Airline, Hotel, and Travel Promotions for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday Airline, Hotel, and Travel Promotions for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday

Airline, Hotel, and Travel Promotions for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday

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Hotels, airlines, and other travel-related companies are offering promotions for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday like there's no tomorrow. To make it easier to parse through the ones that might interest you, we've created a list of the best promotions from several loyalty programs. And as more offers crop up, we'll continue to update this post — so be sure to bookmark this page.

Here's a roundup of all the promotions you might want to maximize in the coming weeks.

Airline Promotions

Frequent flyers can score some amazing discounts this Black Friday. Whether you want to book an international trip or a vacation package, these airlines have you covered.

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Air Canada

On December 1, 2025, only, you can score 25% off base fares for flights to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean with promo code 25CYBERNA. You can also get $50 off round-trip base fares (except Economy Basic) to Asia-Pacific and South America with promo code 25CYBERINT. For both deals, eligible travel is between December 8, 2025, and May 31, 2026.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines is offering discounts to hundreds of destinations with the Cyber Monday sale through December 4, 2025. You can fly from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) for just $39 each way, or fly across the country from San Diego (SAN) to Washington D.C. (IAD) for just $129. These deals are also available through Hawaiian Airlines' Cyber Monday website.

American Airlines

American Airlines isn't offering a traditional deal where you spend a certain amount to receive a certain discount. Instead, American Airlines offers Travel Tuesday deals to select destinations. For instance, you can fly on dozens of domestic routes one-way for less than $100. Or, fly to the Caribbean or Mexico round-trip for as little as $166, or head to Europe for as little as $414 round-trip. You can even fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (HND) for just $620 round-trip. Make sure to book by December 2, 2025. However, if you find a great deal, it's wise to lock in pricing as soon as you can.

You can also save when you purchase a vacation package through American Airlines Vacations:

  • Save $75 on 2+ night packages of $2,500 or more with promo code CYBER75
  • Save $150 on 3+ night packages of $3,500 or more with promo code CYBER150
  • Save $250 on 4+ night packages of $4,500 or more with promo code CYBER250

Book your vacation package by December 6, 2025, to take advantage of these savings. The eligible travel window is through October 31, 2026.

British Airways

British Airways is running a fall sale through December 3, 2025, with a variety of routes between the U.S. and Europe included. For example, fly round-trip from Boston (BOS) to Madrid (MAD) for just $324.

You can also save on vacation packages:

  • Save $30 on vacation packages of $1,000 or more
  • Save $100 on vacation packages of $3,000 or more
  • Save $200 on vacation packages of $5,000 or more
  • Save $300 on vacation packages of $6,000 or more

Delta Airlines

Delta's Winter Your Way event allows you to book limited-time Cyber Monday deals through December 3, 2025. You'll need to look at the offer page to find deals from your home airport, but it seems that both domestic and international routes are on sale.

Ready for your next vacation? As a SkyMiles member, you can book a Delta Vacation and save using promo code: SMBF2025.

  • Save $25 on flight and hotel packages up to $1,499
  • Save $75 on flight and hotel packages up to $1,500-$3,999
  • Save $125 on flight and hotel packages up to $4,000-$6,999
  • Save $250 on flight and hotel packages up to $7,000 or more

You can take advantage of this deal through December 4, 2025. The eligible travel window is from December 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.

Frontier Airlines

Through December 2, 2025, you can save 100% on base fares for flights through February 28, 2026, using promo code SAVE100. You can also get the 2026-2027 GoWild All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass for just $349 ($250 in savings). If you purchase a pass by December 2, 2025, you'll also receive 10,000 Travel Miles. Frontier Airlines is offering one of the best deals we've seen for Cyber Monday 2025.

JetBlue Vacations

If you missed the JetBlue Vacations sale that ended on November 25, don't worry. JetBlue launched a new sale on November 26 that lasts until December 5, 2025. You can get up to $1,000 off flights and hotel or flight and cruise packages, plus reduced deposits on select bundles.

  • $150 off packages of $3,000 or more: GOSEASON150
  • $250 off packages of $4,000 or more: GOSEASON250
  • $400 off packages of $6,000 or more: GOSEASON400
  • $1,000 off packages of $10,000 or more: GOSEASON1000

You'll also earn 2x Tiles on cruise bookings.

