Avianca LifeMiles Award Sale: Book Select Routes From Just 2,400 LifeMiles for a Limited Time by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 22, 2026 6 Avianca LifeMiles is offering discounts on award tickets for select Avianca-operated flights booked through January 26, 2026, for travel through May 31, 2026. Awards start at just 2,400 LifeMiles, so act quickly! Let’s explore the details and see if this sale is worth taking advantage of.
Choice Privileges Promotions: Earn 3X Points on Stays in Q1, Save up to 23% Within the U.S. by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 49 Choice Hotels’ 2026 promotional calendar is starting to fill up. The newest Q1 promotion offers 3X base points on stays completed through March 31, 2026, while another deal provides savings of up to 23% on paid stays within the United States. Here's how to register to take advantage of these offers.
Bilt Cash Redemptions Begin February 1 — Here’s What You Can Redeem Your Rewards For by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 22, 2026 0 Milestone Rewards are out, and Bilt Cash is in. Starting February 1, 2026, you'll be able to start redeeming your Bilt Cash for dollar-for-dollar monthly credits, premium experiences, and enhanced rewards across the Bilt ecosystem. Here’s a look at how you can earn and redeem Bilt Cash.
Marriott–Lufthansa Partnership: Opt-in for a Status Match, Bonus Points on Stays, and More by Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 1 Marriott has a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty program for Lufthansa, SWISS, and other European carriers. The tie-up gives travelers ways to earn towards Miles & More status through stays and unlock complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® elite status. Here's how to opt-in to earn these rewards.
Fast-Track to Alaska Airlines Platinum Status in 2026: Special Offer for Corporate Travelers by Skye Class January 21, 2026 0 Alaska Airlines regularly offers an elite status challenge for targeted Atmos Rewards members who work for pre-selected companies. These select corporate travelers can earn up to Platinum status for 180 days and then keep the status for up to a year and a half after completing a handful of flights. Here's how to enroll.
Flying Blue Extra: Should You Subscribe for Elite-Like Benefits on Air France and KLM? by Cameron Laufer and Sam Helmy January 21, 2026 0 If you fly Air France and KLM and you’re interested in elite benefits without the work, you might find a lot of value in the Flying Blue Extra program. This is a subscription program that offers elite-like Flying Blue benefits. And depending on how you value these perks, they can actually outweigh the cost. Here's how it works.
Marriott Boundless Limited-Time $100 Airline Credit: How to Enroll and Earn This Credit by Harrison Pierce January 21, 2026 0 For a limited time, cardholders of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card will earn up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That more than offsets this card's annual fee! Here's what to know about activating and maximizing this offer.
World of Hyatt Promotions: Earn up to 50,000 Bonus Points on Stays at Select Brands by Skye Class January 21, 2026 96 Everyone loves earning World of Hyatt bonus points. And if you’re looking to boost your balance, Hyatt is currently running a few offers that can help you do just that. The first offers up to 50k bonus points on stays at two brands, while the second offers up to 30k points on Hyatt Vacation Club stays. Here’s how to register.
Qatar Airways Reaches Major Milestone Toward Fleetwide Free Wi-Fi — With More Upgrades Ahead by Skye Class January 21, 2026 1 Qatar Airways, once again the world's best airline, continues to run ahead of schedule with installing Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet. As of January 2026, passengers can now access high-speed internet on Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft to 56 destinations. Here’s what you need to know.
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Status Match: How and When to Apply — and Extend Your Benefits by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 20, 2026 4 If you hold elite status with one of seven eligible airlines, you can status match to Alaska Airlines and get complimentary Atmos Rewards status for three months. And with the right amount of qualifying flight activity, you can extend your status through the end of 2026 — or 2027 if you wait until mid-year to apply. Here's how.
Chase to Simplify Rules Around Earning a Sapphire Welcome Bonus — What to Know by Harrison Pierce January 20, 2026 0 According to a memo sent to Chase bankers, the issuer will release new language regarding earning a welcome bonus on a couple of its Sapphire-branded cards on January 25, 2026. Here's what you need to know.
JSX and JetBlue Are Parting Ways — How to Earn Rewards on JSX Flights Afterward by Mark Jackson January 20, 2026 0 JetBlue and JSX have announced that their partnership will soon conclude, and if you have flights booked in 2026, you’ll want to make alternate plans if you were planning to credit your flights to JetBlue’s TrueBlue program. Here's what to know.
Free Starlink Wi-Fi Is Coming to Lufthansa, SWISS, and More — Here’s the Rollout Timeline by Skye Class January 20, 2026 0 The Lufthansa Group is the latest in a long list of airlines to announce plans to install Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet in 2026 and beyond. That will include airlines such as Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, SWISS, and more. Here's what to know about this rollout.
New Deal on Copa ConnectMiles: Buy Miles With up to a 45% Discount (1.65¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 20, 2026 3 Copa Airlines just launched a new deal on ConnectMiles where you can get up to a 45% discount. This promotion runs now through February 13, 2026, which gives you plenty of time to buy miles for as little as 1.65¢ each. Here are the details.
American Airlines Sends Out (Overpriced) Offers To Buy AAdvantage® Status by JT Genter and Harrison Pierce January 19, 2026 2 American Airlines just sent out a round of emails offering AAdvantage members the option of buying elite status through March 2027. Each of these offers is individualized. If you aren't happy with your AAdvantage elite status for 2026, here's how to check your current offer.
