Tag: Partners & Alliances

Marriott–Lufthansa Partnership: Opt-in for a Status Match, Bonus Points on Stays, and More

January 22, 2026 1

Marriott has a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty program for Lufthansa, SWISS, and other European carriers. The tie-up gives travelers ways to earn towards Miles & More status through stays and unlock complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® elite status. Here's how to opt-in to earn these rewards.

Tyler Glatt

JSX and JetBlue Are Parting Ways — How to Earn Rewards on JSX Flights Afterward

January 20, 2026 0

JetBlue and JSX have announced that their partnership will soon conclude, and if you have flights booked in 2026, you’ll want to make alternate plans if you were planning to credit your flights to JetBlue’s TrueBlue program. Here's what to know.

Mark Jackson

Qatar Airways and Accor Partnership: Double-Dip on Flights and Stays, Limited-Access Status Match

January 16, 2026 3

Qatar is one of a few airlines with which Accor has a partnership to double dip on stays and flights. ALL members can earn Reward points on Qatar flights, and Privilege Club members can earn Avios on Accor stays. The partnership also includes a fast track to Accor and Qatar elite status. Here are all the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

New Qatar Airways & IHG Partnership: How to Earn Avios on IHG Stays and Point Transfers

January 14, 2026 0

IHG Hotels and Qatar Airways announced the launch of a new promotion that lets Qatar Privilege Club Members to earn up to Avios on IHG stays and transfer IHG One Rewards points into Qatar Avios. But is it worth taking advantage of?

Sam Helmy

Marriott Elites Can Claim Singapore Elite Status, Earn Star Alliance Gold With Just Four Flights

December 26, 2025 3

There are plenty of ways to earn elite status with your favorite hotel or airline without meeting a spending requirement or completing a minimum number of nights or flights. In a somewhat unique partnership, you can status match your Marriott Bonvoy elite status to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer — or match in the opposite direction if you have KrisFlyer status. Here's what to know.

Ryan Smith & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

JetBlue and Japan Airlines to Terminate Partnership — Here’s the Last Day to Book Awards

December 26, 2025 0

JetBlue’s partnership with Japan Airlines is coming to an end. Earlier this year, AwardWallet was the first to notice that JetBlue began offering award flights on Japan Airlines bookable with TrueBlue points. However, the partnership won’t even make it to its first anniversary before officially ending for good. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines to Debut New Earning Charts for Select Flights Booked Through Partners in 2026

December 24, 2025 0

Starting in 2026, booking a premium cabin flight directly through a partner airline’s website will earn you significantly more Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points than it does today. Here's just how much more you'll earn in these cabins.

Anthony Cave

Southwest to Partner With Turkish Airlines — Here’s What to Expect Starting Early 2026

December 19, 2025 0

A year ago, Southwest didn't have a single international airline partner. This week, Southwest announced its sixth international airline partnership: Turkish Airlines. Beginning January 2026, you will be able to book an itinerary that includes flights operated by both Southwest and Turkish Airlines. Here's what you need to know about this new partnership.

Harrison Pierce

Air Canada Adds airBaltic as a Redemption Partner — Here’s How (And Why) You Should Take Advantage

December 19, 2025 0

Air Canada has just added airBaltic as a redemption partner. Although you still won't earn Air Canada Aeroplan points on airBaltic flights, you can now redeem your points on flights operated solely by airBaltic, or by airBaltic and other Aeroplan partners. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Hilton Expands Small Luxury Hotels Partnership to 500+ Properties — Here Are the Latest Additions

December 17, 2025 0

The 500th Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) property just joined the Hilton Honors portfolio. Here's a look at the properties Hilton added in December, what your Hilton Honors points are worth towards SLH stays, and the benefits you'll get as an elite member at one of these hotels and resorts.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Hilton Expands Small Luxury Hotels Partnership to 500+ Properties — Here Are the Latest Additions

December 17, 2025 2

The 500th Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) property just joined the Hilton Honors portfolio. Here's a look at the properties Hilton added in December, what your Hilton Honors points are worth towards SLH stays, and the benefits you'll get as an elite member at one of these hotels and resorts.

Tyler Glatt & JT Genter

Bilt Adds Spirit Airlines as a Transfer Partner — Book Flights Starting at Just 2,500 Points

December 17, 2025 1

Bilt is making history by becoming the first transferable point currency to partner with Spirit Airlines, effective December 17, 2025. It is also the loyalty program with the most 1:1 transfer partners. Here's everything you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Hawaiian Airlines Will Officially Join Oneworld in April — Here’s What It Means for You

December 16, 2025 0

Hawaiian Airlines will be joining the Oneworld alliance beginning April 22, 2026. Hawaiian will be the newest Oneworld member, following the lead of Fiji Airways and Oman Air earlier this year. Here's what to know and why it matters.

Cameron Laufer

Hilton Honors Joins the Luxury Cruise World: How to Earn and Redeem Points with Explora Journeys

December 11, 2025 0

Hilton announces a new partnership with luxury cruise liner Explora Journeys -called Hilton Honors Adventures- that lets you earn and redeem your Hilton Honors points for cruise ship sailings. Here's all you need to know about it, including an early preview offer to start enjoying perks on bookings for next year.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

New: Earn and Redeem Hyatt Points for Luxury Safaris Through New Mr & Mrs Smith Partnership

December 11, 2025 0

Hyatt has announced the addition of 15 Asilia Africa properties in East Africa through its existing Mr & Mrs Smith partnership. Most of them are luxury lodges and camp sites near national parks and reserves in the most sought after adventure destinations. Here's what it means for your next safari.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Aeroplan Launches a Loyalty Partnership With Harbour Air, North America’s Largest Seaplane Airline

December 10, 2025 0

Air Canada Aeroplan's partner airline network includes all kinds of unique carriers, and it just added another one: Harbour Air. For the unfamiliar, Harbour Air is North America's largest seaplane airline. It operates up to 200 daily flights to more than a dozen destinations across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. And now, you can earn Aeroplan points on these scenic short-hop flights.