Eligible travel dates are from January 1, 2026, to November 1, 2026.

JetBlue A321 in the new livery taking off.
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La Compagnie

Now extended through December 1, 2025, La Compagnie is celebrating “Blue Friday.” And this is a great opportunity to score round-trip flights from Newark to Paris, Milan, or Nice starting at $2,400 round-trip. What makes La Compagnie unique is that its A321neo airplanes are outfitted from nose to tail with lie-flat seats, so this is a fantastic deal for transatlantic business class.

To take advantage of La Compagnie’s “Blue Friday” promotion, head to LaCompagnie.com or give the airline a call at 1-800-218-6820.

LATAM Airlines

You can get up to 50% off flights to South America with LATAM's Black Friday sale. Book by December 1, 2025, for travel departing from the United States. Sample flights include New York (JFK) to Buenos Aires (EZE) for just $750.53 round-trip in March 2026, or Orlando (MCO) to Lima (LIM) for just $519.37 round-trip in March 2026.

Norwegian

Using promo code BLACKWEEK25, you can save up to 30% on flights to all Norwegian destinations through December 1, 2025. Norwegian has connectivity throughout much of Europe and northern Africa. During this sale, you can get a flight from Oslo (OSL) to Marrakech, Morocco (RAK) for as little as $65.

Qatar Airways

Through December 2, 2025, you can get up to 30% off your Qatar Airways flight:

  • Up to 25% discount for 1 or more passengers traveling between December 1, 2025, and October 31, 2026, in economy or business class
  • Up to 30% discount for 2 to 6 passengers traveling in economy between January 1 and October 31, 2026

If you aren't already a Qatar Privilege Club member, enroll by the end of the year using promo code AMOFFER25 to earn bonus Avios on your first flight. You'll earn 2,500 bonus Avios when you take an economy flight and 5,000 bonus Avios when you take a business class or first class flight through June 30, 2026.

Singapore Airlines

Through December 2, 2025, you can save an average of 15-20% on fares from five U.S. cities to Asia through Singapore Airlines' Black Friday sale. This sale is valid for flights departing on or after January 15, 2026, for economy and premium economy fare classes, and on or after July 16, 2026, for business class flights, through October 30, 2026.

Southwest Airlines

If you want to fly for even less than Southwest normally charges for a ticket, you're in luck. Southwest's Cyber Sale runs through December 4, 2025, and offers 50% off base fares on flights within the continental U.S. for travel between January 6 and March 4, 2026. Use promo code 50CYBER to save.

Spirit Airlines

Through December 1, 2025, you can book a one-way Spirit flight for just $25 as a Saver$ Club member or $30 for non-members. The eligible travel window is from December 6, 2025, through March 4, 2026, and excludes travel on Fridays and Sundays. If you aren't already a member of Saver$ Club, you can join at a discounted rate of $50.95 through December 2, 2025.

Turkish Airlines

Book a Turkish Airlines ticket by December 4, 2025, for travel between January 12 and April 30, 2026, to take advantage of Friday Flyday special fares. These fares are valid on round-trip economy flights and is subject to minimum stay requirements for select destinations. However, there are some great deals, like Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (ATH) for just $611 round-trip. If you're planning a trip for the spring of 2026, now is the time to book.

Car Rental Promotions

Renting a car while on vacation can give you unprecedented freedom to explore your destination at your leisure. Booking during Black Friday can help you save on your next car rental.

Upgraded vehicles on the lot at a Hertz location.
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Hertz

Book a Hertz rental car by December 5, 2025, and save up to 15% on base rates worldwide for pickup through March 25, 2026. Note that this offer isn't available to U.S. residents picking up a rental in the U.S. However, if you plan on going abroad at the beginning of the year, this is a great deal.

Roadsurfer

If you've always wanted to rent an RV and embark on an epic road trip, maybe now is the time. At Roadsurfer, you can get 30% off your next RV rental when you use the code FRIDAY30. Make sure to book by December 1, 2025, to get your savings.

Cruise Promotions

Cruises can help you see several destinations at once and make the planning process substantially easier. Most Black Friday cruise sales allow you to save on your second guest, but a few also discount the cruise itself or offer onboard credits.

