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JetBlue has launched its latest buy points promotion. Now through May 31, 2023, TrueBlue members can buy points with as much as a 70% bonus — or as little as 1.74¢ each. But is this a good deal? Let's look at when it makes sense to buy JetBlue points — and when it doesn't.

Not the most famous of hotel points, Best Western Rewards points can still offer good value--especially when you can buy them for 0.8¢ each. While we never recommend buying points speculatively, there are a few times where buying points can make sense. This opportunity to buy Best Western points at a discount ends May 31, 2023. Here's a look at times when buying these points could make sense.

Iberia just launched its latest mileage sale, offering a 50% bonus on Avios purchases through May 25, 2023. If maximized, Iberia members can grab Avios for as little as 1.2 euro cents (US1.29¢) a piece. Considering the sweet spots offered by the Avios program — from business class to Europe for 34,000 Avios each way to Carribean awards on American Airlines from 9,000 Avios each way — this could be a great deal for those with a plan.

LifeMiles has just launched another promotion in association with Marriott Bonvoy. Travelers can book through the partnership page to receive up to 2,000 bonus LifeMiles when staying at select Marriott hotels throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. Booking for this promotion is valid through June 30, 2023.

TAP Air Portugal is running a Mother's Day promotion to buy TAP Miles & Go miles with up to a 100% bonus. This deal runs through May 18, 2023, allowing members to buy miles for as little as 2.18¢ each. That's certainly not the best deal we've ever seen, so is it worth it? Let's have a look at some examples to see if it makes sense.

United is back with a new buy miles promotion. Now through May 31, 2023, MileagePlus members can buy United miles with up to a 100% bonus. At best, you'll effectively pay as little as 1.88¢ per mile. But, is this worth it? Let's take a look.

Chase's Month of More promotion is back! Now through May 31, 2023, Chase Freedom cardholders can get 5% bonus value from their points when redeeming for merchandise, 10% bonus when redeeming points for all Apple products, and up 15% bonus on popular gift cards. But there may be better uses for your points. Here are the details of this promotion and some considerations to keep in mind.

Copa Airlines has just launched its latest buy miles promotion and it's Copa's best one yet. Valid until May 10, 2023, get up to 60% bonus miles when you buy up to a maximum of 100,000 ConnectMiles. This comes out to 1.88¢ per point. Although this is the best deal in terms of percentage (60%) Copa has run, the cost per point it's slightly more than the 1.8¢ per point they were previously running.

Until May 31, 2023, Aegean Miles+Bonus members can get a 25% discount when they buy tier miles toward Miles+Bonus elite status. This can be an easy way to maintain your Silver or Gold membership status to score perks like seat upgrades, lounge access, priority boarding, and more.