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Capital One Launches Transfers to Copa ConnectMiles — And a Limited-Time 30% Transfer Bonus

Capital One has just launched Copa ConnectMiles as its 23rd transfer partner. And to celebrate the launch, you can transfer your Capital One miles to Copa with a 30% transfer bonus through December 1, 2026. This can unlock fantastic value on both Copa and Star Alliance partner flights. Here's everything to know about this new transfer bonus and how to maximize it.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With a 30% Bonus

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American Express just launched a new 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. You have until November 30, 2026, to get 30% bonus points when transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Flying Club. This unlocks value on everything from short Delta domestic flights to flying business or first class to Japan! Here's a breakdown of when you might want to transfer Amex points to Flying Club during this bonus.

Harrison Pierce & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Buy Avios With up to a 50% Discount (Best-Ever 1.09¢ Each) — Plus Earn 10% Tier Points

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Finnair Plus is offering a 50% discount on Avios purchases, letting members buy Avios for as little as 1.09¢ each. You'll also earn 10% tier points on your purchases. Whether you redeem through Finnair Plus or transfer to another Avios partner, this rate could unlock excellent value. Here's how to leverage this deal to pay less than $850 all in for a business class award between Europe and North America (or Asia).

Harrison Pierce & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

Buy Choice Privileges Points With a 40% Bonus (0.74¢ Each)

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Choice Privileges is running a promotion to buy points through November 26, 2026. With this deal, Choice Privileges members can get a 40% bonus when buying points. When maximized, members can snag points for as little as 0.74¢ apiece! Here's when it makes sense to buy Choice points.

JT Genter & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

One Month Only: Transfer United MileagePlus Miles to Marriott Bonvoy Points With a 20% Bonus

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Throughout the rest of November, United and Marriott’s RewardsPlus partnership will be a little more rewarding than usual. If you hold United Premier Silver status or higher, you can transfer your United MileagePlus miles to Marriott Bonvoy® points with a 20% bonus, which boosts the transfer ratio from 1:1 to 1:1.2. Here are the details.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Earn Up to 17,500 Bonus Miles with Airline Shopping Portal Promotions

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Airline shopping portal promotions are a great way to earn extra miles for your next flight. This month has the largest batch of airline shopping portal promotions for 2026, offering up to 17,500 bonus miles and points after you reach spending thresholds in all five portals.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly U.S.-Europe From Just 18,750 Miles or 45k Miles in Business Class!

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Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for November 2026! This month, you can book award tickets between Europe and 14 North American cities from just 18,750 miles each way in economy, 30,000 miles in premium economy, or 45,000 miles in business class for travel through April 2027. Here are the details.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 323 New IHG Properties [Map]

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IHG One Rewards just extended its promotion offering a 15% award discount on award stays at new properties. Here's the full list (and a map!) of 323 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of April 2027.

JT Genter & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Chase Launches 30% Transfer Bonus to Wyndham Rewards — Book Nights From 4k Chase Points

November 1, 2026 0

Chase Ultimate Rewards is back with a new transfer bonus to Wyndham Rewards. Through December 3, 2026, get 30% bonus points when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Wyndham. Here's when that can make sense.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Chase Launches New 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It?

November 1, 2026 20

Now through December 3, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 80% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here's how to decide if it's worth it.

JT Genter & Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase Launches 30% Avios Transfer Bonus – Maximize for Flights to Hawaii, Europe, and the Maldives

November 1, 2026 42

Chase just launched a new transfer bonus from Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Club, Iberia Club, and Aer Lingus AerClub Avios and bank 30% bonus Avios. This Avios transfer bonus bonus unlocks exceptional deals, such as business class awards to Europe from 34k Chase points or Qatar Qsuite business class from 59k Chase points. Here are the important details and how to take advantage of this offer.

JT Genter & Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Capital One Launches 20% Transfer Bonus Air France/KLM Flying Blue

November 1, 2026 15

Capital One just launched a 20% transfer bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2026. While a 20% transfer bonus is modest, it still makes some Flying Blue sweet spots a little sweeter. Here are the details.

JT Genter & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Weekly News Roundup: Seats.aero Price Increase, ANA Limits Standby, EasyJet Gets Starlink, and More

October 31, 2026 0

It's been another busy week, so here's the other travel news you might've missed, including a Seats.aero price increase, new airline routes, and a surprising airline getting Starlink.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points With up to a 45% Discount

October 30, 2026 161

Southwest just launched a promotion to buy Rapid Rewards points with an up-to-45% discount. This offer gives Rapid Rewards members the chance to grab points for 1.65¢ each. But is this a good deal? Here are some things you should consider before pulling out your wallet.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Omni Select Guest Guide: How To Earn Elite Status, Credits, and Free Nights

October 30, 2026 0

Omni Select Guest is a free hotel loyalty program that offers benefits from your first stay, elite status based on spending, and a straightforward path to free nights. With a flat redemption rate across participating properties, the program can offer excellent value. Here's everything you need to know about earning and redeeming Omni Credits.

Mark Jackson & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Pay With Points: Should You Apply Points Toward On-Property Purchases at Checkout?

