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Earn up to 2,750 United MileagePlus Miles per Avis or Budget Car Rental

Looking for new ways to earn extra United MileagePlus miles? United has finally launched a new promotion for MileagePlus members to earn up to 2,750 United miles with Avis and Budget car rentals for a limited time. Here are the details on this offer — and the promo codes you need to take advantage of it.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Earn Double Avios and Tier-Qualifying Points on Finnair Flights

4 hours ago 1

For a limited time, you can book travel through Finnair to earn double Avios and tier points. You must book by August 27, 2026, but you can travel anytime between now and March 31, 2027. This promotion is a great way to boost your Avios earnings and/or elite status. And you can easily score Oneworld elite status from just one booking during this promotion. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Earn 10K Bonus Flying Blue Miles on Paid Air France or KLM Flights for a Limited Time — Here’s How

6 hours ago 4

Want to earn bonus Flying Blue miles on your next trip across the pond? If so, you're in luck. Flying Blue is offering members 10K bonus miles on eligible Air France and KLM flights between the U.S. and destinations worldwide, but only in the economy cabin. Here are the details.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

JetBlue Launches New 120% Bonus on Points Purchases — But Should You Buy?

8 hours ago 47

JetBlue just launched a new buy miles sale featuring up to a 120% bonus now through October 1, 2026. But should you take advantage of this promotion? Let's look at when it makes sense to buy JetBlue points — and when it doesn't.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Flying Blue Award Tickets Are About to Get Worse — Book Now Before Changes Take Effect

22 hours ago 3

Air France-KLM Flying Blue is the latest loyalty program to try to spin a devaluation as positive news for travelers. Unsurprisingly, it's not good news. Here's everything to know about Flying Blue's new award fares.

Harrison Pierce

Avianca Is Selling LifeMiles With up to a 145% Bonus — But Should You Buy at 1.35¢ Each?

23 hours ago 134

Avianca is back with another LifeMiles sale. This time, it's offering up to a 145% bonus on miles purchased through August 27, 2026. That brings the effective cost down to just 1.35¢ per mile. But with recent devaluations and a history of surprise program changes, is this deal too good to pass up — or too risky to pounce on?

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Buy Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club Points With up to a Best-Ever 100% Bonus

August 19, 2026 1

Looking for a luxury hotel to enjoy a special occasion with loved ones? The Leading Hotels of the World is offering up to a 100% bonus when you buy Leaders Club points — dropping the price to 6¢ apiece. Here's when buying points could actually save you thousands at some of the world’s best luxury hotels.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Bilt and Equinox Launch New Partnership: Win a Month of Free Rent and Fully Covered Equinox Dues

August 19, 2026 1

Bilt has just announced a new partnership with Equinox, giving Bilt members even more ways to use Bilt Cash and take advantage of Bilt Neighborhood benefits. Here's everything to know about the Bilt and Equinox partnership, including how to win a month of free rent and fully covered Equinox membership dues.

Harrison Pierce

IHG Launches Points & Cash Discount — Here's How to Utilize It to Buy IHG Points for Cheap

August 18, 2026 7

IHG just launched a new Points & Cash promotion. Now through August 24, targeted IHG One Rewards members can book a Points & Cash stay and receive around a 12% discount on the cash portion of the stay. This opens a back-door way to effectively buy points for around 0.5 cents each. Here's how.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flash Sale: Buy Avios via Qatar Airways With a 50% Bonus — Just 1.53¢ Per Avios

August 18, 2026 18

Qatar Airways just launched a new sale to buy Avios with up to a 50% bonus. This is a solid deal from Qatar for buying Avios, allowing members to grab them for as little as 1.53¢ apiece. This bonus runs through August 25, 2026, giving you just a few days to take advantage of this offer.

Harrison Pierce & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flash Sale: 30% Off My Favorite Deal Alert Service for Cheap Flights and Award Availability

August 18, 2026 6

For just three days, you can save 30% off Thrifty Traveler Premium subscriptions. From cheap flights to Europe to unicorn-level award availability, Thrifty Traveler Premium alerts you to it all — including by text message if you opt into that option. Here's more about what you get with Thrifty Traveler Premium and why we think its worth it.

JT Genter

Travel News Roundup: Fake Wi-Fi Leads to Loyalty Account Lockdowns, New Entrant to Airline Lounges, and More

August 17, 2026 0

Here's a weekly roundup of some interesting travel news, including Delta restricting SkyMiles access to passengers due to a fake Wi-Fi network, dozens of new airline routes, a new entrant into the airport lounge game, and updated partner earning charts.

Harrison Pierce

Ends Soon: Get up to a 100% Bonus When Buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points

August 17, 2026 164

Alaska Airlines is offering an up-to-100% bonus on Atmos Rewards points purchases - but this offer ends on August 20, 2026. With this promotion, you can buy Alaska points for as low as 1.88¢ each, unlocking huge value for business and first-class award flights on partners like Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, and more.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Confirmed: U.S. Bank Launches Transfer Partners — But Only for Select Cardholders

August 17, 2026 0

Almost a year ago to the day, U.S. Bank teased that transfer partners would soon be on the way, but we didn't hear much else. Well, the day has finally come: U.S. Bank has officially launched transfer partners, but only on select cards. AwardWallet got the scoop from U.S. Bank — here's what we know so far.

