Emirates and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Guide: Reciprocal Benefits, Point Transfers by Mark Jackson June 4, 2025 2 Marriott Bonvoy has a lot of airline partners, but one partnership that goes a little deeper than most is with Emirates Skywards. The two programs offer reciprocal benefits through a program called Your World Rewards. Here’s what to know about the Your World Rewards program.
Mileage Redemptions and Perks Coming as United and JetBlue Announce New Partnership by Tyler Glatt May 29, 2025 0 United and JetBlue have officially announced their new “Blue Sky” partnership, with mileage redemptions and reciprocal elite perks expected to roll out later this year. Here’s what to know about the new partnership, including when you’ll be able to earn and redeem miles across both airlines and enjoy elite benefits when flying either carrier.
Earn Extra Accor ALL Points and Qatar Avios, Plus Elite Status Fast Track by Skye Class May 26, 2025 3 Accor ALL and Qatar Privilege Club members have a promotion to earn double rewards on eligible stays and flights. For the unaware, you can earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Rewards points on Qatar flights and Qatar Avios on Accor stays — while leveraging your elite status for more perks. Here's how.
Avianca LifeMiles: Transfer Partners and Partner Airlines by Ian Snyder May 23, 2025 0 LifeMiles offers excellent value as an award program. With a great set of partner airlines and multiple Avianca LifeMiles transfer partners allowing you to turn bank points into LifeMiles, the potential is huge. One of the biggest upsides to the LifeMiles program is that it does not pass along carrier surcharges. It also has the benefit of an solid award chart for flights from the U.S.
How to Use Choice Points for Luxury Stays at Preferred Hotels & Resorts by Sam Helmy May 22, 2025 1 Thanks to a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Choice Privileges members can book hundreds of luxury properties around the world using points. But the booking process isn’t as straightforward as it is for standard Choice hotels. Here’s how to find eligible Preferred properties, what they cost in points, and how to book them — plus how to boost your Choice points balance to take advantage of these excellent redemptions.
Bilt Adds Qatar Privilege Club as 21st Bilt Transfer Partner by Cameron Laufer May 22, 2025 0 Bilt rewards has added Qatar Airways Privilege Club as its newest transfer partner. Members can now transfer to Qatar to book Qsuite as well as other Oneworld airline awards.
Amex Ending Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines — Here’s Why You Should Transfer Points Before It’s Too Late by Cameron Laufer May 16, 2025 2 American Express is ending transfers to Hawaiian Airlines. This transfer partnership is currently an excellent backdoor way to build your balance of Alaska Mileage Plan miles. So if you are interested in transferring to take advantage of Alaska miles award redemptions, the time to do so is running out. Here's how to transfer Amex points to Hawaiian (and beyond to Alaska) and some top Alaska redemptions to consider before this partnership ends.
Choice Adds a New Airline Transfer Partner — Here’s the Full List of 15 Choice Privileges Transfer Partners by JT Genter and Sam Helmy May 12, 2025 0 While Marriott Bonvoy is best known for its expansive list of airline transfer partners, Choice Privileges has quietly been building a network of its own. And today, that list has grown once again with the addition of another airline transfer partner. Here's the full list of 15 airline transfer partners, transfer rates, and when it makes sense to transfer your Choice points to airline partners.
Double-Dip on Accor Stays, Air France and KLM Flights with the Miles + Points Partnership by Skye Class May 9, 2025 10 Flying Blue is one of the four Accor airline partners that allow members to double-dip on rewards. With the Flying Blue and Accor Hotels' "Miles + Points" partnership, travelers can earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points for Air France–KLM flights and Flying Blue miles for Accor stays. Here's how the partnership works.
Hyatt Adds The Standard Hotels as a New Hotel Brand — Book With Points Starting Today by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea May 7, 2025 1 Back in October 2024, Hyatt Hotels acquired The Standard Hotels and their associated brands, StandardX and Bunkhouse Hotels. Now, these properties are starting to become bookable through World of Hyatt, with all the usual benefits you’d expect. So, what are The Standard Hotels? Here's what we know.
Unlock CLEAR® Plus Discounts as a United Cardholder or MileagePlus Member by Scott Sikes and Skye Class May 4, 2025 36 If you fly with United and belong to the MileagePlus program or have a United credit card, you can get a discounted or even free CLEAR Plus membership. Here's how it works and the steps to follow to enroll in a membership.
Alaska Airlines Adds Philippine Airlines as Its 32nd Mileage Plan Partner by Tyler Glatt May 1, 2025 0 There's a brand-new Alaska Airlines partner in town, and it goes by the name of Philippine Airlines. With this addition, the Mileage Plan partner list is closing in on three dozen, as Philippine Airlines becomes the 32nd carrier to partner with Alaska. Here’s what to know about Alaska’s newest partner.
Hawaiian Airlines to Wind Down More Than a Dozen Partnerships in June 2025 by Mark Jackson April 29, 2025 2 Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines continue to merge their loyalty programs. As part of the transition, several airline partnerships will end on June 30, 2025. Some earning and redemption partnerships will also conclude on the same date. Here's the latest.
Double-Dip on Flights and Stays: All the Benefits of the Qantas and Accor Partnership by Skye Class April 26, 2025 2 The Qantas partnership with Accor Hotels allows members to double-dip on flights and hotel stays. While there’s been a recent devaluation that reduces how many ALL points you earn on Qantas flights, the rewards are still better than when the partnership first launched. Here are the key details.
