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Points & miles writer since 2015. Digital nomad since 2017. I help travelers maximize loyalty rewards programs and credit cards. @awardwallet Editor-in-Chief
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Singapore Airlines' Spontaneous Escapes is back for another month. Now through October 31, 2026, you can save 30% on select Singapore Airlines Saver awards for travel in November 2026. After a drought of U.S. routes earlier this year, Singapore Airlines is discounting select U.S. routes for this month's Spontaneous Escapes promotion. To lock in the discount, you must book by October 31, 2026.
Get a 100% Transfer Bonus When Transferring Wyndham Rewards Points to United Miles
Wyndham Rewards is quietly offering a 100% bonus when you convert points to United MileagePlus miles — letting you convert 30,000 Wyndham points into 12,000 United miles instead of the usual 6,000 miles. Double miles make this option more appealing, but it's still far from a slam-dunk redemption. You're giving up 2.5 Wyndham points for each United mile received.
Best 0% Intro APR Credit Cards for Balance Transfers
Paying interest on a credit card balance? A 0% introductory annual percentage rate (APR) offer could give you time to pay it down without adding interest to the amount you transfer. The key is finding a card with a transfer fee and repayment window that work for you. Start with the offers below. Compare the cost, check that your balance is eligible, and choose a repayment timeline you can manage.
United Airlines Status Match: Limited-Time Offer for SkyMiles and AAdvantage Members
U.S. airlines are always competing for profitable customers. Elite status matches are one of their favorite tools for poaching frequent flyers from rivals, and United Airlines is no exception. The MileagePlus elite status match challenge lets you temporarily match your status from another airline to United Premier status.
Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, and Redemption Rates for More Than Two Dozen Cards
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JetBlue Launches New 20% Discount on Points Purchases — But Should You Buy?
Ready to buy? Click here to purchase JetBlue points with a discount now. JetBlue just launched a new buy points promotion, offering up to a 20% discount on TrueBlue points purchased through October 18, 2026. That brings the purchase price down to 2.58¢ per point. And if you've never purchased JetBlue points before, you can get an extra 10% off. But should you actually buy JetBlue points at this rate?
The Best Small-Business Credit Card Offers for October 2026
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Earn 5% Back (or More) This Quarter Using These Credit Cards With Rotating Categories in Q4 2026
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Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points for as Cheap as 0.81¢ Each With This Up-To-55% Bonus Promotion
Ready to buy? Click here to purchase Marriott Bonvoy points with a bonus now. Marriott just launched a new buy points bonus. Now through 11:59 p.m. EST on November 23, 2026, Marriott Bonvoy members will receive up to a 55% bonus when purchasing just 2,000 or more points. When maximized, this drops the cost per point to as little as 0.81¢ apiece. Travelers may hesitate to buy points and miles. However, this up-to-55% bonus promotion can provide great value under the right circumstances.
How To Fly American Airlines' Best Business (and First) Class Seats Within the U.S.
Each month, American Airlines flies some of its best business- and first-class seats on domestic flights. In October 2026, American Airlines is scheduled to operate 1,620 domestic flights with fully flat seats in business or first class using internationally configured aircraft like the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner, plus the airline's unique Airbus A321T and brand-new Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
Get 250k Lufthansa Miles, Hilton Diamond Status Match, and More via ASmallWorld
ASmallWorld just launched a new limited-time promotion that could be worth a look for travelers who specifically want a large stash of Lufthansa Miles & More miles. Now through 6 pm Eastern Time on September 30, 2026, travelers can purchase an ASmallWorld Prestige membership for €3,890 — that's more than 25% off the list price — and receive 250,000 Lufthansa Miles & More award miles. This cost works out to roughly 1.56 euro cents (1.79 U.S. cents) per mile.
Citi Unveils New 5% Cash Back Categories on the Dividend Card for Q4 — Here's How to Activate
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Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More
Some travelers may overlook the Capital One miles program since it doesn’t partner with major U.S. airlines like American, Delta, United, or Alaska. But did you know you can still book award flights on all of these airlines using Capital One miles? The trick is using the partners and alliances of Capital One’s 18 airline transfer partners. Even better, award flights can sometimes be cheaper to book through these partners than through U.S. airline mileage programs.
