Marriott eliminates the ability to mix paid nights + award nights online
Marriott recently made headlines over the major devaluation to some of the most highly sought-after hotel awards. However, Loyalty Lobby picked up on a...
(Update: Apparently an error) Marriott to slash earnings at many brands: From 10x to...
Update: We've heard back from Marriott regarding this website change and apparently it was an error. We sought clarification as to whether it was...
American Airlines Landline: Bottom Line Review
I recently redeemed American Airlines miles for a "flight" from Atlantic City, NJ to Albany, NY (via Philadelphia). I put flight in quotation marks...
Choice Privileges has downgraded free status benefits for military members
Choice Hotels used to have a nice little benefit for military members and their spouses. They offered lifetime Gold status in their Choice Privileges...
SAS extends deadline for retroactive flight credit to 2/28/25 for EuroBonus Millionaire promo
Update 1/23/25: SAS has now sent another e-mail to members that extends the deadline for retroactive credit yet again, this time to 2/28/25. It again...
Amex Green Card Review (2026)
The American Express® Green Card is Amex's answer to the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Both cards offer 3x for travel & dining. Both earn points...
Delta ending partnership with Lyft, starting new one with Uber – sign up for...
Delta recently announced that it's going to be ending its partnership with Lyft on April 7, 2025. In its place will be a new...
Better Etihad availability via Flying Blue, including far in advance
A few weeks ago, Thrifty Traveler reported something really intriguing: Air France KLM Flying Blue displays more award availability for travel on Etihad Airways...
Behind-the-scenes at Bilt, Lufthansa vs Condor, Capital one vs influencers, and wine flying free...
I'll interrupt your weekend scrolling with a little curated weekend scrolling for you. Today you can read about a behind-the-scenes perspective of Bilt promotions,...
There’s a Dosh kibosh: Card-linked app is shutting down, withdraw cash ASAP
In news that isn't entirely surprising, the card-linked app Dosh has announced that it's going to be closing down next month.
An email Dosh sent...
Daily Getaways have gone away (program discontinued)
For many years, the US Travel Association has run a promotion called "Daily Getaways" whereby they would spend a few weeks selling various travel...
[Update: Sales suspended] Uh-oh: Hilton gift card inventory shortage (not expected to ship for...
Update 1/6/25: On December 20th, we pointed out messaging from BuyHiltonGiftCards.com indicating an inventory shortage (that full post is below). As has been pointed...
Bedbugs on board, Real ID’s in 2025, bad luck at Chicago O’Hare, and the...
This week saw some chaos as usual with reports of bedbugs on 3 separate Turkish Airlines flights, new travel requirements we'll see in 2025,...
Capital One reduces lounge access
A few days ago, we learned about new limitations to Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Business...
