Etihad makes its industry-lagging cancellation policy even worse
Etihad has long had an awful award cancellation policy. Last month, they managed to somehow make it even worse. The cheapest awards can no...
US Bank Altitude Reserve: Major changes coming December 15th. Is it the end?
Update 12/4/25: The nerfing of the US Bank Altitude Reserve commences on December 15th, so only ten more days to get those 1.5-cent-per-point redemptions...
Capital One transfer ratio to Emirates will reduce to 1,000:750
In non-shocking news considering the route that other transferable currencies have gone down in recent months, Capital One has announced that it'll be reducing...
Citi Travel blocking hotel bookings in Egypt, UAE, Malaysia, and Indonesia (and maybe other...
A reader pointed out the fact that Citi Travel is inexplicably blocking hotel reservations in certain countries. The places where we've thus far found...
Delta/Turo partnership ending on 12/31/25
Back at the start of 2022, Delta launched a partnership with Turo that awarded bonus SkyMiles when renting from the Airbnb for cars.
If you've...
(EXPIRED) Up to 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Air Canada Aeroplan
A new transfer bonus has launched this morning from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Air Canada Aeroplan, with the bonus ranging from 15% to 25%...
Capital One Shopping travel purchases: From “ineligible” to “pending” after travel is completed
Stephen recently covered a terrific targeted Capital One Shopping deal for TripAdvisor purchases. While Stephen reported the deal at 65% back, I actually got...
(Update) 3 new Bilt cards coming 2/7/26
Update 11/18/25: When Bilt shared these details a couple of weeks ago, we'd interpreted Bilt's press release to mean that you'd only get a...
My experience using a Marriott eGift card abroad
I recently wrapped up a 5-night stay at the St. Regis Bora Bora, in French Polynesia. I had redeemed Capital One Shopping rewards for...
My experience cancelling a Preferred Hotel booked with Choice points
Last week, I needed to cancel a stay at a Preferred Hotel I had booked with Choice points. Somewhere along the way, I noticed...
Hotel David Whitney, a Marriott hotel in downtown Detroit
I entered the Hotel David Whitney armed for a fight. Last year, View from the Wing reported that this hotel does not honor Marriott's elite...
Jetblue has added a 25 for 25 progress tracker, see where you stand
Yesterday, an eagle-eyed member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group posted great news: Jetblue now has a 25 for 25 progress tracker, so...
Marriott Bonvoy offers elite status soft landing for 2026
Marriott Bonvoy has long operated with a "soft landing" policy for members who do not requalify for status. As in years past, Marriott will...
Marriott and Sonder make an absolute mess, with guests forced out and reservations cancelled
Last year, Marriott announced a deal with Sonder, which was a chain offering apartment-style accommodations in various cities. They integrated Sonder properties earlier this...