Is It Better to Earn AAdvantage® Miles or Cash From Your Savings?
Since early 2020, Bask Bank® has offered savers a mileage-earning savings account that earns American Airlines AAdvantage® miles instead of cash interest. For every dollar you deposit into your Bask Mileage Savings Account, you currently earn 1.75 AAdvantage® miles annually, with no cap on the number of miles you can earn each year. If you don’t already have a Bask Mileage Savings Account, now is the perfect time to apply.
Travel-Related Chase Offers: Up to $100 Back on Air Canada, Hyatt, Viator, Airalo, Turo, And More
Chase Offers provide cardholders cash back on purchases with select merchants. And now is a great time for travelers to check their Chase Offers, as cardholders may have over 100 offers, including dozens of travel-related offers. Since our last update, Chase has launched or extended offers for Airalo, Viator, Caesars Rewards, Uniworld River Cruise, Best Western, Air Canada, Hyatt, and Turo.
Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status: The Complete Guide
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Get 30% off Turkish Airlines Economy Awards to Africa and the Middle East
Have plans to visit Africa or the Middle East in the next few months? You're in luck. Turkish Airlines is running another award sale, this time offering 30% off eligible economy awards between Turkey and nearly 50 destinations across the two regions. Now through September 15, 2026, you can book discounted one-way or round-trip awards for travel through December 15, 2026.
Capital One Launches a Limited-Time 30% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank
Capital One just launched its fourth transfer bonus to one its best transfer partners: Japan Airlines. Through September 30, 2026, you can transfer Capital One miles to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank and receive a 30% bonus miles. Since transfer bonuses to JAL are rare, let’s look at how to make the most of this opportunity and what to consider before moving your miles over.
Earn 50X AAdvantage Miles on Cancer Research Donations — But Act Fast
American Airlines just relaunched its annual promotion to offer bonus miles on Stand Up To Cancer donations. Now through September 30, 2026, AAdvantage members can earn 25 bonus miles per dollar on eligible online Stand Up To Cancer donations of $25 or more. Even better, you'll earn a whopping 50X miles when making a donation using an AAdvantage co-branded Mastercard — until qualifying donations made with an eligible Mastercard reach $5 million.
19 Points and Miles Deals Ending Soon: Shopping Portal Bonuses, Transfer Bonuses, and Award Discounts
AwardWallet helps you track many loyalty programs (602 to be exact; here's how to track your rewards using AwardWallet). These loyalty programs frequently offer new promotions to keep members engaged, and we strive to keep you up-to-date with the best of these on AwardWallet Learn. Over the next two weeks, at least 19 loyalty rewards program promotions will end, major changes will take effect, or deals will take flight.
Amex Adds Fourth Hotel Transfer Partner — Book Luxury Stays From 16k Points
American Express just quietly added a new Membership Rewards transfer partner — and this one opens the door to luxury hotel stays. U.S. cardmembers can now transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to The Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club. The addition gives Amex its fourth hotel transfer partner and brings its overall roster back to 20 partners after the issuer dropped Etihad Guest on June 30. While point transfers aren't 1:1, the transfer ratio is more favorable than it may initially appear.
Amex Launches 30% Transfer Bonus to Hilton Honors: Get 2.6 Hilton Points per Membership Rewards Point
Amex just launched a new 30% transfer bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Hilton Honors points. During this promotion, members will receive 2,600 Hilton points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points transferred. That's effectively 2.6 Hilton points per Membership Rewards point. While that may sound like an incredible transfer rate, Hilton is one of the least valuable Amex transfer partners.
CLEAR Plus Will Soon Cost $219 per Year — Here’s How to Get it for Free
The cost of CLEAR® Plus is set to increase by another $10 on July 1, 2026. Yep, just like it did last July. If you've been eyeing a membership, now's the time to enroll before the annual price increases from $209 to $219. If you're already a member, you should receive an email notifying you of the new price, or you may see a pop-up on CLEAR's website the next time you pay a visit.
