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4 weeks ago | 
awardwallet.com | Mark Jackson |Ben Nickel-D'Andrea
World of Hyatt and American Airlines have had a long-standing partnership dating back to 2019. However, the two companies overhauled the partnership at the end of 2024. Gone are the days of earning Hyatt points on American Airlines flights and American miles on Hyatt stays. In their place are new ways to unlock elite status, seat perks, or even free hotel nights. Here's how the latest iteration of the Hyatt and American Airlines relationship works — and how to make the most of it.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
flipboard.com | Mark Jackson
President Trump says the deadly collision between an American Airlines airplane and US army helicopter in Washington, DC, should have been prevented.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
awardwallet.com | Mark Jackson
JetBlue TrueBlue points have historically been most valuable when redeemed for flights with its airline partners rather than JetBlue-operated flights. Until now, those partners included Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and Qatar Airways. On Wednesday, JetBlue added TAP Air Portugal to the list. Now, TrueBlue members can redeem points for TAP Portugal economy and business class flights to and from Europe (and beyond). Here’s what you need to know about this new redemption option.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
flipboard.com | Mark Jackson
4 Alternative Ways To Heat Your Garage Without A Space HeaterFor many of the DIY enthusiasts and general tinkerers of the world, the home garage can be a bit of an oasis, as the spaces often double as, or have …
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
awardwallet.com | Mark Jackson
Southwest Airlines has stood out for decades by doing things differently: no assigned seating, change fees, and two free checked bags. These policies set the airline apart and earned it a loyal following. But times are changing. With assigned seating coming in 2026 and even extra-legroom seats on the horizon, Southwest is evolving to stay both competitive and cash-flow positive. In that same spirit of change, Southwest is entering a new era by partnering with Icelandair.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
awardwallet.com | Mark Jackson
Choice Privileges just added a group of hotels to its growing list of properties bookable in its award program. Although Choice is still a program associated with properties found alongside an interstate as a convenient place to rest on a road trip, the brand has added Preferred Hotels and Resorts as an option to broaden its appeal. Now, the program is joining forces with Westgate Resorts.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
awardwallet.com | Mark Jackson
A few years ago, Marriott unveiled a novel feature in its booking system: the ability to mix award nights with cash nights on one reservation. However, as Loyalty Lobby reported, that functionality is no longer available — at least online. Here's why this news matters to loyal Marriott Bonvoy members. You Can No Longer Make Marriott Cash + Points Reservations OnlineThe Marriott Cash + Points feature allows you to choose between paying points or cash for each night of your reservation.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
awardwallet.com | Mark Jackson
Traveling can have unexpected ups and downs. If you're afraid inclement weather or personal illness might wreck your trip, travel insurance can provide peace of mind and cover your costs if something doesn't go as planned. Many credit cards offer benefits like trip delay protection, lost luggage reimbursement, and rental car insurance, but standalone travel insurance coverage from a provider like Faye Travel Insurance can help you fill in the gaps or help cover you if you don't have such a card.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
flipboard.com | Mark Jackson
Alaska Airlines is going big in Oregon this summer with three new routes — and additional flights on existing routes — from the Beaver …
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
awardwallet.com | Mark Jackson
Flying business class is one of those aspirational redemptions that many points and miles enthusiasts aim for. When I first got into this game, I was determined to experience some of the world’s best airlines and their premium cabins. But it's not a secret that business class can get expensive quickly — even with miles. Fortunately, there are still some incredible deals if you know where to look.