Oceania Vista at port
Oceania Vista. Credit: Harrison Pierce / AwardWallet

MSC Cruises

You can book a sailing with MSC Cruises for just $199 through December 1, 2025. You can also get up to $1,000 in onboard credit, and kids 17 and under sail free as the third or fourth guest.

For sailings on or before March 31, 2026, the onboard credit is as follows:

  • 2-4 nights: $25 per stateroom on Inside and Oceanview; $35 per stateroom on Balcony & Suites; $100 per stateroom on MSC Yacht Club.
  • 5-9 nights: $50 per stateroom on Inside and Oceanview; $75 per stateroom on Balcony & Suites; $150 per stateroom on MSC Yacht Club.
  • 10+ nights: $100 per stateroom on Inside and Oceanview; $125 per stateroom on Balcony & Suites; $500 per stateroom on MSC Yacht Club.

For sailings on or after April 1, 2026, the onboard credit is as follows:

  • 2-4 nights: $50 per stateroom on Inside and Oceanview; $75 per stateroom on Balcony & Suites; $250 per stateroom on MSC Yacht Club.
  • 5-9 nights: $100 per stateroom on Inside and Oceanview; $150 per stateroom on Balcony & Suites; $350 per stateroom on MSC Yacht Club.
  • 10+ nights: $200 per stateroom on Inside and Oceanview; $250 per stateroom on Balcony & Suites; $1,000 per stateroom on MSC Yacht Club.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line might have one of the best Black Friday deals out there. You can get 50% off all cruises, plus the Free at Sea™ package. Free at Sea includes an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi package, and excursion credits. You can also buy a plane ticket as part of your package, and the second guest flies for free. Book through December 1, 2025. On cruises of 3 days or more, you can get up to $1,000 in onboard credits, depending on your room:

  • Inside Staterooms get $50
  • Balcony staterooms get $100
  • Suites and Haven get up to $1,000

Oceania Cruises

If you want to enjoy small ship luxury at a fraction of the cost, take advantage of Oceania Cruises' Black Friday sale. You can save up to 50% off select luxury cruises through December 2, 2025. Every sailing includes gourmet specialty dining and unlimited Wi-Fi.

Virgin Voyages

Through December 4, 2025, you can get 80% off your second sailor and up to $500 in free drinks on Virgin Voyages sailings through November 4, 2027. The exact amount of your drink credit will depend on the length of your sailing and the type of cabin:

  • Sailings 4-5 nights: up to $120 credit for suites, $75 credit for sea terraces
  • Sailings 6-9 nights: up to $350 for suites, $200 for sea terraces
  • Sailings 10+ nights: up to $500 for suites, $300 for sea terraces

Always included on Virgin Voyages sailings are award-winning dining, world-class entertainment, Wi-Fi, fitness classes, and more.

eSIM Promotions

It's important to stay connected throughout your travels. Whether you're working or chatting with loved ones, eSIMs allow you to access cell service the moment you arrive in a new country.

GigSky Black Friday Offer
Credit: GigSky

Airalo

If you missed Airalo's Black Friday sale, you're in luck. You can buy an unlimited Airalo eSIM by midnight on December 1, 2025, to get 25% off. You can activate your eSIM anytime within 90 days, so you can plan ahead if you have an international trip coming up in the next few months.

GigSky

GigSky is one of our favorite eSIM providers, so it's great news that you can get 30% off unlimited plans of three days or longer and regular/cruise plans of 3 GB or more. Purchase during the Black Friday period and activate any time in the next 12 months. Even better, eligible Visa Infinite cardholders receive 40% off these plans. Buy your eSIM by December 11, 2025, to take advantage of the sale.

Holafly

Use promo code BlackFriday at checkout to buy 3 eSIMs for the price of 2. You have up to one year to activate any of the eSIMs, so this is a great deal if you know you have a trip coming up at any point in 2026. Buy your eSIM by December 2, 2025, to take advantage of the deals.

Hotel Promotions

Whether you prefer to stay at luxury, once-in-a-lifetime properties, or you want to stretch your money as far as possible with budget-friendly options, there are plenty of Black Friday sales to take advantage of.

