SkyTeam Elite Plus Status: What It Is and Why You Should Earn It by Brie Bash July 15, 2024 0 The SkyTeam Alliance offers reciprocal benefits to travelers with elite status in any of their member airlines. That means having status with any of the airlines in the alliance will get you perks no matter which airline in the alliance you are flying. This post will look at the SkyTeam alliance and what benefits you can get from the highest level of status: Elite Plus.
Hilton Expands Small Luxury Hotels Partnership to Over 400 Properties by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt December 6, 2024 0 Back in February, Hilton announced a new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH). The rollout has been a bit slow, with just three properties added when the Hilton-SLH partnership went live in June. Now, the wait is over. Hilton just expanded its SLH partnership to include over 400 properties.
Fiji Airways to Adopt the American Airlines AAdvantage® Program. Here’s What We Know. by Tyler Glatt June 27, 2024 0 Big things are happening at Fiji Airways. A few short weeks ago, Oneworld announced Fiji's flag carrier would become the alliance's 15th full-fledged member. And today, on a random Thursday in June, Fiji Airways shared it's adopting the American Airlines AAdvantage® program effective next year. Here's what we know and don't know about the latter development.
Last Call: Bilt and American Airlines Partnership Ending on June 24 by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt June 21, 2024 2 We've known for quite some time now that Bilt's partnership with American Airlines would end. The partnership's final day is coming up quickly, ending on June 24, 2024. In other words, time is running out to initiate a transfer from Bilt to AA, so act soon if you want to convert your Bilt points to AAdvantage® miles.
You Can Now Transfer Choice Privileges Points to Avios (But You Probably Shouldn’t) by Sam Helmy June 18, 2024 0 You can now transfer your Choice Privileges points to a trio of Avios programs. The change was introduced without fanfare. But now that you can transfer Choice points to Avios, the question worth asking is: Is it worth it? Let's dive into the ins and outs of Choice's new transfer option to see if this is a fair use of your points.
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels Partnership Now Live. Here Are the Properties and Benefits Available. by Ryan Smith June 13, 2024 2 When I attended a Hilton media event in Nashville back in April, some of the most common questions writers asked circled around, "What's going on with the Small Luxury Hotels partnership?" Back then, we were told to wait. Now, there's an exciting development. The first Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties have come online with Hilton, and bookings are live.
Beginner’s Guide to Airline Alliances & Partnerships by Dan Miller and Max Prosperi June 30, 2025 34 You might think that you can only redeem Delta miles to fly on Delta or American miles to fly on American. Opening your mind to the wonderful world of airline alliances and partnerships will help you maximize the value of your hard-earned frequent flyer miles. Take your rewards game to the next level with this complete guide to airline partners and alliances.
Capital One’s Best Transfer Partners: Our Top 4 Favorites by Jenna Hansen and Patrick Stouffer August 14, 2024 49 Capital One miles are one of the best flexible points programs out there. With a lengthy list of transfer partners, you're sure to find something that will work for you. To help you make the most of your Capital One miles, we’ve created this guide to the best partner programs and how to use them.
You Can Now Earn and Redeem Flying Blue Miles on Oman Air…Which Is Surprising by Ryan Smith June 10, 2024 0 Mere days after confirming the timeline for Oman Air joining Oneworld, which should happen by the end of 2024, Oneworld's next airline has gone and partnered with founding members of the rival SkyTeam alliance. That's interesting, to say the least. That's good news for those who love additional options for earning and redeeming their miles, though. And the fact the partnership comes with one of the easiest programs in which to accrue miles should make you especially happy.
Alaska Airlines Adds 32nd Partner: Aleutian Airways by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines did it again. It partnered with an airline you've likely never heard of: Aleutian Airways. And like its now-second-newest boutique partner (Contour), there's a compelling reason to fly with Aleutian. The small, Saab-powered carrier can take you to places in Alaska that Alaska Airlines doesn't. Here's what you need to know about Alaska's newest earn-only partner, Aleutian Airways.
