Update: The end date has been extended through July 15, 2024. The registration deadline was extended to June 30, 2024.
Hyatt is out with a new promotion for two brands. If you stay at Dream Hotels or Thompson Hotels by July 15, 2024, you can earn double elite night credits. To participate, you must register before your stay. The deadline to register is June 30 2024.
This promo stacks with Hyatt's spring promo as well so you can earn bonus points and bonus elite nights when you stay at Dream and Thompson properties.
Points Wire Note:
You can book via Hyatt Privé to get VIP perks such as daily breakfast for two, up to a $100 property credit, one category upgrade, welcome amenity, etc. There isn't a minimum stay requirement for Thompson Hotels. Hyatt Privé rates are eligible for both promos. That means you can get extra perks, extra points, and extra elite nights!
Update: The increased online offer is expected to end on June 13, 2024. The increased in-branch offer is expected to end June 22, 2024.
Sapphire Preferred Offer
Chase has sent targeted mailers for the Chase Sapphire Preferred with a 90,000-point bonus. An 85,000-point offer is available in-branch.
Sapphire Reserve Offer
You should expect the 5/24 rule to apply to both cards.
Points Wire Note:
Considering the fact that the standard bonus offer for both cards is 60,000 points if you spend $4,000 in 3 months, this is a nice improvement.
If you apply in-branch, make sure you watch the bank rep fill out the application and that they're submitting an application for the correct card as well. Finally, don't forget that bank reps are not credit card experts.
The Mile Lion: "The Grand Hyatt Singapore closed in September 2022 to undergo a comprehensive renovation, originally announced in 2021 as part of the hotel’s 50th anniversary celebrations."
"Well, the Grand Hyatt Singapore is now taking reservations from 1 August 2024, in what will be the first stage of reopening. Guests will initially be accommodated in the Terrace Wing, with the Grand Wing following later in 2025."
Points Wire Note:
I stayed at the Grand Hyatt Singapore in June 2022. I enjoyed my stay, but am glad to see it's getting a refresh. As a Category 5 property, you'll need 17,000, 20,000, or 23,000 points per night on off-peak, standard, and peak dates respectively.
You can also book via Hyatt Privé to get VIP perks such as a room upgrade (subject to forecasted occupancy), daily breakfast for 2, a $100 property credit, early check-in, and a welcome amenity.
The Bulkhead Seat: "Virgin Atlantic announced yesterday that it will be returning to Canada after a decade of not flying to the country. Flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are scheduled to begin on March 30, 2025."
Loyalty Lobby: "Cathay Pacific is quietly implementing a check-in deadline change that affects all flights departing from June 25, 2024, with few exceptions."
"The check-in deadline for using self-service machines or manned desks and dropping luggage is 60 minutes before the prior scheduled departure time."
Skift: "The issues the U.S. Department of Justice raised with Marriott weren't particularly unique to the hotel operator and are actually pretty common in the industry. This deal might lead to sector-wide change regarding accessible rooms."
IAG Loyalty CEO Adam Daniels spoke with Skift recently. Something he mentioned stood out to me:
"We’re in active discussions with [a few] carriers at the moment. And we think we have a model that works for other players in this. One thing I would say is that it doesn’t have to be airlines. We’ve been talking to hotel groups, for instance, and other players in this market who are interested in a loyalty proposition."
If you're thinking about applying for the Amex Platinum, select cardholders now have a referral link to a 175,000-point welcome offer. The minimum spend required for this offer is $8,000 in 6 months.
I collect referrals from STTP Premium members to share with readers who want to apply. If you're an STTP Premium member, you can submit your referral link via your account dashboard.
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Head for Points: "As of this Monday, Virgin Atlantic is selling and putting its own flight numbers on EL AL flights between London and Tel Aviv. This will be reciprocated with EL AL flight numbers on Virgin Atlantic’s flights to Tel Aviv when they relaunch on 5th September."
"Virgin Atlantic has now confirmed that you will be able to use Virgin Points for EL AL flights from 19th June."
Capital One is planning to open a new lounge stretching 13,000 square feet in Terminal 4 at New York-JFK. There isn't a timeline for opening but, once it's open, that will mean JFK has an Amex Centurion Lounge, Chase Sapphire Lounge, and a Capital One Lounge. The credit card lounge game is really heating up!
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