No more Apple Pay at Costco.com
Costco.com has quietly removed the option to pay for online purchases using Apple Pay. I fully expect that Apple Pay still works in-store, but...
Combined Alaska/Hawaiian loyalty program now expected in August
It's been about 9 months since Alaska Airlines announced that it would be merging with Hawaiian Airlines. That's not been long enough to give...
Japan Airlines added as a new Bilt transfer partner
So it wasn't a fake out after all.
A few weeks ago, Bilt published a page on its website that listed Japan Airlines (JAL) as...
Spirit adds extra legroom, elite & cardholder upgrades, redeem points for Big Front Seat...
Today Spirit Airlines has announced the introduction of an extra legroom product, the possibility of upgrades for elites and credit card holders, free checked...
Book Emirates first class with Qantas or Air Canada miles
Over the weekend, we reported that beginning today (May 12, 2025), Emirates would only allow members with Emirates Skywards elite status to book Emirates...
Emirates restricting first class availability to elite members from 5/12/25
Loyalty Lobby reports on messaging shown on the Emirates website indicating that classic award space in first class will only be available to those...
JetBlue / United partnership rumored: Is this good or bad for frequent flyer miles...
On last week's Frequent Miler on the Air podcast, Greg and I discussed the rumored partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines. Reuters grabbed headlines...
Got an expiring Hilton free night certificate? Maybe it can be extended (YMMV).
Hilton Free Night Certificates expire one year after they are issued. Given that Hilton Free Night Certificates can be used any night of the...
Priority Pass adds “resort fee” model to two lounges
On last week's Frequent Miler on the Air, we noted that the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is now a part of Priority Pass, but the...
Pepper Rewards app not working (Taking payment but not producing gift cards, no coin...
The Pepper App, which is an app that sells gift cards to various merchants (and has no relation to our own Stephen Pepper) has...
Goldbelly no longer selling $10 gift cards (minimum is $25)
Goldbelly is a service that offers long-distance food delivery. Think gifts like pastries or cakes from famous bakeries, New York or Chicago-style pizza from...
Citi ThankYou Rewards reduces transfer rates from cards with no annual fee
Yesterday, we reported an e-mail that was sent to Citi Premier cardholders, letting them know that, on 7/27/25, there will be a reduction in the...
Japan Airlines flights now bookable with JetBlue TrueBlue points
Japan Airlines is likely going to become a transfer partner of Bilt within the next few weeks, but in the meantime there's a new...
Vrbo turbocharges OneKey devaluation – zero earnings for base level members
I didn't think it would be possible, but Expedia group has managed to make its One Key "rewards" program even less appealing than before.
For...
