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Loganair Switches to Avios With New Logan Loyalty Program — And It’s a Big Win for Travelers

March 31, 2025 0

Loganair just overhauled its loyalty program, switching to Avios as its program currency effective today, March 31, 2025. As part of the change, the Loganair program is rebranded Logan Loyalty and Clan Points have been converted to Avios. This program overhaul also opens a new best use of Avios on niche but expensive Loganair flights.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Air Canada Aeroplan’s New Dynamic Partner Award Pricing Is Live: Higher Prices, Fewer Sweet Spots

March 27, 2025 0

Air Canada just ditched its fixed award charts for flying on partners such as United Airlines and Etihad. The new dynamic award pricing represents a significant devaluation of Aeroplan points and will cost travelers more when looking to book award flights with Air Canada. Here's the new pricing we're seeing.

Cameron Laufer

Southwest Launches Variable Award Pricing — And It’s (Mostly) Bad News for Points Value

March 27, 2025 4

Southwest just rolled out variable pricing on award flights, ending years of predictable Rapid Rewards value. Here's how it works — and how much more you might pay for the same awards than before.

Cameron Laufer

MGM Rewards Adds Milestone Perks, Marriott Status Matches, and Cruise Upgrades

March 26, 2025 0

MGM Rewards continues to tweak its loyalty program, rewarding mid- and top-tier members more for their on-property spending and gambling. In addition, the program deepens its partnership with Royal Caribbean and Marriott Bonvoy with this recent announcement.

Mark Jackson

United Overhauls Card Portfolio to Add Perks, Increase Annual Fees

March 24, 2025 3

Chase and United have decided to take a page out of the American Express playbook with a massive overhaul of the United card portfolio, adding a long list of new statement credits and perks in exchange for higher fees. Here's a breakdown of the changes.

JT Genter

Cathay Pacific Unveils Award Chart Changes: Book These Awards Before April 15, 2025

March 22, 2025 0

Award devaluations are never fun for points and miles enthusiasts. Asia Miles has decided to make some changes to awards on its own flights, with premium cabins flying from the U.S. most negatively affected. Flyers within Asia in economy might cheer the news. See what all the changes are in our post.

Mark Jackson

The Days of 'Transfarency' Are Over: Southwest to Add Bag Fees, Basic Fares, Dynamic Pricing

March 11, 2025 11

Southwest once spent millions promoting "Transfarency" — boasting no hidden fees and free checked bags. But those days are over. The webpage that once touted these values now returns an "Error 404" — a fitting metaphor as checked bag fees, basic economy, and changes to dynamic award pricing are on the way. Here's a recap of what's changing with Southwest.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Guts Rapid Rewards Earning Rates on Wanna Get Away Fares Without Notice

March 5, 2025 1

Southwest Airlines has been a customer-focused airline for the entirety of its existence. Now, with new management in place, we've seen a devaluation of points earning on many of its fares put into place overnight.

Mark Jackson

Big Changes Are Coming to the WestJet Rewards Program on April 30. Here’s What Matters.

February 27, 2025 0

On April 30, 2025, Canada's second-biggest airline will implement what it's calling "the most significant improvement to WestJet Rewards in the program's 15-year history." But should you care about these coming WestJet Rewards changes? Let's take a look.

Tyler Glatt

Miles & More Devaluation: Dynamic Pricing and Partner Award Chart Changes Coming in June 2025

February 25, 2025 0

Miles & More just announced "exciting changes" this morning -- which will likely decrease the value of Miles & More miles. As of June 3, 2025, the Miles & More program will adopt dynamic award pricing for awards on Lufthansa Group airlines, adjust its award chart for partner flights, and eliminate its Mileage Bargains program. Here's what to know about these Miles & More program changes.

JT Genter

Capital One Re-Adds JetBlue As a Transfer Partner — But the Transfer Rate Disappoints

February 18, 2025 0

Capital One and JetBlue have had a long and complicated relationship. The card issuer and airline have had an on-again-off-again relationship for years. And as of today, they're getting back together: Capital One just (re)launched JetBlue as its 18th transfer partner. However, this new addition has a major drawback: the transfer ratio.

JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Now Allows Mixed Partner Award Bookings — But With a Catch

February 17, 2025 2

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles can take you pretty far — and for pretty good value, too. But something you couldn't do with Alaska miles has been to use them to book a single award on multiple airlines. Until now. You can now book one Mileage Plan award ticket and fly two partner airlines, but with a few limitations. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt

JetBlue Now Selling Basic Economy Award Tickets — Here's What It Means for Award Travelers

February 16, 2025 0

JetBlue becomes the second U.S. airline after Delta to sell a basic economy award ticket to its members. So far, this has meant even cheaper JetBlue TrueBlue award pricing, but we're concerned what it might mean for the future.

Mark Jackson

Iberia Plus Overhaul: New Revenue-Based Elite Status & Tier Changes Coming in April 2025

February 13, 2025 0

Iberia Plus has announced a slew of changes to its program that will take effect on April 1, 2025. The changes are wide-ranging and include a name change, new status levels, and status qualification, which will now be revenue-based.

