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Amex Business Gold Is Narrowing Two 4X Bonus Categories — Here's What's Changing and When

American Express is limiting two of the 4X earning categories on the American Express® Business Gold Card. Starting February 17, 2027, business owners must verify eligible merchants before earning points on advertising and wireless telephone purchases. Here's what to know.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

IHG One Rewards Points Promotions: Up to 3X Points Worldwide, 10K Points Every 2 Nights, and More

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IHG's new global promotion offers up to 3X rewards on eligible stays through the rest of the year or 3X miles for Lufthansa Miles & More members. Regional offers include 10,000 bonus points every two nights at Ruby Hotels in Europe, and targeted promotions offer 3X points at Garner and voco Hotels, or up to 20,000 bonus points after just two nights. Plus, earn 3,000 bonus points with your first stay after joining IHG One Rewards.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Get a 30% Bonus When You Transfer Capital One Miles to Virgin Flying Club or Virgin Red

9 hours ago 2

There are plenty of reasons to consider transferring Capital One miles to Virgin Red. One big reason is the number of sweet spots you can book with Virgin points — like business class flights and even cruises. Another is the current 30% transfer bonus through November 20, 2026, which makes your miles go even further. Here are the details.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Buy IHG Points With a Best-Ever 100% Bonus Through November 5

10 hours ago 172

IHG is offering a promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points with a best-ever 100% bonus. Through November 5, travelers can snag IHG points for as cheap as 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

SAS Status Match: Get Delta Lounge Access and Other SkyTeam Elite Plus Perks for €199

11 hours ago 0

SAS EuroBonus is running a status match promotion for frequent flyers worldwide, offering an easy path to SkyTeam Elite Plus status. Once matched, your status will be valid through the remainder of your existing EuroBonus year plus 12 months — meaning you could enjoy elite status for nearly two full years. Here are the full details on the SAS EuroBonus status match.

Sam Helmy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Buy World of Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount — Matching Its Best Offer of 2026

October 20, 2026 100

Travelers can snag Hyatt points at a rate of just 2.08¢ per point. But this offer is ending on December 21, 2026. Here are some amazing opportunities this promotion opens up — from practical savings on domestic travels to a resort in St. Kitts. Here's how to buy Hyatt points to book these stays.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Marriott With a 35% Bonus — But Is It Worth It?

October 20, 2026 45

American Express has launched a new 35% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy through December 10, 2026. With this offer, you'll receive 1,350 Marriott points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer. But does this bonus make a transfer worthwhile? Here's what you need to know.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Amex Launches American Express Cruise and Yacht Collection — Here's What It Gets You

October 20, 2026 0

American Express just announced a rebrand of its Cruise Privileges Program as the American Express Cruise and Yacht Collection. The relaunched program offers enhanced benefits on luxury cruises and yachts for select cardholders. Here's what to know.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Bilt Adds Its 26th Transfer Partner — And It's Another Major U.S. Airline

October 20, 2026 0

Bilt has just announced its 26th transfer partner: JetBlue TrueBlue. Bilt members can transfer their Bilt Points to JetBlue at a 1:1 ratio in 1,000-point increments. Here's everything to know about this new partnership.

Harrison Pierce

Southwest Airlines Sale: Save Up to 40% on Flight Bookings Through Thursday

October 20, 2026 28

Southwest Airlines is offering a new fare sale with up to 40% off the base fare on one-way and round-trip bookings made with cash or Rapid Rewards points. This offer is valid on new reservations booked by October 22, 2026, for travel across most of the airline's network. Here are all the details.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Alaska Airlines Quietly Adds Two Long-Haul Routes to Osaka and Tahiti

October 20, 2026 0

Without fanfare, Alaska Airlines quietly launched two new routes from its Seattle home. Next summer, Alaska will start seasonal service to Osaka and Papeete. Here are the full details on these new routes -- including how to book them using Atmos points.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

October 19, 2026 47

JetBlue just launched a new buy miles sale featuring up to a 120% bonus now through November 5, 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 Harrison Pierce

United Cruises Offers up to 10X Miles — Earn up to 60,000 MileagePlus Miles

October 18, 2026 1

United Cruises just relaunched its bonus points promotion, offering United Airlines credit cardholders up to 10X miles per dollar when booking by October 31, 2026. This means that cardholders can earn up to 60,000 bonus miles, along with other benefits from individual cruise lines. Here are the details of this United Cruises promotion and how to maximize your earnings when you book a cruise.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

October 17, 2026 165

Alaska Airlines is offering an up-to-110% bonus on Atmos Rewards points purchases through October 19, 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

Weekly News Roundup: Hyatt Simplifies Point Sharing, New Amex Points Pooling Policy, Citi's New Partner, and More

