United TravelBank Working Again
Update 1/8/22: When United TravelBank returned on January 3, I made a $100 purchase with one of our Amex Platinum cards which had United selected for the airline fee reimbursements.
When checking my account yesterday,...
A new way to sample Singapore Airlines’ A350 lie-flat business class on the cheap
As reported by Business Traveller, there's a new way to wet your beak on Singapore Airlines' A350 lie-flat business class without having to put down serious award (or actual) coin. Starting January 17th, Singapore...
(Update: Now Available At All Properties) Best Western Introduces Pay With Points Feature (Redeem...
Update 1/5/22: When Best Western launched their Pay With Points feature in 2021, it was only available at select properties in North America. They've now rolled the feature out as an option for all...
The many ways to earn American Airlines loyalty points announced
Yesterday, View from the Wing covered the release from American about what does and does not count for loyalty points in the new AAdvantage program that began on 1/1/22. The inclusions will make most...
Minor Marriott Changes: Fewer Award Bookings For Others, Reinstated Ambassador Spending & More
Marriott has made a few changes to the Terms & Conditions of their Bonvoy program to kick off the New Year.
These changes will be of little-to-no significance for most members, but it's always good...
Capital One Now Transferring To Choice On 1:1 Basis
Capital One announced a few months ago that they'd be adding Choice Privileges as a transfer partner in "late 2021".
We're not entirely sure if that timing was accurate or if it was subsequently revised...
(Update: Extended) Remember To Cancel Peloton Subscription If Using Sapphire Reserve/Preferred Credits
Update 1/5/22: These Chase Sapphire Reserve/Preferred credits for Peloton memberships were due to expire on December 31, 2021. However, reader Serena reported that she received a credit for a payment on January 2, 2022,...
Capital One lets you see your credit card number online
Capital One lets you view your entire credit card number and details like expiration date and CVV code online from your desktop browser or you can create a virtual number in the app. Here...
[Update: now it’s too late] Use your 2021 Fine Hotels & Resorts credit
Update 1/1/22: It is now too late to make use of your 2021 Fine Hotels & Resorts credit. If you let this one slip away last year, skip down to the section about sub-$300...
IHG Offering Extension Or Bonus Points For 2020 Certificates Expiring 12/31/21
At the beginning of November, IHG announced that they'd be extending free night certificates issued in 2021 that were due to expire on December 31, 2021. (See IHG extending some free night certificates to...
Have Free DoorDash DashPass From Chase Sapphire Reserve/Preferred? Remember To (Possibly) Cancel
At the start of 2020, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Preferred cardholders received a decent new benefit which was two free years of DoorDash's DashPass feature.
DashPass offers free delivery and reduced service fees on all...
[Update: Get 3K points per club upgrade] Hyatt Offering Bonus Points For Club Access...
Update from Nick 12/27/21: Some people are getting 3,000 points per World of Hyatt Club Access award. That's a fantastic deal for an award that is otherwise useless for Globalist members.
Personally, I chatted with Hyatt...
Avios Card Coming Up For Renewal? Check To See If You’ve Received Unexpected Bonus...
If you have an Avios credit card coming up for renewal, check your British Airways / Aer Lingus / Iberia activity as you might see 10,000 bonus Avios in your account.
Reader Carlyle reached out...
AwardWallet no longer tracking American Airlines miles
AwardWallet has sent an email to members today advising them that American Airlines has forced AwardWallet to Stop Tracking AAdvantage accounts. Unfortunately, there isn't even a work-around: AwardWallet is being forced to remove AAdvantage...
