by Skye Class April 28, 2021 7 Melia Hotels is currently offering up to 15,000 bonus Melia Rewards points and up to 30% discount at qualifying stays booked before May 16, 2021. Although most of the hotels in the chain are located in Spain, there are a few in the Americas - including New York, Orlando, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen.
You Can Now Book Etihad Awards Using Aeroplan Points — Including ‘The Apartment’ by Patrick Stouffer April 24, 2021 39 In June 2020, Air Canada Aeroplan partnered with Etihad Guest, allowing reciprocal earning and redeeming opportunities. Now that Aeroplan has relaunched as a new program, we are revisiting this partnership. While both programs can offer solid value, we're particularly excited about how this partnership makes booking Etihad's premium-class cabins a little more accessible for award travelers.
Capital One Ups Its Game: New Transfer Partners, Better Transfer Rates, New Airport Lounges by Toni Southam April 20, 2021 28 Capital One just announced a bunch of great enhancements to the Capital One Miles program, including 4 new transfer partners and better transfer rates for 7 existing partners. Capital One has also announced plans to open 2 new airport lounges, with the first opening in late summer 2021.
Earn 5X Points on Many Chase Co-Branded Credit Cards Now Through June by Max Prosperi April 19, 2021 26 Heads up Chase cardholders. For the next few months, you may be eligible to earn 5X points when you use your Chase credit card. Eligible Chase cardholders can earn 5X points through June 30, 2021. But not all Chase credit cards are eligible for this promotion and the exact offer varies from card to card. So, let's show you what you need to know.
American Airlines Adds Partner Record Locators to Online Reservations by Ross Denkin April 18, 2021 42 American Airlines recently added partner record locator information (both to its website and its app) for new bookings made with travel on partner airlines. These partner PNRs are required to select seats or check in online with partner airlines. This saves travelers the time and hassle of calling in to American to gather this information. Here's how to find this code on new partner reservations.
Alaska Flights Now Bookable Online With British Airways Avios by Patrick Stouffer April 17, 2021 17 With Alaska's Oneworld membership now official, British Airways introduced the new ability to search and book Alaska award flights on its website. Now you no longer need to call a British Airways phone agent to search award availability and book Alaska flights with Avios.
Get a Free Night After Just One Stay After Signing up for (or Renewing) InterContinental Ambassador by Michelle Molloy January 5, 2024 56 IHG looks to boost participation in its InterContinental Ambassador program during these tough travel times. New members—and those who renew their membership—can earn a free night award after a single paid stay. You'll need to sign up (or renew) by July 31, 2021 and stay before August 31, 2021.
Southwest Devalues Rapid Rewards Program, More Points Now Needed for Award Flights by Max Prosperi April 15, 2021 23 Southwest Airlines just made some very unwelcomed changes to the airline's Rapid Rewards program. Without notice, Southwest reduced the value of Rapid Rewards points. You'll now need more Rapid Rewards points to make the same award travel redemptions.
Enroll Now To Get 3,000 Emirates Skywards Miles From Just One Hilton Stay by Skye Class April 13, 2021 14 Emirates is teaming up with Hilton to offer members 3,000 Skywards Miles when you stay at a qualifying hotel by August 31, 2021. The countries where the qualifying hotels exist are pretty limited, but perhaps you can take advantage of this offer. But, act fast. This promotion is only open to the first 1,000 members who register for the promotion.
[Extended] Get $30 Cashback From Google Pay by Completing Spring Challenges by Skye Class April 13, 2021 10 Google Pay is giving users the opportunity to earn $30 cashback for completing spring challenges between April 12 and May 3, 2021. Collect five stamps to get your $30. Here's how play this game and earn your $30 bonus.
You Can Now Fly ANA Business Class to Japan for Just 45,000 Virgin Points One-Way by Patrick Stouffer April 7, 2021 17 One of the sweetest sweet spots just got even sweeter! Flying Club members can now redeem Virgin points for one-way ANA awards in any class of service. Combined with this partnership's unbelievable award pricing, this opens incredible opportunities for flights to/from Japan. But don't delay — deals this good don't tend to last forever.
Hilton Free Night Promotion for 3-6 Night Stay in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Hawaii by Skye Class April 6, 2021 20 Hilton has launched a new free-night promotion for 2022. Until the end of 2022, you can get a free night for staying from 3 to 6 nights (depending on the hotel) at Hilton properties in Latin America, the Caribbean, French Polynesia, and Hawaii.
AAdvantage® Celebrating 40 Years with Million-Mile Sweepstakes, Instant-Win Prizes by JT Genter April 5, 2021 76 AAdvantage® is celebrating its 40th anniversary by giving away 1,000,000 AAdvantage® miles to 40 lucky members. Plus members can enter daily to win nearly 1.4 million instant-win prizes. In total, 292 million AAdvantage® miles, a trip for 4 to Orlando, 200 Admirals Club® memberships, 7,500 Admirals Club® day passes, and more are up for grabs. Here's how to enter to win a share.
AAdvantage Elites Now Earn More Miles When Flying on Alaska by JT Genter October 27, 2022 20 Good news AAdvantage elites: flying Alaska just got a lot more rewarding. As Alaska Airlines joined the Oneworld alliance this week, a small—but impactful—change was made to how AAdvantage elite members earn miles when flying on Alaska. Depending on the flight and your elite status, you might earn thousands of extra miles each flight thanks to this change.
Etihad Guest Adds New Redemption Partner: Saudi Arabian Airlines by JT Genter March 30, 2021 15 Etihad Guest is one of our favorite under-the-radar mileage programs. So, we were excited to see Etihad Guest add a new mileage partner: Saudi Arabian Airlines. Here are the new redemption rates, sweet spots (and which redemptions to avoid), ways to accumulate Etihad Guest miles, and other options for booking Saudia award flights.
Alaska Offers Limited-Time Status Match for Delta, Southwest, and United Elite Members by Patrick Stouffer March 26, 2021 13 Alaska Mileage Plan is offering a special, limited-time status match program. Through April 15, 2021, members can match eligible Delta, Southwest, or United elite status to reciprocal Alaska status through 2021. That's made all the more exciting by the fact that Mileage Plan elite status will also include Oneworld elite status starting March 31!
Open an American Airlines Business Extra Account and Score a Free Upgrade by Max Prosperi March 22, 2021 7 Small businesses can earn 650 bonus American Airlines Business Extra points through American Airlines' latest offer. Now, through the end of March 2021, you'll earn 650 Business Extra points you create a new account and fly within 90 days of creating that account. That's enough points for a one-way domestic flight upgrade.