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Transfer bonuses, devaluations, mistake fares, and fresh award space — the day’s points-and-miles news, pulled live from the sources we read all day.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is the ultimate beginner's travel credit card. With a huge welcome bonus, flexible points, and valuable perks, it’s a smart first step into the world of points and miles. Here's why.
If you know someone who does not yet use the Rakuten shopping portal, both you and they can receive $50, 5,000 Membership Rewards points, or 5,000 Bilt points when they sign up and spend at least $50 through the portal. That should be very easy to do, so I definitely recommend taking advantage of it […] The post Rakuten: Best Ever 5K Amex points, 5K Bilt points, or $50 referral bonus for both sides appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. Ameri
There’s a new card-linked spending offer for Viator available on targeted cards. It’s a Chase Offer giving 8% back on up to $125 spend and it’s also valid for TripAdvisor Experiences bookings. The Deal Get 8% back as a statement credit for Viator and TripAdvisor Experiences bookings with a targeted Chase Offer. Key Terms Expires […] The post Viator/TripAdvisor Experiences Chase Offer: Get 8% back on up to $125 spend appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receive compensation
Barclays has been sending out targeted emails to cobranded cardholders this past week, offering 10X bonus points on up to $500 of spend when adding an authorized user. The Deal Earn 10X points on targeted Barclays cobranded cards when adding an authorized user. Key Terms This offer is valid for select cardmembers and is not […] The post Barclays cobranded cardholder offer: Earn 10X bonus points/miles when adding authorized user, limit 5K points appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent M
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Does anyone recommend any sites like point.me to find flights? Wanting to take advantage of the virgin airlines transfer bonus. Is there any way to find flights in an efficient way to use the points?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON -->   submitted by   <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/TopDependent5797"> /u/TopDependent5797 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/awardtravel/comments/1ur66a6/best_way_to_find_point_flights/">[link]</a></span>   <sp
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi all, wondering what you’d do in situations like this -</p> <p>I got a Delta One redemption with sky miles at 115k one-way from Seattle to Taipei in the upcoming months. It was for a family trip initially, but we then decided to postpone the trip to a different time & different place next year. </p> <p>I was about to cancel this booking but saw someone mention Delta implementing basic business fare for cash tickets and might eventually extend to points tic
Texas AG Ken Paxton spent America’s 250th birthday in London with his reported mistress—and Marriott County Hall in the background. Plus: Thai Airways eyes U.S. flights, Chase tweaks Sapphire Reserve dining, and Airbnb suspends a guest over an AI-host complaint.
The Atmos Business Card offers companion fares, travel perks, and strong rewards. Here's why it's on my shortlist for business expenses.
Wyndham has announced some award changes that will go into effect on September 15, 2026
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up bonus points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back, in addition to the rewards youd earn for credit card spending.
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi, I’m planning book 5 rooms using FNA for my family in Asia. I won’t be there physically. </p> <p>Has anyone done this successfully? I know some hotels/countries in Asia are very strict about the credit card holder being physically present.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON -->   submitted by   <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Single-Nothing6961"> /u/Single-Nothing6961 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/awardtravel/comments/1ur4qjg/multiple_room
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I could really use some perspective from more seasoned folks now that the Chase/Hyatt good times are (somewhat) coming to an end.</p> <p>I’ve always relied on those two brands to make hotel awards easy. Now I’m caught up trying to choose the next program to target Citi, CapitalOne, or Bilt. Bilt allows me to stick with Hyatt but carries a hefty AF. Citi and CapOne have less desirable partners but I’m not experienced booking through their platforms, maybe it isn’
Delta's unbundled fare structure (which it's calling "Travel Experiences") now extends to premium cabins. With 15 fare options to choose from, it can be overwhelming. Here's everything to know about the fare structure and how to know which one is best for your next trip.
