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Improvements to elite status lounge entry couldn’t have come at a better time after 18 months of mostly stripped-back flying perks. As of Monday, September 20, 2021, British Airways is relaxing its restrictions on lounge access for Executive Club Silver,…

We’ve known for some time now that Alaska Airlines planned to release a new Mileage Plan elite tier above MVP Gold 75K status, and now the airline has finally released the details of its newest MVP Gold 100K status. So…

In a move not yet seen before in the world of legacy airline loyalty programs, Dubai-based Emirates has officially launched a paid loyalty program. You can sign up for Skywards+ and purchase one of its 3 packages that offers benefits…

Deciding which European carrier to fly to Europe this fall might have just gotten easier. Lufthansa is offering its Miles & More members up to a maximum of 18,000 bonus status miles on flights taken between September 16, 2021, and…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Radisson Rewards Americas‘ newest promotion is basically a buy 2, get 1 free deal, but there are a handful of elements here that you’ll want to be aware…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. As travel continues to make a slow but noticeable rebound, airlines are doing whatever they can do to entice would-be travelers to spend their money. Qatar Airways is rewarding…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Select Citi credit cardholders may have been targeted for one of the following offers valid through September or October 2021. If you are planning any future travel, one…

Flying narrow-body aircraft in Europe is set to become something to get excited about again thanks to cabin innovations debuting on Lufthansa Group’s family of A320 aircraft. Lufthansa is the first airline in Europe to fly Airbus’ sleek new Airspace…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you haven’t already earned elite status with Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards for 2022, now is the time to jump on board. Earlier this year, Southwest extended status to…

Space to relax in luxury away from your seat on a long-haul flight is a perk of flying with only a select few airlines. Virgin Atlantic is one of them and is introducing a new dedicated space into the mix….

After being closed for roughly 18 months since the start of the pandemic, the most exclusive scheduled airline terminal in the world is open once again. As of September 1, 2021, Lufthansa‘s First Class Terminal (FCT) is welcoming back passengers…

Update: The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. Etihad Airways, perhaps most famous for its extravagant first-class cabins, has launched a new promotion for its fifteenth birthday. In addition to granting Etihad Guest members 1,500 miles each…

Update: The Concorde Room at JFK Terminal 7 closed in late 2022. British Airways and American now have 3 joint partner lounges at JFK Terminal 8. After more than 17 months closed since March 2020, British Airways’ coveted Concorde Rooms…

Starting September 1, 2021, Lufthansa business class passengers on short- and medium-haul flights will be served the airline’s newest German-inspired menu update. The new menus will be available to passengers on flights both departing and arriving in Germany. First and…

While not widely reported, the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card has now become one of the best cards for your theme park ticket purchases. Cardholders can earn Ultimate Rewards points for many popular amusement park and tourist attraction ticket purchases with…

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program is full of good news lately; just on the heels of the freshly launched Chase and Aeroplan partnership, the company has also announced a new airline partner. Aeroplan members can now earn and redeem points…

American Airlines has announced the reopening of 2 of its most used Flagship Lounges, the premium lounge offering for its highest-tier AAdvantage elite passengers and international premium cabin passengers. Flagship Lounges Reopening New York (JFK) Flagship Lounge The JFK Flagship…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Hilton has just launched its latest promotion that will last through the end of the year and allows guests to earn up to triple points on their stays at…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Capital One is introducing a new business card to its Spark family lineup, the Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card*, which will replace the older Capital One Spark…

Allegiant, widely known as a popular low-cost airline, has never had a traditional loyalty program for flyers. While you could earn points by holding its co-branded credit card, travelers were unable to earn points from perhaps the most obvious way…

Expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, Hyatt has acquired Apple Leisure Group (ALG), operator of approximately 100 mid- to upper-scale resorts and hotels around the world. New Brands and Destinations The properties are located in Europe, Mexico,…