Tyler Glatt

You Can Now Earn American Airlines Miles and British Airways Avios on Select LEVEL Flights

December 5, 2025 1

You can now earn British Airways Avios and American Airlines miles on select flights operated by LEVEL, a low-cost long-haul airline operating flights to 7 hubs in the Americas from its base in Barcelona. Here's what you need to know about this change.

Harrison Pierce

United Cardholders Can Now Earn 2X MileagePlus Miles on Rent Paid Through Bilt — Here’s How

December 4, 2025 4

Rarely does a day go by when Bilt Rewards doesn't add a new partnership or expand on an existing one. And the Bilt partnership news du jour is an expansion of its relationship with United Airlines. Effective immediately, your United MileagePlus credit card just became more rewarding for paying rent. Here's the latest.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Citi ThankYou to Lose Aeromexico Rewards as a Transfer Partner — Here's the Timeline

December 3, 2025 1

In early 2026, Citi ThankYou® Points will lose Aeromexico Rewards as a transfer partner. Luckily, this won't have a huge impact on most travelers, as Aeromexico makes it difficult to book award redemptions. Here's what you need to know about this development, and when the partnership is winding down.

Harrison Pierce

Wyndham and Caesars Temporarily Increase Transfer Limit — Here's Why It Matters

November 17, 2025 2

Wyndham Rewards and Caesars have temporarily increased the cap on the number of points you can move between programs annually. You can transfer up to 60,000 between programs at a 1:1 ratio through December 31, 2025. Here's how this transfer option can be really useful, including for avoiding point expiration.

Harrison Pierce & Sam Helmy

Etihad Adds Mileage Earning and Redemptions to Partnership With Ethiopian Airlines

November 14, 2025 0

You can now earn and redeem Etihad Guest Miles on flights operated by Ethiopian Airlines. Here's what you need to know about this expanded partnership.

Harrison Pierce

Korean Air Ending Hawaiian Redemptions, Restricting Alaska Awards in 2026

November 12, 2025 0

Despite being a member of the SkyTeam alliance, Korean Air has long maintained a partnership with Oneworld member Alaska Airlines and previously had one with Hawaiian Airlines until earlier this year. However, Korean Air's partnership with Alaska Airlines is about to change. Starting January 1, 2026, this partnership will look quite different and there will be two new key limitations. Here’s what you need to know.

Cameron Laufer

Marriott Bonvoy Abruptly Terminates Partnership With Sonder — Guests Being Kicked Out of Current Stays

November 10, 2025 0

Although the ink barely dried on the Marriott-Sonder partnership, Marriott has abruptly ended its partnership with Sonder. The sudden end to the partnership is causing travel disruptions, with some guests reportedly being kicked out of their stay!

Mark Jackson

Hyatt and Chase Expand Partnership: New Hyatt Card, Status Shortcut Opportunities Coming in 2026

November 7, 2025 1

Hyatt and Chase just announced an expansion of their partnership. As part of the partnership, Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders will be able to spend their way to Explorist status and book additional Hyatt luxury brands through The Edit. Plus, new Hyatt credit cards are on the way. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Southwest Announces Partnership With Philippine Airlines — and You Can Already Book Flights

November 5, 2025 0

After years of going it alone, Southwest Airlines has flipped the script and started launching partnerships with international carriers like there's no tomorrow. Late on November 4, 2025, the Dallas-based airline announced its fourth partnership, this time with Philippine Airlines. Here’s what to know about Southwest’s newest partner.

Tyler Glatt

Aeroplan Adds Redemptions on Bearskin Airlines: Use Points to Save On Flights to Rural Canada

November 3, 2025 0

Aeroplan has announced the addition of Bearskin Airlines as a redemption partner. If you're wondering what Bearskin Airlines is, where it flies, and what awards through Aeroplan cost, you've come to the right place. Here's everything you need to know.

Sam Helmy

Miles & More Adds First-Ever Points Transfer Partnership With 1:1 Transfers From Rove

November 3, 2025 2

Rove is bursting onto the points and miles scene and just yet announced a new transfer partner. Miles & More (the loyalty program for airlines like Lufthansa and SWISS) joins Rove — marking its first-ever points transfer partnership. Here's why this is such a big deal.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Wells Fargo Rewards Expands, Adds JetBlue TrueBlue as Its Eighth Transfer Partner

November 1, 2025 1

If you’re one to collect transferable Wells Fargo Rewards points, there’s now another way to redeem them. The bank just added JetBlue TrueBlue as a transfer partner, which marks the bank’s eighth transfer partner overall. Here’s your brief on Wells Fargo’s newest transfer partner, JetBlue TrueBlue.

Tyler Glatt

Wyndham Announces End of Vacasa Partnership — Here's the Last Day to Book

October 30, 2025 1

It’s nearly Halloween, so it’s as good a time as any to pay a quick visit to the graveyard of award travel deals. Soon, you’ll find the Wyndham–Vacasa partnership among the many that have disappeared in recent years. Vacasa is set to stop participating in the Wyndham Rewards program entirely in 2026. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Air France–KLM Adds Redemptions on Bangkok Airways — Here’s the Award Chart

October 29, 2025 0

A new partnership has been announced between SkyTeam member Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue program and Bangkok Airways, a small independent regional carrier. With this tie-up, travelers can now earn and redeem miles through both Flying Blue and FlyerBonus, Bangkok Airways’ loyalty program. Here's what to know.

Cameron Laufer