Hyatt’s 3 elite nights per $5K spend. Deal or no deal?
Hyatt recently announced a promotion for Hyatt cardholders: Through June 30th 2020, World of Hyatt cardholders can earn 3 elite nights for every $5,000...
Southwest extends status & companion pass, will let some vouchers convert to points
Literally while Greg and I were live and answering a viewer who asked "What gives?" with Southwest not having announced an extension on the...
Wyndham extending status, expanding cancellation deadlines
Wyndham Rewards has announced that they are extending current elite status through the end of 2021. They are also expanding their cancellation policy and giving...
Cathay Pacific eliminating fuel surcharges (maybe on award tickets?)
As of May 1, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is eliminating fuel surcharges on their own flights on most routes (the exception is departures from Japan...
[Dead] Nov/Dec: $23 RT Boston to San Juan, PR with seat selection on JetBlue
Last night, The Flight Deal reported some awesome fares on JetBlue for travel through the end of December and into early January from Boston to San Juan,...
American Airlines extending status, waiving some fees
American Airlines announced today that like Delta and United they are extending elite status by a year, reducing elite status requirements for 2020 if and...
Airbnb now offering “online experiences”
I'm of two minds as to whether I think this is cool or silly, but with everyone stuck at home I thought it was...
Mlife extending status, changing qualification year
MGM Mlife Rewards has announced that they will be extending elite status. Whatever status you earned in 2019 or 2020 will now be valid until...
Can airport health screening save air travel?
I love to travel. Friends sometimes ask me "don't you get tired of it?" Nope. Most of the usual headaches associated with air travel...
Marriott Extending Elite Status Through February 2022
Nearly all airline and hotel chains have announced over the past week how they intend to deal with elite status seeing as most of...
AA offering increased voucher value in some cases
While updating our Coronavirus / COVID-19 cancellation policies post (which also includes everything you need to know about elite status and free night extensions...
United extends Premier status & certs; waives some redeposit fees
United made several positive announcements yesterday for members wondering where they stand in terms of elite status and purchased memberships. They also reduced qualification...
How To Chat To An IHG Online Agent
IHG's website allows you to speak to an agent online, but it can be a convoluted process. Their virtual assistant works as a gatekeeper,...
IHG Reduces Status Requirements By 25%-30%, Extends Anniversary Night Certificates
IHG has finally announced some changes as to how they'll be handling elite status requirements and anniversary night certificates. This update is definitely welcome,...
