Expedia Makes It Harder to Earn Vrbo Rewards

When Expedia Group launched its One Key loyalty program in 2023, it aimed to democratize rewards programs by making it easier for everyone — and not just elite travelers — to earn free nights.

Even today, it advises users on Vrbo booking pages: “Earn OneKeyCash each time you stay at a place that feels like home.”

But that will no longer be true for customers with the lowest loyalty status, the so-called Blue members.

Expedia Group informed loyalty members in the U.S. and UK via email Tuesday that starting May 22, “Blue members will no longer earn OneKeyCash on Vrbo bookings.” They would