Meet Alaska Airlines’ Newest Earn-Only Partner: Contour Airlines by Tyler Glatt May 31, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines has added another partner to its fold: Contour Airlines. Starting today, you can earn Mileage Plan miles on Contour flights you book through Alaska. Here's what you need to know about Contour and what makes Alaska's newest partner so interesting.
Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Expand Partnership, Earning and Redeeming To Come by Tyler Glatt May 28, 2024 0 Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have had a long-standing commercial partnership. While this may come as a surprise, given that Singapore Airlines is a Star Alliance member and Garuda Indonesia belongs to SkyTeam, this partnership is expanding. In short order, the carriers will expand reciprocal benefits for GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer members and increase capacity between Singapore and Indonesia. Earning and redeeming miles will come soon, as well. Here's what you need to know about this partnership.
You Can Now Transfer Avios Between British Airways and Finnair. Here’s How. by Tyler Glatt May 21, 2024 2 One of the best aspects of Avios is that you can freely transfer Avios between airline loyalty accounts that use the currency. This lets you combine your Avios and redeem them with the program of your choice. Finnair recently adopted Avios and is rolling out the option to transfer Avios to other airlines, starting with British Airways Executive Club. Starting today, you can convert Finnair Plus Avios to British Airways Avios and vice versa. Here's how.
JetBlue and Etihad Partnership Offers Reciprocal Earning & Redemptions by Sam Helmy May 18, 2024 0 JetBlue and Etihad Guest announced a deepening of their partnership. With immediate effect, members can earn and redeem points and miles for flights on one airline using rewards from the other airline's rewards program. The announcement builds on the nearly decade-long codeshare agreement.
Updated and Expanded: Bilt Transfers Alaska Airlines Plus Bonus Earnings With Alaska Visa by Ryan Smith May 15, 2024 0 When Bilt Rewards announced points transfers to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan earlier this year, we were excited. However, the announcement also came with a teaser of perks for Alaska Visa cardholders that would launch "later this year." Well, the time for those extra perks has arrived. Here's how these cardholders can earn bonus miles through Bilt.
Bilt Rewards Adds Hilton Honors as Its 18th Transfer Partner by Tyler Glatt May 8, 2024 0 Bilt Rewards' consistent addition of transfer partners means a seemingly ever-growing number of ways to redeem your Bilt points. That's a big deal, and more so considering Bilt has added its 18th transfer partner. Starting today, May 8, 2024, you can convert Bilt points to Hilton Honors points at a 1:1 ratio. Here's what you need to know about Bilt's newest transfer partner.
Bilt Rewards Partners With BLADE To Offer Point Earning and Elite Perks (Including a Free Flight!) by Tyler Glatt April 19, 2024 1 Bilt Rewards and BLADE just launched a new partnership, offering Bilt Rewards members point earnings and exclusive perks on BLADE flights. From lounge access to free BLADE flights, here's what Bilt Rewards members need to know about Bilt's partnership with BLADE.
SAS To Switch From Star Alliance to SkyTeam; Final Timeline Announced by Sam Helmy September 2, 2024 1 SAS EuroBonus has confirmed a timeline for its switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The airline’s last day as a Star Alliance member is August 31, 2024. From September 1, 2024, SAS will be a fully-fledged SkyTeam member. However, some details remain unknown.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Experiencing Technical Issues With Singapore Airlines Awards by Tyler Glatt April 2, 2024 5 If you've poked around the Alaska Airlines website and tried to book a Singapore Airlines award recently, you might have noticed a surprising lack of flights. And by that, we mean that flights aren't available — like, at all. Is something changing with the Alaska-Singapore partnership? Or is this a casualty of Alaska's new Mileage Plan award chart rollout? Here's what travelers need to know.
You Can Now Redeem El Al Matmid Points for Air France Flights, but You Shouldn’t by Ryan Smith March 15, 2024 0 We're generally fans of more options for using your points and miles. However, the title is likely a dead giveaway for how we feel about the ability to use your El Al Matmid points for Air France flights.This is a new redemption capability, coming online just recently. And while that seems exciting, the pricing will kill any original joy you felt when learning about this redemption option.
