Bilt Adds Another Transfer Partner, No More Miles for Basic Economy and More

Bilt Adds Spirit Airlines as Transfer Partner: I admit, I’m surprised by this development. You can now transfer Bilt Rewards points to Spirit, making Bilt the only points currency that transfers to Spirit Airlines. See the news release here.

Rove Giving Mesa Cardholders Free Points: In the aftermath of the Mesa Homeowners Card demise, Rove is offering a small token to people who got screwed by Mesa. See this post on View From the Wing.

American Airlines Eliminates Mileage Earning on Basic Economy: This is kind of a big deal! You will no longer earn miles on AA Basic Economy flights. This is for bookings on or after December 17, 2025. See this post on AwardWallet.

2025 Miles and Points Giving–Easy Ways to Help Others: These are some great ideas on how to be generous to others with your miles and points stash. I never thought about the Resy tip idea! See this post on Miles to Memories.

McKinney TX Airport Announces First Airline: DFW is getting another (small) passenger airport in McKinney, TX (where I live!) and Avelo Airlines just signed up to be the first carrier to offer flights. See this article.

Have a wonderful weekend!