October 17, 2026 0

We've had yet another busy week filled with good and bad news. However, there's more to be aware of. Here's all the travel news you might have missed from your favorite credit card issuers, hotel chains, and airlines.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hyatt and Air Canada Promotions: Status Challenge and Double-Dip Offer

October 16, 2026 0

Earlier this year, Hyatt and Air Canada launched a partnership to let World of Hyatt and Aeroplan members earn, use, and transfer points between the programs. To forward this partnership, two promotions just launched. One lets members double-dip on rewards with flights and hotel stays, while the other is a status challenge. Here's what to know.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Flash Sale: Buy Avios via Qatar Airways With a 60% Bonus — Just 1.44¢ Per Avios

October 16, 2026 18

Qatar Airways just launched a new sale to buy Avios with up to a 60% bonus. This is a solid deal from Qatar for buying Avios, allowing members to grab them for as little as 1.44¢ apiece. This bonus runs through October 19, 2026, giving you just a few days to take advantage of this offer.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Subscribe to Accor+ Explorer for 3,000 Bonus Points — and Score Perks at Select Accor Hotels

October 16, 2026 1

For a limited time, Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members can sign up for a new Accor+ Explorer subscription and receive 3,000 bonus points. This deal applies solely to the Explorer membership, which includes enhanced benefits for stays in the Asia Pacific and the UAE. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Korean Air-Asiana Merger: What Happens to Your Miles, Elite Status, and What To Do Now

October 15, 2026 0

Korean Air has officially told Asiana members what to expect from the merger in the next few months. Although Asiana will no longer operate as an independent airline as of December 2026, you can keep your Asiana mileage balance for several years. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Rapid Rewards Overhaul: Goodbye A-List, Hello International Partner Redemptions

October 15, 2026 1

Southwest's Rapid Rewards program is making major changes in 2027. The airline is introducing new elite status tiers, simplifying how you earn the Companion Pass, and adding partner award redemptions. Here's everything to know.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

JetBlue BlueFirst Tickets Are Now on Sale — Here’s How Much They Cost

October 15, 2026 1

JetBlue just announced key details about the launch of BlueFirst. Here's everything we know about JetBlue's upcoming first class product, including details on the hard and soft product, which routes are on sale, and how much they cost.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

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

October 15, 2026 4

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

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Rove Transfer Bonuses: Get More JAL Miles, Flying Blue Miles, Qatar Avios, and JetBlue TrueBlue Points

October 15, 2026 1

Rove is offering four limited-time bonuses to popular loyalty programs. Here's everything you need to know about these Rove transfer bonuses and how to transfer your miles to Rove's growing list of airline partners.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Rove Adds JetBlue As a 1:1 Transfer Partner — Book Flights to the Caribbean From 2,700 Rove Miles

October 15, 2026 0

Rove just announced its 22nd transfer partner, which is exciting news for U.S. travelers. Here's everything you need to know about Rove's newest partner.

Harrison Pierce

Chase Increasing the Legacy IHG Select Card Annual Fee — Is It Still Worth Keeping?

October 14, 2026 0

The legacy IHG Select Card has been a favorite to hold onto because of its $49 annual fee and free night certificate. However, Chase just raised the annual fee to $99, and the increase may or may not come with additional benefits. Is it still worth keeping?

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

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

October 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

JAL Mileage Bank Award Sale: 30% Off Award Flights — Book Flights to Japan for Under 19k Miles

October 14, 2026 0

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank has launched an award ticket sale for select international routes. Travelers can redeem economy tickets for as low as 18,900 miles from North America to Japan, and business class tickets for 38,500 miles from Europe to Japan. Here's what to know.

Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points With up to a 90% Bonus (1.38 USD Cents Each)

October 14, 2026 29

Air Canada just launched a brand-new deal on Aeroplan points. Through October 29, 2026, members can buy points with up to a 90% bonus. But when is it worth buying Aeroplan points? Here are a few examples where you can save on travel by buying points.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Delta Unveils New Delta One Suites, Menus, and Premium Amenities

October 14, 2026 1

Delta Air Lines announces changes to Delta One suites that are sure to upgrade your flights in this premium cabin, including not just enhancements to the seats, but new and delicious menu items as well as more flexibility in your meal selections, beverage options, new amenity kits and more. Here's all you need to know.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Marriott and Singapore Airlines Promotion: 2,500 Bonus Points for KrisFlyer Members

October 13, 2026 0

Marriott Bonvoy has a new promotion for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members. After linking your accounts, you can earn 2,500 bonus Bonvoy points after staying three nights by December 31, 2026. Here's what to know about this promotion.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

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