Hyatt Shares Date for End of Small Luxury Hotels Partnership by Carissa Rawson March 13, 2024 0 Hyatt and SLH have announced that they're officially drawing down their partnership on May 15, 2024. While bookings beyond this date will still be honored, Hyatt guests can no longer expect benefits or elite night credits for their stays. That's a bummer, and there's some additional bad news (with a glimmer of hope attached).
You Can Now Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points With BetMGM Wagers by Carissa Rawson April 9, 2024 0 Marriott and MGM are taking their partnership one step further with news that BetMGM members can now convert their rewards to Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting today, BetMGM points from gambling activities can be transferred to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio.
Hilton Partners With AutoCamp: You Can Soon Earn Points While Glamping by Tyler Glatt February 28, 2024 0 Not even a month after inking an exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Hilton has partnered with another niche hospitality company: AutoCamp. In short order, you'll be able to earn and burn Hilton Honors points on stays in Airstreams, luxury tents, and boutique cabins. Here's what you need to know about Hilton's foray into the "glamping" industry.
Etihad Still Restricts Premium Awards With Partners, but AA Has More Clarity Now by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy February 19, 2024 10 Etihad's premium cabin award space is heavily restricted on both Aeroplan and American Airlines partner award bookings. While the awards have vanished on the Aeroplan site, they are heavily restricted on AA with lots of phantom award space. What's going on? Here's what we know at this point, including what looks like a new rule for bookings via AA.
Hawaiian Airlines Shareholders Approve Alaska Airlines Acquisition by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2024 0 In December of 2023, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced that the airlines would combine. There are a lot of steps needed for a merger to happen, but Hawaiian Airlines put it up for a vote, and its shareholders approved. Here's what the shareholder approval of the acquisition means for the Alaska–Hawaiian merger.
Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Ultimate Guide to Best Transfer Partners by Carissa Rawson February 14, 2024 63 Citi ThankYou® Rewards offers a ton of value with top transfer partners and plenty of options to collect ThankYou® Points. In this post, we break down each Citi transfer partner in detail to help you decide where to transfer your Citi ThankYou Points, highlighting some great example redemption options with the best partners.
Delta Adds SkyMiles Redemptions on AirBaltic Flights, With a Catch by JT Genter February 8, 2024 0 Delta and AirBaltic just took their relatively new partnership to the next level. Travelers can now book AirBaltic awards using Delta SkyMiles. However, there's a limitation to this new redemption option that limits its usefulness. Here's what you need to know about redeeming Delta SkyMiles for AirBaltic.
Hilton Announces Partnership With Small Luxury Hotels of the World by Tyler Glatt February 7, 2024 5 If you've got a bunch of Hilton Honors points, the hotel giant is out with some news that might excite you. This morning, Hilton announced a strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which will soon present a boatload of luxe opportunities to earn and redeem points for stays at some of the world's most unique hotels. Here's everything you need to know about Hilton's new partnership with SLH.
Score 35K Bonus SkyMiles, Delta Elite Status With Private Flights by Tyler Glatt January 28, 2024 0 If you're going to fly private, you might as well bank some extra rewards while you're doing it. Through Delta's partnership with Wheels Up, you can earn 35,000 SkyMiles by signing up for a Core membership and even spend your way to Diamond Medallion status. Here's what you should know about this unique but expensive path to Delta Medallion status.
Marriott and MGM Unveil Reciprocal Perks and Status Match Details by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt January 16, 2024 10 Mere days after breaking off its partnership with World of Hyatt, MGM Rewards found a new friend: Marriott Bonvoy. The new partnership will include 17 MGM resorts, and Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to book MGM properties via Marriott starting in early 2024 — months later than originally planned. The two brands also teased status matches and other benefits yet to come. Here's what we know about this new partnership so far — and the questions we still have.
