Tag: Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott ditches award chart March 29th. Top properties to go up by 30K.
Marriott has announced that "flexible point redemption" (i.e. the end of its award chart) will take effect on March 29, 2022. We have long...
Un”cert”ain: How program changes have affected the value of hotel free night certificates
Beware the Ides of March. Hotel loyalty VP's must have been reading Shakespeare over the holidays, as we've seen major changes devaluations for Marriott,...
[Update: Points have posted!] Marriott Bonvoy: travel package refunds still coming, held up by...
Update 3/10/22: We have had multiple reports from readers today that points are now in their accounts for these cancelled Travel Packages! Looks like...
Marriott Lowest Rate Calendar: Just in time for dynamic pricing
It's the calm before the storm as we all wait for Marriott to drop their award chart and begin dynamic pricing next month. It's...
The great loyalty shake-up [On Greg’s mind]
March 2022 is promising to be a monumental month with regards to airline and hotel loyalty. In March, American Airlines will complete their shift...
Marriott Now Lets You Buy Points During Booking Process
Marriott launched a new sale on its points today, offering a bonus of up to 50% which means you can buy points from 0.83cpp....
Marriott Boundless card changes: 3x categories and elite nights from spend
Today the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card gets some largely positive changes as announced by Chase and Marriott: the card will now earn 3x at...
Marriott Platinum Elite Free Breakfast Simplified
One of the benefits of earning Platinum Elite status with Marriott is free breakfast, but not at all brands. Some brands, instead, give you...
Got a Marriott Travel Package? You might not want to attach it.
Earlier this month, we reported on the fact that Marriott was ending the sale of travel packages as of 1/19/22. We then found out...
Marriott Travel Packages discontinued as of 1/19/22
As reported by View from the Wing, Marriott is discontinuing its "Flight and Hotel Awards" (colloquially known as "Marriott Travel Packages") as of 1/19/22....
Minor Marriott Changes: Fewer Award Bookings For Others, Reinstated Ambassador Spending & More
Marriott has made a few changes to the Terms & Conditions of their Bonvoy program to kick off the New Year.
These changes will be...
My all time favorite award redemptions
I've been playing the points & miles game for over 10 years now. Throughout that time, this hobby has led me to many, many...
Marriott change: status via credit card spending will be calendar-year moving forward
Chase has sent a letter to Marriott and Ritz-Carlton credit card holders advising us of a minor change coming to the wat status is...
Ritz-Carlton Yachts Now Bookable With Marriott Points (But Poor Redemption Value)
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection was due to set sail in January 2020, but their initial launch was delayed and then it was delayed again,...
