Here’s a roundup of the week’s points, miles and travel industry news you may have missed:Alitalia is updating its planes and service with additions such as Wi-Fi on long-haul flights.Alitalia Launches RedesignAlitalia is rolling out some new branding, including a new logo, Wi-Fi on long-haul flights and entirely renovated planes. The updated aircraft include a redesigned business class featuring lie-flat seats with exclusive leather covers designed by Poltrona Frau, as well as Frette blankets and pillows. There will also be a new “Dine Anytime” option, which will allow passengers to have total freedom to decide when they eat their meals. These are the first of more changes to come, as Alitalia is also planning improved greetings at airports, new lounges and new uniforms for staff.Get a discount on purchased United miles.United Extends Buy Miles OfferYou now have until June 15, 2015 to buy United MileagePlus miles at a discount of up to 30% depending on how many you buy. Miles are available in increments of 1,000 up to a maximum of 100,000 miles, and in increments of 5,000 up to a maximum of 150,000 miles. Purchased miles do not count toward MileagePlus Premier status. Make sure to log into your account, because there are some targeted offers that may give you an even higher bonus amount.Earn bonus Amtrak Guest Reward points with Rocketmiles bookings.Earn 3,000 Bonus Miles for Amtrak Bookings on RocketmilesRocketmiles has partnered with Amtrak to offer new customers bonus points after their first booking. You can earn not only 1,000-5,000 Amtrak Guest Reward points per night, but also a 3,000-point bonus after you book a hotel on Rocketmiles. You must book via the Rocketmiles app using the promo code AMTRAK by 11:59pm CT on August 31, 2015. Again, this promo is only available for new Rocketmiles customers.Get 4x AirAsia Big points for Hilton HHonors stays.Up to 4x AirAsia Big Points for Hilton Summer StaysYou can earn quadruple AirAsia Big Points for stays at participating Hilton properties in Southeast Asia and India between June 1 and August 31, 2015, or earn triple Big Points everywhere else. To earn the extra points, you must be a member of both Hilton HHonors and AirAsia BIG. You can register for this promotion here, and make sure to select AirAsia BIG as your preferred Double Dip partner.Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Buy Alitalia miles with a bonus. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.50% Bonus for Buying Alitalia Millemiglia MilesYou can earn a bonus of up to 50% when buying or gifting Millemiglia miles before July 20, 2015. The bonus amounts are as follows:From 1,000 to 10,000 Miles = 20% miles bonusFrom 11,000 to 20,000 Miles = 30% miles bonusFrom 21,000 to 30,000 Miles = 40% miles bonusFrom 31,000 to 40,000 Miles = 50% miles bonusAlitalia has also increased the annual limit of purchased miles from the standard 40,000 to 60,000 (until July 20). Keep in mind when buying that no more than 75% of an award may be paid for with purchased miles. The remaining 25% must have been earned from flying, staying in hotels and other activities .Earn 4,000 Copa ConnectMiles by just signing up.Earn 4,000 Copa Airlines Miles (Star Alliance Partner)Copa recently sent an email out offering new members 2,000 miles for joining the Copa Airlines ConnectMiles program by June 30, 2015. You earn 1,000 miles immediately for joining and another 1,000 miles will be credited to your account 4-6 weeks after the ConnectMiles program launches in July, 2015. Finally, you can also earn 2,000 more miles by completing your online profile once you’ve joined.[card card-name=‘Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card’ card-id=‘22125056’ type=‘javascript’ bullet-id=‘1’]