Fly Alaska, Ski Free: Use Your Boarding Pass to Get Free Ski Perks at 6 Resorts This Season by Sam Helmy and Harrison Pierce January 19, 2026 10 Alaska Airlines' popular "Fly Alaska, Ski Free" promotion is back for yet another winter season. This year, the promotion features six resorts and is called the Alaska Alpine Getaways! Here's an overview of the participating resorts and what perks your boarding pass entitles you to.
United Airlines Renews Elite Status Match for 2026: Here’s How to Apply by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 19, 2026 27 Looking to status match with United MileagePlus? United's status match offer for 2026 lets you match your elite status from another airline to United Premier and extend it through January 2027 or 2028 by meeting some specific requirements. Here are all the details.
Get Up to a 100% Bonus When Buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points by Tyler Glatt January 19, 2026 164 Alaska Airlines just rolled out a brand-new up-to-100% bonus on Atmos Rewards points purchases through February 18, 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 Cathay Pacific.
Bilt’s New Cards Come With Surprising Rewards Restrictions by Tyler Glatt January 19, 2026 3 Planning to apply for or receive a new Bilt card and are thinking about making a big tax payment to earn a welcome bonus or doing some online shopping to rack up a large number of points? Here’s a PSA before you use that card.
Accor ALL Hotel Promotions: Up to 30% Off, 4k Bonus Points, 4X at New Hotels, and More by Skye Class January 19, 2026 28 Planning an Accor stay and want to make it cheaper — or simply more rewarding? Current Accor promotions, including the new winter sale, offer members up to 30% off at select properties, 4,000 bonus points with three stays, and 4X points at new properties worldwide. Here's how to register for these offers.
Marriott Bonvoy Now Awards Half Elite Nights at Select Brands — Here’s Why That’s Good News by Mark Jackson January 18, 2026 0 Marriott just changed how elite night credits are earned at four brands. Previously, guests would earn one elite night for every two nights stayed -- rounded down. The new policy is much more fair to travelers. Here's a full breakdown of these changes.
Airline Shopping Portals January Promotions: Earn Up to 3,200 Bonus Miles by Skye Class January 18, 2026 151 Three airlines now have shopping portal promotions for January 2026, offering members up to 3,200 total points and miles after reaching spending thresholds. Earn up to 1,000 AAdvantage miles through January 22, 1,200 Atmos Rewards points through January 23, and 1,000 Mileage Plus miles through January 26.
Amazon Prime Members: Save at the Pump and Get 10¢ off per Gallon of Gas With Earnify by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 17, 2026 0 Amazon Prime members can save 10¢ on every gallon of gas at participating gas stations. This is a great promotion to help offset basic living costs, and only requires linking your Amazon account to Earnify. Here's how to opt into these savings.
Judge Rules on Validity of Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Cards After Wednesday’s Bankruptcy Filing by Anthony Cave January 16, 2026 1 While we're not typically in the business of covering the financials of retailers, this week's bankruptcy of Saks Global caught our eye for its impact on cardmembers of the American Express Platinum Card®. And a judge just ruled on whether or not the retailer still has to honor its $320 million in outstanding gift cards. Here's what to know.
Apartment Collection by Hilton: What to Know About Hilton’s Newest Extended-Stay Brand by Skye Class January 16, 2026 0 Hilton just announced the newest addition to its portfolio: the Apartment Collection by Hilton. In partnership with Placemakr, these furnished apartments will provide travelers with a home-away-from-home. These apartments help to fill the growing demand for staycations and amenities not offered by typical hotel brands.
Preferred Hotel Promotions: Earn Bonus I Prefer Points at New Hotels and Save up to 30% on Stays by Harrison Pierce and Skye Class January 16, 2026 2 Preferred Hotels has a good loyalty program, but there aren't many promotions running right now. Currently, I Prefer loyalty members can earn 2,500 bonus points per stay at newly added properties through March 31, 2026. Plus, save up to 30% when you stay two or more nights at participating properties worldwide.
Southwest Cardholders: Check if You’re Targeted to Earn up to 20k Bonus Points on Eligible Spending by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 18 Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cardholders are being targeted to earn 25% bonus points after spending $3,000 through March 31, 2026. Here are the details and how to register for this quarterly promotion.
The Internet Is Reacting to the Launch of Bilt’s New Credit Cards — And It’s Not All Positive by Mark Jackson and JT Genter January 15, 2026 7 On Wednesday, Bilt introduced a new slate of credit cards. We’ve known for a while that this was coming, even as supposed leaks about card details were shot down by Bilt. So now that the new cards are live, how did ardent fans and the broader internet respond? Let’s dig into the reactions.
Unlock Luxury for Less: IHG Points on Sale With a 100% Bonus Through February 5 (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw January 15, 2026 167 IHG is running a new promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points through February 5, 2026. Until then, members can buy IHG points with up to a 100% bonus, which drops the rate per point down to just 0.5¢ each. But when is it worth buying IHG points? Let's take a look at a couple examples for inspiration.
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Offer 30% Off Select Routes — Book by January 31 by Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 4 Singapore Airlines just relaunched its Spontaneous Escapes award discount for another month. Get 30% off KrisFlyer award bookings on select routes for travel in February 2026. Discounted awards are available between the U.S. and Europe, Japan, and Singapore, plus dozens of options around the world. Book by January 31, 2026, to lock in this discount.
