Book Now, Ask Questions Later: Incredible Premium Cabin Award Deals Available Now by Patrick Stouffer February 26, 2021 23 So many incredible deals on airfare! Whether you're ready to start traveling now or just feeling optimistic for the rest of 2021, we want to make sure you knew what's out there. So, we've rounded up the best of the bunch. South America, Hawaii, London; fly Delta One, AA Flagship First, or Aeromexico business. There's something here for everyone.
American Airlines Travelers Can Now Redeem AAdvantage Miles for COVID-19 Testing by JT Genter February 25, 2021 37 Starting today, American Airlines travelers can redeem AAdvantage miles for an at-home COVID-19 PCR testing kit. You'll need to redeem 12,000 AAdvantage miles for the PCR test. Here's the process on how to do so — and why you might want to skip this redemption option.
American Airlines Updates Checked Bag Policy, Creates New Basic Economy Option by Patrick Stouffer February 24, 2021 23 American Airlines just announced several updates to its checked luggage policy. The airline is "simplifying" its checked bag policies and will offer a new form of Basic Economy fare to customers traveling to Asia and Oceania. Don't believe the spin from the airline. By and large, these updates represent more of a downgrade than an improvement. In this post, I'll explain why.
JetBlue Changes Carry-On Bag Policy and Drops Change Fees by Max Prosperi February 22, 2021 28 JetBlue announced significant changes to the airline's carry-on and change/cancellation policies. This announcement is a mixed bag (pun intended) with some good changes to change fees and some bad news for those flying on the cheapest fares. Here's what passengers need to know about these changes.
Marriott Offers Elite Status Boost, Temporarily Drops Off Peak Award Rates by Patrick Stouffer February 20, 2021 25 In mid-January, Marriott announced a string of major updates for the Bonvoy program in 2021. Among the changes are a 50% headstart towards Bonvoy status for 2020 elites, a lowered spending threshold for earning Bonvoy Ambassador, and lowered Off Peak and PointSaver Off Peak redemption rates. And now is your last chance to take advantage of the Off Peak award discount.
American Express To Open New Centurion Lounge in DC, Expand Lounges in San Francisco and Seattle by Toni Southam February 19, 2021 19 American Express just announced a forthcoming Centurion Lounge in Washington DC, along with the move and expansion of two existing Centurion Lounges. Plans to open/reopen are set for late 2022. Here's what you need to know about these new lounges and how to get in once they (re)open.
Delta SkyMiles Further Devalues Partner Awards to Europe and Asia by Patrick Stouffer February 12, 2021 37 Delta Air Lines has done it again. For reasons unknown, it's just raised partner award prices to Europe and Asia for the second time in four months. To make matters worse, these aren't small, forgettable price hikes. These are significant, balance-busting increases that make certain partner awards laughably expensive. Let's go over this and see if there's anything salvageable.
[Expired] Earn 10,000 Bonus Hilton Points on Your First Hilton WorkSpaces Booking by Skye Class February 11, 2021 34 With travel at a fraction of what it once was, hotels are looking for alternative ways to fill rooms. One way many hotels are trying to do so is to offer rooms to workers as office space. As part of this shift, Hilton rebranded its day-use rooms as WorkSpaces. And, as an added incentive to try them out, Hilton is offering 10,000 bonus points for completing your first "stay".
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Devalues Many Delta Awards by Ross Denkin February 9, 2021 9 Just as the calendar turned over in 2021, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club very quietly changed its redemption scheme for flights operated by Delta. Long-haul and premium cabin travelers will be disappointed to find out their points won’t take them nearly as far anymore. However, there's a silver lining in these changes for domestic and other short-haul flyers.
Chase Further Delays Annual Fee Increase on Chase Sapphire Reserve Renewals by JT Genter February 8, 2021 16 Chase planned to increase the annual fee on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® from $450 to $550 on April 1, 2020. However, due to the pandemic, Chase has delayed this implementation over and over. And Chase confirmed to AwardWallet that the annual fee on renewal will continue to be just $450 through March 2021.
The Only Airline That’s Still Blocking Middle Seats by Patrick Stouffer February 8, 2021 110 Since the start of the pandemic, some airlines adopted policies limiting the number of passengers allowed onboard—including blocking middle seats. Unfortunately, all but one of these airlines have rolled back these policies since the beginning of December. To help you keep track, we've compiled all of the airlines that ever blocked middle seats and the current timelines for when this flyer-friendly policy will end.
