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British Airways offers two lesser-known but valuable benefits for saving on booking flights to Europe. Both were just extended for bookings for the next year. Here’s how you can save up to $200 per person per round-trip for just a $16 annual membership fee. Plus, Chase cardholders can save 10% off the remaining cost of the flight by applying a discount code.

JetBlue recently launched a new buy points promotion. Now through February 24, 2023, this new offer gives TrueBlue members the ability to buy points for as little as 1.85¢ each. But is that a good deal? Let’s look at when it makes sense to buy JetBlue points — and when it doesn’t.

Hilton is back with a promotion to buy points with a 100% bonus yet again. This runs through March 7, 2023. This enables you to purchase Hilton points at a compelling half of a cent per point. Let us show you how this can be an excellent deal in some situations.

Southwest is running a promotion to buy points with up to a 45% discount on purchases made by February 20, 2023. Loyalty members who buy at least 5,000 points will score Rapid Rewards points for just 1.65¢ per point. Is this a good deal? Here’s a look at the promotion and factors to consider before you pull out your wallet.

United just offered its elite status match/challenge for 2023. Qualifying members can match their airline elite status to MileagePlus Premier status for 120 days and extend it by meeting specific criteria. If done right, members can earn elite status all the way through January 2025 with far easier requirements!

British Airways is running a new sale for Executive Club members to buy Avios with a 40% bonus. However, given how British Airways determines the currency used, this deal’s value varies from excellent to terrible. Let’s look at this sale to see if there’s any value for you when buying Avios at this price. If you’re interested, you need to act fast, as this sale ends January 20, 2023.

Avianca is back with yet another appealing buy miles promotion! Now through January 27, 2023, you can buy LifeMiles with up to a 165% bonus by registering through a special link. When maximized, that drops the price of buying LifeMiles down to as little as 1.25¢ per mile. That’s one of the better LifeMiles promotions we’ve seen. Here are some times when buying LifeMiles at 1.25¢ could make sense.

Alaska just launched a new mileage sale, offering Mileage Plan members the chance to buy miles with up to a 60% bonus. Members who maximize this sale will have the ability to purchase Alaska Mileage Plan miles for a best-ever 1.85¢ a piece. At this price, it could make sense to buy Alaska miles in some situations. Here’s a look at the details.

Chase is currently running the highest sign-up bonus we’ve ever seen on the Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited small business cards. New applicants for these no-annual-fee cards can now earn a bonus of $900 cashback (delivered as 90K Ultimate Rewards points!) and take advantage of top-tier earning rates and perks.

United is back with a new buy miles promotion. Now through January 27, 2023, MileagePlus members can buy United miles with up to a 90% bonus. At best, you’ll effectively pay as little as 1.98¢ per mile. But, is this worth it? Let’s take a look.