Tag: Major Updates

Details Released of Which 200+ Marriott Hotels are Moving to Dynamic Pricing March 29, 2022

February 26, 2022 0

Marriott Bonvoy just released the details on 200+ hotels that are moving to dynamic pricing on March 29, 2022. Here's the list of the hotels that will increase in price, plus how many extra points you will need. Other news includes what we can expect for 2023 and when you will be able to add points to free night awards for high-priced bookings. There's a lot to digest in here, so grab a drink and dive in with us.

Ryan Smith

Qatar Airways Will Adopt Avios, the Points of British Airways, Iberia & Aer Lingus

February 22, 2022 5

Major news out of Qatar Airways is that the airline has adopted Avios as its mileage currency. Avios is the points currency of British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. There can be some major implications for travelers with this shift. Here is what we know so far and what remains to be clarified in the coming weeks.

Ryan Smith

MGM Overhauls M Life Rewards Program, Changes Coming February 1, 2022

January 24, 2022 4

MGM is making big changes to its M Life rewards program, and these will launch on February 1, 2022. The new program will be called MGM Rewards. Changes for gamblers and non-gamblers are coming, so let’s dive into all of the details.

Ryan Smith

IHG Rewards Changes Coming in March 2022: New Elite Status Tiers & Higher Requirements

January 19, 2022 6

IHG Rewards just announced changes to its loyalty program, coming in March 2022. Elite status will have more tiers, and earning this status just got more complicated. Additionally, IHG's announcement means the info you see online/in the app is no longer correct. But, IHG promises "more fun" and "enhanced benefits" coming soon. Let's dig in to what we know so far.

Ryan Smith

Citi ThankYou^® Rewards Adds Wyndham as Second New Hotel Transfer Partner in Under a Month

November 14, 2021 13

Citi ThankYou® Rewards just added Wyndham Rewards as its second new hotel transfer partner in under a month. Wyndham Rewards offers a fixed-redemption-rate program, making it a great choice for times when cash rates (and points rates with other hotel brands) are high. Here's how to take advantage of this new partnership.

JT Genter

Hyatt Introduces Peak and Off-Peak Pricing Model

October 21, 2021 24

Back in December 2019, Hyatt announced it would be changing the way award nights are priced. Those plans were temporarily put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But as of October 26, 2021, Hyatt implemented these changes for all nights stayed on March 1, 2022 or after. Here's what you need to know about the new pricing.

Toni Southam

Citi Adds Choice Hotels As Its Newest Transfer Partner

October 19, 2021 16

Citi ThankYou® Points just got a bit more flexible to use. As of Monday, Citi ThankYou® Points are now transferable to Choice Privilege points. That makes Choice the only hotel transfer partner for Citi. You'll get 2 Choice points for every 1 ThankYou Points® you convert.

Toni Southam

You Can Now Transfer Capital One Miles to 6 More Airlines at a 1:1 Ratio

October 7, 2021 10

You can now transfer Capital One miles to 6 more airline mileage programs at a 1:1 ratio. These improvements now mean you can transfer Capital One miles to 13 airlines at a 1:1 transfer ratio, putting it well on par with other major transfer currencies. This is a big improvement in redemption options. It should make Capital One miles much more valuable going forward.

Ryan Smith

Chase Announces New Sapphire Benefits, Improved Earning Rates

August 10, 2021 51

From August 16, 2021, Chase is enhancing both the Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve credit cards. Both cards are getting improved earning rates on a wide variety of categories along with other features and improvements. Even better, there's no increase in the annual fee.

Toni Southam

You Can Now Book Etihad Awards Using Aeroplan Points — Including 'The Apartment'

April 24, 2021 39

In June 2020, Air Canada Aeroplan partnered with Etihad Guest, allowing reciprocal earning and redeeming opportunities. Now that Aeroplan has relaunched as a new program, we are revisiting this partnership. While both programs can offer solid value, we're particularly excited about how this partnership makes booking Etihad's premium-class cabins a little more accessible for award travelers.

Patrick Stouffer

You Can Now Fly ANA Business Class to Japan for Just 45,000 Virgin Points One-Way

April 7, 2021 17

One of the sweetest sweet spots just got even sweeter! Flying Club members can now redeem Virgin points for one-way ANA awards in any class of service. Combined with this partnership's unbelievable award pricing, this opens incredible opportunities for flights to/from Japan. But don't delay — deals this good don't tend to last forever.

Patrick Stouffer

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Devalues Many Delta Awards

February 9, 2021 9

Just as the calendar turned over in 2021, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club very quietly changed its redemption scheme for flights operated by Delta. Long-haul and premium cabin travelers will be disappointed to find out their points won’t take them nearly as far anymore. However, there's a silver lining in these changes for domestic and other short-haul flyers.

Ross Denkin

Hyatt Credit Card Changes: Phase Out of Legacy Card, Change to Earning Free Night Awards

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.

Patrick Stouffer

American Airlines Eliminates AAdvantage Award Fees, Extends Mileage Expiration Pause

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.

JT Genter

New Amex Gold Cardholders Are No Longer Eligible for the $100 Airline Fee Credit

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?

Patrick Stouffer

Additional Bonus Categories for Chase Freedom Unlimited Now Active

August 31, 2020 34

The Chase Freedom Unlimited® has always been a great card for daily use thanks to its 1.5% cash-back earning on everything you buy. Starting on September 15, 2020, cardholders can take advantage of three additional bonus categories: 5% on travel purchased through Chase, 3% on dining, and 3% on drugstore purchases.

JT Genter