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Links to the articles that appeared on Traveling For Miles this week. Includes news of Week of Wonders promotion from Marriott that is not wonderous in the slightest, a juice Alaska Airlines promotion for those who need an elite qualifying miles boost, news that Hyatt s expanding in the UK and mainland Europe, details of the upcoming American Express Member Week, and quite a bit more.
Deals, sales, offers & promotions
– Flying Blue October Promo Awards are live (travel through 31 March 2023)
– It’s back: Buy Hilton Points and get 5 nights in the Maldives for $2,400
– 50% more Alaska elite-qualifying miles on flights to, from, and within California
– Flash sale: Buy United MileagePlus miles with a 100% bonus (Ends Tuesday!)
– Revealed: Marriott’s ‘Week of Wonders’ promotions (prepare for colossal disappointment)
– One week only: Buy Marriott Bonvoy points from 0.83 cents each
Travel news, rumors & speculation
– British Airways will fly the new Club World suite to Singapore & Sydney
– Hyatt is adding a beautiful luxury UK property to its portfolio
– Save time by using British Airways ‘overnight bag drop’ at Heathrow & Gatwick
– You can now use points to pay for your whole JetBlue Vacations booking
– IHG has opened a new Kimpton in the Mediterranean
– Hyatt is adding 31 existing European properties to its portfolio
Credit card news, offers, reviews & discussions
– Now Live: Chase Freedom Flex℠ credit card 4Q bonus categories
– Excellent referral bonus available on the Blue Business Plus® credit card [Targeted]
– American Express ‘Member Week’ is coming (with statement credits)
– Chase is offering a 30% bonus for transfers to Virgin Atlantic
– The Ink Business Preferred® credit card is still offering a fantastic welcome bonus (somehow)
– The Hilton Honors American Express Card Review (2022) – 100,000 points & no annual fee
– The Hawaiian Airlines credit card now offers more free checked bags
Miscellany
– Approved for the credit card I didn’t really like (I was sure I had been rejected!)