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United just launched a flash award and cash sale on routes from the mainland U.S. to Japan. With the sale, one-way awards in economy start from 25,000 miles plus taxes and fees. Or book roundtrip cash fares start from $825. Booking with both sales must be made by April 7, 2023.

United and Emirates finally unveiled all details of their new relationship, which came into force on March 26, 2023. You can now earn and redeem Emirates miles on United... and United miles for flights on Emirates (including double miles through April 30, 2023). However, the restrictions on this partnership are many. And you might do better by crediting flights to another mileage program. Here's a dive into your options.

IHG One Rewards relaunched its award nights discount for IHG co-brand credit cardholders and high-level elite status members. Receive a 20% discount on award stays through March 10, 2023. However, bookings must be made by January 20, 2023.

US Bank bonus earning categories for the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card are open for enrollment for April to June 2023. What makes the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa unique in comparison to similar cards? You get to choose the bonus categories! Here's how to do so and which categories you can choose from.

Air Canada Aeroplan just announced the addition of a new Canadian regional partner PAL Airlines. Effective immediately, you can earn and redeem Aeroplan points on PAL - including some excellent redemption rates. In perhaps even bigger news, Aeroplan has teased that it's rolling out a new regional award chart due out this year!

WestJet Rewards Dollars have a complex expiration policy. While Base WestJet Rewards dollars do not expire, Bonus WestJet Rewards expire after one year or at the date specified in the offer/promotion that generated them.

AIR MILES Hotels is offering a promotion letting members earn up to 125 bonus miles per stay plus an additional bonus of up to 1,000 miles per night. To participate in the promotion, bookings must be made by April 20, 2023, and the promotion is valid for stays through December 31, 2023.

Hilton Honors launched a fast track to Gold promotion for members of affiliated companies. Employees need to register by March 31, 2023, and then complete 4 nights within 90 days to receive Hilton Honors Gold status through the end of 2024!

Choice Privileges is offering a promotion giving members double points when transferring points to either Virgin Australia or Qantas Frequent Flyer. The promotion is valid for transfers through April 7, 2023. Through this offer, you receive 1,600 airline miles for every 2,000 Choice Privileges points you transfer. Here's when this could make sense.

Registration is now open to activate your 5% quarterly bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom®. If you do so, you'll earn 5% cash back at Lowe's and Amazon from April 1 to June 30, 2023. But, to take advantage of this promotion, you need to activate your card. Here's how to do so.