Southwest is discounting purchased Rapid Rewards points by up to 50%, bringing the cost to 1.5 cents each. Here's why it still rarely makes sense to buy.
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Alaska Atmos Rewards' Global Getaways promotion lets members save up to 50% on economy award tickets to select destinations, and it's now offered monthly.
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After 18 years of blogging, I want to honestly explain how online monetization has changed, and why OMAAT is evolving how it uses ads, rewards, and sponsorships.
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Atmos Rewards now lets you add a lap infant to international award tickets for just taxes and fees — the most generous policy in the industry.
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There's no single right way to value miles and points, since it depends heavily on how you redeem them and what your travel goals are.
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Southwest Airlines has confirmed it will open airport lounges in partnership with Chase, starting in late 2027, with at least 11 locations planned.
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American has begun reconfiguring its Boeing 777-300ERs with a new Flagship Suite business class, eliminating first class along the way. Here's what's changing.
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American Airlines has confirmed exact cutoff dates for ending its underwhelming "premium" first class on the 777-300ER and A321T fleets.
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Syria's new biometric passport features a photo of a Damascus souq lifted from a photographer online — complete with his watermark still visible.
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A week aboard Four Seasons Yachts' new ship reveals gorgeous suites and hard product, but inconsistent food and service that don't yet match the price point.
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SAS announced free Starlink Wi-Fi in early 2025, and after a slow start, the airline has now completed installation across its entire Airbus A320neo fleet.
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a rare 70% bonus on purchased points, bringing the cost to as low as 1.20-1.48 cents each depending on your account's country.
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A quick rundown of today's OMAAT community changes: paid membership points, updated member profiles, smarter notifications, and improved search results.
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JetBlue has unveiled BlueFirst, a new first class cabin rolling out fleetwide. The seats and amenities look great, but economy passengers will pay the price.
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The Atmos Rewards Summit Card lets you share points with up to 10 people for free. Here's exactly how the perk works, step by step.
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Air Canada is teasing five new routes launching in summer 2027 with a clue-filled video. Here's a breakdown of the possible hints and destinations.
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AeroLOPA, the go-to resource for detailed airplane seat maps, has launched a paid app with flight alerts, tail number predictions, and seat ratings.
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Air France has opened a new outstation lounge in Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3, the first lounge located in the terminal's Schengen zone.
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Singapore Airlines is retrofitting 41 A350s with new first and business class cabins, but the rollout has slipped again — here's the updated timeline.
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Amex Offers has a new targeted promo for Small Luxury Hotels of the World: spend $300+ on a stay and save $100, good through mid-November 2026.
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