Searching for value in Hyatt Night In awards
The other day, a reader commented on our "Year of the mattress run" podcast episode / week in review post to say:
Naturally, this made me ask myself, "What is Hyatt's Night In promotion?", which...
Marriott mattress running: Valuable elite status for nearly 2 years
Marriott is offering several overlapping promotions which, when taken together, can make mattress running worthwhile. A mattress run involves checking into a hotel for the purpose of earning elite status or other rewards even...
No, the Southwest Companion Pass doesn’t double the value of your points
Yesterday, Southwest Airlines announced an extension for some Companion Pass holders. They also announced easier requirements for earning the pass this year. In his coverage of the changes, Gary Leff at View from the...
Southwest extends Companion Pass from June to December
Southwest Airlines had previously extended Companion Passes set to expire on 12/31/20 (earned in 2019) to June 30, 2021. Today they have notified those passholders that they have again extended their companion passes to...
Best uses for Virgin Atlantic points (Sweet Spot Spotlight)
Virgin Atlantic points are super easy to get. For example, you can sign up for the Virgin Atlantic credit card (which currently has a 65K welcome bonus) and then average more than 2 cents...
Radisson Rewards offering 20% back for award stays. Book by Jan 20 for travel...
Radisson Rewards is offering 20% back for award stays booked by January 20th, 2021. Stays must complete by April 18th 2021. Registration is required.
The Deal
Get 20% points back when you redeem for Award Nights...
How to book Delta flights with Virgin Atlantic miles (2021 Edition)
This post has been updated for 2021. Now that Virgin Atlantic has rolled out new award pricing for Delta flights, new sweet spot awards are available for Delta economy flights, but most long distance...
Virgin Atlantic dumps Delta sweet spots (Update: US-Europe sweet spot is back!)
UPDATE 1/11/21: Virgin Atlantic has restored its old award pricing for nonstop Delta flights between the US and Europe! You can now once again book lie-flat Delta One business class from the US to...
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 that they intend to update elite status earning requirements for...
Aeroplan adding Virgin Australia partnership
Air Canada's Aeroplan announced today that effective January 19th, Virgin Australia will be added to the list of Air Canada's partner airlines. This means that members will be able to both earn and redeem...
(EXPIRED) Wide open United Polaris availability
United Airlines has released a ton of business class award availability. The Points Guy reports weeks of availability for as many as nine seats on many routes - I'm even seeing nine seats on nonstops to...
Use your expiring IHG free night for status match opportunities
Thanks to having either the IHG Rewards Club Premier card or the no longer available IHG Rewards Club Select card many of us have IHG Platinum Elite status and free night certificates that expire...
Best Marriott Resorts in the USA for your 50K Free Night Certs
A perfect storm is brewing. This summer, there will be huge competition for hotels & resorts in the United States. And, on the Marriott front, many Bonvoy members have free night certificates expiring August...
Best Marriott Resorts in the USA for your 35K Free Night Certs
A perfect storm is brewing. This summer, there will be huge competition for hotels & resorts in the United States. And, on the Marriott front, many Bonvoy members have free night certificates expiring August...
