How to Avoid Close-in Booking Fees on American & United by Jess Farley June 19, 2018 43 Last minute award booking fees are a penalty assessed by airlines, purely because they can. That said, there are some strategies to avoid these with a little bit of thinking outside the box.
Alaska Tweaks Award Chart & Introduces Cancellation And Change Fees by Sam Helmy May 14, 2018 41 Alaska has announced a host of changes that will affect its award chart, cancellation and change policies. As is the trend most changes are negative, especially the new change and cancellation policies, although the change to the award chart is slightly positive.
Chase Adds Restrictions to Southwest Consumer Cards by Sam Helmy April 14, 2018 11 Chase has added eligibility restrictions to the consumer versions of its Southwest Credit Cards. The new eligibility criteria affect the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card, and Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. The change may make getting the Southwest Companion Pass a little more difficult going forward.
Airbnb Introduces Split Payment Option by Sam Helmy January 20, 2018 30 Airbnb has introduced the ability to split your payments for a stay. The new system, called “Pay Less Upfront”, came into effect January 15, 2018. According to the Airbnb press release, the functionality comes in response to the fact that 40% of its customers opted to use this option in testing. Most of those who opted for a split payment also opted to take up higher priced bookings when making a split payment.
Singapore Changes to Fares Types – January 2018 by Sam Helmy December 23, 2017 15 Singapore has announced changes to its fare bundles, which come into effect as of January 20, 2018. The new changes see Singapore introducing new types of fares for different classes of travel as well as tinker with baggage allowances, seat allocations, and mileage earning.
Hyatt Introduces 48-hour Cancellation Policy by Howie Rappaport December 22, 2017 36 As of January 1, 2018, the default cancellation policy for Hyatt reservations changes from 24 to 48 hours. Word of Hyatt Explorist and Globalist members will still be able to cancel within 24 hours, with certain exceptions.
How to Buy Back Expired Hilton Honors Points by Sam Helmy December 19, 2017 40 Hilton has updated the terms and conditions of the Hilton Honors program to officially recognize the ability to purchase expired Honors points. Historically Hilton may have allowed you to have points restored with a stay challenge, however, now it appears you can simply buy them back.
American Express Adds 12 Week Rewards Clause to Some Co-Brand Cards by Sam Helmy September 24, 2017 26 American Express has modified the terms and conditions of its Delta, Hilton and Starwood co-brand credit cards. The amendment adds an up to 12 weeks clause for rewards posting to your account and is effective November 1, 2017.
SPG & Marriott 48 Hour Cancellation Policy by Sam Helmy June 25, 2017 33 Sadly, Marriott and SPG have made a change to their cancellation policy, and it is not good news. Effective June 15, 2017, the hotels will be imposing a cancellation fee on cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance. The new policy will see you charged for the first night including taxes and fees if you cancel less than 48 hours in advance.
Citi Adds 100K Limit To Sharing ThankYou® Points by Jess Farley October 11, 2016 0 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.Citi ThankYou® Rewards has added...
Airlines To Automatically Refund Checked Baggage Fees Under New Laws by Jess Farley July 30, 2016 1 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.It's a forlorn sight, the...
Annual Membership For American Airlines Admirals Club® Increased by Jess Farley May 31, 2016 0 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.American Airlines is changing the...
Delta Listens To Feedback And Dumps Controversial Booking Fees by Jess Farley April 18, 2016 0 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.Pushing against the tide of...
