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Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards account takeovers have become an increasingly common problem for both the airline and its members. I’d heard about accounts being hacked and flights being booked with stolen points, and then it happened to me. Fortunately, my...

Chase is offering a 30% bonus on transfers to Southwest Rapid Rewards, which sounds like value — until you remember how much Southwest has already taken away. The bonus mostly restores the value Rapid Rewards lost through devaluation, while showing how the new Southwest is happy to sell more points now that those points cost less to redeem.

Miraval is Hyatt’s boutique luxury wellness brand. Up until now, it has had three locations in the United States, in Austin, the Berkshires, and Tucson. In May 2022, plans were announced for the brand to expand internationally. There’s now an update, as this hotel has finally opened.

Ranking the convertible currencies, Capital One's big lawsuit and how we consider retention offers. The post Best Transferable Points Ranked, Huge Capital One Lawsuit & How We Evaluate Retention Offers! appeared first on Miles to Memories.

One of the downsides of being a well-known travel blogger for the better part of two decades is that a lot of my personal information is out there. Also over the years, I’ve picked up some haters, including one charming individual I’ll call “TK,” who I wouldn’t be surprised was behind what happened next. The […] The post Someone Tried to Steal My Card – American Express Fraud Protection Saved Me F

I recently renewed my U.S. passport online and was surprised by how fast and simple the process was. From application to delivery, it only took about 2 weeks with no paperwork or mailing required. I’ve shared the full timeline, what I needed to prepare, and one unexpected issue I ran into with Global Entry. The post My Online Passport Renewal Only Took 2 Weeks (Full Timeline & Process) first appea

Spirit Airlines closing down has leaving flyers stranded and travelers wondering what's next Let's dig into what's next for travelers looking to get refunds, the fate of Free Spirit points, and next steps for Spirit credit card holders.

Readers are reporting surprisingly generous approvals for Citi new premium credit card. The Strata Elite currently offers an initial bonus and credits I value at $2,300 total in the first cardmember year, making it one of the most lucrative new card launches in years.

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).