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2/11/2025
Marriott’s decision to end the ability to book award nights and paid nights in a single reservation online has caused quite a stir in the travel community. This change impacts Marriott Bonvoy members who previously enjoyed the convenience of combining these options via the Marriott website. As of January 16, 2025, this functionality has been removed, confirmed by the company itself, signaling a shift in how it wants its members to book stays involving both cash and points. Read more about Marriott’s change to its booking procedures.
2/10/2025
Avianca’s LifeMiles program recently introduced notable increases in redemption costs for a variety of popular routes, further impacting travelers who rely on points and miles for booking flights. Just six months after a significant rise in mileage requirements for routes to Europe, Avianca has again raised the stakes. The most recent changes affect flights operated by Star Alliance partners including United Airlines, EVA Airways, and All Nippon Airways, with no prior notice given to members. This development mainly sees hikes in mileage requirements for routes to Europe, Asia, Australia, and domestic flights within the U.S., while leaving first-class redemptions untouched for now. Read more about Avianca’s redemption cost changes.
2/7/2025
Air Canada Aeroplan has announced upcoming changes to its award chart, shaking up how travelers can use points and miles starting March 25th, 2025. While the partner award chart will remain with its current fixed pricing, significant shifts are happening within the Air Canada and select partners’ categories. Key partners such as United, Emirates, Flydubai, Etihad Airways, Calm Air, Canadian North, and Provincial Airlines are now grouped under a newly dynamic chart alongside Air Canada flights. Read more about the Aeroplan award chart update.
1/28/2025
JetBlue is making a notable entry into the premium credit card market with its new JetBlue Premier Card. Announced in conjunction with their plans to open two airport lounges, this card is made for travelers seeking extra value from their JetBlue experiences. The card includes a points earning structure with 6X TrueBlue points on JetBlue and Paisly purchases, alongside 2X points for dining and qualifying grocery transactions. The annual fee is set at $499, with each authorized user costing an additional $150.
1/13/2025
Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM, has implemented a significant devaluation, impacting redemption rates across multiple routes. Economy Saver awards have seen sharp increases, with some transatlantic routes rising by 30% or more.
1/9/2025
For Southwest cardholders looking to enhance their travel perks, an intriguing offer this quarter provides a chance to earn double Companion Pass qualifying points through insurance payments. This limited-time promotion allows cardholders to register and earn 2 Companion Pass qualifying points for every $1 spent on eligible insurance categories, up to a maximum of 10,000 bonus points.
12/13/2024
Korean Air’s $1.6 billion merger with Asiana Airlines is finalized. The merger has Korean Air joining SkyTeam, and retires Asiana’s brand.
12/11/2024
Hilton’s double points promotion runs from January 1 to April 30, 2025, doubling members’ earning potential. Earn up to 44 points per dollar. Exclusions and terms apply.
12/11/2024
Alaska Airlines plans to launch a premium credit card in summer 2025 with a $395 fee. Benefits include a global companion award certificate, 3X miles on foreign purchases, and expedited elite status. Pre-registration offers bonus Mileage Plan miles.
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