IHG limits points transfers for Diamond Elites and IHG Business
IHG has severely limited free points transfers for Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members. Loyalty Lobby discovered a change in terms indicating that Diamond...
Delta Choice benefits are changing from 2026 onwards, mostly getting better but with a...
Delta loyalists who earn Platinum or Diamond status receive, among all kinds of other benefits, a selection of Choice benefits to pick from.
For the...
(Update) The Southwest debit card is live & it’s actually mildly interesting
Update 12/8/25: In our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group, we learned that @katiestraveltricks on Instagram has reported that the 7,500 Companion Pass qualifying points stack...
Bilt members could now earn 2 United miles per dollar spent on rent (with...
Late last week, Bilt and United announced that it is now possible to earn 2 United miles per dollar spent on rent when...
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...
