Award Travel News

Etihad Airways signed deals with Bangkok Airways (read more here) and Condor (read more here) this year that would allow you to earn and redeem miles on flights on these two airlines. You still cannot earn Etihad Guest miles for their flights, but you can […]

When it comes to booking award flights, there’s something to be said for the ease with which you can search award availability, as that can make a big difference in terms of the luck you’ll have with actually securing award space.

Finnair and Radisson have teamed up and now offer two-way conversion of miles and points, and Radisson Rewards will also match your Finnair Plus tier. Finnair Plus Silver, Gold, and Platinum members can get Radisson Rewards Premium, while Lumo members get VIP. You can access […]

Nearly 11,000 flights were delayed or canceled Friday as thunderstorms hammered the Northeast and air traffic control staffing problems made recovery harder. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed controllers calling out sick, but FAA advisories throughout the day suggest weather was the primary driver, with staffing constraints becoming a compounding problem rather than the whole story.

This week’s hotel news includes several notable brand debuts, including Accor’s arrival in Las Vegas and Sheraton’s first hotel in Papua New Guinea. IHG has also opened a new Kimpton resort on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, while Hilton is planning new...

Discover Moves Customers to Capital One It has been a while since the initial announcement, so you may have forgotten that Capital One acquired Discover back in 2025. The transition process was set to take place over a two year process, ultimately being completed by the end of 2027. We covered when some cards began [...] Read More... from Switcheroo: Discover Conversion To Capital One In Progress

AA Executive Card Enhancements American Airlines announced this week that it will be making changes to features of the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard. Any time the word “enhance” is used in points and miles circles, enthusiasts tend to pay a little bit more attention. Often, it's bad news. Is that the case [...] Read More... from Meh: AA Executive Card “Enhancements” Announced

JetBlue and United’s Blue Sky partnership has been rolling out in stages, and one of the more interesting parts is now live: JetBlue Mosaic members can receive elite-style benefits when…

It's been a busy week for American Airlines. On August 6, American released its 2026 mid-year AAdvantage update. The most notable news was a change in complimentary upgrades. However, there are a few more things from the mid-year update to run through, although the majority of them are frustratingly vague. Here's what to know.

Delta appears set to launch daily Seattle–Tokyo Narita service in 2027, targeting Alaska Airlines.

Choice has had a few bright spots in its award charts for those visiting the Nordics and Japan, where hotel prices can often be rather pricey, but where point prices have been rather reasonable. Choice Privileges significantly increased the number of points required for select […]