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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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  1. Deal

    Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 80% Bonus, 1.69 Cents Each: Worth It? (opens One Mile at a Time in a new tab)

    Strategically buying miles & points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We’ve just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles, with an offer to buy miles with up to an 80% bonus, at a cost of 1.69 cents each. While not quite in line with the best-ever offers we’ve seen from the program, it still has the potential to be a good deal, if you have a specific use in mind.

    One Mile at a Time
    • Air France-KLM Flying Blue
  2. Award space

    Qatar Airways New Rule (opens Reddit r/awardtravel in a new tab)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’m honestly so frustrated and wondering if anyone else has had this happen.<br/> I found <strong>2 Qsuite Saver seats</strong> from LAX to Doha for <strong>70k Avios each</strong>. When I searched for 2 passengers, it showed both seats available.</p> <p>The problem was Qatar’s new My List restriction. My boyfriend wasn’t eligible to be redeemed for from my account, so after talking to customer service, I created him his own Privilege Club account and transferre

    Reddit r/awardtravel
    • Avios
    • Qatar Privilege Club
  3. Transfer bonus

    Bits: Air France lounge at Heathrow now open, win a Korean Air flight to Seoul (opens Head for Points in a new tab)

    News in brief: Air France lounge at Heathrow now open Air France has announced that its new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 is now open. The opening, which was originally planned for mid June, was delayed due to problems with Heathrow’s systems. It is the first Air France-branded lounge to operate at Heathrow in 17 [&#8230;]

    Head for Points
    • Air France-KLM Flying Blue
  4. Transfer bonus

    Virgin Atlantic launches a new American Express cashback deal (opens Head for Points in a new tab)

    Virgin Atlantic came late to offering&#160;cashback deals with American Express, but since 2024 they have become a regular feature. A new deal has just launched with a number of permutations. As always, you need to see if the deal shows under the ‘Offers’ tab on one or more of your American Express cards. You need [&#8230;]

    Head for Points
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
  5. Award space

    Am I too late for Vietnam in March? (opens Reddit r/awardtravel in a new tab)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’m a bit new to award availability space for business class tickets, so forgive me if this is basic knowledge. I am trying to book 2 business class tickets to Vietnam for March/April 27’, and have been checking for the last few weeks, but no luck. It seems like all the reasonable (sub 150k point sub 30 hour flights) only have 1 seat per flight. Is it just incredibly difficult to find 2 seats on a reasonable flight? Or am I too late in trying to book these?</p>

    Reddit r/awardtravel
  6. Program change

    What is Delta elite status worth? (opens Frequent Miler in a new tab)

    Most airlines offer extra benefits to their most valuable customers. If you fly enough with an airline, you can become “elite”. Of course, not all elites are equal. Most airlines have multiple elite tiers to differentiate their valuable customers from their really valuable customers. And, of course, airlines offer the best perks to their highest [&#8230;] The post What is Delta elite status worth? appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Exp

    Frequent Miler
    • Delta SkyMiles
  7. Award space

    First redemption, how did I do? (opens Reddit r/awardtravel in a new tab)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Jclass on JAL<br/> 70k + 600ish one way on 11/22<br/> Was able to book two seats next to each other.</p> <p>Still figuring out the return flight, might have to just pay cash and go Econ. </p> <p>I’m super excited as this is my first time redeeming for airlines.</p> <p>Edit:<br/> Route: LAX to NRT<br/> business class on a 787-9, the airbus was 155k points :(</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/dannysan8"> /u/dann

    Reddit r/awardtravel
    • Japan Airlines
  9. Program change

    United/Marriott reciprocal promo: Earn 2,000 Marriott points + 1,500 United miles every time you stay &#038; fly (opens Frequent Miler in a new tab)

    United and Marriott have a longstanding partnership in a few different ways, such as additional bonus miles when transferring Marriott Bonvoy points and elite status with the other program when having high enough elite status in one of the programs. There’s now a limited time new promotion that’s awarding both 2,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points [&#8230;] The post United/Marriott reciprocal promo: Earn 2,000 Marriott points + 1,500 United miles every time you stay &#038; fly appeared first on Fre

    Frequent Miler
    • United MileagePlus
    • Marriott Bonvoy
  10. Transfer bonus

    Which Hyatt Milestone Reward should I pick? &#124; Coffee Break Ep113 &#124; 7-7-26 (opens Frequent Miler in a new tab)

