United Launches a New 100% Bonus on MileagePlus Miles Purchases — With a Catch by Tyler Glatt and Andrew George Bradshaw January 8, 2026 204 If you're short the United MileagePlus miles necessary to book your next trip, there's a new sale on United miles that can help you restock your account. Through January 26, 2026, MileagePlus members can purchase miles with up to a 100% bonus. This drops the effective cost to as low as 1.88¢ per mile. But there's a catch.
Capital One Unveils Plans to Build a New Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) by Tyler Glatt January 8, 2026 0 If you’re a fan of the Capital One Lounge experience, we’ve got good news. Capital One has announced plans to open a brand-new lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Here’s an early look at what you can expect from the upcoming Capital One Lounge at CLT.
Hotel Promotions Roundup: Free Nights and Bonus Points with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, GHA, & More by Skye Class January 8, 2026 33 Do you find it difficult to track all the hotel promotions that are currently available? Considering how many there are, we don't blame you — but we've got you covered. In this article, we've rounded up the dozens of hotel promotions available through major hotel loyalty programs, including all the new promotions for this month.
Book Today: Flights to Paris for 28K United MileagePlus Miles Each Way by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter January 8, 2026 0 Each day this week, United Airlines will announce a different European destination with special award pricing bookable for one day only. Today, United cardholders can pay a modest 28,000 MileagePlus miles plus applicable taxes and fees for award flights to Paris. Here's all you need to know about this United award sale.
Unlock Best Western Elite Status Through the End of 2027 — Without Staying a Single Night by Sam Helmy January 8, 2026 18 Best Western just extended its long-running no-catch status match is back. You can status match to Best Western from many other hotel programs and keep your new status through December 31, 2027 -- with no stay requirements! Here's how to request this free status match.
Our 7 Favorite No-Annual-Fee Business Cards That Earn Rewards and Have Big Welcome Offers by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt January 7, 2026 31 Using a small-business rewards credit card gives you a huge advantage to accumulate points for travel or earn extra cash back. And businesses with limited spending power or those averse to paying an annual fee aren't without options. These are the best business credit cards with no annual fee.
Match up to Top-Tier Diamond Elite Status With Wyndham’s Generous Status Match Offer by Sam Helmy January 7, 2026 26 Wyndham has quietly renewed one of the best status match offers around, once again with little fanfare. With this promotion, you can match into the Wyndham Rewards program with as little as a one-night stay and even unlock top-tier Diamond status with just 10 nights. Here's how it works.
Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options and How to Select Your Perks Before the Upcoming Deadline by Ian Snyder January 7, 2026 0 If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from suite upgrades and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.
Aeroplan® Credit Card Review: Quality Perks, Valuable Points for a Modest Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash January 7, 2026 21 Even if you don't have plans to visit Canada, you shouldn't overlook the Aeroplan® Credit Card. This card offers several valuable perks, including a free checked bag, complimentary elite status through the end of next year, and more. Here are all the details to help you decide if it's right for you.
American Airlines AAdvantage Program Updates for 2026: Benefits, Status Requirements, and More by Tyler Glatt January 7, 2026 0 American Airlines AAdvantage members, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Today, we finally get a look at what’s changing with the AAdvantage program in 2026. While it's a monumental year for American Airlines as it celebrates its centennial, the updates to the AAdvantage program are relatively modest. Here's what to know.
Hilton, Marriott, Expedia, Norwegian, Many More: Save Up to $500 or Earn 50k Bonus Points Via Amex Offers by Harrison Pierce and JT Genter January 7, 2026 189 Amex is currently offering a bounty of travel-related Amex Offers! Targeted Amex cardmembers can currently earn up to $500 back or up to 50k bonus points on airlines, hotels, cruises, U.S. gas stations, and tour packages. From Omni Hotels to Expedia and even experiences through Viator, here's a round-up of the top travel-related Amex Offers available now.
Making Quarterly Tax Payments? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back by Ross Denkin January 6, 2026 157 Paying the IRS is never fun. But, if you must, it presents a fantastic opportunity to earn points and miles by paying taxes with a credit card. Here's when it makes sense to pay your taxes using a credit card, including how to actually profit from paying your taxes with the right card!
How the Frontier Companion Certificate Works, and Restrictions to Be Aware Of When You Use It by Harrison Pierce January 6, 2026 0 Frontier is offering a limited-time promotion for cardholders to earn companion certificates through credit card spending. Although the offer ends soon, you can alternatively earn unlimited companion travel once you reach Elite Platinum status. Here's everything to know about earning and using Frontier companion certificates.
Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2028 With Just 6 Nights by Sam Helmy January 6, 2026 35 Hilton Honors' generous status match to Gold status and fast track to Diamond is back for another year. With the current offer, matching and extending your status past the trial period means you'll be a Hilton Honors elite member through March 31, 2028. Here's everything you need to know about how to match your hotel elite status to Hilton Honors, keep your status past the three-month trial period, and why it's worth matching.
