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Capital One Business Cards That Don't Show On Your Credit Report

October 29, 2023 at 18:02 EDT By Spencer Howard

MilesTalk: "Updated October 29th, 2023 to clarify that both the Spark Cash Plus and the Venture X Business both do not report to your personal credit. As always, Capital One WILL still pull your personal credit from all three bureaus to decide on your application- however they will not report the new account or utilization to Credit bureaus as long as your account remains in good standing."

American Is Coming For Delta And United Elites

October 29, 2023 at 17:55 EDT By Spencer Howard

View From The Wing: "American Airlines quietly launched an elite status match offer for United and Delta elites – and top tier status is available."

"It’s really a status challenge. There’s no fee to participate. American wants proof not just of current status, but details on 2022 and 2023 year to date activity:"

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Delta X Instacart Partnership Ending

October 29, 2023 at 11:11 EDT By Spencer Howard

Award Wallet: "In March 2022, Delta and Instacart launched a new partnership offering members SkyMiles on every dollar spent on Instacart purchases. Delta SkyMiles members could also get a complimentary Instacart+ membership. However, less than two years after being launched, the Delta-Instacart partnership is already coming to an end."

"Now, Instacart has eliminated its partnership page and its dedicated linking page for Delta SkyMiles members. However, members who had already linked their accounts can still take advantage of this partnership before the November 10, 2023 end date."

Air Canada Aeroplan Elite Status Changes For 2024

October 28, 2023 at 13:06 EDT By Spencer Howard

Prince Of Travel: "The announced changes include introducing bonus eUpgrades and SQM for Flight Pass activity as a a Core Benefit, expanding the guest access policy at Air Canada Cafés, and changing the lower requalification Select Benefit to a boost of 5,000 SQM and 5 SQS instead of lowering the threshold by the same amounts."

Bonus Miles For Select Chase United Cardholders

October 28, 2023 at 12:50 EDT By Spencer Howard

"Be sure to log in to select and lock in your desired offer by registering your card by December 15, 2023. Every qualified purchase from October 1 through December 31, 2023, will apply toward the spend and bonus mile goal you select.*"

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Turkish Miles&Smiles: 1,923 Bonus Miles Promo

October 28, 2023 at 12:40 EDT By Spencer Howard

Turkish Airlines: "We are giving away additional 1923 Status Miles and 1923 Miles for all flights booked on October 29, 2023, the day we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic. Book your ticket on this special date and let's celebrate our Republic together in the sky!"

"The campaign is valid for one-way and round-trip international flights arriving in Türkiye and domestic flights ticketed on October 29, 2023"

Earn Up To 15x Amex Points At Dell

October 28, 2023 at 12:37 EDT By Spencer Howard

Miles To Memories: "Rakuten is currently offering triple cash back at many merchants. But one of the merchants included is Dell, which is quite popular. Rakuten is offering rates of up to 15% or 15X Membership Rewards points for Dell purchases, depending on the category."

Points Wire Note: If you sign up for Rakuten by November 16, 2023, you can receive a $40 bonus if you spend $40 in the first 90 days. If you link your Amex Membership Rewards account, you can turn that $40 into 4,000 Amex points.

Earn JetBlue Points At YOTEL Properties

October 28, 2023 at 12:29 EDT By Spencer Howard

My Points Life: "TrueBlue members earn 1 TrueBlue point per dollar spent when they stay at a YOTEL property booked through eligible booking channels."

There are also a few YOTEL benefits available to True Blue members such as:

"TrueBlue Mosaic elite members can receive a complimentary upgrade to the next room type, subject to room availability. TrueBlue Mosaic members also receive a 2 PM late checkout, subject to availability."

JetBlue X YOTEL Partnership

The 3 Routes With ANA's New Cabins

October 27, 2023 at 08:08 EDT By Spencer Howard

One Mile At A Time: "In other words, as it stands, all flights to London and New York, as well as select flights to San Francisco, will feature the new cabins for the winter 2023 schedule. Unfortunately the Boeing 777s flying to Chicago aren’t scheduled to feature the new cabins, while Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Washington, are scheduled to be served by Boeing 787s."

Routes with The Suite (first class) and The Room (business class):

Tokyo Haneda (HND) to London (LHR): NH211/NH212
Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New York (JFK): NH109/NH110, NH159/NH160
Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Francisco (SFO): NH107/NH108 (until 12/31/23)

Points Wire Note: Award space is sparse these days.

Finnair Expanding Award Availability On Nov 1

October 27, 2023 at 07:55 EDT By Spencer Howard

Loyalty Lobby: "The airline promised expansion of a specific number of award seats on each flight and complimentary messaging on European short-haul flights and has now confirmed the rollout dates."

"Finnair previously didn’t confirm the rollout dates for the expanded availability, and it now is February 1, 2024, and you can book from November 1."

Points Wire Note: Traditionally, Finnair hasn't released much business class award space. Hopefully, this expanded availability will be bookable via oneworld partners such as American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, etc.

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