Andrew Kunesh is a New York–based travel blogger and journalist who writes about airline loyalty programs, points and miles, and smart travel. He’s the founder of pnm.now, and a frequent flyer who has visited 40+ countries.
Cathay is running a 10% Asia Miles transfer bonus through August 28, capped at 10,000 bonus miles. Register first, and don't transfer without a plan.
Atmos Rewards points now book Philippine Airlines business class to Asia from 75,000 points one-way. Availability is wide right now.
Air Canada launched Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic. You keep the seat and the lounge, but lose free seat selection, refunds and eUpgrades.
Membership Rewards points now transfer to Leading Hotels of the World's Leaders Club at 4:1 — about two cents per point toward independent luxury hotels.
Bilt's August 1 Rent Day offer matches members into Accor elite status — up to Platinum through 2027 — for a small points transfer.
Delta and Starbucks are simplifying how you earn miles on August 5 — but if you were reloading $100 at a time, you'll earn less.
Air China is launching a fifth-freedom flight between Copenhagen and Reykjavik — a new lie-flat option to Iceland.
Cathay Pacific is raising fuel surcharges by up to 41% — unfortunately, this change affects both paid and award tickets.
Wells Fargo may be quietly offering the Premier Autograph card to customers without a Premier account — with the full 100K bonus intact.
Amex and Accor are expanding their loyalty partnership to 12 countries in 2026 with elite status matching and a new points transfer option — unfortunately, the US isn't included just yet.