Crunch time! Final pre-Marriott/SPG merger checklist
It's crunch time... This coming Saturday, August 18th, Marriott, SPG, and Ritz will combine their separate rewards programs into a single unified program. Now is the time to take advantage of opportunities that will...
A case for gambling on top tier travel packages
In the past couple of months I've presented quite a few theories regarding Marriott Travel Packages and the transition from the current program to the new merged Marriott / SPG program. The issue is...
Now book Finnair with Alaska miles
Alaska Airlines began a partnership last year with Finnair that has allowed for mileage earning, but as of today they have finally added the ability to redeem Alaska miles on Finnair. The rates aren't particularly...
Yet another new Marriott travel package conversion theory
Earlier today I posted my best guess of how old Marriott travel packages will be converted to new ones: Mapping old to new Marriott Travel Packages. In that post, I suggested that the following...
Mapping old to new Marriott Travel Packages
Marriott travel packages are awards in which you exchange Marriott Rewards points for airline miles plus a 7 night stay certificate. You do not have to book your actual stay right away. These packages currently...
Marriott Warning About Outages From August 15-19
With the launch of the new Marriott Rewards program on August 18, it's not surprising that they might have some systems issues along the way.
Marriott is proactively sending out warnings that outages could be...
(EXPIRED) Earn Up To 50x IHG Rewards Club Points On Stays At Avid: Their...
IHG has today (August 13) opened up the first property of their new Avid brand in Oklahoma City. To celebrate, they're offering triple points on stays until the end of the year which, when...
How To Find Business Class Awards To Europe For 88,000 Miles Or Points
Note: This post is the second installment in a series about business class awards to Europe for less than 100,000 miles. The first post goes over Korean Air awards and can be found here.
Avoiding...
(EXPIRED) Amex Travel Prepaid Hotels Amex Offer: Spend $600, Get $100 Back
There's a new Amex Offer that's offering $100 back when spending $600 on a prepaid hotel reservation through Amex Travel.
The Deal
Get a one-time $100 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to make...
(EXPIRED) Get $50 Hotel Discount With Hertz Rental Of 3+ Days (Targeted)
Hertz is emailing out a targeted promotion that's offering a $50 discount on hotel bookings when renting a midsize or larger car for 3+ days. The hotel discount isn't very flexible, but might be...
Leaked Marriott T&Cs: off-the-chart properties still off the chart?
Via Flyertalk, phltraveler posted what appears to be Marriott's new terms & conditions. If these terms are correct (not yet verified), then there's a bit of good news and bad news...
Good News:
Marriott Elite...
Marriott Travel Packages won’t turn into points, but will go into 1 month limbo
Many of us have been waiting until August 18th to learn what will happen to the travel package stay certificates that we acquired prior to August 18th. This afternoon, we finally got some information...
Ouch: T-Mobile discontinuing ONE Plus International in a few hours (on 8/10/18)
One Mile at a Time reports that T-Mobile is overhauling plans and eliminating the ONE Plus International plan tomorrow (Friday, 8/10/18). To be clear, they aren't getting rid of international access -- but this is the...
Earn Membership Rewards at Rocketmiles (coming soon)
Rocketmiles is a hotel booking service that offers the opportunity to earn various airline currencies on hotel bookings. Coming soon, they indicate that you will be able to earn American Express Membership Rewards points in...
