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So Long, Reciprocal Benefits: American Airlines and Hyatt To End Enhanced Partnership
So Long, Reciprocal Benefits: American Airlines and Hyatt To End Enhanced Partnership
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For the past couple of years, American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt members have enjoyed an enhanced partnership. While working toward status in either program, you could earn perks with the other program. Unfortunately, American Airlines and Hyatt are ending this preferred partnership. While you still have time to enjoy its benefits, you'll need to act quickly. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hyatt Guest of Honor Awards: How To Earn and Easily Redeem This Valuable Perk
Hyatt Guest of Honor Awards: How To Earn and Easily Redeem This Valuable Perk
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One of the major benefits of World of Hyatt is the Guest of Honor benefit. On these bookings, Hyatt members can book stays for other members, granting them all of the perks of Hyatt's top-tier elite status. These awards are single-use and you can earn them through Milestone Rewards — including prior to reaching Globalist status. Here's how to earn and use the benefit.

Ben Nickel-D'AndreaJT Genter
Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & JT Genter

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Marriott Increases Award Pricing Without Notice Again — and It’s Yet Another Reminder to Not Hoard Your Hotel Points
Marriott Increases Award Pricing Without Notice Again — and It’s Yet Another Reminder to Not Hoard Your Hotel Points
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In a bit of news that's all too common nowadays, it appears Marriott Bonvoy has raised award prices across its nearly 10,000-property network. While Marriott hasn't had an award chart in several years, hotels and resorts are priced in bands based on demand. Now, it appears that most properties have increased by around 5% (or more) for an award night. Here's what to know.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
The Allegiant-Sun Country Merger Has Closed: Here’s What Travelers Need To Know
The Allegiant-Sun Country Merger Has Closed: Here’s What Travelers Need To Know
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If there’s one thing most of us didn’t have on our 2026 bingo cards, it was Allegiant acquiring Sun Country. The merger has largely flown under the radar, but it officially closed ahead of schedule on May 13, 2026. While details about what the combined airline will look like are still fairly thin, the deal will have big implications for both carriers’ loyalty programs and, by extension, their co-brand credit cards.

Harrison PierceTyler Glatt
Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt
Avianca LifeMiles Devalues for the Third Time in Over a Year — and These Awards Now Cost a Lot More
Avianca LifeMiles Devalues for the Third Time in Over a Year — and These Awards Now Cost a Lot More
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Avianca LifeMiles just implemented a no-notice devaluation — its third in a little over a year. Flights operated by Star Alliance partners are the main victims, but since LifeMiles doesn't use an award chart, it's difficult to tell how widespread the damage is. Here are a few examples of flights that have increased by 20% or more overnight.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt