Big news from the World of Hyatt! The popular loyalty program just announced that it’s lowering the requirements for earning elite status in 2021 while simultaneously extending several popular promotions. This means that earning elite status in 2021 is both easier and more rewarding for Hyatt loyalists.
Southwest has launched its best ever buy points promotion, offering Rapid Rewards members the chance to snag Rapid Rewards points for as little as 1.62¢ apiece. On the surface, this seems like a great deal. But you may want to consider some alternatives before grabbing your wallet.
American Express is back with a new transfer bonus. Through January 31, 2021, Membership Rewards collectors can transfer points to Hilton and receive a 40% bonus. While this represents one of the better Hilton transfer bonuses we’ve seen from Amex, that doesn’t necessarily make it a good idea for everyone.
Chase has launched all-time-high welcome offers on three Southwest Rapid Rewards cards. New cardholders can earn up to 80,000 points after meeting the minimum spend! If you pick the right card, you should easily get more value than the annual fee.
New member bonuses are a great way to earn bonus points and free nights when signing up for airline and hotel programs. Here’s a round-up of some of the hotel and airline membership programs currently giving bonuses for new members -— including Mariott, Hilton, and Qatar Airways. One new member bonus is ending tomorrow, so this is your last chance to sign up under this promotion.
Now through March 2021, Southwest co-branded cardholders can earn 5X points on up to $2,000 in Southwest purchases per month—translating into (at least) a 7% return. Here’s how to register for this great promotion.
Choice Privileges’ Holiday promotion is live. For a limited time, Choice is offering 2,000 to 5,000 bonus points after every qualifying stay. While that may not sound like much, it adds up in a hurry if you frequently make short stops in Choice properties. If you have an upcoming stay, be sure you register before checking out!
United’s targeted bonus miles offers are back! This winter, United is giving selected MileagePlus members a chance to earn up to 10X bonus miles on flights now through January 10, 2021. Here’s how to check if you’re targeted and the restrictions on this promotion.