The pool area at the Regent Santa Monica
The pool area at the Regent Santa Monica. Credit: Harrison Pierce / AwardWallet

Accor Live Limitless (ALL)

As an ALL Accor member, you can save up to 30% at hotels in the U.S. and Canada, and up to 40% at hotels throughout the Americas when you book by December 3, 2025. Eligible travel dates are from December 19, 2025, to December 18, 2026.

Beaches

If you're looking for an all-inclusive getaway, Beaches has you covered. Through December 2, 2025, you can get up to 65% off your stay, plus the following benefits:

  • Up to $1,000 Booking Credit
    • Up to $500 instant credit
    • $200 spa credit on stays 5+ nights
    • $300 Air Credit for travel from March 1, 2026, to December 20, 2026, for stays of 7+ nights
  • A free night at select resorts
  • $100 web booking bonus

To receive the spa credit, you need to fill out a registration form within 72 hours of booking.

The travel window is through December 20, 2027.

Hilton

Hilton's sale offers up to 25% off stays in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and select other destinations. The booking window is much longer — you have until December 15, 2025, to take advantage of the deals.

Suite at the The Liming Bequia, an SLH Hotel.
The Liming Bequia, an SLH Hotel. Credit: Hilton

IHG

IHG is offering a few different promotions for Black Friday. When you book by December 4, 2025, you can save 20% on hotel stays through March 31, 2026. IHG One Rewards members can save an additional 5%.

You can also save up to 60% at Iberostar Beachfront Resorts when you book by December 2, 2025, for stays through October 31, 2027.

Marriott

Marriott launched a big Cyber Week Sale that runs through Travel Tuesday on December 2, 2025. Members can get 25% off when booking through the Marriott Bonvoy app for stays from November 30, 2025, through February 22, 2026. Marriott Bonvoy members who book online will get 20% off, while non-members will receive 15% off Cyber Week Sale bookings.

NH Hotels

Book by December 3, 2025, and stay by August 31, 2026, to save up to 45% at hundreds of NH Hotels and resorts worldwide. This offer requires prepayment and is non-refundable, so be sure to triple-check your dates before you book.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is offering a two-part Black Friday promotion: save 35% on stays of two nights or more at more than 200 hotels worldwide, and earn 35,000 bonus points. Book by December 4, 2025, and travel by June 30, 2026. You must register for the promotion and book the MKTCYB25 rate. You can only earn the 35,000 bonus points one time.

Princess Hotels & Resorts

Use promo code BLACKPRINCESS2 to save up to 45% on Princess Hotels & Resorts bookings in Punta Cana, Jamaica, or Riviera Maya. Book by December 3, 2025, to take advantage of the discount.

Red Roof Inn

At participating Red Roof Inn, Red Roof PLUS+, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof, and The Red Collection properties, you can save up to 30% on stays of three or more nights. Book by December 3, 2025, directly at redroof.com or on the Red Roof Mobile App. Look for the “Red Hot Deal” when you search for hotel availability.

Sandals

The Sandals Black Friday sale is live. Through December 2, 2025, you can get up to 65% off your trip, along with the following benefits:

  • Up to $2,000 Booking Credit
    • Up to $1,500 instant credit
    • $200 spa credit on stays 5+ nights
    • $300 Air Credit for travel from March 1, 2026, to December 25, 2026, for stays 7+ nights
  • A free night at select resorts
  • $100 web booking bonus

To receive the spa credit, you need to fill out a registration form within 72 hours of booking.

The travel window for most of these benefits is through December 25, 2027. It's never too early to start planning a vacation!

World of Hyatt

If you are a World of Hyatt member, you can save up to 30% at more than 750 hotels and resorts in the Americas. You must book by December 11, 2025, and stay between November 20, 2025, and April 30, 2026.

If you aren't a World of Hyatt member, you can save up to 25%. However, joining the program is free and comes with numerous benefits outside of sales.

Snow-covered Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa. Credit: Hyatt

Wyndham

Wydham has several Black Friday sales happening this year. When you book by December 5, 2025, you can save on stays at participating hotels in the U.S. and Canada:

  • 15% or more on stays of 1 night
  • 20% or more on stays of 2 nights
  • 25% or more on stays of 3 nights
  • 30% or more on stays of 4+ nights

You must complete your stay by May 29, 2026.

You can also save 30% on standard rates on stays in Latin America or the Caribbean. Wyndham Rewards members save an additional 10%. Book by December 5, 2025, and complete your stay by May 29, 2026.

If you want to explore a different part of the world, you can save 25% on one-night stays or 35% on two or more night stays in the Middle East, Africa, or Europe. Book a non-refundable rate by December 3, 2025, but your stay must be booked at least one week prior to check-in.

Finally, starting December 1, you can save up to 23% and earn up to 1,500 bonus points for stays in China, including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Book by February 28, 2026.

Tour Provider Promotions

If you want to take the trouble out of planning a multi-country trip, these tour providers offer curated itineraries for any kind of traveler.

Contiki

Contiki is offering trips for those aged 18 to 35 starting at just $119 per day. The exact discount varies depending on your desired trip. For instance, you can get $114 off a 10-day European trip, but an 11-day England and Scotland trip currently shows savings of $685. There are more than 160 trips on sale, and prices are live. If you see a great deal, go ahead and book before it sells out. The Contiki sale ends December 4, 2025.

Contiki Black Friday sale
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Intrepid Travel

You can save up to 20% on hundreds of small-group trips when you book by December 4, 2025, for select trips departing between December 01, 2025, and December 14, 2026.

EF Adventures

You can save up to $600 per person on select 2026 tours when you book by 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time on December 2, 2025.

Trafalgar

Trafalgar has a number of Black Friday sales going on. Through December 4, 2025, you can:

  • Save 15% on several top tours. Save an additional 5% if you've traveled with Trafalgar before
  • Save 15% on 2026 and 2027 sailings
  • Save 15% on trips departing in the next four months
  • Buy one, get one 50% on select departures

Viator

Through Viator's fall sale, you can save on bookings through December 31, 2025, using promo code FALL25 at checkout:

  • $15 off bookings of $100 or more
  • $40 off bookings of $200 or more
  • $75 off bookings of $300 or more

Points Planning Promotions

Several tools out there can help you stretch your points as far as possible. While these often have free versions, you'll need to pay for a premium membership to unlock the best features.

Roame.Travel

You can get 40% off your first year of pro membership during Roame.Travel's Black Friday sale using promo code AWARDWALLET40. Be sure to subscribe by 11:59 pm Pacific Time on December 1, 2025. Your membership will auto-renew at $109.99 per year.

PointsYeah

Subscribe to PointsYeah Premium and get 40% off for Black Friday, bringing your first-year membership down to just $59.99 per year. The promo code is automatically applied. Subscribe by December 2, 2025, to lock in your pricing while you can.

PointsYeah homepage
Credit: PointsYeah

Seats.Aero

Seats.Aero allows you to view award availability across almost two dozen different loyalty programs. Through December 1, 2025, new members can score 30% off a Yearly Pro subscription using promo code FRIDAY2530. A pro membership gives you the ability to search up to a year in advance (compared to 60 days with a standard membership).

Online Travel Agency Promotions

Online travel agencies often get a bad reputation in the points and miles community, since you often don't get any elite benefits when you use them to book travel. That said, they can offer some great deals, especially during Black Friday.

Expedia Group

You can save big on purchases with Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday.

Through December 2, 2025, you can save up to 50% on thousands of hotels booked through Expedia. On Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday, select hotels will drop to 75% off. Each day will have 24 Flash Deals that you can choose from.

A screenshot of the Expedia Black Friday promo banner
Credit: Expedia

Also through December 2, 2025, Hotels.com will offer a 50% discount on hotels, including luxury properties throughout the country. Only on Travel Tuesday, you'll be able to book a selection of hotels at 75% off. You can also receive a bonus when purchasing a Hotels.com gift card:

  • Buy a $250 gift card, get a bonus $40 gift card
  • Buy a $150 gift card, get a bonus $25 gift card

If you were already planning on getting a gift card for someone this holiday season, this is an excellent perk.

Booking.com

Want to make all of your travel bookings in one place and save on each component of your trip? Look no further than Booking.com. Here's how much you can save through December 3, 2025, for travel through December 31, 2026:

  • Up to 40% off select accommodations
  • Up to 25% off select car rentals
  • Up to 20% off select attractions
  • 20% off select airport rides
  • Up to 15% off select flights
  • Up to $2,000 onboard cruise credit

No matter how you like to travel, odds are you can find a deal that suits you.

