Ouch: Big Delta devaluation on partner awards
As reported by One Mile at a Time, Delta has devalued SkyMiles again. On the podcast we recorded yesterday for publication tomorrow, we talked...
Redeem Bank of America Travel Rewards for grocery / dining
Bank of America has notified Travel Rewards card holders that the ability to redeem points for grocery, takeout, and dining purchases is now a permanent...
Amex Gold $10 Uber Benefit Now Live
Back in October, American Express announced that consumer Gold cardholders would receive a $10 Uber credit each month, similar to how the $15 Uber...
(EXPIRED) (Last Day To Gift Status) Gift Hilton status if you have Hilton Diamond...
Update 1/31/21: Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to gift Gold status to someone if you have Hilton Diamond status....
Last day to pick Delta Choice Benefits (Jan 31)
This is just a quick reminder for anyone who earned Delta Platinum or Diamond status in 2019 for the 2020 elite year: Today is...
Citibusiness AAdvantage card slashes benefits
An email went out this morning to Citibusiness AAdvantage Mastercard holders advising them of benefits being removed or negatively modified as of March 21,...
Delta Vacations Only Featuring Hotels Offering COVID-19 On-Site Testing
Delta Vacations announced today that when booking a vacation package with them, they'll only be showing hotels that offer COVID-19 on-site testing.
The reason for...
Reports: United Travel Bank no longer triggering airline fee reimbursements (but is it too...
Reports today from Miles to Memories and Doctor of Credit indicate that United Travel Bank charges may no longer be triggering Amex airline incidental...
(Update: Extension for some certs) Rumor: IHG To Extend Free Night Certs, But Too...
Update 1/16/21: IHG is now extending certificates that were originally set to expire in 2021 to December 31, 2021. This does not apply to...
Capital One’s eye in the sky is watching (out for you)
Many people have fallen victim to gift card scams in recent years. The details vary, but the general scam is that the victim gets...
PSA: Rakuten Owns Cartera (Which Runs Airline Shopping Portals)
In not-so-breaking news, Rakuten owns Cartera - the company which runs most airline shopping portals such as those for American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta,...
Hyatt assigning My Hyatt Concierge to new 60-night Globalists
At the beginning of the month, I checked out from a 30-night Hyatt stay that was aimed at earning Hyatt Globalist status. I wrote...
Wine Insiders Amex Offer: Be Cautious With Stacking
American Express launched some great Amex Offers for Platinum cardholders last week. One of those was for WineInsiders.com which gave $30 back when spending...
Aeroplan extending award ticket change fee waivers, will update elite status requirements
Air Canada's Aeroplan announced today that they are making some positive changes by extending change fee waivers and points expiration. They have also announced...
