We all like positive changes to award programs much better than negative “enhancements”, but there are a couple negative changes I want to mention that have recently impacted two of my favorite award programs – Hyatt and United. Hyatt Eliminates “Platinum Extra Awards”: About a week ago Hyatt announced that they would be discontinuing the Platinum Extra Awards that were given after every third eligible stay every calendar year for… Read the Rest.

Many of us know that Award Wallet really simplifies managing miles and points accounts.  If I used just one hotel and airline program then I could easily keep an eye on those balances without the help of any program, but the reality is I have points in dozens of programs.  I know the same is true for many readers of this blog.  Even if I was just responsible for my… Read the Rest.