Earn 5% Cashback at Gas Stations in February Using Chase Freedom Cards by Max Prosperi February 7, 2021 9 Now through the end of February, Chase Freedom-branded cardholders can earn 5% cashback on the first $150 in transactions at gas stations. But, you need to register for this promotion to activate these earnings. Here's how to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
Book Delta Award Flights for as Few as 2,000 SkyMiles by Skye Class February 6, 2021 8 Right now, Delta is offering flights for as little as 2,000 SkyMiles, with longer coast-to-coast flights pricing as little as 4,500 SkyMiles. The routes to get flights for only 2,000 are quite limited, but it looks like nearly all Delta flights are heavily discounted—especially for the next few weeks.
Amex Adds New Dining, Cell Phone Monthly Credits to Many Co-Branded Cards by Toni Southam February 4, 2021 21 The good news for American Express cardholders just keeps on coming! Through the end of 2021, Delta, Hilton, and Marriott co-branded cards will receive a monthly statement credit for dining or wireless credits. These credits range from $5 per month on no-annual-fee cards up to $20 per month on Amex's premium co-branded cards. That's up to $220 in statement credits through the end of the year!
Earn up To 5,000 Bonus Hyatt Points From Credit Card Spending in February by JT Genter January 28, 2021 21 The World of Hyatt Credit Card cardholders can earn up to 5,000 bonus points for purchases made in February 2021. This unique promotion rewards points based on the number of purchases made, instead of how much you spend. That means cardholders can earn up to 100 bonus points per $1 spent.
Get 100 Free Spirit Points for Attending a Free Virtual Concert by Skye Class January 27, 2021 16 To celebrate the new Free Spirit program, Spirit is hosting a free online concert with country pop singer-songwriter Brett Young on February 4. Spirit Airlines is offering 100 Free Spirit points to all members that attend the concert and submit their email and account number. Here's what you need to know to take advantage of this free points offer.
How to Get a 0% Intro APR without Paying a Balance Transfer Fee by Jess Farley August 4, 2025 14 If you need some extra time to pay down credit-card balances after the holidays, we’ve got a strategy that gets you an introductory 0% APR without the fees and restrictions of using a balance transfer. Avoid hundreds of dollars in fees and earn tons of points towards your next travel adventure.
5 Ways You Know You’re Winning in Travel and Loyalty Programs by Joe Petrovic January 24, 2021 21 Are you worried that you aren't doing the miles and points game right? Let's flip the script and look at five of the ways to know when you're actually coming out ahead in travel and loyalty programs.
Southwest Extends Companion Passes (Again), Offers a Status Boost for 2021 by Patrick Stouffer January 15, 2021 18 It's Southwest deja-vu! Just like we saw in spring 2020, Southwest is offering an extension to 2019 Companion Pass holders and offering all members a boost towards earning elite status in 2021. Plus, some Southwest co-branded cardholders can now spend all the way to A-List status. But, unfortunately, one group of loyalists are getting the short end of the stick.
[Status Boost Posted] United Makes It Easier to Earn Premier Status in 2021 by Patrick Stouffer January 15, 2021 25 United has announced a series of changes to the MileagePlus program for 2021. These include lowering status thresholds, giving current elite members an elite-qualifying boost, increasing PQP earning rates in early 2021, and allowing co-branded cardholders to spend their way to higher statuses. But with 'normal' travel still a dream, are these changes enough to get you to fly United?
Tons of New Amex Offers for Amex Platinum, Business Platinum Card, and More by Toni Southam January 5, 2021 22 American Express just released tons of new Amex Offers. Amex Platinum cardmembers can get $50 cashback on $50+ purchases at Best Buy, Home Depot, Home Chef, and more. Meanwhile, cardmembers of the Business Platinum Card can earn 4X bonus points in five different categories. Other cardmembers are targeted for $25 cashback each time they spend $500. But, you'll need to register to get any of these offers.
Earn Bonus Miles For Commenting by Erik Paquet September 25, 2023 395 Interested in earning some AAdvantage® miles for free? Leave a comment on any blog post for an opportunity to earn a few miles. While it won't be enough for a free flight, it's an easy way to keep your account active and keep your miles from expiring.
How Much Do AwardWallet Members Actually Save When Redeeming Points? by Erik Paquet January 12, 2024 37 How much is a mile really worth? It’s one of the key questions of the points and miles hobby, and we've always been skeptical of the conventional wisdom. So we decided to take a look at real trips booked with points by AwardWallet members. Our initial release is far from perfect, but we're excited to share what we've learned so far. Here's a look behind the scenes at how we're calculating mile values — and what we have planned for the future.
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