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The Air Canada Aeroplan HotelSavers program lets you use your points to book hotels stays with up to a 30% discount at 39 hotels brands worldwide. Furthermore, if you hold a Aeroplan co-branded credit card, you can receive a fourth night free on your award bookings through December 31, 2024. But is it worth it? Let's run through some examples to find out.

Southwest Rapid Rewards points do not expire as long as your account remains open. All your points will be forfeited if you close your Southwest Rapid Rewards account. With no expiration deadline, you can focus your efforts on booting your points balance toward your next redemption.

The Smart Traveller program allows you to earn points for lounge visits and then redeem them for a variety of options, including lounge visits, hotel stays, gift cards, and more. The deal is even sweeter because you can earn points even on complimentary visits to lounges through your credit card lounge membership.

Choice Privileges has announced a new round of Sweet Spot Rewards offering heavily discounted award night stays — up to 40% off at selected locations. That drops award rates as low as 8,000 points per night, meaning you can score hotel rooms for as few as 4,000 Citi ThankYou Points. This offer is valid for stays through November 30, 2023.

Air France/KLM Flying Blue just announced a new 15% transfer bonus through October 1, 2023. Members transferring Accor Live Limitless points to Flying Blue will receive a 15% bonus. Accor already offers one of the best transfer rates we've seen from a hotel program to an airline mileage program. However, Accor points are some of the most valuable hotel points around. So, when does it make sense to transfer?

Citi ThankYou just launched a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Now through October 14, 2023, you will receive a 30% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. From 6k-point domestic awards on Delta to 27k-point ANA business class awards to Japan, here are some examples of the incredible value that unlocks.

British Airways Avios expire if you have no activity on your account for 36 months. However, a wide range of activity will count towards keeping your balance alive, so there is no reason your BA Avios should ever expire.

The Air France–KLM Group and Etihad Airways signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen their partnership. It will include new routes and streamlined services, and it teases elite perks and more coming in the future.

Through October 31, 2023, you can earn 1,000 bonus British Airways bonus Avios for IHG stays of two nights or more. To be eligible, you must be a member of both programs and set your earning preference with IHG to BA Avios. But is it worth it?

IHG One Rewards relaunched its award nights discount for IHG co-brand credit cardholders and high-level elite status members. Receive a 15% discount on award stays through October 26, 2023. However, bookings must be made by September 16, 2023.