    Greg earned a 30-night Hyatt milestone reward, which means he’s faced with a choice of what to pick. He’s got 90 days to pick that reward, but he’s whittled away a lot of that time and now just has a few weeks left to decide. Which Hyatt Milestone Reward should I pick? Watch the full [&#8230;] The post Which Hyatt Milestone Reward should I pick? | Coffee Break Ep113 | 7-7-26 appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or o

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Capital One
    • World of Hyatt
  11. Transfer bonus

    (Ends 7/8) American Express Charles Schwab &#038; Morgan Stanley Platinum 150,000 Points Bonus (opens Doctor of Credit in a new tab)

    Originally posted 5/7/26, reposting 6/12/26 since the timing is good now to apply for a Platinum card and maximize the semi-annual FHR credit and the quarterly Resy and Lululemon credits. (ht sixsillysquirrels) The Offer Schwab link&#160;&#124; Morgan Stanley link American Express Charles Schwab Platinum is offering 150,000 bonus points after $12,000 in spend within the [&#8230;]

    Doctor of Credit
    • Amex Membership Rewards
  14. Deal

    Southwest sale: Save up to 40% off base fares, no promo code needed (opens Frequent Miler in a new tab)

    Southwest launched a new sale today that’s giving a discount of up to 40% off base fares. Unusually for Southwest though, this doesn’t require the use of a promo code. The Deal Save up to 40% off base fares on Southwest flights. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Up to 40 percent off promotion savings [&#8230;] The post Southwest sale: Save up to 40% off base fares, no promo code needed appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
  17. Award space

    Cannot transfer Bonvoy to ATMOS (opens Reddit r/awardtravel in a new tab)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Have been trying for a couple days. On the Bonvoy transfer page, entering all the information and clicking "Continue" does not work at all. For comparison it does work for other airlines. Names on both FF programs are identical. I called Bonvoy support and they said they opened a ticket and to try in a few hours but no luck. </p> <p>Anyone have a similar experience? Are there any other ATMOS transfer partners besides Bonvoy?</p> <p>Thank you.</p> </div><!-- SC_O

    Reddit r/awardtravel
    • Marriott Bonvoy
  19. Transfer bonus

    Current Accor Airline Transfer Bonuses: Get a 20% Bonus on Conversions to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank (opens AwardWallet Blog in a new tab)

    Accor has a long list of airline transfer partners, and every so often, the Accor Live Limitless program launches conversion bonuses that let you earn bonus ALL Reward points when converting airline miles into hotel points, or vice versa. Through July 31, 2026, you can get a 20% bonus on transfers between Japan Airlines Mileage Bank and Accor. Here's how.

    AwardWallet Blog
    • Japan Airlines
  21. Transfer bonus

    Avid hiker? Get 50% back on an AllTrails subscription with a targeted Amex Offer (opens Frequent Miler in a new tab)

    Are you an avid hiker? If so, you’re likely familiar with AllTrails.com which is an excellent resource for hiking trails not only in the US, but worldwide too. AllTrails has a free membership which provides a lot of information that you might need when heading out for a hike, as well as a couple of [&#8230;] The post Avid hiker? Get 50% back on an AllTrails subscription with a targeted Amex Offer appeared first on Frequent Miler . Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Expr

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
  23. Award space

    Why do I suck at this? Best option for flights from GSO/RDU/CLT to PDL around 9/10-9/16 (opens Reddit r/awardtravel in a new tab)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Any help is appreciated. I have 200K Amex points to spend and would like to find the best deal on a flight using points from/to the above locations for 2 adults. Ideally I'd like to fly business class. Between transfer partners, best way to use points for travel, etc. I just can't get my head wrapped around it. Tips or beginning points please! The best I can find it from CLT and with economy for 2 people it's still 250,986. Another option I found was 207,906 fro

    Reddit r/awardtravel
    • Amex Membership Rewards
  25. Deal

    Southwest cardholder promo: Earn 30% bonus points on all spend (Also Companion Pass eligible) (opens Frequent Miler in a new tab)

    Southwest runs promotions every quarter that reward cardholders in some way. This new quarter’s spending offer has now opened for registration and to celebrate the 30th birthday of Southwest credit cards, they’re offering 30% bonus points on all purchases through the end of September, with all the points also being eligible for Companion Pass qualification. [&#8230;] The post Southwest cardholder promo: Earn 30% bonus points on all spend (Also Companion Pass eligible) appeared first on Frequent

    Frequent Miler

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