United Club Newark Terminal C Mini-Review
I don't fly United often, but I happened to fly United yesterday from Newark to Detroit and I had a chance to try the United Club. It's been years since I've been in a...
[Update: Some awards more expensive] Now book TAP Air Portugal with JetBlue TrueBlue points
Update 2/7/24: As pointed out by Ray in the comments, JetBlue has quietly increased the award rate for nonstop economy class awards on most routes. While awards still cost 19K TrueBlue points each way...
Points Path: An easy “set and forget” award search tool
Points Path is a browser plug-in which automatically integrates with Google Flights. When you run a Google Flights search, Points Path automatically inserts point prices into the results next to cash rates and shows...
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 separate customer-unfriendly move: Marriott has eliminated the ability to mix...
(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 an error that these changes were published early or if...
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 because the segment from Atlantic City to Philadelphia was actually...
What are Marriott points worth?
Marriott caused quite a stir in the points and miles world a couple of weeks ago when it raised the award prices of many of its most aspirational properties into the stratosphere, with the...
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 loyalty program, as well as 2,500 bonus points after their...
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 provides the reason as "technical issues with retroactive flight registration...
Amex Green Card Review (2025)
The American Express® Green Card is Amex's answer to the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Both cards offer 3x for travel & dining. Both earn points transferable to many different loyalty programs. Both have no foreign...
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 partnership with Uber.
The details of the new Delta/Uber partnership are...
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 than other Etihad partners. That's not just close-in award availability,...
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, Lufthansa's struggle with Condor, Capital one vs influencers, and wine...
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 to users over the course of the last few days...
