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Riyadh Air finally goes on sale, Hyatt gets worse, and Four Seasons opens in the Red Sea

A new Saudi airline is finally bookable, World of Hyatt's painful award changes are here, and a brand-new Four Seasons resort just opened on Shura Island.

Miles Monday: Flying Blue promos, Aeroplan gets worse, and Vietnam Airlines space

New Flying Blue Promo Rewards are live, Aeroplan's devaluation has officially arrived, and I'm seeing interesting Vietnam Airlines award space to India.

JetBlue points are on sale, Emirates space is open, and I found a Condor sweet spot I like

One mileage sale worth looking at carefully, one aspirational Emirates redemption, and one very practical long-haul business class deal.

Friday: Virgin points sale, hidden city awards, and a Finnair cash deal

Virgin Atlantic points are on sale, Ian asks a great award booking question, and Finnair has a business class deal to Bangkok and Singapore.

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Hilton's best-ever points sale and my first travel update from Madrid

A 120% Hilton Honors bonus could unlock incredible hotel savings, plus my impressions of Air Europa business class.

A little change of plans for the next few weeks

I leave on Wednesday, so Points Master is coming with me.

October Flying Blue Promo Rewards, Alaska points on sale, and Etihad six years later

A strong batch of October Business Class Promo Rewards, another Alaska points sale, and a fascinating Etihad comeback story.

I don't think I've ever seen this many airline announcements in one day

Alaska and Hawaiian just revealed new business class suites, premium economy, major partnership plans, and a completely new way to earn Atmos Rewards points.