Delta Eliminates Change Fees on Certain International Flights, Extends No-Fee Booking Window by Patrick Stouffer December 10, 2020 14 In September, Delta eliminated change fees for most domestic itineraries. Now, the airline has taken that one step further, removing change and redeposit fees on international bookings originating in North America! Better still, Delta is extending its generous no-change-fee booking window through early 2021.
Hyatt Credit Card Changes: Phase Out of Legacy Card, Change to Earning Free Night Awards by Patrick Stouffer November 26, 2020 27 Hyatt has announced a string of new promotions and card updates, so we've rounded them all up in one place for you. Hyatt cardholders can earn bonus points at Amazon and at grocery stores this holiday season. Plus, legacy Hyatt Card holders have the opportunity to earn a free night by the end of the year. Hyatt is also adjusting how cardholders earn Free Night Awards in 2021. And, remaining legacy Hyatt Cards are being phased out in January 2021.
American Airlines Eliminates AAdvantage Award Fees, Extends Mileage Expiration Pause by JT Genter November 10, 2020 98 American Airlines just announced three positive changes to its AAdvantage program. Effective November 11, 2020, AA is eliminating all award reservation fees and eliminating all fees for canceling awards and redepositing miles. Plus, AA is extending the pause on mileage expiration through June 30, 2021. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
New Amex Gold Cardholders Are No Longer Eligible for the $100 Airline Fee Credit by Patrick Stouffer October 23, 2020 19 One of Amex's go-to benefits for justifying high(er) annual fees is the Airline Fee Credit. This credit reimburses cardmembers for making eligible purchases with their airline of choice every year. However, for the Amex Gold, this benefit is in its last years. Starting in January 2022, Amex will no longer offer the annual $100 Airline Fee Credit to Amex Gold cardholders that signed up before February 4, 2021. What's next for this card?
American Airlines Just Improved Basic Economy Fares for Elites and Non-Elites by JT Genter October 1, 2020 20 As part of announcing the elimination of change fees, American Airlines teased improvements to basic economy fares. Starting "this fall", elite members would get upgrade privileges, extra-legroom seats, and even same-day flight changes. Without fanfare, these changes took effect overnight. Here's what you need to know about the changes to American Airlines basic economy.
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.
Marriott (Finally) Giving Travelers the Option to See All-In Price by Michelle Molloy April 8, 2020 21 Marriott customers have long been frustrated that the price shown in search results can jump 10%, 20%, or more on the final booking page when all taxes and fees are included. In a win for transparency, Marriott has added a new option to see rates that include all taxes and fees in search results. Here's how to select this option.