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Hertz has made a significant devaluation to their award chart for standard rental awards with no advance notice. The points required have increased for most types of redemptions. Since there was no announcement or press release, we've created a before-and-after chart to illustrate the changes.

Have you ever found the perfect award itinerary but couldn’t book right away because you needed to buy or transfer points? Today, we’re proud to announce a new feature called “Balance Watch” which will monitor a specific loyalty account to notify you as soon as your balance changes.

As we kick off the new year, we would like to take a moment to thank you for being a member. Your enthusiasm for travel made 2018 an exciting year at AwardWallet, and we’re glad you’ve chosen us to help you manage your loyalty programs and travel plans. Our team put together some 2018 statistics on the AwardWallet community that we thought you might enjoy.

Citi Prestige cardholders got a major boost today with the activation of 5x earning on airfare and restaurants. This change, along with the expansion of the $250 annual credit to cover all travel purchases, is the first (and most beneficial) in a series of updates planned for Citi's top-tier rewards card.

Singapore Airlines' Krisflyer program is back with a new "Spontaneous Escapes" flash sale offering 30% off premium economy and business class on select U.S. routes in February 2019. Bookings must be completed by December 31st.

Delta's latest flash sale is offering up to 50% off round-trip economy awards between the U.S. and Europe. Bookings must be made by Wednesday, December 19th for travel from January 14th to March 6th, 2019. Discounted destinations include Paris, London, Milan, and Brussels with nonstop service from multiple Delta hubs in the U.S.

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The AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® can provide solid value for the occasional American flyer, with perks like early boarding, a free checked bag, and discounts on inflight purchases. It's also one of the few cards offering a welcome bonus you can earn by making just a single purchase (of any amount) within the first 90 days of card membership. Here's a quick overview of why you might want to pick up the Aviator Red.