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Word of Hyatt & AAdvantage Elite Tier Status Challenge

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Last year, we shared how World of Hyatt and American Airlines announced plans for a new partnership, where members of both programs will be able to earn miles, points and status through a new loyalty relationship. Part of this partnership includes elite tier status challenges for members of both programs. Starting today, eligible World of Hyatt elite…

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Alaska Airlines 50% Elite Qualifying Mileage Plan Bonus Promotion

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Alaska Airlines has launched their latest promotion where Mileage Plan members can earn a 50% elite qualifying bonus on all flights flown between March 7 and April 11, 2020. The great news is this applies to both existing and new reservations. All airlines are taking quite the hit due to the COVID-19 situation including Alaska…

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Hotel Review: Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel

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I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. As I was mattress running in New York City, my next stop was the the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel. The Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel is…

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United Adds No Change Fees For New Bookings

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United Adds No Change Fees For New Bookings Delta Waiving All International Change Fees on New Tickets American Airlines Waiving All Change Fees on New Ticket Purchases No United has issued the following policy for March, 2020. Tickets: For tickets issued March 3 through March 31, 2020, customers will be permitted to change free of…

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Register for Marriott’s Elevated Earning Promotion

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We shared details about Marriott Bonvoy Elevated Earning: Earn 2,000 Bonus Points Each Stay promotion. Marriott has officially announced this promotion and registration is now open! Promotion details of Marriott’s Points Unlimited Register by May 31, 2020. Get 2,000 bonus points on each stay*, starting with your second stay — no bonus point limit. Choose from…

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Delta Waiving All International Change Fees on New Tickets

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Delta Air Lines is following in the footsteps of the JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines as the latest airline to announce some relief given the recent Coronavirus situation. Delta will be waiving change fees on all international tickets purchased from between March 1 and March 31. Unlike American Airlines, this only covers their international flights, so…

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Last Call On Marriott 100K Card Offers

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Last Call On Marriott 100K Card Offers Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card’s limited time offer for 100,000 bonus points is coming to an end this week! With this offer you could really rack up the Marriott points that could be potentially worth hundreds of dollars in Marriott stays! If you like Marriott, this is definitely an offer…

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American Airlines Waiving All Change Fees on New Ticket Purchases

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American Airlines is following in the footsteps of the JetBlue Airways and Alaska Airlines as the airline announced they’ll be waiving change fees on all purchased tickets from between March 1 and March 16 due to the Coronavirus. This applies to their entire network of flights including domestic flights within the United States. I expect that…

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Redeem Marriott Bonvoy Points Before Categories Increase

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We’ve shared the Marriott Bonvoy 2020 Category Changes which go into effect Wednesday, March 4, 2020. With this change, over 29% of their hotels are changing categories with 22% increasing categories, whereas only 7% are decreasing in category, overall a big negative when it comes to redemption. These changes go into effect Wednesday, March 4, 2020, however…

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