American Airlines Finally Launches Free Wi-Fi on Most Aircraft — Here’s the Rollout Timeline for the Rest by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 2 In-flight Wi-Fi can make a big difference when you’re trying to stay connected, catch up on work, or stream entertainment while flying. American Airlines currently offers Wi-Fi on nearly all mainline aircraft and select regional jets — and effective January 6, 2026, AAdvantage members can get it for free. Here's what to know.
Use This Promo Code to Save Up to 30% on Southwest Rapid Rewards Bookings by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 28 Southwest Airlines is offering a new promo code for up to 30% off the base fare of one-way or round-trip Basic and Choice bookings made with cash or Rapid Rewards points. This offer is available for new reservations made by January 8, 2026, for travel within the continental United States. Here's the promo code to use.
Miles & More Rental Car Promotion: Earn up to 24,000 Bonus Miles on Avis Rentals by Skye Class January 6, 2026 0 Each year, Lufthansa Miles & More rolls out the same rewarding (but confusing) promotion that lets members earn bonus miles on Avis car rentals. Once again, Miles & More members can earn up to 24,000 bonus miles on rentals through April 30, 2026. Here's how to register.
Miles & More Mileage Bargains for January 2026: Limited U.S. Options and More Cheap Alternatives by Ross Denkin and Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 17 Lufthansa’s monthly Miles & More Mileage Bargains program is back for another month. The offerings are limited, but we found even cheaper Miles & More alternatives to get to Europe, starting at just 88 miles plus taxes and fees.
Breeze Airways Promo Code: Up to 35% Off Round-Trip Flights With This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 2 Breeze Airways just launched a new promo code that can help you save up to 35% on cash or reward flights. If you’re looking to take advantage of this offer, read on for the promo code and more details on how to book.
A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Status: Benefits and How to Earn It by Harrison Pierce January 5, 2026 2 United Airlines' elite status program, MileagePlus Premier, has four status tiers. In this complete guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about earning Premier status and maximizing its benefits. We'll also share ways you can fast track your path to status or mimic the benefits by becoming a United credit cardholder.
Earn Bonus Miles on United Card Spending With Targeted Offers — Here’s How to Activate by Skye Class January 5, 2026 8 United just launched its "Say Yes to More Travel in 2026" promotion for targeted United credit card holders. Eligible travelers can earn up to 15,000 bonus miles after hitting a spending threshold between January 1 and March 31, 2026. Here's how to activate your offer.
Delta Free Wi-Fi Now on 75% of Entire Fleet. Here’s the Timeline for the Project’s Completion. by Tyler Glatt January 5, 2026 0 Delta has taken on a bold project to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi across its entire global fleet by early 2026. Where is the airline in the process? Will regional jets also get Wi-Fi? Here's what we know so far and the timeline for completion.
Points of Interest: Amex Shutters a Centurion Lounge, Transfer Ratio Changes, New HSBC Redemption, and More by Tyler Glatt January 8, 2026 0 Each quarter, airlines, hotels, and loyalty programs make tons of small changes, and we distill them into a new edition of Points of Interest. While Q4 2025 was fairly quiet on the changes front, the first few days of Q1 2026 suggest there’s a lot more to come in the months ahead. Here's everything you need to know.
Mastercard Luxury Card Comparison: Statement Credits, Travel Benefits, Fees, and More by Jenna Hansen January 5, 2026 0 The Mastercard Luxury Card Collection is a trio of cards with big annual fees. Learn more about the fees, benefits, earning rates, and travel perks, so you can decide if one of these cards should earn a place in your wallet.
Discover’s 5% Cash Back Bonus Categories for Q1 2026 Are Live — Here’s How to Activate by JT Genter January 5, 2026 18 Each quarter, Discover it® Cash Back and Discover® More® Card cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of purchases in select categories. And the Q1 2026 categories are now live! Here are the categories and how to activate your bonus earnings.
How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences by Sam Helmy January 5, 2026 30 If you're booking Airbnb stays, you need to know about this partnership. British Airways Club members can earn 2X Avios spent on all Airbnb stays and Airbnb Experiences. Here's how to make a qualifying booking and maximize your earnings.
Top Credit Card Offers for January 2026 — 15 Offers Worth Over $1,500! by JT Genter January 4, 2026 19 Each month, the AwardWallet editorial team assembles the top credit card offers that are currently available. The welcome offer — adjusted for how much the points are worth — gets the most weight. However, we consider each card's long-term value, application restrictions, and take into account how much spending is required to capture the full bonus. Here are our top rewards card offers for January 2026 and why each made the list.
Supercharge Your AwardWallet Account by Connecting Your Email Mailbox by Samantha Holland January 4, 2026 3 Connecting your email account to AwardWallet takes just minutes to set up, and once you do it, AwardWallet will automatically build out your travel itinerary and provide more timely, detailed, and accurate information about your rewards and travel plans. Learn how to supercharge your AwardWallet account by securely connecting your email mailbox.
The 8 Best Flexible Rewards Points You Can Use for (Nearly) Free Travel by Ashley Onadele and Cameron Laufer January 4, 2026 64 The key to successful rewards travel is flexibility. In this post, we'll show you why transferable points are so valuable for unlocking big travel savings. We also compare the major flexible rewards programs to help you choose the best option based on your travel goals.
