Dec 2 Update: American tests out bidding for upgrades, Preferred Hotels Cyber Monday sale, Hyatt Times Square bonus

A quiet start to the week here on Rewards Canada:

News, Tips & Tricks

American Airlines is testing out a new paid upgrade
offer whereby passengers can bid for upgrading their seat to Business
Class. Essentially if you have an American Airlines booking you can make
an offer to upgrade your seat starting 6 days prior to departure. Since
this is a test it is only available on select routes and the system
will tell you if your flight is eligible. Find all the details here.

Travel Deals

Preferred Hotel Group iPrefer members can save up to 40% and earn triple points for bookings made today only during their Cyber Monday sale. Full details

Bonus Offers

Hyatt Gold Passport

– 7,500 Bonus Gold Passport Points for stays of 2 nights or more at the Hyatt Times Square New York. More… Book by Dec 31, 13 for stays until Jan 31, 14 For Hyatt Gold Passport Platinum or Diamond members only

Iberia Plus

– 30% Bonus Avios when you convert Marriott Rewards points into Iberia Plus Avios. More… Until Dec 31, 13

Miles & More

– Double Miles & More Miles and free Wi Fi for stays at anyone of 22 Movenpick hotels in Europe that are booked online. More… Jan 1 – Mar 2, 14

SAS Scandinavian EuroBonus

– Triple EuroBonus Points when staying at least three consecutive nights
or Double Miles for two consecutive nights at any Shangri-La Hotel and
Resorts, Traders Hotel or Kerry Hotel at the Best Available Rate. More… Dec 1 – Feb 28, 14

TAP Portugal Victoria

– Double Victoria Miles for stays at the Altis Park Hotel, Altis Prime,
Altis Suites, Altis Avenida Hotel or the Altis Belém & Spa .More… Until Dec 31, 13

Virgin America Elevate (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)

– Double Elevate Points on weekend rentals of 2 or more days, or rentals
of 5 or more days, at a participating airport or off airport location
in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada or Mexico. More… Until Feb 28, 14