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Southwest Airlines Companion Pass After One Flight

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Southwest Airlines has announced a lucrative promotion where Rapid Rewards members can earn a companion pass after completing just one flight. To take part in this offer, you’ll need to register first and and purchase a flight by September 24, 2020 for travel by November 15, 2020. Upon successful completion, you’ll then earn a Southwest Companion…

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Hotel Review: JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

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The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa is located in the heart of Cancun with all the other resorts in town. The property features 447 ocean-facing guestrooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 6 property requiring 50,000 points for a standard free night redemption. Off peak redemptions are 40,000 points and peak nights are 60,000 points…

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Delta Permanently Eliminates Award Redeposit Fees

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Delta has announced its permanently eliminating award redeposit fees for all SkyMiles members on domestic flights. Previously, the airline charged a $150 redeposit fee to make any changes or to cancel an award booking, however not anymore. This news comes weeks after Delta Eliminates Change Fees on Domestic Flights on paid tickets, so the same rules…

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Amex Centurion Lounges Will Start Reopening

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It’s been six months since the American Express Centurion Lounges closed due to the pandemic. There’s good news on the horizon as American Express plains to start reopening its lounges starting on October 5, 2020. The first lounges that will reopen will be the Centurion Lounge – Seattle-Tacoma and the Centurion Lounge – Philadelphia International. American…

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World of Hyatt Triple AAdvantage Miles Promotion (Targeted)

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World of Hyatt has launched an exclusive, invitation-only offer as part of their partnership with American Airlines AAdvantage for certain World of Hyatt members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage accounts. Eligible members must sign up for this offer by October 31, 2020, and will have between September 22 through December 31, 2020…

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World of Hyatt New 4th Quarter Bonus Journeys Promotion

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World of Hyatt has announced their latest promotion which will span most of the summer. World of Hyatt members can earn triple points on eligible spend starting with their first qualifying stay from October 1, 2020 through January 4, 2021. Additionally, World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers can earn quadruple points eligible spend for stays at 350+ participating resort…

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United Airlines Africa, India and Hawaii Expansion

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United Airlines announced it has plans for several new international routes starting next year. The airline plans to add new service to South Africa, India and Hawaii as they’re shifting towards leisure travel for the imminent future. These new international routes are all subject to government approval and should start selling tickets within the coming…

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Hilton Diamond with Hilton Honors Status Match

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Hilton Honors has announced its latest status match program for those looking to earn Hilton Gold or Hilton Diamond status. For comparison, we recently shared how Marriott Bonvoy has a new status challenge to earn Marriott Gold or Platinum Elite status. For Hilton’s status match, If you have elite status with Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Rewards Club,…

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American Airlines Adds Elite Benefits on Basic Economy Tickets

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American Airlines announced several changes last week with the biggest being American Airlines Ends Change Fees on Most Tickets. Additionally the airline is removing standby fees and now adding elite benefits on Basic Economy tickets. If you hold Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, Platinum or Gold status on American, you’ll now receive all your elite benefits…

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