There’s a new Cathay Pacific Amex Offer for targeted cardholders that’s giving a $150 statement credit when spending $1,000 or more by mid-August. The Deal Spend $1,000+ in one or more transactions with Cathay Pacific and get a $150 statement credit via a targeted Amex Offer. Key Terms Expires August 16, 2026. Offer valid for […] The post Cathay Pacific Amex Offer: Get $150 back when spending $1K or more appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE.
These two popular Hyatt hotels, Alila Napa Valley and Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman, are no longer accepting suite upgrade awards.
Recently, President Trump took delivery of ”his” new Air Force One, a ”flying palace” that’s a $400 million gift from Qatar. It’s a plane he’s very proud of, and despite the fact that a massive number of taxpayer dollars have gone into retrofitting this plane, it’s one that will go into his Presidential Library when he leaves office, rather than staying with the Air Force.
Register for the AAdvantage Business program and earn 10,000 AAdvantage bonus miles (code BNS10K). Requirements waived for Citi AAdvantage Business cardholders
If you're looking to earn a large stash of ThankYou points, here are the latest welcome offers for Citi's lineup of Strata credit cards.
Air Canada picked Anko van der Werff as CEO, and his French appears more than good enough to satisfy Quebec’s language establishment. But the fight that helped push out Michael Rousseau was never really about fluency—it was about politics, power, and timing.
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is the newest method to wizz through security, baggage drop, and boarding at many airports. It's currently available at 65 airports across the U.S. Here's how to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and where you can expect to find it.
Bilt Cash expires above $100 at year-end, so I don't let it sit. I put it to work. The best redemptions are turning it into more Bilt points through mortgage payments and Points Accelerators, boosting Rent Day transfer bonuses, stacking hotel credits, and covering real monthly expenses like Lyft, Grubhub, and Walgreens.
One of the ways to earn points, miles and/or cashback on your everyday spend is to link your payment card(s) to dining programs that offer rewards. When paying for meals at participating restaurants with one of those linked cards, you earn bonus rewards through that dining program. Once you’ve registered and linked your card(s), this […] The post Eat out, earn more: Guide to card-linked dining programs for airlines, hotels & more appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receiv
Hyatt will open its second hotel in Zimbabwe next year, giving members a new and historic way to see one of the world’s most stunning natural phenomena.
A British Airways flight was canceled after the crew got so drunk on a layover that the plane had to be flown back to London empty. Sadly this isn’t the first time that British Airways has had an issue with crew behavior on layovers. It sure seems like putting crews up at all-inclusives might not be a great idea, as much as they (clearly) enjoy it…
Many hotel credit cards offer free night certificates that can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. Here's what you need to know.
Earn 50% back as a statement credit after using your enrolled eligible Card to make qualifying purchases online at alltrails.com/amex [alltrails.com]. Excludes AllTrails Gear shop. Charges must post to your account by 7/5/2026 in order to qualify.
Update 7/8/26: Today is due to be the last day to apply for the American Express Platinum Card® for Schwab with its current increased welcome offer. ~ There are several “flavors” of the Amex Platinum Card®, including the American Express Platinum Card® for Charles Schwab. You’ll need to be a Schwab customer in order to […] The post (Last day) American Express Platinum Card® for Schwab: Increased 150K welcome offer appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receive co
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi all, I am new here flying internationally from Sacramento (SMF)→ San Fransisco—>Narita—> Sapporo (CTS) in November 2026 economy class. I have 200k Chase Ultimate Rewards and 130k Amex MR points.<br/> Is it worth transferring points to ANA for the award ticket, or should I just book through Chase Travel portal at 1.25cpp? ANA page seems like it has availability for the award ticket but then when I clicked it it doesn’t anymore.<br/> Route: SMF—> SFO → HND → CT
A “service” dog on my Delta flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City seemed to find economy class just as tedious as the rest of us, spending part of the flight in the aisle rather than at the feet of his human. Do Genuine Service Animals Get Restless And Start Pacing The Aisle? On my […]
The only constant with Avianca LifeMiles is change – and this week, the changes are for the better … at least for now.  This week, our team of Thrifty Traveler … Continued