Interviews Available Now! Trusted Traveler Enrollment Centers Reopened On September 8 by Skye Class September 9, 2020 50 Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers have not conducted interviews for new applicants since March 19th. But, after months of delays, the centers finally reopened on September 8, 2020. Interview slots are wide-open in some locations meaning now is the time to schedule your appointment if you've been unable to get one in the past few months.
Hilton Honors Rolling Over All Elite-Qualifying Nights From 2020 To 2021 by Michelle Molloy September 7, 2020 19 Hilton Honors announces updates to Elite Rollover Nights for the 2020 calendar year. The new changes will allow members to roll over all of their qualifying stays from 2020 into 2021. Use this to maintain or upgrade your Hilton elite status through March 31, 2023!
Book Domestic Award Flights Starting at Just 5,000 United Miles Each Way by Skye Class September 3, 2020 13 Since United ditched its award charts in November 2019, the airline can price awards at any level it wants. And currently, United is pricing some domestic awards at just 5,000 miles each way. Here's a roundup of award deals to/from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle, and more—including coast-to-coast flights from 6,500 miles one-way.
[Expired] Delta Credit Cards: New Bonus Spending Categories, Spend Towards Elite Status by Patrick Stouffer September 2, 2020 13 Delta's American Express cards are getting a bonus category makeover. Depending on which card you hold, you might be able to earn 4X miles on restaurant purchases, 5X miles on Delta purchases, or even spend your way towards Delta elite status. But before you reposition these cards in your wallet, there are a few things to consider first.
Additional Bonus Categories for Chase Freedom Unlimited Now Active by JT Genter August 31, 2020 34 The Chase Freedom Unlimited® has always been a great card for daily use thanks to its 1.5% cash-back earning on everything you buy. Starting on September 15, 2020, cardholders can take advantage of three additional bonus categories: 5% on travel purchased through Chase, 3% on dining, and 3% on drugstore purchases.
Earn Bonvoy Elite Status Through February 2022 via Marriott Status Match and Challenge by Patrick Stouffer August 30, 2020 22 Hotel elite status-chasers rejoice! Marriott has brought back the ability to earn Marriott Bonvoy status through a status match and challenge. You can match to either Bonvoy Gold Elite or Platinum Elite status. Then, retain that status through February 2022 by staying as few as five nights! But hurry, depending on how many people apply for a match, Marriott may end this promotion at any time.
U.S. To Europe From 8,500 Avios One-Way With Iberia’s 50% off Promotion by JT Genter August 26, 2020 29 Iberia just launched an incredible 50% off award promotion for award flights on Iberia-operated flights. Travelers can use this promotion to fly to (or from) Europe for as few as 8,500 Avios in economy; 12,750 Avios in premium economy; or 17,000 Avios in business class. But, you're going to need to act quickly to take advantage of this promotion.
See If You’re Targeted To Earn Double Million Miler Qualifying Miles in 2020 by Patrick Stouffer August 21, 2020 27 American Airlines is offering a new promotion allowing targeted AAdvantage members to earn 2X Million Miler qualifying miles for all flights flown through the end of 2020. But just how exciting is this? In this post, we go through all the details and show you why it probably shouldn't make a difference in your decision to travel this year.
[Expired] Get up to 62% off Hyatt Award Stays at Luxury All-Inclusive Miraval Resorts by Patrick Stouffer August 21, 2020 11 Save big on your next wellness retreat! Through the end of the year, Hyatt is offering a buy-one-get-one award sale at its luxury all-inclusive Miraval Resorts. Book one night with points and get a second night free. Still not convinced? It gets better. When stacked with an existing Hyatt promotion, World of Hyatt members can save even more—up to 62% off!
COVID-19’s Impact on Travel: A Look at the Data by Michelle Molloy August 18, 2020 46 COVID-19 all but shuttered the travel industry in March, but just how bad did things get and how have AwardWallet members been affected? We recently took a look at how many reservations AwardWallet users added to their timelines before and after the pandemic took hold. Check out the results for yourself with the interactive tool we built to track air, hotel and auto reservations.
[Expired] Earn Double British Airways Avios on Flights Through the End of the Year by Patrick Stouffer August 16, 2020 15 British Airways just announced a new promotion to encourage Executive Club members to book flights in 2020. Through the end of the year, members can earn double Avios on up to ten flights flown. But, you'll need to act fast. For flights to qualify, they need to be booked by August 31, 2020.
