The new true (temporary) value of Southwest points, diminished by COVID-19 and CARES
A couple of years ago, Greg wrote a post called The new true value of Southwest points. How to get up to 1.9 cents...
(Updated) American’s poor “waived award redeposit” policy
Note: We've received a number of success reports of recent cancellations with waived fees despite the way the terms are written and quoted below. It...
(EXPIRED) SeatSpy founders deals ending soon
A few months ago, Greg wrote a post on a really interesting and promising tool called SeatSpy, which instantly shows a year of award...
(EXPIRED) Europe 2021: United business class awards wide open (book for 45K w/ Turkish)
I just got an email alert from Thrifty Traveler Premium alerting me to tons of United business class saver award space on many routes from...
Get to Europe using airline miles: Economy class edition
How do you get to Europe using airline miles in economy class? This post has the best sweet spots from airline programs that are...
Best Hyatt resorts for winter and spring break in the continental United States
What are the best Hyatt resorts for winter or spring break travel? Given the current Coronavirus situation, it's unclear when international travel will be...
Hilton free weekend nights become anytime nights valid for 2 years
American Express sent out good news today to Hilton Surpass and Hilton Aspire cardholders. We separately reported on the ability to earn 12X at...
IHG introduces variable pricing, says it will expand
Last week, IHG Rewards Club debuted variable award pricing at properties in Asia. Loyalty Lobby has now confirmed with IHG that they intend to...
United removes partner award chart
It's a sad day for United Mileage Plus members: United has removed its partner award chart. That absolutely stinks. This means that partner awards will...
Aeroplan extends free cancellation to June 30th
Air Canada's Aeroplan has announced that they are extending free cancellations on award tickets. Members can cancel free of charge through June 30th and receive all...
Virgin Atlantic in financial ruin. Should I burn my million miles? On my mind…
In 2016, I exchanged 1.2 million Virgin Atlantic miles for an all-inclusive week on Richard Branson's Necker Island. My wife and I loved it. ...
Best Hilton resorts for domestic US summer travel
Recently I compiled a list of the best Hyatt resorts for domestic US summer travel and the best Marriott resorts for domestic US summer...
AA now classifies Morocco as part of Europe
Royal Air Maroc recently joined the oneworld alliance. This means you can now (at least theoretically) redeem oneworld miles (like American Airlines miles) for...
Best Marriott resorts for domestic US summer travel
Recently I compiled a list of the best Hyatt resorts for domestic US summer travel. At the end of the post I promised to...
