I hope everyone has a great weekend so far and wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day and Singles Awareness Day!
In terms of points and travel, Cathay Pacific added an exception for face masks for First & Business Class passengers this week. United Airlines has delayed its return to JFK (again) and ordered 200 electric air taxis. Air Namibia has ceased operations. Thai Airways announced that Etihad and EL AL have discontinued their A380 fleets and achieved impressive milestones in employee vaccination.
With that out of the way, here’s a recap from this week’s blog:
Selected stories
My experience of opening a Brex cash account (easiest 110,000 points I’ve ever earned)
I will publish this post again with some updates from the end of January. We have learned a lot more about the Brex application and approval process since then, and I wanted this post to reflect that as people keep applying. While we don’t have an exact end date for this offer yet, I would highly recommend applying sooner rather than later as I think the days of this offer are likely to be limited.
SkyMiles continues to rate the true base delta
A few days ago, we saw how Delta SkyMiles massively devalued the prices of business class awards from partner airlines for the second time in a few months. Yes, in the middle of a pandemic, and we’re talking about just huge price hikes.
Alaska Airlines will offer Oneworld Awards in the summer of 2021
Alaska Airlines will join the oneworld alliance on March 31, 2021, which is an exciting development. However, we shouldn’t expect awards to be rolled out to all oneworld partner airlines immediately.
TIPS: Earn miles and promos
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Buy LifeMiles with a 165% bonus (1.25 cents each)
Review: 10 Ways to Buy Points
Huge Hilton Amex Card Bonuses: Points and Credits
New Amex Business Gold Bonus: 70,000 points and up to 300 USD account balance
6 reasons to get the Citi Premier Card
Buy miles for the Alaska Mileage Plan with 60% bonus (last chance)
My experience of opening a Brex cash account (easiest 110,000 points I’ve ever earned)
TRICKS: redeem miles
How to convert Citi Double Cash Rewards into ThankYou points
How long does it take to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points? (2021)
How long does it take to transfer Amex Membership Rewards points? (2021)
How long does it take to transfer Citi ThankYou points? (2021)
Alaska Airlines will offer Oneworld Awards in the summer of 2021
How do Hilton Weekend Night Rewards work?
TRAVEL With Ben (Lucky)
SkyMiles continues to rate the true base delta
Cool: website predicts turbulence on your next flight
How virtuoso can bring you advantages in luxury hotels
REVIEWS & travel reports
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card Review (2021)
Amex Platinum Card: Personal Vs. Business Comparison
News update
Will airlines renew elite status in 2021?
Cathay Pacific adds exception for First & Business Class face masks
Cat discovered in the cockpit of the stored EL AL 737
Delta is extending its seat blocking policy through April 2021
American Airlines takes off flight from Miami to Tel Aviv
Singapore Airlines Boosts & Defers Boeing 777-9 order
Interesting timing: Sun Country Airlines plans to go public
19 all-inclusive resorts become part of the Marriott Autograph Collection
Etihad becomes the first airline to vaccinate all pilots and flight attendants
Hmm: United Airlines orders 200 electric air taxis
Emirates & Barclays US Credit Cards with Big New Bonuses
Heathrow Airport is imposing a new tax due to the coronavirus
Oops: Berlin’s new airport cannot stay warm in winter
Sad: Thai Airways Airbus A380 fleet retired
Emirates expects first delivery of the Boeing 777X in 2024
Air Namibia ceases operations
Cool: St. Regis Bermuda opening May 2021
Tampa EDITION: The City’s First Five-Star Hotel (Opening Late 2021)
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces New Mobile App
United Airlines is delaying return to JFK … again!
Wow: Spirit Airlines is hiring pilots and flight attendants
Unique: Breeze Airways hires part-time flight attendants
Details: Canada’s new mandatory hotel quarantine
EL AL is the first airline to vaccinate all employees with customer contact
I hope everyone has a nice rest of the weekend!