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Qantas Disappears From Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Partners
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Best Hotel Credit Card Offers Available Now — Including Bonuses Worth Up to $2,300
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IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 276 New IHG Properties
We at AwardWallet love a good discount, especially on award redemptions. Flying Blue Promo Rewards, Miles & More Mileage Bargains, and Singapore Spontaneous Escapes are great examples of recurring discounted awards. IHG has earned its place at the table with its recurring 15% award night discount at new IHG properties. IHG One Rewards just extended this promotion, offering a 15% discount on award stays at even more new properties.
Chase Just Launched a 65% Transfer Bonus From Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy — But Is It Worth It?
Chase just launched a new 65% transfer bonus when you transfer Chase points to Marriott Bonvoy®. Now through May 15, 2026, you’ll get 1,650 Marriott points for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer. Then, you'll get a 55% transfer bonus from May 16 to June 30, 2026. While it’s always nice to see a transfer bonus, Marriott Bonvoy is one of Chase’s less valuable transfer partners.
My Overseas Credit Card Charge Was Pricier Than Expected — Here’s Why (and How to Avoid This)
I'll admit: I'm a bit of a nerd. Maybe it's from working as a tax accountant for a decade. Maybe I was just born this way. But, I check every credit card transaction even as my wife and I travel the world as full-time digital nomads. On a recent trip to South Africa, we booked Airlink flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Skukuza (SKZ) to visit Kruger National Park. That purchase posted to my credit card around $22 higher than I expected.
9 of My Favorite Travel Products On Sale Now for Amazon Big Spring Sale
From March 25-31, Amazon is running its “Big Spring Sale“. That makes now a great time to pick up some travel supplies, whether you're planning on traveling this summer or gearing up for a trip later in the year. My wife and I have been digital nomads for more than eight years. Over that time, we've gotten very picky about what travel items and supplies we haul around the world. Here are 10 of our favorite travel items that are on sale during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Don't have Amazon Prime yet?
15% Transfer Bonus From Capital One to LifeMiles — Book United Flights From 5,900 Capital One Miles
Capital One just launched a new transfer bonus to LifeMiles. Now through August 31, 2026, you can transfer Capital One miles to LifeMiles and receive a 15% bonus. This sweetens LifeMiles sweet spots, letting Capital One cardholders score domestic United awards from 5,900 Capital One miles and even business class to Europe from 46,600 miles. It's worth taking advantage of if you've got a redemption in mind, so let's dig into the details and show you why.
How I Booked a $4k Business Class Flight for Just $1,161 (Without Using Card Rewards)
Flying ANA's “THE Room” business class has been on my travel bucket list pretty much since it was announced. But I still hadn't had the chance to book it as I could never line up availability with one of my many trips to Japan. So, when ANA business class award availability opened for a 15-hour flight on a route I planned to fly, I knew I had to snag it. The only question was how to book it. Should I transfer Amex points to ANA? Or transfer Chase points to Virgin?
Thrifty Traveler Premium Price Increase This Saturday — Act Now to Lock in Lower Price for Life
Thrifty Traveler Premium is my favorite flight deal service — and I have tried quite over a dozen flight deal subscriptions. The Thrifty Traveler team finds and alerts members to both cash and award flight deals, plus hotel deals if you get Premium+. Whether you're looking to score a cheap flight to Europe or a unicorn award deal, Thrifty Traveler can help you stretch your cash or miles further. If you haven't signed up for Thrifty Traveler Premium yet, now's the time to consider doing so.
24 Points and Miles Promos Ending Soon (Elite Status Fast Tracks, Award Discounts, Buy Points Sales)
AwardWallet helps you track many loyalty programs (623 to be exact; here’s how to track your rewards using AwardWallet). These loyalty programs frequently offer new promotions to keep members engaged, and we strive to keep you up-to-date with the best of these on the AwardWallet Blog. Over the next two weeks, at least 24 loyalty rewards program promotions will end, major changes will take effect, or deals will take flight.
