Virgin Atlantic Adds Intra-Caribbean Awards, New Peak and Standard Dates by Sam Helmy March 14, 2023 0 Virgin Atlantic announced new Standard and Peak reward dates, with the new calendar additions go all the way through September 2024. In addition, Virgin has also announced new Intra-Caribbean awards with their own pricing and Standard/Peak dates.
You Can Now Redeem Avios Through British Airways Holidays. But Is It Worth It? by Sam Helmy March 5, 2023 1 This week, British Airways announced that you can now redeem Avios toward the cost of a British Airways holiday. When booking a holiday, you are presented with several options to pay a given amount of Aviso for a specific reduction in the cost of your vacation. But does it actually make sense to redeem your Avios this way? Let's crunch the numbers.
Marriott Ending Bonvoy Points Advance Option on March 28th by Max Prosperi March 2, 2023 1 Marriott is retiring a feature of the hotel chain's Bonvoy program. Effective March 28th, Bonvoy members will no longer have the option to book a Points Advance reservation if they do not have enough points in their account to cover a future stay. Here is what Bonvoy members should know about the end of Points Advance.
British Airways Slashes Fees to Share Avios With Another Member by Max Prosperi February 7, 2023 0 British Airways recently slashed the fees associated with sharing Avios with another member by up to 90%. Instead of potentially paying hundreds of dollars, you'll now pay a flat fee for transferring up to 27,000 Avios. However, you can still avoid these transfer fees entirely. Here are the tricks on how to do so.
First Look: Numu Hyatt Unbound Collection Opening in February 2023 by Miguel Rueda January 31, 2023 0 Numu is set to finally open its doors to guests on February 1, 2023 in the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Here's a first look at the new property before it officially opens. The hotel finally offers World of Hyatt members an option to book a hotel using points in popular San Miguel de Allende.
Wyndham and Marathon, ARCO Cut Ties. Last Chance to Earn and Redeem Wyndham Points. by Sam Helmy January 20, 2023 1 For a limited time, travelers are able to both earn and redeem Wyndham Rewards points at U.S. Marathon and ARCO gas stations. But that's coming to an end soon. You will no longer be able to earn Wyndham Rewards points on gas purchases after January 31, 2023. And you can only redeem Wyndham Rewards points for purchases through March 14, 2023.
Point.Me Now Supports Bilt Rewards Transfer Partners by JT Genter January 19, 2023 0 Point.me is already our favorite way to search for award flight availability. And now Point.me just got even more useful for Bilt Rewards members. Starting today, Bilt Rewards airline transfer options now appear in Point.me search results. Here's how this new addition makes Point.me even better.
British Airways Reduces Surcharges on Select Avios Award Redemptions by Max Prosperi January 7, 2023 3 British Airways just made a change to how you can redeem Avios for award travel. With this change, it just became much easier to avoid the airline's outrageous carrier-imposed fees and surcharges. Here's what travelers need to know about the changes made to the Reward Flight Saver option.
Alaska Airlines Removes Partner-Specific Mileage Plan Award Charts by Max Prosperi January 3, 2023 1 Alaska Airlines just made a big change to its Mileage Plan program. As teased back in September 2022, Alaska Airlines implemented its new "simplified" Mileage Plan award charts. Unfortunately, this change is not good news for travelers. Here's what travelers need to know about the new award charts.
You Can Now Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points at Walmart [But Please Don’t] by Sam Helmy December 12, 2022 3 Qualifying Citi ThankYou cardholders can now redeem ThankYou points at Walmart checkout. You can save $10 for every 1,250 points you redeem. While more redemption options may seem like a good deal, cardholders should never utilize this option. You can get 25% more value by simply cashing out your ThankYou points for a statement credit or a check in the mail.
Air France Adds More Restrictions to La Premiere First Class Awards by Sam Helmy December 11, 2022 3 Air France recently announced further restrictions to its first class La Premiere awards. From January 1, 2023, Air France La Premiere first class award space will only be open to Flying Blue Platinum and higher elite members. Also, there will only be up to one award seat per flight.
Cathay Pacific and Select LATAM Awards Now Bookable via Alaska Mileage Plan Website by Jerod Morales November 11, 2022 1 Alaska Airlines has finally added the ability to book Cathay Pacific and LATAM award flights through its website. Gone are the days of having to find a flight with the award space you want to book, then calling Alaska with that information to complete the booking. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Best & Worst U.S. Airports for Cheap Deals on International Flights by Sam Helmy October 16, 2022 3 Scott's Cheap Flights recently released its rankings for the best and worst US airports for cheap international travel in the last 12 months. Here are the top 10 and bottom 10 - and how you can use this information to help plan your travels.
Delta Now Lets You Pay Baggage Fees Using SkyMiles by Sam Helmy September 21, 2022 3 Delta just introduced the ability to pay for your checked bags using Delta SkyMiles. The facility is currently being tested at several U.S. airports, although it is expected to be rolled out across the U.S. soon. Here's what you need to know about the redemption rate and whether or not it's a good deal.