Harrison Pierce

GHA Discovery Promotions: Earn up to $500 Discovery Dollars or Triple Dollars per Stay

August 17, 2026 0

GHA DISCOVERY — the loyalty program of the Global Hotel Alliance — is currently offering numerous promotions that let members earn up to triple Discover Dollars (D$) or D$500 per stay. These promotions apply to select hotels, brands, or regions. Here are the details of these promotions and some ways to maximize your spending.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Buy Virgin Points With a 50% Bonus (1.67¢ Each) to Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More

August 17, 2026 31

Virgin Red's new promotion lets members buy Virgin Points with up to a 50% bonus. When maximized, you can get up to 300,000 points for as little as 1.67¢ each. When you combine this with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's sweet spots — from domestic Delta economy to ANA first class — this can present a fantastic opportunity to save.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

[Extended] Buy IHG Points With a Best-Ever 100% Bonus (0.5¢ Per Point)

August 15, 2026 172

IHG is offering a promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points with a best-ever 100% bonus — but this offer ends soon. Through August 17, travelers can snag IHG points for just 0.5¢ each. That's less than the average redemption rate AwardWallet users have gotten from IHG points. Here's when it makes sense to buy IHG points and what you need to know about this promotion.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Get Hertz President’s Circle Status With Capital One Venture X

August 15, 2026 0

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card comes with a long list of benefits, but one of the most underrated is complimentary Hertz President's Circle elite status. Here's everything you need to know about this perk, what President's Circle status offers, and how to enroll and start taking advantage of it.

Tyler Glatt & Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hotel Promotions Roundup: Free Nights and Bonus Points with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, GHA, & More

August 14, 2026 33

Do you find it difficult to track all the hotel promotions that are currently available? Considering how many there are, we don't blame you — but we've got you covered. In this article, we've rounded up the dozens of hotel promotions available through major hotel loyalty programs, including all the new promotions for this month.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Celebrate Cathay’s 80th Anniversary With a 16% Miles Rebate on Flights Worldwide

August 14, 2026 0

Cathay Pacific is celebrating its 80th birthday with a mileage rebate on all Cathay-operated award tickets booked until August 27, 2026. Whether you're traveling from the U.S. to Hong Kong or bouncing around Asia, this is a promotion you don't want to miss. Here are all the details.

Harrison Pierce & Mark Jackson

Aeroplan Award Sale: Save up to 25% on Flights Worldwide — U.S.-Canada Awards From 5k Points

August 14, 2026 2

Air Canada Aeroplan is currently offering an award sale with up to 25% off award flights to destinations across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, and Asia-Pacific. If you're interested, you'll need to act fast. Here's a look at the details and some sample flights to see just how good this promotion is.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Singapore Spontaneous Escapes: 30% Award Discount — Including Several U.S. Routes This Month

August 14, 2026 4

Singapore Airlines has launched another month of Spontaneous Escapes, offering 30% off select KrisFlyer award flights for travel in September 2026. Discounted awards are available on dozens of routes worldwide, including several U.S. options. Book by August 31, 2026.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Emirates Adds Free Date Changes and Lower Refund Fees for Dubai Flights

August 14, 2026 0

Emirates is attempting to ease some of the apprehension travelers may feel about flying to Dubai by introducing a new flexible travel policy that includes unlimited free date changes. Here's what to know.

Sophie Atkinson

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Etihad Adds Starlux Airlines Award Redemptions — But There Are Cheaper Ways To Book

August 13, 2026 0

You can now book Starlux-operated flights using Etihad Guest miles. In principle, this sounds great, but Etihad may not be the best way to book these awards. Here's everything to know about the new frequent flyer partnership between Etihad Guest and Starlux COSMILE.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

What Happens to Spirit Credit Cards Now? Bank of America Finally Has an Answer

August 13, 2026 7

When Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, 2026, little was known about what would come next for Free Spirit credit cardholders. Finally this week, Free Spirit cardholders have started receiving details of what's next for their cards. And we reached out to Bank of America to ask clarifying questions. Here's everything we know so far.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Howdy to Bonjour: Delta Announces Nonstop Service Between Austin and Paris

August 13, 2026 0

Austin Delta flyers can swap “howdy” for “bonjour” starting early next year, with nonstop Paris flights coming in early 2027. Delta Air Lines will operate daily summer-season flights between Austin (AUS) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with service running through October 2027.

Katherine Fan

Resy Adds Tock Restaurants, Wineries, and Experiences — What This Means for Your Resy Credit

August 13, 2026 0

Resy just announced that fellow reservation platform Tock’s restaurants, wineries, and experiences have officially been added to Resy. Select Amex cardholders will soon be able to use their Resy credit at these venues. Here's what we know so far.

Harrison Pierce

Bilt Expands BLADE Partnership: Redeem Bilt Points or Bilt Cash for Helicopter Transfers

August 13, 2026 1

Bilt and BLADE just expanded their already lucrative partnership that allows Bilt Rewards members to earn Bilt Points and exclusive perks on BLADE flights. Now, you can book flights directly in the Bilt app and redeem rewards to cover the booking. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Earn 50X AAdvantage Miles on Cancer Research Donations — But Act Fast

August 13, 2026 11

American Airlines just relaunched its annual partnership with Stand Up To Cancer to give AAdvantage members up to 50 miles on the dollar for all donations made to Stand Up to Cancer! You can effectively buy AAdvantage miles for as few as 2 cents each (which is less than you can otherwise buy AAdvantage miles) — while supporting a worthy cause.

JT Genter & Skye Class

Use the New Avios Reward Flight Calendar To Simplify British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus Bookings

August 13, 2026 0

If you've long been frustrated by the difficulty in searching for an award redemption using Avios, there's a new tool that promises to help. Here's what to know about the new Avios reward flight calendar to simplify bookings on British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus.

Harrison Pierce

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