AwardWallet Blog

2 days ago | awardwallet.com | JT Genter |Sam Helmy

While Marriott Bonvoy is best known for its expansive list of airline transfer partners, Choice Privileges has quietly been building a network of its own. And as of today, May 12, that list has grown once again. Choice just added LATAM Airlines as its 15th airline transfer partner, giving travelers yet another option for converting hotel points into miles. If you're not already familiar with Choice Privileges transfer partners, now’s a great time to catch up.

1 week ago | awardwallet.com | Ben Nickel-D'Andrea |Tyler Glatt

Priority Pass gives travelers access to participating airport lounges worldwide, no matter which airline they’re flying or what class of service they’re in. But Priority Pass has expanded beyond just airport lounges. At select airports, members can skip the lounge and enjoy a free or heavily discounted meal at a sit-down restaurant instead. Unfortunately, this perk is slowly disappearing from many credit cards, so it’s natural to wonder which still offer it.

1 week ago | awardwallet.com | Tyler Glatt

American Airlines' brand-new Dreamliners are all the rage, and now you can use AAdvantage miles to experience one — whether you want to sit in business class, economy, or, quite literally, take the captain’s seat. If you’ve got more miles than you know what to do with, you can bid for a chance to spend four hours in a 787 flight simulator, with a two-night stay in Dallas included. Here’s what to know about this brand-new AAdvantage Vacations Experience.

1 week ago | awardwallet.com | Tyler Glatt

There's a brand-new Alaska Airlines partner in town, and it goes by the name of Philippine Airlines. With this addition, the Mileage Plan partner list is nearing three dozen. Philippine Airlines is the 32nd carrier to partner with Alaska. Here’s what to know about Alaska’s newest partner and when you’ll be able to start earning and redeeming miles on Philippine Airlines flights.

2 weeks ago | awardwallet.com | Tyler Glatt

One of my favorite perks of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program has always been the ability to hold award tickets for free. It’s an underrated feature that gives you time to jump on a “unicorn” award when you see one, piece together travel plans, or top off your mileage balance before confirming a booking. Compared to most airlines, American’s award hold policy has been especially generous. But that's changing.