Bilt Rewards Adds Southwest Airlines as Its 19th Transfer Partner by Tyler Glatt April 24, 2025 0 The Bilt Rewards family of points transfer partners has officially grown by one. Bilt added its 19th transfer partner: Southwest Airlines. With this new addition, you can now transfer Bilt Points 1:1 to the Rapid Rewards program. Here's everything you need to know.
JetBlue Adds Award Redemptions on Japan Airlines — Fly Business Class to Japan From 55k TrueBlue Points by JT Genter April 23, 2025 0 JetBlue has been on a roll lately with adding new partner redemption options. Now, we’ve uncovered another exciting addition: Japan Airlines. Like other recent partner additions, the redemption rates are surprisingly good! But if recent history is any indication, these sweet spots might not last long. Here’s what you need to know about this new JetBlue redemption opportunity — and how to book before anything changes.
Delta’s Uber Partnership Is Live — Here’s How to Earn SkyMiles on Rides and Orders by Skye Class April 22, 2025 1 Uber is now the official rideshare partner of Delta Air Lines. Delta SkyMiles members can earn up to 3X SkyMiles on eligible Uber rides with a new partnership between the two companies. Here are the details of how to link your accounts and earn rewards on Uber rides.
Hyatt’s Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You’ll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels by Ryan Smith and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 11, 2025 3 Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in locations where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks (or the lack thereof), how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.
You Can Now Fly to Iceland (And Beyond) Using Your JetBlue Points by Tyler Glatt April 1, 2025 4 You can now use JetBlue TrueBlue points to book award flights on Icelandair, which can get you to Keflavík and beyond! Here’s a quick look at the award rates JetBlue is charging — and some of the destinations you can now reach using points.
It’s Official: Fiji Airways Has Become the 14th Member of the Oneworld Alliance by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith March 31, 2025 2 Just under a year ago, Oneworld announced that Fiji Airways would become the alliance's 14th full-fledged member. As of March 31, 2025, the island nation's flag carrier has officially joined one of the world's most valuable airline alliances. Here’s what Fiji Airways joining Oneworld means for you.
Chase Extends Lyft Benefits Through 2027 — New Monthly Credits and Bonus Points Earnings by Tyler Glatt March 31, 2025 0 Chase’s partnership with Lyft has long offered bonus points or cash back on rides booked through the Lyft app. And it’s now been extended through September 2027 — with new benefits on offer for select cardholders. Here's what's new with the Chase–Lyft partnership and all the benefits you have because of it.
Earn and Redeem Avios on Garuda Indonesia — Up to 250% Earn Rates, Redemptions Starting at 6k Points by Sam Helmy March 28, 2025 0 You can now earn and redeem Avios for flights on Garuda Indonesia, thanks to the newly expanded partnership between Qatar Airways and Garuda. Let’s take a look at how many Avios you’ll earn when flying Garuda Indonesia — and how many you’ll need to redeem for an award.
The Southwest and Icelandair Partnership Is Live — Here’s How It Works and the Benefits You’ll Get by Mark Jackson and Cameron Laufer March 18, 2025 2 Southwest is entering a new era by partnering with Icelandair. In that same spirit of change, Southwest is entering a new era by partnering with Icelandair. Here’s how this now-live partnership works and what it means for Southwest loyalists.
Bilt Now Lets You Pay for Lyft Rides With Points — But Is It Worth It? by Cameron Laufer March 12, 2025 0 Bilt Rewards is expanding its Lyft partnership by now allowing members to use points for rides. Redeeming is simple through the Lyft app and offers members yet another way to use their Bilt Points. But should you redeem this way? Here's what you need to know.
How to Maximize Virgin Atlantic’s ANA Award Chart for Flights to Japan by Cameron Laufer March 11, 2025 0 Virgin Atlantic’s award chart for ANA flights to Japan offers exceptional value — especially for premium cabins. With the right strategy, you can book ANA for fewer points than other programs. This guide walks you through earning points, finding availability, and booking these coveted awards with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Fly Across Africa With Avios: How to Book Airlink Awards via Qatar Airways by Sam Helmy March 4, 2025 0 You can now use your Qatar Airways Avios to book flights on Airlink, the airline’s newest partner. This update follows the announcement of a partnership between Airlink and Qatar Airways. Here's what you need to know about this partnership and new redemption opportunity.
Accor and Emirates Launch Two-Way Point Transfers — Here’s How This Feature Works by Skye Class February 20, 2025 0 Accor and Emirates have a long-standing partnership that allows ALL members to convert points to Skywards miles. Now, members can also convert Skywards miles into ALL Rewards points. Here are the details of the Accor and Emirates partnership.
Singapore KrisFlyer Announces Garuda Indonesia as Earning and Redemption Partner by Sam Helmy February 19, 2025 0 Singapore Airlines announced a new partnership with Garuda Indonesia, allowing you to earn and redeem Singapore miles for flights on select routes with Garuda Indonesia. Here's what to know about this limited partnership
Trailborn Joins the Marriott Bonvoy Program: What Travelers Need to Know About This Outdoorsy Brand by JT Genter February 18, 2025 0 In December, Marriott announced a long-term agreement with outdoor-focused hotel brand Trailborn. Since then, Marriott has moved quickly to integrate the boutique hotel brand into its systems. As of today, Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn Bonvoy points on Trailborn stays and enjoy some elite perks. Here's what to know about this new addition to the Marriott Bonvoy program.
Maximize Your AAdvantage® Miles: The 20 Airlines You Can Book and The Best Redemptions for Each by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin February 16, 2025 265 You can redeem American miles to reach destinations worldwide, including places beyond American Airlines’ network. From Oneworld partners like British Airways and Japan Airlines to non-alliance airlines like Etihad and Fiji Airways, this guide covers all the AAdvantage® partners you can book with your miles.
