Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back Categories for Q1 2026: What They Are and How to Activate by Tyler Glatt December 15, 2025 123 Registration is now open for a new batch of bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom®. Here's how to activate your card to earn 5% in select categories to earn 5% cash back from January 1 through March 31, 2026.
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Offer 30% Off Select Routes — Book by December 31 by Tyler Glatt December 15, 2025 4 Singapore Airlines just relaunched its Spontaneous Escapes award discount for another month. Get 30% off KrisFlyer award bookings on select routes for travel in January 2026. Discounted awards are available between the U.S. and Europe, Japan, and Singapore, plus dozens of options around the world. Book by December 31, 2025, to lock in this discount.
Get 12 Months of Star Alliance Benefits for a One-Time Fee by Cameron Laufer December 15, 2025 0 TAP Air Portugal has announced a new status match, and it can be a pretty good deal for certain frequent flyers. The match awards TAP Miles&Go Silver or Gold status, which also comes with Star Alliance Silver or Gold status. Here's how to match.
The Ultimate Guide to ExpertFlyer: How to Find Award Space, Upgrades, Seat Maps, and More by Max Prosperi and Andrew Kunesh December 14, 2025 1 ExpertFlyer is a powerful tool offering users dozens of features and resources. With this tool, you can view flight availability, upgrade and award space, real-time seat maps, and much more. Here's how to get the most from the platform.
Leaders Club Sterling Status: How To Get Top-Tier Status at 400+ Independent Luxury Hotels by Harrison Pierce December 14, 2025 0 Cardholders of the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express now receive complimentary Leaders Club Sterling status. Here's what you need to know about the top-tier elite status for Leading Hotels of the World loyalists, including its benefits and other ways to earn it.
Hyatt Points Expiration Policy: How to Keep Your World of Hyatt Points From Expiring by Sam Helmy December 14, 2025 65 World of Hyatt points expire under a relatively generous policy. Here is everything you need to know about your points expiration and how to keep your points active.
Citi Product Change Rules Explained: How (and Why) to Downgrade, Upgrade, or Switch Cards by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce December 14, 2025 17 Citi offers unmatched flexibility in credit card product changes, including the ability to switch between different card families. Whether you’re looking to downgrade, upgrade, or sidestep an annual fee, we’ll walk you through what’s still possible with Citi and how to make the most of your options.
Virgin Hotels Promotion: Book Award Stays at Select Properties from 15k Transferable Points by Skye Class and Sam Helmy December 14, 2025 0 If you've been buiolding up your Virgin Points, you might like these new Virgin Hotel promotions. Currently, Virgin Red members can book award nights at select Virgin Hotels in the U.S. for as few as 20,000 points per night. Here are the details and how to get the best value from your points.
Flying With Your Skis: Airline Policies for Ski and Boot Bags by Cameron Laufer December 13, 2025 0 Many airlines allow flyers to combine a ski bag and boot bag as one checked luggage. This ski season, we break down how to pack right and avoid fees to fly all that gear with you.
Alaska Airlines Lounges: Locations, How to Access, and What Memberships Cost (Plus Ways to Save) by Tyler Glatt December 13, 2025 0 Even though its network is smaller than those of other major airlines, Alaska Airlines Lounges are consistently great places to dine, relax, and recharge before your flight. If you’re curious about how to access these lounges, you’re in the right place. Here’s where they’re located, how to get in, and what an annual membership costs.
Who’s Eligible for a Citi Welcome Bonus? ThankYou Rewards Cards Application Rules Explained by Harrison Pierce and Kennedy Miller December 13, 2025 31 Are you eligible for a new cardmember bonus on a Citi credit card? Like many card issuers, Citi implements a few policies that limit who can earn a lucrative welcome bonus. Here's what you need to know before applying for a ThankYou Rewards card.
34 Points, Miles, and Travel Deals Ending in the Next Two Weeks (Avios, Chase, IHG, Marriott, Southwest, United, etc.) by JT Genter December 13, 2025 8 At least 34 promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Among those include last chance to book before a devaluation, major card changes, end of 85k card offers, transfer bonuses, savings on gas, excellent deals on buying points and miles, and much more. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.
Delta Gold Card vs. Platinum Delta Amex: Which of These SkyMiles Credit Cards Is Right for You? by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce December 13, 2025 1 Delta Air Lines and American Express offer several different credit cards to customers. These include the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card as well as the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. But when it comes down to it, which is best? Let's find out.
EVA Air Selling Miles With up to a 35% Bonus — But Is It Worth Buying? by Andrew George Bradshaw December 13, 2025 6 Now through December 31, 2025, you can buy EVA Air Infinity MileageLands miles with up to a 35% bonus. This promotion drops the price to as low as 2.96¢ per mile. At such a rate, is it even worth grabbing EVA miles? Here's when it makes sense to buy EVA Air miles — plus some alternatives.
American Airlines Promotions: Register for Free Miles, Then Earn up to 3k Bonus Miles on Cars and Hotels by Tyler Glatt December 12, 2025 1 American Airlines just dropped a new promotion, and you’ll earn free miles just for registering! Beyond that easy bonus, you can earn even more bonus miles by booking a hotel stay through AAdvantage Hotels and reserving a rental car through AAdvantage Cars between now and February 28, 2026.