Amex Platinum Cardholders: Register to Get $100 off a $100+ Dell Purchase by Patrick Stouffer August 15, 2020 27 American Express teamed up with Dell to offer another temporary benefit for Amex Platinum cardholders. Through January 31, 2021, cardmembers can receive a one-time $100 statement credit after making at least $100 in Dell purchases. It might be time to buy that extra monitor you've been eyeing!
American Airlines Extends Award Change and Cancellation Fee Waiver by JT Genter August 10, 2020 61 Good news AAdvantage® members! American Airlines just adjusted its award cancellation policy for the better. Now, members can cancel and refund award flights booked by December 31, 2020 without fees. Here's what you need to know about this policy change.
Book American Airlines Flagship First Class From Just 33K Miles Each Way! by Patrick Stouffer August 9, 2020 19 Want to get away in style? We just found another wave of amazing AA Flagship First award availability for travel in spring or summer 2021. Fly across the U.S. in a lie-flat seat for just 20,000 miles. Or, jet off to London, party in Brazil, or take in the wonders of Tokyo—all starting at just 55,000 miles each way in Flagship First Class!
Earn 10X Bonvoy Points at Gas Stations, Restaurants, and Marriott Hotels by Patrick Stouffer August 6, 2020 6 Marriott Bonvoy and American Express are back with another valuable promotion for co-branded cardholders. Thanks to three special Amex Offers, cardmembers can earn 10X Bonvoy points per dollar spent at U.S. gas stations, U.S. restaurants, and purchases with Marriott. Time to get these cards out of your sock drawer!
AA Simplifies Online Award Cancellations, Expands Automatic Mileage Refunds by Patrick Stouffer July 25, 2020 51 American Airlines has updated its cancellation policy to offer automatic mileage refunds for more award bookings. Getting your miles back may no longer require a phone call! Has AA made the painful process of canceling an award booking any easier? We're walking you through the process to find out.
Aeroplan’s Big Summer Miles Offers: Up to 40% off Award Flights and 150% Bonus Miles by Patrick Stouffer July 24, 2020 9 Hot on the heels of Aeroplan's last promotion, Air Canada's mileage program is back with yet another promotion to incentivize you to book travel. Get up to 40% of your miles back on award bookings. Plus, earn up to 150% bonus miles on your next cash fare. Here's everything you need to know about this lucrative promotion.
Earn 5x Capital One Miles (Or 5% Cashback) on Uber Eats Purchases by Patrick Stouffer July 21, 2020 14 Capital One has launched a new promotion for Venture and Savor cardmembers in partnership with Uber Eats. Through the end of January 2021, Capital One Venture and VentureOne cardholders will earn 5X miles, and Capital One Savor and SavorOne cardholders will earn 5% cashback on all orders with Uber Eats.
InterContinental Ambassadors Can Redeem Free Weekend Night Certificate At Kimpton by Michelle Molloy July 19, 2020 16 IHG is making it easier for InterContinental Ambassadors to redeem their complimentary weekend night certificate. Members can now redeem their certificates at InterContinental properties and at Kimpton properties! Better yet, the certificate can be used at Kimpton properties on any night of the week!
[Expired] Get Up to 6,000 Bonus Hilton Honors Points With a New Disney+ Subscription by Skye Class July 10, 2020 16 Now through July 24, targeted members can earn up to 6,000 bonus Hilton points for signing up for a Disney+ subscription. Whether or not you're targeted, here are the credit cards you can use to get Disney+.
JetBlue Adds New Cash + Points Redemption Option by Michelle Molloy July 6, 2020 9 Are you a few points shy of being able to book an award ticket? Want to save some money on a cash fare now? JetBlue recently rolled out a flexible new program for TrueBlue loyalty members to use Cash + Points to book flights. We take a look to see if it makes sense to use this option.
9 Ways That I Saved Money on My Road Trip, and You Can Too by Toni Southam July 5, 2020 16 When we think of maximizing points and miles, we generally imagine luxurious vacations in exotic locations around the world. With international travel on hold, using points and miles for these traditional redemptions isn't an option. So, I took my family of 6 on a road trip around Utah to visit national and state parks. Here's how we did it for minimal out-of-pocket costs, and you can too.
Chase Offers 2,500 Bonus Miles for Adding an Authorized User on United Cards [Targeted] by Patrick Stouffer July 5, 2020 5 If you hold a The New United℠ Explorer Card, you might want to check your email. Chase sent a targeted offer for some United co-branded credit cardholders offering 2,500 bonus miles for adding an authorized user to their account. Here's how to check online if you're targeted for this promotion, and when you might not want to take advantage of the offer.