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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.

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    Maritius

    Anyone have any experiences with stays (award preferred but not mandatory) in Mauritius? Any thoughts welcome. (Yes I am a regular reader of FT so no need to redirect me there.) I’m a sucker for checking far flung places of the world off the bucket list so we will almost certainly be doing an award stopover there bc I doubt i will ever route there again. edit: and of course I misspelled in the title submitted by

    Reddit r/awardtravel
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    Using multiple FHR credits on property with multi night min

    Anyone been able to book an FHR property with multiple credits that has a multi night minimum? Property shows up when I search 4 nights but goes away with 3 or less, and I’m hoping to use at least 2 credits. submitted by /u/themoose510 [link]</a

    Reddit r/awardtravel
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    British Airways revamps First Class food, tableware and amenities – what do we think?

    British Airways has unveiled a new standard of service for First Class passengers. The changes encompass the entire onboard experience from food and drink, to the tableware it is served on, through to the bedding, pyjamas and amenity kits. It is the largest overhaul of the First Class soft product since 2019, when it introduced […]

    Head for Points
    • British Airways Avios
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    LATAM award booking

    Hi all, I’m planning a trip to Peru with my mom on February 12 and have secured 1 business class award seat on LATAM from JFK to LIM. I booked it through Iberia (at a mediocre rate but worth it to treat my mom!!) I’m trying to get my hands on a second seat, and I’ve checked LATAM directly, Finnair, BA, JAL, and Qantas. Anybody have any other ideas or experience with seats becoming available closer to the date of departure? Or points bookings becoming chea

    Reddit r/awardtravel
    • Japan Airlines
    • Qantas Frequent Flyer
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    What are the best hotel promos for October 2026?

    Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel Offers’ page which contains details of all current promotions, together with links to our major reference articles on each hotel scheme. However, a positive response from readers – especially our […]

    Head for Points
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    Save 15% on reward nights at new IHG hotels

    IHG One Rewards is continuing its offer of a 15% discount on redemptions at selected new and refurbished hotels. The scheme has recently been restructured. The discount is now running for six months on newly added hotels instead of three months. IHG shows the original price crossed out, with the discounted rate next to it, so […]

    Head for Points
    • IHG One Rewards
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    Can you earn Avios and British Airways tier points if you fly with Japan Airlines?

    In this article we’ll look at how you can earn Avios and British Airways tier points by flying with Japan Airlines (JAL). It is possible to earn Avios and BA tier points on Japan Airlines instead of earning miles in JAL Mileage Bank. This is because both airlines belong to the oneworld alliance. When you […]

    Head for Points
    • British Airways Avios
    • Avios
    • Japan Airlines
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    Many Alaska/Hawaiian/Atmos changes: Communities, debit card, transferable points, premium economy, & more

    Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have made several announcements this past week, providing updates in a wide range of areas including an expanded Communities feature, a new debit card, the upcoming ability to transfer points from Bank of America and other banks to Atmos Rewards, the ability to choose how you earn status points on […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Capital One
    • Alaska Mileage Plan
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    Bilt has removed upgrade/downgrade terms and conditions (for now?)

    A couple of weeks ago, we reported on the fact that Bilt Rewards had added new terms and conditions for cardholders relating to their ability to upgrade or downgrade their Bilt credit card and what would be involved in those processes. There was some cause for concern because the wording made it sound like there […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Capital One
    • Bilt Rewards
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    Ouch: Delta A350 Clips Air Canada 777’s Tail At LAX While Taxiing For Tokyo

    A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 clipped an Air Canada Boeing 777-200 at Los Angeles International Airport this morning, damaging the aircraft and disrupting travel plans. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, but this is certainly not how anyone wanted to begin a flight to Tokyo or end one from Toronto. Delta A350 Clips Air […]

    Live and Lets Fly
    • Delta SkyMiles
    • Air Canada Aeroplan
    • ANA Mileage Club
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    Preferred Hotels promo: Earn 2X points on 2+ night stays through 12/31/26 (book by 10/31/26)

    Preferred Hotels is running a double points promotion that’s valid on stays of two or more nights through the end of the year, although you do have to make your reservation(s) by the end of October. The Deal Earn 2X I Prefer points when booking stays of two or more nights at Preferred Hotels & […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Capital One
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    SimplyMiles: Spend $150+ with Turo & get 1,160 AAdvantage miles + 1,160 Loyalty Points

    SimplyMiles is offering both 1,160 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points when spending $150 or more with a linked Mastercard. The Deal Spend $150+ at Turo with a linked Mastercard & earn 1,160 AAdvantage miles & Loyalty points from SimplyMiles. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires December 31, 2026. May be redeemed 1 […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Capital One
    • American AAdvantage

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