You Can Now Book Aeroplan Stopovers Awards Online by Sam Helmy September 18, 2022 0 Air Canada Aeroplan now allows you to book award stopover awards directly via its website. This is a significant change since you previously had to find your awards, then contact an Air Canada Aeroplan center to finalize your booking - paying a phone booking fee for the pleasure of doing so.
How I Used Points and Miles to Save on My Move Across the Country by Ross Denkin September 17, 2022 0 Points and miles often help make incredibly lavish or exotic leisure travel possible. However, sometimes the most memorable points and miles redemptions come in the form of domestic travel - and not for vacations. For instance, points and miles helped drastically reduce the cost of travel ahead of a recent cross-country move. Here are my takeaways and some lessons for your travels.
Hertz Silently Devalues Gold Plus Rewards Redemptions Again by Skye Class August 19, 2022 0 In 2019, Hertz raised standard rewards amounts in the Gold Plus Rewards program. Now in 2022, redemption rates have been quietly devalued again. Here's a breakdown of the numbers and a discussion of whether Hertz is still a worthwhile company to be loyal to.
Virgin Atlantic Guarantees at Least 12 Award Seats on Every Flight by Sam Helmy July 19, 2022 0 Starting in July 2022, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club guarantees at least 12 award seats on every Virgin Atlantic flight. The company will release at least 8 economy seats, two premium economy seats, and two Upper Class seats on every flight. Here's how to take advantage of this award space.
British Airways Significantly Reduces Fuel Surcharges on Iberia Awards by Sam Helmy July 6, 2022 2 Quietly and without any announcement, British Airways cut the high fuel surcharges it used to charge for awards on Iberia flights. The new charges align with the more modest fuel surcharges that Iberia levies on its own awards. Here's why this is a big deal for some travelers - and why the fix was long overdue.
Emirates Skywards Fuel Surcharges Skyrocket. Will Other Airlines Follow? by Skye Class July 4, 2022 4 This year, Emirates Skywards fuel surcharges have increased several times for awards flights, jacking up the out-of-pocket cost of some awards from under $200 to over $800 - bringing into question the value of Skywards miles. Only time will tell whether the fuel surcharges come back down if and when the price of fuel drops (unlikely) and if other airlines follow suit (likely).
Alaska Members Can Now Redeem Mileage Plan Miles for Air Tahiti Nui Awards by Sam Helmy June 30, 2022 1 You can now redeem your Alaska Mileage Plan miles for awards on Air Tahiti Nui. Awards to the South Pacific start at just 30,000 miles one-way. Plus, you can also redeem miles for a fifth freedom flight from the U.S. to Europe starting at 30,000 miles each way. Here's a look at the new award chart.
Earn Miles While Redeeming Miles Using Turkish Airlines New Cash & Miles Option by Sam Helmy June 23, 2022 0 Turkish Airlines now lets you pay for a portion of your fare using miles. The new Cash & Miles option allows members to pay for up to 50% of their ticket on Turkish Airlines flights using Miles & Smiles miles, and can only be done via its website or mobile app.
British Airways Increases Fuel Surcharges for Long-Haul Award Travel by Max Prosperi June 11, 2022 3 Get ready to pay even more out of pocket when redeeming Avios for flights operated by British Airways. As British Airways increases fuel surcharges again, this adds to the airline's already extreme fees and surcharges -- a big headache on award bookings. Here's how much more you'll pay when redeeming your Avios on select long-haul routes.
Should You Transfer Aeroplan Points to Starbucks Stars? by Skye Class May 11, 2022 1 Air Canada Aeroplan recently announced that you can now transfer Aeroplan points to Starbucks for Stars. But, is this a good deal? Here's a breakdown of how the transfer works, and whether you should take advantage of this. Please note that this promotion can only be taken advantage of by Canadian Starbucks account holders.
Alaska Airlines Introduces Dynamic Pricing for Domestic American Airlines Awards by Sam Helmy April 26, 2022 2 Alaska Airlines quietly introduced dynamic pricing to its American Airlines partner awards within North America. So far, we have seen pricing for shorter flights in economy drop in price, while longer flights have seen no increase. First-class award pricing has not changed at all. Here are the details of the new Alaska award pricing on American Airlines flights.
How to Book Hyatt Suite Upgrades With Points Online by Ryan Smith April 16, 2022 1 Hyatt recently added the ability to book Hyatt suite upgrades using points online. This overdue feature reduces the need for phone calls and waiting on hold. Here's how World of Hyatt members can redeem their points for suite upgrades via the website.
You Can Buy Up to 100K Marriott Bonvoy Points During the Booking Process by Ryan Smith April 10, 2022 0 Marriott Bonvoy members may be surprised to learn that they can now buy points during the booking process for a hotel room. While you've always been able to buy points, this new ability offers two improvements. First, it can be done during the booking process itself. Second, these points are in addition to your normal limits. Here's what this means for travelers.
British Airways Reduces the Avios Price for Qatar Airways Award Flights by Ryan Smith April 8, 2022 2 In positive news for travelers, you'll need fewer Avios when booking Qatar Airways flights with British Airways, as the airline reduces award costs to match other programs. Here's a look at the positive improvements in award costs with British Airways Executive Club as it pertains to flights on Qatar Airways—as well as why this change is happening.
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