Sam Helmy

FoundersCard Drops Caesars Diamond, Adds Wynn Platinum — Here's Why It's a Downgrade for Vegas Travelers

February 5, 2025 7

FoundersCard no longer offers Caesars Diamond status, which spells the end of a perk that allowed for heavily discounted Las Vegas stays. Instead, members now get Wynn Platinum status — but with key restrictions, like resort fees and stay requirements. Here’s what’s changing and what you need to know about maximizing the new benefits.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Goodbye 50k Business Class Awards to Europe: Flying Blue Raises Minimum Award Rates by Up to 25%

January 14, 2025 1

Every so often, you'll log into a frequent flyer program to book an award and find higher rates than you did yesterday -- despite no notice from the program. The example du jour is Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Based on what we're seeing now, the cheapest awards between the U.S. and Europe now require as much as 25% more miles. Here's what we know so far.

Tyler Glatt

Choice Privileges Announces Major Changes for 2025: Longer Booking Window, Premium Room Options & More

January 9, 2025 0

Choice Hotels is enhancing its Privileges rewards program in 2025, introducing a 50-week booking window for reward nights and expanding premium room options. Additionally, the return of RewardSaver will provide members with opportunities to book reward nights for as low as 6,000 points. Here are all the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Southwest Details Changes Coming to A-List Status: How Assigned Seats Will Work

December 17, 2024 1

Stop us if you've heard something similar already this year, but Southwest is planning on making significant changes to its operational model. From assigned seating to premium seating, a not-so-entirely-brand-new international partner airline, and more, there's a lot to unpack. Here's a full rundown, including new details shared this week.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Airlines Officially Launches Dynamic Award Pricing on Fiji Airways

October 30, 2024 1

In early September 2024, AwardWallet caught that American Airlines was pricing Fiji Airways awards dynamically. At the time, American Airlines representatives told us that the airline was "testing award availability" and award prices shortly returned to normal. But now American Airlines has officially launched its dynamic award pricing on Fiji Airways. Here's what you need to know about these developments.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Higher Elite Status Requirements and New PlusPoints Perks

October 29, 2024 0

Fall is upon us, the leaves are changing, and United is making MileagePlus program updates for 2025. There's a lot to unpack, so buckle up. Here's a recap of what's changing with the United MileagePlus program next year.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Virgin Australia Guts Its Velocity Frequent Flyer Program in a Host of Upcoming Changes

October 18, 2024 0

Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program announced a massive number of changes to its loyalty program over the next year. Almost every change is negative and will gut the airline's loyalty program. So, what's changing? Let's take a look.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Adds New Ways to Earn Elite Status, Slash Benefits in Mileage Plan Program Overhaul

October 16, 2024 0

Alaska just unveiled an overhaul to its Mileage Plan mileage program for 2025. While elite status tiers and requirements are staying intact, how you'll earn Mileage Plan elite status and the benefits of that status are all being overhauled. Buckle up. There are a bunch of changes to cover — both positive and negative.

JT Genter

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club To Adopt Dynamic Pricing, Other Program Changes on October 30

September 30, 2024 1

Virgin Atlantic announced that awards will move to a dynamic pricing model. This seismic shift and several other changes will take effect on October 30, 2024. There is no hiding from the fact that the latest news is a disappointing devaluation. Here's what we know about the intended changes to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Qatar Airways Devalues American and Alaska Short-Haul Awards, Raises Prices by up to 64%

August 14, 2024 0

Without any sort of heads-up, Qatar Airways just skyrocketed the pricing on its partner award chart. Effective immediately, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines flights up to 3,000 miles in distance now require up to 64% more Avios. Here's what you need to know about Qatar Airways' partner award chart devaluation.

Tyler Glatt

Avianca Devalues LifeMiles Awards by up to 50%, Cuts Costs on Others by up to 25%

August 13, 2024 1

Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and frequent flyer program devaluations. Earlier this morning, Avianca — without notice — increased the costs of LifeMiles award tickets by up to 50%. But that's not all. Avianca also re-valued some awards, making select itineraries up to 25% cheaper. Here's what we know so far.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Amex Overhauls the American Express® Gold Card, Launches Appealing New Offer

July 26, 2024 0

The American Express® Gold Card just underwent an overhaul, and no, we're not the least bit surprised. So, what's new with the Amex Gold? And does it still warrant a spot in your wallet? Let's take a look.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

British Airways Hikes American and Alaska Short-Haul Award Rates by up to 56%

July 4, 2024 2

Apparently, British Airways didn't go far enough when it devalued American and Alaska Airlines awards last December. British Airways took another hack at short-haul awards — and the results are gruesome. Here's what you need to know about the latest no-notice British Airways devaluation, plus what you can expect to pay the next time you redeem Avios for an AA or Alaska award ticket.

Tyler Glatt

Delta One Awards to Europe Require up to 55% More Virgin Points, Over $1,000 in Fees

July 2, 2024 0

The all-in cost to fly to and from Europe in lie-flat Delta business class using Virgin points is now immensely higher than it was yesterday. It's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's latest negative change. Here's what you need to know.

Tyler Glatt

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