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Get a 25% Bonus When Converting IHG or Hyatt Points to AA Miles (Not Worth It, Don’t Transfer)
AA has launched a new promotion: you can now get a 25% bonus when converting Hyatt or IHG points into AA miles. Even with the 25% bonus, the transfer ratio is still quite poor, so...
Recent AV award bookings: consider avoiding Shenzhen Airlines
WeChat reader tjfhx shared a DP: when booking a Shenzhen Airlines ticket (SZX-PEK) through Avianca LifeMiles, you may run into a situation where you cannot check in at the airport...
Delta Makes Elite Status Much Easier to Earn; Award Tickets Now Count Toward Qualification Miles Too
Delta has significantly increased the elite-qualifying miles earned on various flights, making it much easier to earn elite status in 2022. Flights now earn 50%+ more elite-qualify...
AA 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes: Enter Daily and Win Instantly (I Won 40 Miles); Grand Prize: 1,000,000 AA Miles!
AA has launched a sweepstakes for its 40th anniversary. You just need to log in and click a few times to enter. There are lots of instant prizes, and the grand prize is 1,000,000 A...
Alaska Airlines Officially Joins Oneworld
As of today, 3/31, Alaska Airlines has officially joined Oneworld, becoming American Airlines’ little sidekick. When this news first came out last February, we briefly covered it h...
HNA Group Begins Bankruptcy Reorganization
This is one of the bigger news stories today. HNA Group has announced that it has entered bankruptcy reorganization. The original statement is below: "Bankruptcy reorganization is...
Alaska Airlines (AS) Brings Back Another Familiar Buy-One-Get-One Promo
Another familiar Alaska Airlines promotion is back! This time the promo code is LETSGOBOGO This time, you must book for two travelers to get the promotional fare. It no longer work...
AA Is Giving Out Free Mystery Gifts — Don’t Forget to Click the Link and Claim Yours by the 15th
AA sent out a mass email to everyone, offering a free “big gift.” I hadn’t opened it before, but I took a look today while I had some free time. Promotion registration link After y...
Delta Devalues SkyMiles Again
Delta SkyMiles has long been one of the least valuable programs in the SkyTeam alliance. On its own flights, Delta One business class between the US and China can cost as little as...
Spirit Airlines Will Launch the New Free Spirit Loyalty Program
According to TPG, Spirit Airlines will launch its new frequent flyer program, Free Spirit, on 1/21/2021. Here are the preliminary details we know so far. Elite Tiers and Benefits F...
Delta Launches an Ultra-Generous Status Match: Reach Diamond Without Flying!
Delta has launched a new status match promotion. From now through October 31, if you hold elite status with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, or Unit...