What You Need to Know About Bask Bank's Miles- and Cash-Interest Savings Accounts
Bask Bank burst onto the points and miles scene in early 2020 with a revolutionary new savings account. Instead of earning cash interest, the Bask Mileage Savings Account offers travelers American Airlines AAdvantage® miles on their savings — all with no minimums or monthly account fees. Since that initial launch, Bask Bank also launched a traditional cash-earning interest account (the Bask Interest Savings Account).
Emirates Revamps Partner Award Charts, Dropping Redemption Rates Up to 76%
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Hyatt Unveils New Five-Tier Award Charts With Ultra-Peak Pricing
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Top Credit Card Offers for February 2026 — 20 Offers Worth Over $1,500!
Credit card welcome offers come and go. A card offering a large sign-up bonus one month may have a yawn-inducing bonus the next month. That's why the AwardWallet editorial team assembles the best credit card offers available each month. As you'll see below, not all card offers are created equal. Simply listing 10 top card offers isn't practical. Many of the best card offers have massive spending requirements that not everyone can earn.
How to Fly Delta One Lie-Flat Seats on Domestic Routes in March 2026
Flying first class on a domestic flight usually means a wider seat and a bit more legroom. But savvy travelers know there's a way to upgrade your experience without paying international prices. Delta occasionally operates its long-haul aircraft with lie-flat Delta One seats on domestic routes, giving passengers a chance to enjoy premium comfort on shorter flights. These routes change each month based on Delta’s scheduling needs.
Score 75k Bonus Miles and a $250 Travel Credit With This Capital One Venture Card Offer
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is one of the best cards for everyday spending, hands down. It offers simple, fixed-value redemptions that make it easy for cardholders to save on travel without breaking a sweat. And for those who seek to maximize every mile, Capital One's transfer partners provide access to premium-cabin awards on some of the world's best airlines.
Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer
While savers have no lack of choices for how to invest savings, only one option lets you leverage your savings to book travel for a fraction of the normal cost. Bask Bank offers savers the unique ability to earn American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles by saving through a Bask Mileage Savings Account. Bask Bank currently offers 1.75 AAdvantage® miles per dollar saved annually (e.g., earn 1,750 bonus miles by saving $1,000 for a year).
Chase Launches New 70% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It?
Chase has launched a new limited-time Ultimate Rewards transfer bonus — and this one’s a head-turner on paper: a hefty 70% bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to IHG One Rewards, valid through January 15, 2026. But while the bonus amount is flashy, don’t get too excited. IHG is one of Chase’s least valuable transfer partners. Even with this elevated bonus, you're likely better off using your Ultimate Rewards elsewhere. Let's show you why.
Discover Unveils 5% Cash Back Bonus Categories for Q4 2026
Each quarter, Discover it® Cash Back, Discover it® Student Cash Back, and Discover® More® Card cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of purchases in select categories. By maximizing your Discover quarterly bonus, you'd earn $300 cash back on $6,000 in purchases over the calendar year. Now you can start planning your purchases for October-December, as Discover just unveiled its 5% cash back bonus categories for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) to Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More
Virgin Flying Club's new buy-points promotion allows members to buy Virgin Points with up to a 70% bonus. Now through October 4, 2026, you can grab points for as little as 1.47¢ each, or perhaps even cheaper if you're based in the United Kingdom. You can use these points for all kinds of things, including flights booked through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, hotel stays, cruises, and more. Here's a look at when it makes sense to buy Virgin Points.
Amazon Black Friday Deals Are Live — Here Are 12 of My Favorite Travel Products on Sale Now
Even though Black Friday is still a week away, Amazon Black Friday deals are already live! That makes now a great time to pick up some travel supplies, whether you're planning on traveling this winter or gearing up for a trip in 2026. My wife and I have been digital nomads for the past eight years. Over that time, we've gotten very picky about what travel items and supplies we haul around the world. Here are 12 of our favorite travel items that are on sale now for Amazon Black Friday Deals.
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