October 29, 2026 0

Hilton recently launched Pay with Points, which lets Hilton Honors members apply points toward on-property purchases at checkout. We dug into the specifics — or lack thereof — and have more questions than answers. Here's what we know so far.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

TLC Jet Promotions: Earn 100K AAdvantage Miles on Your First Booking

October 29, 2026 0

TLC Jet partnered with American Airlines in April, letting you earn 1 AAdvantage® mile per $1 spent on private flights. For a limited time, you can earn 100,000 bonus AAdvantage miles with your first qualifying TLC Jet booking. Here's how.

Harrison Pierce

Enterprise Plus Your Points Promotion 2026: Free Points for Enrolling, 2X on Rentals, and More

October 29, 2026 0

The Enterprise Car Rental annual Plus Your Points promotion is back for the 2026-2027 holiday season. Members can register to earn double base points for rentals through February 2027. You can also earn additional bonus points in several ways — including a modest bonus just for registering. Here's everything you need to know about this offer.

Skye Class & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Express Launches Savings Account Redemptions — But Only for Select Cards

October 29, 2026 0

If you have an eligible American Express credit card that earns cash back, you now have a new redemption method. American Express just launched a new way to redeem your Reward Dollars: as deposits into an American Express high-yield savings account (HYSA). Here's what we know so far.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Point.me Launches Hotel Searches in Beta — Including Direct Bookings

October 28, 2026 0

It's no secret that Point.me is one of our favorite award search tools, but its latest update might just be the most exciting. You can now search for and book hotels through Point.me. Here's everything you need to know about the new hotel tool, currently in beta and available to paid Point.me members.

Harrison Pierce

Get up to a 110% Bonus When Buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points

October 28, 2026 165

Alaska Airlines is offering an up-to-110% bonus on Atmos Rewards points purchases through November 7, 2026. With this promotion, you can buy Alaska points for as low as 1.79¢ each, unlocking huge value for business and first-class award flights on partners like Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, and more.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Bilt Rent Day November 2026: Bilt Travel Portal Hotel Promo, Free Rent, and More

October 28, 2026 13

This month's Bilt Rent Day on November 1 features a new Bilt Travel Portal hotel promotion and a bonus on gift card purchases. Plus, regular Bilt Rent Day offers include the chance to win a free month of rent with Jennifer Lopez, exclusive dining and comedy experiences, complimentary fitness experiences with SoulCycle and Barry's Bootcamp, double Bilt Points, and more.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Bilt Announces Major Updates Coming in 2027 — Here's What It Means for You

October 27, 2026 0

Bilt is making major changes to its loyalty program — Bilt Cash is getting an overhaul, elites are getting new perks, and cardholder benefits are changing. Here's a full breakdown of these changes and what they mean for you.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

BWH Hotels To Retire Best Western Rewards and Unite Global Portfolio Under WorldHotels Rewards

October 27, 2026 1

BWH Hotels has announced that its entire portfolio will unite under a single loyalty program and masterbrand, WorldHotels. Although details on the loyalty program are still forthcoming, let's look at BWH Hotels and what to expect.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Not a Great Combo: British Airways Increases Elite Requirements and Slashes Tier Points Earnings

October 27, 2026 0

British Airways will increase the number of tier points needed for its Silver and Gold status tiers for next year's qualifying period, and will also cut the amount of bonus tier points you earn on select fares on long-haul routes. Here's what to know about these changes.

Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Citi Announces Refresh of 2 American Airlines Cards — Here's What's Changing

October 27, 2026 2

Beginning January 24, 2027, Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® and Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® holders will have access to new or enhanced benefits, but these come at a cost. Both cards will have an increased annual fee of $150, up from $99. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

InterContinental Ambassador Promotions: Earn Up to 25k Bonus Points on Renewals

October 26, 2026 9

IHG One Rewards members with InterContinental Ambassador status can renew to receive 15,000 bonus points. Plus, join or renew to earn an additional 10,000 bonus points by staying two nights by year-end. Here are the details of these promotions.

Skye Class & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by JT Genter

JetBlue TrueBlue Changes Coming in 2027: New Perks You Pick Menus, Complimentary Upgrades, and More

October 26, 2026 0

We now know what's in store for the JetBlue TrueBlue program, and while some updates are exciting (complimentary upgrades!), others are less so, including major devaluations to Perks You Pick menus. Here's what to know about JetBlue's 2027 TrueBlue and Mosaic updates.

Harrison Pierce

Citi Adds Copa ConnectMiles as a ThankYou Points® Airline Partner — Should You Take Advantage?

October 26, 2026 0

Citi just added Copa ConnectMiles as a transfer partner. Here's what to know about Copa Airlines and whether it makes sense to transfer your ThankYou Points to Citi's newest airline partner.

Harrison Pierce

Citi / AAdvantage Executive Card Adds $200 inKind Credit — Here's How To Use It

October 26, 2026 0

Citi has added a $200 dining credit through inKind to the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard®, split into two $100 credits from January to June and from July to December. The credit is already available and adds to the new benefits this card received during its August 2026 refresh. Here's what to know.

Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

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