Award Travel News

A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a question about the ALL Accor member late check-out benefit, which, per the T&Cs, is not guaranteed but is based on availability. If late checkout is, however, available for cash, shouldn’t it be available based on status as well? Have […]

I share the story of my buddy being walked after his Alila Ventana Big Sur Canceled Reservation mere weeks before his stay & the resolution. The post Alila Ventana Big Sur Walks A Globalist, But Ends Up Making It Right appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Spring is here, and my Tesla’s aging winter tires need to be replaced with all-season tires. It’s not the most glamorous purchase — but as any points enthusiast knows, boring, necessary spending is often an earning opportunity in disguise. And...

Whether you've got a stash of Rapid Rewards in your Southwest Airlines account or you're eyeballing a five-digit welcome offer on a co-branded credit card, you might wonder what those points are worth. Here's a look at the value of Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points.

First the Hyatt room was hot, dirty and broken. Then the replacement room was already occupied. The third room finally had working air conditioning — but morning sunlight revealed the kind of stained bedding no guest should ever have slept on.

Among the ”big three” US carriers — American, Delta, and United — there’s significant variance in terms of profitability. Delta has long been the most profitable, while American has long been the least profitable. United has been transforming itself in recent years, and went from being in American’s league, to getting closer to being in Delta’s league.

It’s a fascinating time for loyalty at Alaska Air Group. We’ve recently seen Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merge, though two separate brands are being maintained in the long run (though all flights now have the ”AS” code, as ”HA” has been retired). We’ve also seen the airline group introduce a new loyalty program, known as Atmos Rewards (which replaces the former Mileage Plan program).

United is making a small change that could actually make a big difference if you fly its longest domestic routes. The airline is now calling the front cabin on select transcontinental and Hawaii flights Polaris business class — a name...

Hyatt is changing their award charts on May 20th, 2026, and it’s pretty devastating with a new 5-tier pricing system and huge increases in prices. Today, we’ll see if there’s some good news in all of this. Searching for good news in Hyatt’s devaluation Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast […] The post Searching for good news in Hyatt’s devaluation | Coffee Break Ep103 |

I wanted to know if anyone had a similar experience. I applied for the Capital One Savor card about a month ago, and submitted all my required documents the same day I applied. I read online that it could take a while to get a decision, but today I finally decided to call and ask if this is normal or if I did something wrong. In short, the rep on the phone said I did everything right and that my a

My Asian Sakura shuffle from Japan to Thailand also took me to Vietnam, as I ended up buying Emirates business class ex-SGN, and I don’t mind revisiting the city where I have spent several months of my life (I loved those PBs at the ICs […]

Laura and I applied for the Citi Strata Elite Credit Card hoping for triple benefits, but faced mixed results: I was denied instantly, while Laura’s application was approved after some delays. Curious about the approval process and benefits? Read on! The post A Tale of Two Citi Strata Elite Credit Card Applications first appeared on Travel with Grant.

There’s… a lot… of coverage surrounding the revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. As per usual these days, the hot takes are plentiful and people are fired... The post My First “New” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Redemption Blew My Mind appeared first on God Save The Points.