Hyatt Milestone chasing: should we all mattress run to Globalist status?
Last week, Greg published a really thought-provoking post about earning Hyatt elite nights and milestone rewards through spend (See: Hyatt Milestone Spending. What’s my X?). As I read the post, I found my thoughts...
(EXPIRED) Get top-tier Radisson Rewards status instantly…for free (new workaround)
Update 8/20: Some folks have been having issues with the links below. A Loyalty Lobby reader shared a method to remove the promo code pop-up screen so that you can access the sign-up page....
Hyatt Milestone Spending. What’s my X?
In Tim's post "Which hotel credit card is the most rewarding for spending?" the World of Hyatt credit card didn't perform particularly well. Hyatt settled for the middle of the pack, well below the...
Loyalty programs changing fortunes (August 2024)
To many, it seems like loyalty programs are always devaluing. Point prices go up. The ability to book valuable awards goes down. Sometimes the ability to earn lots of points goes down. But good...
7 ways to get CLEAR for less
CLEAR Overview
CLEAR is a service that uses your eyes or fingerprints to confirm your identity. This is used at many airports and some stadiums to help you speed through security checks. CLEAR isn't available...
InterContinental Ambassador: Elite status you can buy (cost increasing in October)
Now that IHG One Rewards has a decent elite program (see Tim's post: Is IHG Diamond Status Elite? My Experience Over 10 Stays At 5 Brands), you might think that the parallel InterContinental Ambassador...
Hilton Honors is winning me over, but I’d like one more enhancement…
Before I dove into the points & miles game (circa 2011), I was a bit of a Hilton fan. At some point they had given me free Gold status through some kind of promo...
Which is the best Amex Platinum card in 2024?
American Express has several varieties of their premium Platinum cards. And, while they're expensive, they're loaded with great perks. Which is the best best Amex Platinum card? As long as the 200K offer is...
(EXPIRED) Chase Sapphire Reserve adds Marriott Gold fast track
Marriott Gold is the second lowest of Marriott's elite tiers and offers a modest set of benefits including 2pm late check-out, 25% bonus points on stays, free premium wifi and upgrades to non-suite rooms.
Complimentary...
(EXPIRED) Hilton for Business double elite nights promo – useful even if you have...
Hilton for Business has launched a new promotion that's offering double elite night credits on all stays through the end of 2024. While that might not sound worthwhile if you already have Diamond status,...
(EXPIRED) Marriott & United offering elite members additional reciprocal earnings
Marriott and United have had a partnership for several years, offering some level of elite status with the other partner if you have high enough status with them. They've launched a new promotion called...
Ocean Prime now offering 2 free nights at Wynn Las Vegas + $50 dining...
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ has long offered a status match for those with competing casino status all the way up to Ocean Prime status. We've covered that match pretty extensively in...
(EXPIRED) Bilt Rent Day for July: Up to 100% Alaska Airlines transfer bonus +...
Bilt has announced their next set of Rent Day promotions and there's a couple of excellent opportunities, both involving their newest transfer partner - Alaska Airlines. On July 1 you'll be able to get...
Swapping my Bilt points for Alaska miles
On Monday, July 1, for that day only, Bilt will be offering up to a 100% transfer bonus to Alaska Mileage Plan. That's awesome. Yes, I know that previous Bilt transfer bonuses have been...
