One Mile At A Time: "As of May 23, 2024, Air France will launch a new year-round flight between Paris (CDG) and Phoenix (PHX). The flight will operate 3x weekly..."
"Air France will use a Boeing 787-9 for the service, featuring 276 seats. This includes 30 business class seats, 21 premium economy seats, and 225 economy class seats."
Points Wire Note:
Flying Blue has been making a play for a larger share if the US market so it's great to see another potential award booking option, especially from the western U.S. When you consider the fact that a one-way saver level business class award ticket to Europe is 50,000 Flying Blue miles, this could be quite useful for those out west. Even better, you can transfer points to Flying Blue from Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou Points.
Danny the Deal Guru: "Southwest Airlines is targeting select Rapid Rewards members with an offer to save 20% on one or two award bookings. Offers might vary from one account to the other, but its looks like only those who have a Chase Southwest credit card are targeted."
Loyalty Lobby: "Hilton launched 2017 a one-time Diamond Status Extension program for Honors members who had held the status for a minimum of three years, consumed at least 250 nights, or earned more than 500,000 base points."
"The program was paused for the pandemic when everyone was extended or could requalify by staying once (there were several targeted offers last year). It has now returned for 2024."
Points Wire Note:
If you meet the qualifications and expect to have some Hilton stays this year, this could be a great way to keep your Hilton Diamond benefits. Keep in mind that this is a once-per-lifetime option. Make sure this is the right time to use it.
You can also get the Hilton Aspire Amex to get Hilton Diamond status.
Many in the points community were disappointed when MGM Rewards and World of Hyatt ended their partnership. In its place, MGM Rewards has partnered with Marriott Bonvoy.
While some had hoped that this would allow Marriott elite status holders to match to MGM status, that's not the case. However if you have MGM status, you can match to Marriott status.
Marriott elite will receive some benefits at MGM properties. The frustrating part for many will be that only Marriott Ambassador status will provide waived resort fees as a benefit. Staying 75 nights and earning Marriott Titanium won't be enough.
Southwest is offering double points on flights through May 22, 2024. To earn double Rapid Rewards points, you must register then book by January 14, 2024.
The points you'll earn is determined by the base fare (excludes taxes) and fare type you book:
For example, a Wanna Get Away ticket with a $100 base fare would earn 1,200 Rapid Rewards points during this promo instead of the usual 600 points.
"As a Mastercard® holder you can enjoy 15% on savings on room stays in South East Asia, Korea, Japan, Micronesia, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands and 20% discount on dining at participating properties in South East Asia. Book and stay by 31 December 2024."
Points Wire Note:
Please note that it's 15% off the Best Flexible Rate. You may find that it a Member Rate is a better deal or you might prefer to book via IHG Luxury & Lifestyle to add perks such as free breakfast and a $100 property credit.
Southwest is running sale in which you can save 20-40% on both cash and award tickets if you book by January 11, 2024. Eligible travel dates: January 30 - May 22, 2024.
Use the promo code WOW.
The discount is determined by the day you fly:
Blackout Dates:
Points Wire Note:
Don't forget, if you currently have Southwest flights, you can rebook to get the cheaper rate.
Dan's Deals: "Unfortunately, finding standard award space at the resort is typically very difficult for even a single night, but currently, award availability at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives is wide open for nearly all of 2024! Talk about a unicorn, this certainly won’t last long."
To quickly find dates with standard room availability, follow these steps:
American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping and United MileagePlus Shopping are both running promos for the new year. You can earn up to 1,000 bonus miles with each by meeting the following qualifications:
American AAdvantage eShopping
Spend $200+, earn 500 bonus miles. Spend $400+, earn 1,000 bonus miles.
The bonus miles do not count as Loyalty Points. However, now is still a good time to use the AA shopping portal for a Dell purchase and earn up to 9x miles and Loyalty Points (even better if you have an Amex Business Platinum).
Direct link to offer and terms
United MileagePlus Shopping
Spend $150+, earn 500 bonus miles. Spend $300+, earn 1,000 bonus miles.
Earn 500 bonus Hyatt points per night at select new properties through April 29, 2024.
Direct link to eligible properties
Save 24% and get free breakfast at select Hyatt properties in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East through May 6, 2024. You need to use the Offer Code "SALE24" to get the discount.
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