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The Award Wire

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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Award spaceJul 7
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)
<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
Mistake fareJul 7
5 Ways to Use Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to Book Hotels (opens Thrifty Traveler in a new tab)
We love Chase Ultimate Rewards points not just because they're so valuable, but for their flexibility, too. Sure, you can use Chase points to book flights for pennies on the … Continued
Thrifty Traveler·
- Chase Ultimate Rewards
DealJul 7
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. […] The post Southwest cardholder promo: Earn 30% bonus points on all spend (Also Companion Pass eligible) appeared first on Frequent
Frequent Miler
DevaluationJul 7
Hyatt Place LAX Could Become A Data Center, As Rooms For Chips Now More Valuable Than People [Roundup] (opens View From The Wing in a new tab)
A Hyatt Place near LAX may be torn down for a data center. Plus: Rolexes in coach, Southwest’s awful WiFi, automatic VAT refunds, and another Trump resort theft allegation.
View From The Wing·
- World of Hyatt
Program changeJul 7
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Review: A Hotel Card Worth Keeping (opens AwardWallet Blog in a new tab)
The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is a solid option for small business owners who are loyal to Marriott. Here's everything you need to know about it's perks and long-term benefits to help you decide if it's one you should add to your wallet.
AwardWallet Blog·
- Amex Membership Rewards
- Marriott Bonvoy
DispatchJul 7
W South Beach is leaving Marriott for Hilton — and reflagging to a major luxury brand (opens The Points Guy in a new tab)
The iconic South Beach hotel will close in August and reopen next year under Hilton.
The Points Guy·
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Hilton Honors
DevaluationJul 7
Best Rewards Card Offers Right Now — Up To 175,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [July 2026] (opens View From The Wing in a new tab)
July 2026 brings a new best-ever credit card offers, with several new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.
View From The Wing
DispatchJul 7
Amex Platinum vs. Business Platinum: Which premium Amex card is right for you? (opens The Points Guy in a new tab)
The American Express Platinum and the American Express Business Platinum both offer tons of travel perks. But which card is right for you?
The Points Guy·
- Amex Membership Rewards
Award spaceJul 7
Best-Ever Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Bonus: Earn 200K Points (opens One Mile at a Time in a new tab)
In 2025, we saw the introduction of theSapphire Reserve for Business, which is Chase’s new premium business card. While the card has a steep annual fee, it also has strong perks, and for many people, will prove to be more than worthwhile.
One Mile at a Time
DispatchJul 7
Hilton Honors members can start earning points at Yotel next week (opens The Points Guy in a new tab)
Budget-friendly hotel brand Yotel is joining Hilton Honors. Members will be able to earn and redeem points on stays starting in July.
The Points Guy·
- Hilton Honors

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