Avianca Lifemiles Devaluation: And Why I Say Not to Buy Points/Miles
Avianca Lifemiles dropped the hammer on a no-notice devaluation today that will hit some of you pretty hard.
For as long as I can remember, when someone would ask me why Lifemiles, I would say...
IHG to Open Regent Santa Monica – With EXORBITANT Resort Fee!!
As a frequent visitor to Los Angeles with a strong predilection for staying on the Westside (near the beach) I have long found a dearth of luxury hotels for which I can use points.
There's...
Review: Starlux Business Class and Taipei Lounge (KIX-TPE-LAX)
These two flights were the second half of my March 2024 journey that began with the new(ish) ANA First Class Suite from New York to Tokyo Haneda (review).
I spent one day in Tokyo before...
New Bonvoy Brilliant and Bevy Welcome Bonus Offers
NOTE: If you subscribe to Bonus Offer Notifications, you already got these in your inbox hours ago ;-)
With the Amex co-branded cards, the offers seem to jump back and forth. Regular offer, elevated offer...
New Hyatt / AAdvantage Status Trial Offer (for Hyatt Status)
If you are Platinum Pro or higher with American Airlines' Aadvantage program, you're up for yet another chance to secure the coveted Hyatt Globalist status with just 20 nights. In fact, you'd earn it...
[Updated] Bilt Devalues Rent Day (Cap + Excludes Tax Payments)
Updated Aug 2, 2024: Tim at Frequent Miler uncovered that not only will they cap Rent Day bonus points per below, but you'll also no longer be able to make tax payments. Unlike the...
[Matches Posting!] ITA Volare Status Match Opportunity
Update Aug 2, 2024: My match has come through after ~ two weeks and I'm now top tier Volare Executive until January 2026. My hope is for a transition to Star Alliance for US...
6 Transfer Bonuses, DoorDash Extension, CLEAR Cost Rises
Six Transfer Bonuses in August
I don't tend to write about these anymore on MilesTalk because now that the Your Best Credit Cards Transfer Bonus Notifications have caught on in such a big way, I...
Capital One – 40% Off at Amazon (Use 625 Points)
This isn't actually new. I posted about this a couple of weeks ago during Prime Day but it was part of my Compilation of Amazon Pay One Point Deals (which you should have bookmarked...
Hyatt Adds Luxury Camping – Under Canvas
At first, I thought this was an entirely new brand. But it's actually part of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
That means it has the same features and benefits as Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
World of Hyatt...
