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Transfer bonuses, devaluations, mistake fares, and fresh award space — the day’s points-and-miles news, pulled live from the sources we read all day.

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    United Taunts Delta With New “Switch To Better Wi-Fi” Status Match And Fast Track To Premier 1K

    United Airlines is turning the argument over Delta’s rejection of Starlink into a sales pitch. Its new “Switch To Better Wi-Fi” campaign offers eligible Delta and American elite flyers a simpler path to United status through January 2028…and a chance to see whether better internet is worth changing airlines. United Launches “Switch To Better Wi-Fi” […]

    Live and Lets Fly
    • United MileagePlus
    • Delta SkyMiles
  2. Program change

    Choice Privileges Adds Free Points Sharing Between Members

    Choice Privileges has added the ability to share points between accounts — for free. With so many loyalty programs removing points sharing, it's almost jarring to see a program introduce it for the first time. Here's everything to know about this exciting new feature.

    AwardWallet Blog
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    American And United Try To Poach Delta Elite Flyers With Status Matches After Bastian’s Elon Musk Comments

    American Airlines and United Airlines see an opportunity in the spat between Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Elon Musk: offer unhappy Delta flyers a status match and invite them to switch. The timing is clever, but will anger over Bastian’s reported comments actually change how people book flights? American And United Woo Delta Flyers With […]

    Live and Lets Fly
    • United MileagePlus
    • American AAdvantage
    • Delta SkyMiles
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    American Airlines AAdvantage Debit Cards Now Available In the UK With Currensea

    American Airlines and Currensea have now launched cobranded Visa Black and Platinum debit cards for the UK market. Currensea already works with several other loyalty programs, including Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, United Airlines, and Lufthansa Group, and issues similar debit cards for them in the […]

    LoyaltyLobby
    • United MileagePlus
    • American AAdvantage
    • Lufthansa Miles & More
    • Marriott Bonvoy
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    AA 2/3: How do the new American Airlines Debit Cards work? Your questions answered

    This is Part 2 of our overview of the two new American Airlines debit cards launched today. Part 1, which is a factual look at the two AAdvantage Mastercard Debit Cards, is here. It runs through the core benefits of the cards. Remember that you can earn elite status on these cards which is valid […]

    Head for Points
    • American AAdvantage
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    Alaska Unveils Atmos Rewards Updates: Earning Choices, Bank of America Transfers, Card Changes, and More

    Alaska Airlines unveiled several exciting announcements at its Investor and Media Day event today in Seattle. And AwardWallet was there to get the full scoop. Here's a few of those announcements related to the Atmos Rewards loyalty program, credit cards, and many other details you should know to stay up to date on this exciting rewards program.

    AwardWallet Blog
    • Alaska Mileage Plan
  12. Program change

    Black Diamond if you please: Is Hilton launching another new top tier status level?

    Black Diamond and that elite guy’s smile Black Diamond in that slow Hilton style A new Honors tier that’ll bring ya to your knees Black Diamond if you please Alannah Myles Points, possibly Hot on the heels of Hilton Honors launching Diamond Reserve at the start of this year—an elite status tier one step up […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Capital One
    • Hilton Honors
  13. Program change

    Budget Fastbreak Guide: Benefits, Budget Bucks, and How It Works

    A unique loyalty program, the Budget FastBreak program has no status levels, and you don’t even earn points toward redemptions. That said, it still has strong elements and can smooth out your experience when booking through Budget Car Rental.

    AwardWallet Blog
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    How Marriott Bonvoy Elite Members Can Claim Free Oneworld Elite Status

    Marriott Titanium and Ambassador elites can now receive complimentary Oneworld elite status via a status match with Japan Airlines. Here's what you need to know about this exciting partnership and opportunities for other Marriott elites to get closer to status.

    AwardWallet Blog
    • Japan Airlines
    • Marriott Bonvoy
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    SkyTeam Elite Plus Status: What It Is and Why You Should Earn It

    The SkyTeam Alliance offers reciprocal benefits to travelers with elite status in any of their member airlines. That means having status with any of the airlines in the alliance will get you perks no matter which airline in the alliance you are flying. This post will look at the SkyTeam alliance and what benefits you can get from the highest level of status: SkyTeam Elite Plus.

    AwardWallet Blog
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    New York Times Essay Blames Your Airline Miles For Killing Spirit Airlines. It’s Malarkey.

    A new essay in The New York Times argues that airline loyalty programs helped kill Spirit Airlines by giving its larger competitors an unfair financial advantage. It is an interesting theory, but one that collapses under scrutiny. No, Your Frequent Flyer Miles Did Not Kill Spirit Airlines Former Spirit Airlines executive Mark Kahan argues in […]

    Live and Lets Fly
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    Wyndham Rewards Guide: How To Earn Points, Elite Status, and Free Nights

    The Wyndham Rewards hotel loyalty program offers three different elite status levels and several ways to earn and redeem Wyndham points. Points are redeemed at four flat rates with no dynamic pricing, making it easy to plan an award stay. Here's everything you should know about this program.

    AwardWallet Blog
  29. Program change

    NEW: Pre-register for GHA’s UK debit card and get an extra D$250 as a sign-up bonus!

    Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the loyalty programme for over 50 upmarket hotel groups, is planning to launch a UK debit card in early 2027. You can pre-register your interest for the card now by clicking here. You will be under no obligation to apply. The first 1,000 people to apply at launch will receive an […]

    Head for Points

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