Marriott response: Extended certs, upgrades, flexible cancellations
Marriott has updated its COVID-19 / coronavirus cancellation policies and made some really positive changes for members, making new and existing bookings more flexible while also extending the shelf-life of free night certificates, suite...
(Big update: Delayed to 2021) Hyatt devaluation: peak & off-peak pricing in 2020
Update 3/13/20: Running With Miles has reported an awesome change of heart from Hyatt: they will delay the introduction of peak and off-peak pricing for award stays until 2021. Those changes were set to go into effect...
A second look at Amex Green vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
The American Express® Green Card has been completely revamped. Previously it was a nearly useless $95 per year card. Now, at a $150 per year, it is a serious Chase Sapphire Reserve competitor with...
IHG reduces elite status qualifications, extends Ambassador membership
For IHG enthusiasts who missed the detail in yesterday's post about coronavirus cancellation policy, note that IHG has reduced elite status qualification requirements for earning status in 2020. While these requirements will still be...
How I Made 2 Successful IHG Best Rate Guarantee Claims
A year or two ago I tried making a Best Rate Guarantee (BRG) claim with IHG but was unsuccessful. Following my recent successful BRG claims with Hyatt and Marriott, I decided to give them...
Park Hyatt Washington DC. Bottom line review.
The Park Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC is a Category 5 World of Hyatt property, which makes it a less appealing option for those looking to burn a Cat 1-4 free night certificate on...
Kimpton Seafire Grand Cayman. Bottom Line Review.
The Kimpton Seafire Resort in Grand Cayman is an IHG property. We stayed 3 nights using three separate uncapped IHG free night certificates (mine, my wife's, and another family member's). Unfortunately, uncapped IHG free...
$1K gift cards out of stock at some Simon Malls
We have received a few reports from readers about a few Simon Malls being out of stock of $1K Visa Gift Cards. I posted a picture in our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group of...
(Update: Now includes more dates) JetBlue: no cancellation fees for flights through 4/30 (or...
Update 3/11/20: JetBlue has expanded their change/cancellation fee waiver policy. Currently, all change and cancel fees for travel through 4/30/20 are waived, regardless of when you purchased your ticket (flights may be re-booked for...
On my mind: Coronavirus, points and miles
Last weekend, I presented at the Travel & Adventure Show in Washington DC and Nick presented at FTU (Frequent Traveler University). Going into the weekend I was surprised that the show and the FTU...
(EXPIRED) Hyatt & American Airlines Offering Reciprocal Fast Tracks To Elite Status
Last year, Hyatt and American Airlines announced that they'd be launching a partnership that would allow reciprocal earning, status challenges and more. That partnership went live a couple of months later in May, while...
(Update: Now Valid On Flights Booked Before March 1) American Airlines Waiving Change Fees...
Update 3/10/2020: In addition to Delta and United, American Airlines has announced that they're extending their waived change fees to include flights that were booked before March 1, 2020. This is valid for flights...
[Update] Delta & United Announce Waived Change Fee Policies [Update: Now Includes Flights Purchased...
Update 3/10/2020: United has also expanded the waived change fees to include flights purchased on or before March 2 for travel from March 9 to April 30, 2020. This allows you to change your...
Hyatt Offering 10k Points When Cancelling Non-Refundable Bookings Made Before March 8
Hyatt has once again shown why they have such a highly regarded loyalty program. They announced last night that they'll be awarding 10,000 World of Hyatt bonus points for any guests that booked a...
