Google adds COVID-19 destination alerts: receive email when rules change
Google has added a useful new feature to their search results. If you search for a flight or hotel destination, Google now shows a relevant COVID-19 alert. Even better, Google lets you select to...
Emirates ending First Class awards w/ partner miles [Book w/ JAL miles through August]
Update 4/28/21: We previously posted about Alaska Mileage Plan losing the ability to book Emirates first class awards. Now, Japan Airlines has announced that we will no longer be able to book Emirate First...
American Express Increasing Limit To Five Credit Cards
Last year, American Express reduced the number of credit cards you could hold from five to four. That limit seemed to be temporarily lifted back up to five, but then dropped back down to...
Aeroplan stopovers are limited to 30 days in duration
File this under "good to know" even if not immediately useful knowledge for most: the maximum length of a stopover in the new Aeroplan program is 30 days. Anshul from Points Miles & Bling...
Plastiq says cash advance transactions not possible, so fear not
Miles Talk reports on an interesting statement from Eliot Buchanan, the co-founder of Plastiq. There had been some concern over the last few months about issuers who had added new language about cash-like transactions...
Bad news: Radisson devaluation announced and it stinks
The other shoe has dropped, and it's mostly bad news: Radisson Rewards has released the details of its new "Radisson Americas" loyalty program with a newly improved wrecked award chart that includes fewer tiers...
Southwest Rapid Rewards subscription: A new way to pay too much for points
Following shortly after their latest point devaluation, Southwest has introduced a new way to buy points at a discount: Rapid Rewards® Points Subscription Plans.
By subscribing to monthly points purchases, you can lock in discounts...
Now pay more categories with Amex via Plastiq
There is good news today for Plastiq and Amex fans: Plastiq sent an email last night indicating that Amex cards can now be used to pay a wider variety of categories via Plastiq. Categories...
Priority Pass losing Plaza Premium lounges July 1st
As reported by Executive Traveller, Plaza Premium lounges will no longer be available to Priority Pass holders as of July 1, 2021. While Plaza Premium lounges don't have a notable presence in the United...
Southwest Rapid Rewards Points Devalued, But Still Good Value To Be Had
Southwest made an unannounced devaluation of its Rapid Rewards program overnight, increasing the number of points needed for award flights. Thankfully the devaluation isn't as severe as it could've been as the value of...
(Update: Specific Routes) Delta Companion Certificates No Longer Usable For Delta One Flights
Update 4/15/21: It looks like this issue might only be on certain routes such as LAX-JFK and SFO-JFK. For example, Greg was able to find availability from SAN-JFK:
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Delta has been making a number of...
Hawaiian Airlines miles no longer expire
The title of this post says it all. Hawaiian Airlines miles no longer expire. Cool. Here's the info from their website (found here):
Miles no longer expire
Effective immediately, HawaiianMiles are no longer subject to activity-based...
Delta launches tool to find cheap flights & filter by COVID protocol
Delta has launched an interesting tool called the Delta Discover Map for those looking to shop around for destinations that fit a budget - whether a certain number of miles or amount of money...
Amex adding $50 fee for Centurion Lounge guests
As was widely reported yesterday, American Express is planning to institute a new $50 fee for guest access to Centurion lounges beginning in February 1, 2023. Platinum and Centurion cardholders will continue to enjoy the...
