Written by Mark Ross-Smith @ Travel Data Daily
Each year I review past loyalty predictions and make new predictions for the upcoming 12 months. The report card for my 2021 predictions is 4 out of 5 transpired throughout the 2021 year. The big one which didn’t happen – yet – ‘…
Category: Loyalty Programs
Get Free 3,000 Wyndham Points By Linking To Bakkt App And Cashing Out Points (Or $10 Moneymaker)
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
In honor of the new partnership between Wyndham and Bakkt app:
Get 1,000 Wyndham points for linking your Wyndham account and another 2,000 points for cashing out. Cashout 100 points to trigger the bonus
Wyndham Rewards Partnership With Bakkt App (Cash Out Points At .35 Cents Per Point)
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
Wyndham Rewards announced a partnership with the Bakkt app, a digital asset marketplace. You can now cash out Wyndham points for cash to your bank or for gift cards at .35 cents per dollar. Obviously not a good value, but I suppose it’s nice to see a backup base level points value. Press Release They […]
Will airlines & hotels ever end the unlimited free elite status extensions?
Written by Mark Ross-Smith @ Travel Data Daily
Over the past two years – airlines, hotels and travel companies extended complimentary status for elites because, Covid. These elite status extensions were mainly justified under the premise of ‘goodwill’ – the idea that elites…
Long Lines, Full Lounges, No Upgrades – Did Loyalty Programs Push The Envelope Too Much By Continuing To Extend Status?
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
When the pandemic hit it was clear the travel industry would be severely disrupted and 2020, as well as the first half of 2021, was very light on travel but the tide appears to have turned as evident by the frustrating experiences of many status customers. Pretty much all programs have extended the validity of […]
Why I Won’t Stay At The Wynn, The Difference Between Getting Your COVID Vaccine & Being Fully Vaccinated, & More
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, so…
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Read MoreBest Ways to Book Delta Flights with Chase Ultimate Rewards
Written by Anya Kartashova @ MileValue
You might have noticed that the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve get recommended a lot in the points and miles community. There’s a good reason for that.
Rewards earned with these cards can be transferred to a number of airline and hotel loyalty programs, making it possible to book all kinds of travel for free (or almost free).
If you’re a Delta Air Lines flyer, you might think the cards offer little value to you because Chase doesn’t partner with Delta SkyMiles. However, don’t dismiss the Sapphire-branded cards so quickly.
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Read MoreBest Ways to Earn United Miles
Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue
Most people gravitate towards domestic airline loyalty programs. After all, it is easier to stick with programs that you’re familiar with rather than learn the ins and outs of another program. That’s why it is so important to know the best ways to earn United Miles.
Although United doesn’t have the most competitive award rates, one big benefit of booking with United is that it doesn’t pass on fuel surcharges on award tickets.
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Read MoreDevaluations Are Inevitable – Here’s Why
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Devaluations draw the ire of people who collect travel points more than any other negative thing a program can do. This anger intensifies when programs devalue points without notice. I…
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Read MoreThe Best, Worst And Most Interesting Airline Loyalty Program Names
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Airline loyalty programs started in their present form in the 1980s. Airlines asked their advertising firms to come up with names for the new programs. It’s impressive that the first…
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Read MoreAmerican Airlines Gave Us Free Status, But Was it Worth Being Hacked?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Back in 2018, Sharon received an unsolicited offer from American Airlines to upgrade her to Platinum Pro. At the time, this was a great offer for us. We had flights…
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Read MoreThe Magic of Loyalty
Written by Mark Ross-Smith @ Travel Data Daily
The magic of loyalty is something we’ve all experienced in our lifetimes, and yet, few of us can articulate that powerful feeling while linking it back in a business context. The magic of loyalty cannot be explained with numbers. Like falling in …
How To Get A Hotel Room Upgrade 100% Of The Time
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure…