AirlinesBritish Airways Amex Companion Voucher Now Works with BA Holidays for 25 Percent Avios Rebate
BA Companion Vouchers can now be applied to BA Holidays packages with a 25% Avios rebate, pushing effective value to 1.6p per point.
May 20, 2026Airlines
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AirlinesEmirates Skywards Miles Devalued 15% with New One Way Business Classic Rewards
Emirates hikes Business Classic awards 15% while adding one-way pricing. We calculate the exact hit on popular routes.
May 20, 2026
AirlinesQantas Classic Rewards 20 Percent Discount: Book by May 25 for Year Long Travel Window
Qantas cuts 20% off domestic Classic Flight Rewards with travel through May 2027. Premium cabin redemptions hit their best value this year.
May 20, 2026
AirlinesThai Airways 50 Percent Off Bangkok Amsterdam Awards July Travel Book by June 30
Thai cuts BKK-AMS awards by half for July. Business class drops to 25,000 miles one-way. We run the cpp math against cash fares.
May 16, 2026
AirlinesQatar Airways Slashes Tier Extension Requirements Starting June 1: New Math Changes Elite Strategy
Qatar Privilege Club cuts tier extension thresholds by 50%. We run the numbers on flights needed and compare against Emirates Skywards.
May 15, 2026
AirlinesAsiana Brand Death: What Happens to Award Bookings and Status When Airlines Merge
Korean Air absorbs Asiana Dec 17. Award charts face 28-50% inflation. Here's the math on burning miles now vs waiting.
May 14, 2026
AirlinesBritish Airways Kills Best Price Guarantee Without Warning. What This Means for Your Bookings
BA quietly scrapped its Best Price Guarantee. We analyze the financial impact, compare remaining airline price match policies, and map out your new booking strategy.
May 13, 2026
AirlinesThailand Slaps Travelers With 50% Departure Tax Hike: Calculate Your New Trip Costs
Thailand's departure tax jumps from THB 700 to THB 1,120 on June 20. Here's the math on how it hits your award tickets and route economics.
May 8, 2026
AirlinesEmirates Slashes Elite Tier Requirements by Up to 40% Through August: Here Is the Math
Emirates Skywards cuts tier thresholds up to 40% and adds bonus tier miles through Aug 31. We calculate exact savings per tier.
May 7, 2026
AirlinesEtihad Guest Fast Track Status Extension: 48 Hour Booking Window for Silver and Gold
Etihad extends Silver and Gold fast-track status offer to May 7. We calculate minimum spend, cpp value, and whether this beats buying status outright.
May 6, 2026
AirlinesAirlines Quietly Gut Frequent Flyer Programs Behind Enhancement Language: What Changed in 2026
Airlines are disguising devaluations as enhancements. We decode the language, do the math, and show the real cost to your miles.
May 4, 2026
AirlinesEtihad Guest Elite Members Get Up to 10% Discount on Award Seats: But Is It Worth It?
Etihad Guest now offers Gold, Platinum, and Emerald members up to 10% off promo award seats. We run the breakeven math.
May 2, 2026
AirlinesEtihad Guest Slashes Status Requirements by 25% Through March 2027
Etihad cuts elite qualification thresholds 25% across all tiers through March 2027. We calculate who now qualifies and how this stacks against Emirates and Qatar.
May 2, 2026
AirlinesSpirit Airlines Shuts Down: What Happens to Your Miles and Status
Spirit ceased operations May 2. Free Spirit miles are likely worthless. Here is what to do about your credit card and bookings right now.
May 2, 2026
AirlinesQantas Devalues Awards by 10 to 20 Percent While Hiking Carrier Surcharges
Qantas hikes Classic Rewards by 10-20% and raises surcharges. We calculate the real cost on popular routes and map out alternatives.
May 1, 2026
AirlinesAir Canada Aeroplan 2026 Devaluation Hits Premium Cabins Hard: Europe Routes See Biggest Jumps
Aeroplan raises partner awards up to 25%. First class to Europe jumps 20,000 points. We do the math on what still works.
Apr 27, 2026
AirlinesDelta Cuts Diamond CLEAR+ Perk: $189 Annual Value Lost Starting June 2026
Delta removes complimentary CLEAR+ from Diamond Medallion benefits in June 2026. We break down the $189 loss and what competitors still offer.
Apr 27, 2026
AirlinesAir France KLM Introduces 35 Euro Fee to Refund Flexible Fares: The Math Behind Why This Kills Fare Flexibility
AF-KLM now charges €35 per segment to refund flexible tickets. We calculate the real cost impact across routes.
Apr 24, 2026
AirlinesHawaiian Airlines Joins oneworld: New Award Routes and Elite Benefits Now Live
Hawaiian joins oneworld via Alaska merger. We calculate the best redemption values across partner programs for Pacific routes.
Apr 24, 2026
AirlinesLufthansa No Carry On BASIC Fares: The Math on Why This Changes European Flying
Lufthansa strips carry-on bags from BASIC fares next week. We run the numbers on true cost impact versus competitors.
Apr 23, 2026