Rove Miles Promotions: Bonus Miles on Hotel Bookings, Transfer Bonus, and Miles for Signing Up by Tyler Glatt December 12, 2025 4 Rove Miles is currently offering several promotions, including bonus miles for taking less than 30 seconds to sign up, 5,000 bonus miles on your first eligible hotel booking, and 40% more miles on loyalty-eligible bookings. Here are all the details.
Get 30% off Economy Tickets to 182 Destinations Worldwide With Turkish Airlines’ Award Sale by Harrison Pierce and Skye Class December 12, 2025 35 Turkish Airlines is running an award sale offering 30% off economy flights to 182 cities worldwide through December 22, 2025. If you don't already have Turkish Miles & Smiles, you can transfer points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt to book these amazing awards.
Limited-Time Offer: Earn a $300 Cash Back Bonus on the Chase Freedom Unlimited® by Jess Farley and Tyler Glatt December 12, 2025 91 For a limited time, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® is offering new applicants a $300 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. Here's why you should consider this ultra-rewarding card and how to apply.
United MileagePlus Changes for 2026: More Ways to Earn PlusPoints, Better Award Availability, and More by Harrison Pierce December 12, 2025 0 United just unveiled changes to its MileagePlus Premier program for 2026. The good news is that it'll be easier than ever for Premier members to earn PlusPoints, but the bad news is that the PlusPoint fixed upgrade chart is going away. Here's everything you need to know.
IHG Promotions: Earn up to 3X Points Through the End of 2025 — and Register to Earn 2X Points in Q1 2026 by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce December 12, 2025 87 Heading to an IHG property soon? There are a couple of IHG promotions running right now that can help you rack up extra points or elite nights, plus members can already register for the first promotion of 2026. Here are all the current offers and how to register so you don't miss out on bonus rewards.
Buy Frontier Airlines Miles With a Best-Ever 150% Bonus Through January 9 (1.08¢ Each) by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw December 12, 2025 1 Frontier Airlines just launched its best-ever deal on miles. Through January 9, 2026, you can get up to a 150% bonus when purchasing miles, dropping the cost as low as 1.08¢ per mile. This sale won't be around forever, so you'll have to act soon if you're interested. Here are all the details.
Choice Adds New Experiences: Bid on Packages for Concerts and Travel from 30K Transferable Points by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva December 12, 2025 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. With football and racing seasons over, Choice is pivoting to adding unique experiences tied to its Cambria brand, from brewery tours in Asheville to lift ticket packages in Lake Placid. Here's an overview of what's on offer.
Buy Emirates Skywards Miles With a 25% Bonus for Deals to Europe, Fly Emirates First Class by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter December 12, 2025 13 Emirates just launched a new promotion to buy Skywards miles, offering up to a 25% bonus on purchases for the next couple of weeks. You can buy Skywards miles for as low as 2.4¢ apiece. But does it ever make sense to jump on a promotion like this? Let's consider the details.
Inside the American Airlines A321XLR: Where to Sit and How to Book Flights on AA’s Brand-New Plane by Tyler Glatt December 11, 2025 0 American Airlines just got the (metaphorical) keys to its Airbus A321XLR, and it takes off with passengers for the first time next week. At a media event at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), AA unveiled its first Airbus A321XLR. Here's your first look inside the A321XLR, and how to book a flight on its first routes with points and miles.
Hilton Honors Joins the Luxury Cruise World: How to Earn and Redeem Points with Explora Journeys by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea December 11, 2025 0 Hilton announces a new partnership with luxury cruise liner Explora Journeys -called Hilton Honors Adventures- that lets you earn and redeem your Hilton Honors points for cruise ship sailings. Here's all you need to know about it, including an early preview offer to start enjoying perks on bookings for next year.
New: Earn and Redeem Hyatt Points for Luxury Safaris Through New Mr & Mrs Smith Partnership by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea December 11, 2025 0 Hyatt has announced the addition of 15 Asilia Africa properties in East Africa through its existing Mr & Mrs Smith partnership. Most of them are luxury lodges and camp sites near national parks and reserves in the most sought after adventure destinations. Here's what it means for your next safari.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders: Get Access to Exclusive Apple TV Event in NYC This Weekend by Skye Class December 11, 2025 1 Did you know that the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card comes with exclusive Apple benefits? Cardholders can claim complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music, while getting access to exclusive experiences. If you're interested, book a night of tv magic in New York City, December 12-14, and go behind the scenes of hit Apple TV shows and movies. Here are the details.
Buy Avianca LifeMiles With a 125% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) Through December 16 by Tyler Glatt December 11, 2025 129 LifeMiles just launched a new buy miles promotion offering travelers LifeMiles at a rate of 1.47¢ apiece. This deal unlocks excellent deals, such as United flights to Canada for $147, business class to Switzerland for $807, and $2,347 to Tokyo in ANA first class! Here are all the details and a few ways to maximize LifeMiles.
JetBlue’s First BlueHouse Lounge at JFK Is Opening Soon — Here’s Your First Look Inside by Tyler Glatt December 11, 2025 0 JetBlue flyers: your number one wish has finally been granted. The airline's first airport lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (which it's calling BlueHouse) opens to travelers bright and early on December 18, 2025. From the moment you step inside, you'll see why JetBlue is calling BlueHouse its love letter to New York. Here’s everything you need to know about JetBlue’s brand-new lounge at JFK.
