Points of Interest: Emirates Slashes Mileage Earnings, IHG Doubles Point Earnings, Marriott Inks New Partnership, And More

Airlines and hotels routinely make minor changes to their loyalty programs. Many of these modifications fly under the radar, as they're rarely shared with public and aren't objectively flashy. In our second installment of "Points of Interest," we'll introduce you to several changes that have occurred in the loyalty landscape within the past couple of months, including changes to Accor, Choice, Emirates, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham.

Points of Interest: Centurion Lounge Closes Spa, New Delta Partner Earnings Chart, and More

The world of points and miles moves incredibly fast. All too often, banks and programs make minor changes, many of which go unnoticed. In this post, we recap 9 unreported stories from the past few weeks, from a spa closing at a Centurion Lounge and new Delta partner award earning chart to a hotel program shortening its elite status year and one less IHG redemption option.

Discounted Choice, Hyatt, and Wyndham Points — This Week’s Lucrative Daily Getaways Offers

The 2024 U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways is back for 2024, and the deals are ongoing! This year, the promotion runs from Monday to Friday from April 15 through May 3, 2024. Similar to most years, there are some excellent deals to be had, including hotel points purchases from 0.5¢ per point to cheap Vegas getaways and more. Offers for discounted Choice Privileges points go live in an hour, plus other deals coming up this week.

IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More

Despite being just one step below top-tier Diamond Elite status, IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status holds its own as IHG's elite status sweet spot. From bonus points on stays to complimentary upgrades to Milestone Rewards and more, it's clear why this tier shines brighter than the ones below it. And on top of that, you can earn it relatively easily — for as little as $99 annually if you carry one of two IHG co-branded credit cards.