Status Match to Discovery Loyalty Black This summer I am planning a trip to Scandinavia. In doing research for my trip, it became quickly apparent that none of my go-to hotel brands have a footprint in Norway. I enjoy staying at local hotels; but I miss the benefits of elite … Read more
When travel hands you lemons: How I made the most of a delayed flight I spent this weekend at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. I flew to Port of Spain on JetBlue (SEA-JFK-POS) with the SEA-JFK leg a redeye in Mint Class. Going home was a bit trickier due to timing … Read more
The State of Alaska Airlines in 2019 I write a lot about Alaska Airlines on SingleFlyer. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 posts has content related to the airline. An entire top level page is devoted to understanding the airline and the Mileage Plan loyalty program. I have been a member … Read more
SingleFlyer Top Posts of 2018 SingleFlyer turned 4 in 2018. The 400th post was written in 2018. Below are the top 10 posts I wrote in 2018 (based on page views). I’m always surprised by which posts get the most readers. You can read my top posts of all time here. 10. Japan Airlines First … Read more
2018 Year In Miles Another year of travel is now in the books. 2017 was my most traveled year yet. This year I cut back on my travel — I was in school and had to cut back my work hours which meant less disposable income and time for travel. … Read more
Hyatt Globalist matched to M Life NOIR There are two reports over at FlyerTalk of Hyatt Globalists with high levels of base points being emailed with a notification that they have been matched to M Life NOIR. Noir is the highest level and is invite only. Typically Globalists are only … Read more
Introducing Caesars Rewards Today Total Rewards announced changes coming to the loyalty program on February 1, 2019. The Total Rewards name is being retired, with the new name being “Caesars Rewards”. Caesars Entertainment just opened a brand new, non-gaming resort in Dubai and is building a new resort in Mexico. … Read more
Free Shows in Vegas for Caesars Rewards Diamond Members NOTE: Caesars Rewards has discontinued the free show benefit; at least for now. Every month, Caesars Rewards Diamond (and Seven Stars) elites are eligible for two free show tickets in Las Vegas. The two tickets can be used for the … Read more
Options for Caesars Rewards Diamond Celebration Dinner Every year (February 1 – January 31), Caesars Rewards Diamond elite members are eligible for a “Diamond Celebration Dinner”. The Celebration Dinner is a $100 credit that can be used at one of a number of restaurants at Caesars’ properties. In Las Vegas, … Read more
Alaska 75K Gold Lounge Passes Non-Transferable UPDATE 3/4/19: It seems like Alaska may be walking back this devaluation. Alaska has added new language to the MVP Gold 75K website: **To redeem 75K Lounge day passes, visit the Alaska Lounge and provide your Mileage Plan number to the Concierge. To ensure … Read more
Caesars Rewards Diamond Status Explained For the past five or so years I have been an M life loyalist when it comes to Vegas. I typically stay at M life properties as they are partnered with Hyatt. Recently I status matched my IHG Platinum status to Wyndham Diamond, and then … Read more
Wyndham Rewards Status Match I am planning a trip to Australia to drive the Great Ocean Road next month. Along the drive, there are very few chain hotels (and none of the big chains — Hyatt, Hilton, IHG or Marriott). I am kind of excited as I rarely stay at … Read more
Status Match Hyatt to M Life It is October 1. That means that M Life Tier Status is reset based on play at M Life casinos over the past 12 months (October 1-September 30). Now is a good time to status match Hyatt to M Life if you think you’ll … Read more
Why I am continuing my loyalty to Alaska Airlines I recently wrote a post on why I am giving up my loyalty to Alaska Airlines. In Part 2, I explore the reasons to stay loyal to Alaska. Earlier I wrote about all the reasons not to stay loyal to Alaska. … Read more
Why I am giving up my loyalty to Alaska Airlines Part 1 of a series where I debate the pros and cons of staying loyal to Alaska Airlines. This past year has seen a number of negative changes to Alaska Airlines. It is no secret that I have been an … Read more