Searching for Emirates sweet spots with partner airline awards [JAL, Copa, and Qantas awards...
UPDATE 3/2/2021: Emirates has completed their partner devaluations. Now all partner awards follow the same not-great distance based award chart. I no longer know...
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...
(EXPIRED) IHG Chase Offer: Get 5-15% Back When Spending $100+
Update 1/30/21: This offer has been extended again through February 3, 2021.
Update 1/16/21: This offer has been extended through January 24, 2021 if you...
American Airlines cracking down again: this time on travel agents
Gary Leff at View from the Wing reports on an American Airlines memo shared by Twitter account JonNYC that indicates that American Airlines is...
[Registration Closed] Marriott instant status match challenge from IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, and Accor
Update 1/30/21: Marriott has closed registration for the status match challenge. This offer was never expected to be permanent and given the reduced requirements...
Free Spirit: Surprisingly good, but still suspicious
Spirit Airlines Saver$ Club is a terrific value today and Spirit Airlines Free Spirit points can be worth far more than you might expect,...
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...
Wow: Hyatt offering free COVID tests in Latin America
In a great competitive move, Hyatt has announced today that they are offering widespread complimentary, on-site COVID-19 testing options for guests traveling to the...
United flights now from 3K miles each way, making for cheaper Excursionist Perks
Over the past several months, I have paid very little attention to domestic award pricing. I just haven't had any interest in flying domestically...
Where Marriott Suite Night Awards don’t work
Thanks to Marriott's overlapping early 2021 promotions, I expect that many readers will soon have access to Marriott's Choice Benefits. One benefit you can...
(EXPIRED) Radisson Promo: Earn Double Points On Stays Through 4/30/21
Radisson Rewards has launched a new promotion which is offering double points on all stays for the three months from February to April.
The Deal
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(EXPIRED) Delta One business class Los Angeles to Santiago, Chile for $607 or $695
An email from Thrifty Traveler Premium just alerted me to an excellent business class fare sale from Los Angeles to Santiago, Chile (first reported at...
Passing the GUC: Greg gives global upgrades to Nick… with a catch
Alright Nick. You asked for it and here it is: Two Global Upgrade Certificates (GUCs) just for you. But there's a catch. You have...
Now live: Spirit goes revenue-based, makes elite status easier with new Free Spirit program
UPDATE 1/21/201: Spirit's new Free Spirit loyalty program is now live. Details can be found on Spirit's website here. We will soon follow up...
