Pointify News Desk
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.
Air Canada just launched a brand-new deal on Aeroplan points. Through September 25, 2026, members can buy points with up to a 100% bonus. But when is it worth buying Aeroplan points? Here are a few examples where you can save on travel by buying points.
United Airlines continues its 2026 Buy Miles Sales, offering MileagePlus members the chance to buy miles at a discount or with a bonus. The latest offer is valid until September 30, 2026. United Airlines offers monthly promotions for purchasing miles, but they all cap out at a […]
Wyndham Rewards is offering a promotion to buy points at a solid rate. Wyndham Rewards members can buy points from 0.68¢ after a huge 90% bonus. That means you can buy enough points to redeem a free night from just $51! Here's how to utilize this promotion before it ends on October 21, 2026.
Wyndham Rewards has launched its fourth points sale of 2026, offering a targeted bonus on purchases made through October 21. Members were previously able to purchase 60,000 points in a calendar year, but this limit has been increased to 100,000 points for the duration of […]
Expedia just turned 30, and in celebration, One Key Rewards members can save up to 30% off select hotels and vacation rentals when booking by October 7, 2026. Even better, you can save up to 40% through September 11, 2026 thanks to a 72-hour flash sale.
Marriott launched its third points sale for 2026 in August, and it ends today (September 9, 2026). The offer includes a 40% or higher bonus (check your offer here) and an increased limit. You can usually purchase up to 100,000 points per calendar year (twice if […]
Choice Privileges has launched a Buy Points Sale, offering up to a 40% discount until October 22, 2026. You can now buy up to 180,000 points per calendar year before any bonuses, and this limit is sometimes increased. You can access this offer on the Choice Privileges […]
If you're planning travel for the end of 2026 or early 2027, Singapore Airlines has marked down several award itineraries by 15%. The catch is that you'll need to act fast since this sale ends on September 20, 2026. Here are all the details on the sale — and the routes you can book for less.
Marriott Bonvoy is offering its members the chance to buy points with up to a 50% bonus. This bonus drops the effective cost per point to as low as 0.83¢ apiece, but the offer ends soon. That opens the door to stays at the most lavish Marriott properties at a fraction of the cost or the chane to mint airline miles for as little as 1.67¢ per mile. Here's when this promotion could make sense, and the last day to buy points.
Singapore Airlines has launched a Global Redemption sale that is valid for travel between November 1 and May 31, 2027. KrisFlyer members save 15% on economy and premium economy seats on select Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights if booked by September 20. You can access […]
Choice Privileges is running a promotion to buy points through October 22, 2026. With this deal, Choice Privileges members can get a 40% discount when buying points. When maximized, members can snag points for as little as 0.62¢ apiece! Here's when it makes sense to buy Choice points.
IHG Iberostar Beachfront Resorts has just launched a flash sale, offering travelers up to 40% off at select properties. The booking window for these offers closes September 8, 2026, so you'll need to act fast. Here are the details and which properties are participating.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a rare 70% bonus on purchased points, bringing the cost to as low as 1.20-1.48 cents each depending on your account's country.
Turkish Airlines has now launched a buy miles campaign that allows Miles&Smiles members also earn up to 20,000 status miles. The offer is available between September 2 – 10, 2026, and the purchase price of miles is NOT discounted. You can access this offer on […]
Turkish Airlines has launched an economy award sale for select routes to/from Turkey and select destinations in Africa and the Middle East. Miles&Smiles members can save 30% on the number of miles required for economy class awards if they book by September 15. You can […]
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has launched a new miles sale, with up to a 70% bonus, valid through October 4, 2026. Flying Club has increased the number of Virgin Points you can buy during this sale before the bonus from 100,000 to 400,000. You can […]
Lufthansa’s Miles&More program sells miles in an unusual way, disguising them as a bundle even though the other components don’t make much sense. You can purchase up to 250,000 miles in a calendar year using bundles, excluding the bonus. The September offer is valid through the end of […]
IHG just launched a new Points & Cash promotion. For a limited time, targeted IHG One Rewards members can book a Points & Cash stay and receive around a 15% discount on the cash portion of the stay. This opens a back-door way to effectively buy points for around 0.5 cents each. Here's how.
IHG launched its sixth Buy Points Bonus Sale for 2026, with a 100% bonus at the beginning of this month that was already extended once, but now ends tomorrow (September 1. IHG frequently sells its points, with a maximum bonus of 100%. Members can purchase […]
Book August 31 or September 1 for travel through October 31. The first passenger pays the prevailing fare while a companion flies for $49 each way across JSX’s Santa Monica network.
Air France – KLM’s Flying Blue has launched a new miles promo, offering up to a 45% discount or an 80% bonus (both offers are out), valid for purchases until September 16, 2026. Flying Blue elite members can purchase up to 300,000 miles per transaction […]
Southwest just launched a promotion to buy Rapid Rewards points with an up-to-45% discount. This offer gives Rapid Rewards members the chance to grab points for just 1.65¢ each. But is this a good deal? Here are some things you should consider before pulling out your wallet.
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Marriott is running a bonus promotion that offers a 30% bonus on purchases of 2,000-39,000 points and a bonus of 40% if buying 40,000 or more points until September 9. That means you can buy points for as low as 0.89 cents per point if you’re targeted for the 40% bonus. Some people might see […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.
Marriott Bonvoy has two different options for purchasing points for more redemption opportunities, and the pricing usually varies based on available promotions at the time, while the Points Boost is the most volatile. Utilizing the points boost relies on your most recent paid hotel stay, […]
JetBlue has launched a new buy & gift points sale with up to a 120% bonus for points purchases made through October 1, 2026 (you can now use JetBlue miles for United Airlines awards). Members can buy and receive up to 300,000 TrueBlue points every […]
Starlux Airlines isn't immensely popular with U.S. travelers, but it offers an impressive first class cabin and a comfortable way to get to Asia. Starlux has just introduced the opportunity to buy miles — at 4¢ apiece. Let's take a look at whether this makes sense, along with other options for booking Starlux award redemptions.
Leading Hotels of the World is running another points sale, this time giving a bonus of up to 100%. That drops the price to as low as 6 cents per point, which may sound expensive, but you can get better value when redeeming the points. Best points-bookable hotels in the world (2026) The Deal Leading […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.
JetBlue just launched a new buy miles sale featuring up to a 120% bonus now through October 1, 2026. But should you take advantage of this promotion? Let's look at when it makes sense to buy JetBlue points — and when it doesn't.
Avianca continues its miles sales in 2026, offering up to a 145% bonus for purchases made through August 24, 2026. LifeMiles members can buy up to 200,000 miles per transaction (before any bonus) and up to 500,000 miles in any calendar year before the bonus. You […]
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