Train Travel Promotions

Although train travel might not be nearly as common in the U.S. as taking a flight, it's still a great option if you aren't in a rush to get to your destination.

Amtrak

With Amtrak's Travel Tuesday deal, you can get 25% off regularly priced fares through December 3, 2025. Eligible travel is between January 5 and March 15, 2026.

What Credit Card Should You Use for Black Friday Purchases?

Taking advantage of great deals can help you travel more for less. However, you should be intentional with which credit card you use to take advantage of these deals. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Consider the merchant category. Understanding how your purchase codes can help you determine which card to use. Although this is easy for flights and hotels, it gets a little more complicated for other purchases. Luckily, AwardWallet has a merchant category code lookup tool to help you figure it out.
  • Factor in travel protections. If you are booking a trip that's almost two years away, there's no telling what could happen before you depart. Purchasing your vacation with a card that offers built-in travel coverage is crucial.
  • Look at credit card offers. This time of year, your credit card might provide elevated offers with select merchants. You can stack a credit card offer on top of a Black Friday discount to save even more.
  • Apply for a new card to earn a welcome bonus. If you think you'll spend a lot on your Black Friday purchases, you can apply for a new credit card so your purchases go towards a welcome bonus. Since Black Friday is already here, you'll want to apply for a card that offers an instant card number so you can start spending immediately.

Once you've considered each of the above, you can decide which credit card makes the most sense to use. If your purchase codes as a general travel purchase (not an airline or hotel), then you should use a card like the American Express® Green Card or Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card(Rates & Fees). Both of these cards earn 3X on general travel rewards purchases.

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  • 3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide
  • 3X points on eligible streaming services
  • 3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs)
  • 2X points on all other travel
  • 1X point per dollar spent on all other purchases

If you're in the market for a new card and want to earn as many points as possible, you can consider a card that is currently offering an elevated welcome bonus. For instance, new cardholders of the American Express Platinum Card® can earn a welcome offer as high as 175,000 after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on the Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.

Or, if you want a card that gives you access to American Airlines AAdvantage as a transfer partner, the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (Rates & Fees) is currently offering 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months of account opening.

Citi Strata Elite℠ Card
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card
Annual Fee$595
Welcome Bonus For a limited time, earn 100,000 bonus Points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months of account opening.
The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is Citi's premier rewards card, delivering top-tier travel and dining rewards and standout perks like a $300 annual hotel credit and no foreign transaction fees. From Friday night dinners to weekend getaways, the elevated earnings on hotels, air travel, and CitiNights℠ purchases make this a powerhouse option for frequent travelers looking to maximize every dollar spent.
  • For a limited time, earn 100,000 bonus Points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months of account opening.
  • Earn 12 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on cititravel.com and 6 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel booked on cititravel.com
  • Earn 6 Points per $1 spent at Restaurants including Restaurant Delivery Services on CitiNights℠ purchases, every Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 6 AM ET. Earn 3 Points per $1 spent any other time
  • Earn 1.5 Points per $1 spent on All Other Purchases
  • Up to $300 Annual Hotel Benefit: Each calendar year, enjoy up to $300 off a hotel stay of two nights or more when booked through cititravel.com.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • 12X – Earn 12 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on cititravel.com.
  • 6X – Earn 6 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel booked on cititravel.com.
  • 6X – Earn 6 Points per $1 spent at Restaurants including Restaurant Delivery Services on CitiNights℠ purchases, every Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 6 AM ET. Earn 3 Points per $1 spent any other time.
  • 1.5X – Earn 1.5 Points per $1 spent on All Other Purchases.

Our Take

There are a lot of offers already out, and more are still to come — so this is a fluid post that will be updated with any promotions we come across. So, it's important to keep checking back to see if a promotion has popped up that's a perfect fit for you. And if you come across a Black Friday or Cyber Monday promotion you think is worth mentioning (and hasn't been flagged above), be sure to let us know in the comments below!

For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Chase Sapphire Reserve® (Rates & Fees), Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (Rates & Fees), and Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (Rates & Fees)

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