Details Written by: RJ Hyatt has published the updated 2024 award charts. New chart is effective as of 3/26/24. Anything booked prior to this date will be locked in at the current rates 137 hotels will move to a higher award category. 46 hotels will move to a lower award category. Press release Excel version…
Details Written by: RJ The merger between Spirit and JetBlue has been blocked by the DOJ: In sum, the Court has made its best attempt, applying the law to the evidence in this case, to predict the future of a dynamic market recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, in markedly uncertain times. For the reasons set…
Details Written by: RJ We have a new ‘luxury’ card to take a look at. DoC says this is a relaunch/rebarnd of the Titan Card that was from Point. Atlas Card Annual fee: $999 Multipliers 5x BLADE helicopter rides and flights 3x Highest spend category 1x All purchases Benefits Access to Atlas supper club $189…
Details Written by: RJ Google is ending support for Google Pay in the US on 6/4/24. Users can make the switch to Google Wallet, which is basically the same thing from what I understand. Major difference being the feature of sending P2P payments. This is not supported in Google Wallet. Users would need another app…
Details Written by: RJ Chase has opened another Sapphire Lounge this week. This time in Laguardia (LGA): Next week Chase will open another lounge in JFK. Thoughts Glad to see the network starting to expand. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and products that appear on this website are from companies which RJ Financial/Profitable…
Details Written by: RJ MGM & Marriott have released the program partnership benefits Press release Thoughts Not much to see here at the lower tiers. My guess is this was to attract more customers as Marriott will have the larger user base over outgoing Hyatt partnership. However, GMG didn’t want to give much up to…
Details Written by: RJ American has released a few changes to their loyalty program today: Earning miles Effective 5/1/24, American is adding new requirements to earn AA points for American Airlines flights. Flights will have to be booked via specific means: Book directly with American or an eligible partner airline Book as an AAdvantage business…
Details Written by: RJ Capital One is set to purchase Discover Bank for $35.3 billion. This would be an all stock deal. Capital One would keep the Discover brand alive under the Capital One umbrella. CNBC Thoughts Interesting to see if this passes regulatory approval. As well as how else Capital One would use Discover.…
Details Written by: RJ American Airlines has announced program updates for 2024: Exclusive AAdvantage member benefits In the coming months, you’ll enjoy more flexibility when flying on American as an AAdvantage member. Basic Economy cancellation Later in January 2024, you’ll be able to cancel non-refundable Basic Economy fare tickets on aa.com and receive a partial…
Details Written by: RJ Delta is upgraded and expanding some Sky Club lounges: Premium lounges planned: JFK – June 2024 LAX – Q4 2024 BOS – Q4 2024 New and upgraded lounges: LGA – Summer 2024 MIA – Q2 2024 CLT – Q4 2024 SEA – Q4 2024 First reported by TPG Thoughts Always nice…