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Southwest Week of Wow Promotions: Earn 2X Points on Flights, 3K Bonus Points on Hotels, and More

For a limited time, you can earn double points on flights, save up to 15% on Enterprise rentals, earn 3,000 bonus points on Southwest Hotel bookings, or save up to $500 on international Getaways by Southwest vacation packages. Here are all the details on these Week of Wow promotions.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Honors Promotions: Earn up to 3,000 Bonus Points per Stay Worldwide

3 hours ago 110

The newest Hilton Honors global promotion offers members up to 3,000 bonus points per stay completed between October 15 and December 31, 2026. Plus, Hilton offers plenty of public and targeted promos available throughout the year that members can leverage. Here's a roundup of all the current Hilton Honors promotions -- and their registration links -- so you don’t miss out on extra rewards.

Skye Class & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Status Match to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, Get Star Alliance Gold Perks

7 hours ago 5

Turkish Airlines elite status and Star Alliance Gold perks are only a status match away. While there's no official offer on the table, many are reporting success stories about matching into Miles&Smiles and picking up Turkish elite status. Even better, the vast majority of data points suggest the requirements to keep your status past the trial period are nothing short of reasonable. Here are the details.

Dan Miller & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Travel-Related Chase Offers: Up to $100 Back on Air Canada, Hyatt, Viator, Airalo, Turo, And More

9 hours ago 138

Chase is currently offering a slew of travel-related Chase Offers — offering potentially hundreds of dollars back on lodging, flights, and rental cars. Specific Chase Offers include saving on Hyatt brands, Turo, Airalo, Best Western, Viator, and more. Here's a roundup of all travel-related Chase Offers you might be targeted for.

JT Genter & Zhanna Startseva

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

ALL Accor Hotel Promotions: Up to 35% Off, 4X Points, 50% Rewards, and More

23 hours ago 28

Accor has several promotions running for ALL members. To celebrate Customer Appreciation Month, ALL Accor members can save up to 35% on an eligible stay in the Americas and earn double points when booking through the ALL Accor app. Other ongoing promotions include 4X points at new hotels. Here are all the current ALL promotions.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

IHG 15% Award Night Discount Returns for Cardholders – Book by September 21

September 17, 2026 6

IHG has brought back its 15% award night discount for IHG cardholders. This promotion is available for stays booked by September 21, 2026, so you don't have long to act. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion and key limitations to beware of.

Sam Helmy & Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Express Opens Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam — Here’s Our First Look Inside

September 17, 2026 0

The newest Amex Centurion Lounge is now open at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. This is the 12th international Centurion Lounge, and only the third in Europe. Here are the details of this new lounge, who can access it, and what to expect.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Chase Is Updating the Sapphire Reserve for Business — Here’s What’s Changing

September 17, 2026 0

A little over a year after its launch, the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ is already getting an update. Chase just announced that cardholders will enjoy a higher annual credit for The Edit by Chase Travel bookings, but will soon face a spending cap in select earning categories. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Emirates Skywards Promotion Offers 2X Miles on Emirates and Flydubai Flights

September 17, 2026 0

Emirates has a new promotion for Skywards members to earn double miles on flights booked by April 18, 2024. This offer has very few restrictions, as long as the flight is operated by Emirates or flydubai. This is a recurring promotion from Emirates, but it's been a little while since the last iteration. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Qatar Relaxes Restrictions on Using Avios for Friends and Family — Here’s How the Rules Work Now

September 16, 2026 2

To combat fraud, Qatar Airways has added restrictions on booking award flights for other people. While it's still possible, you'll need to utilize one of two programs — Family & Friends or My List — to do so. Qatar has added a workaround for elite members, but it's still not as open-ended as before. Here's what to know about using Qatar Avios to book flights for other people.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

September 16, 2026 134

Avianca is back with another LifeMiles sale. This time, it's offering up to a 145% bonus on miles purchased through September 25, 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?

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

You Can Now Invest Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points — But Should You?

September 16, 2026 0

Chase just announced a new "Invest Your Points" feature available to cardholders of Chase Ultimate Rewards-earning credit cards. This is an interesting proposition, but you'll likely get more value by redeeming points for travel than for investments. Here's what you need to know about Chase's new investment redemption method.

Harrison Pierce

Celebrate the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 10th Anniversary With up to $1,050 in Credits and a 10 Million Point Giveaway

September 16, 2026 0

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® has officially been fueling wanderlust for 10 years, and Chase wants to say thank you with a variety of limited-time anniversary offers and a contest that will award a total of 10 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points to a handful of lucky winners. Here's what to know about the Sapphire Reserve's 10th birthday bash.

Harrison Pierce

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

September 15, 2026 172

IHG is offering a promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points with a best-ever 100% bonus. Through October 5, 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

Chase Unveils New 5% Cash Back Categories for Q4 2026: What They Are and How To Activate

September 15, 2026 125

Registration is now open for a new batch of bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex® and Chase Freedom®. Here's how to activate your card to earn 5% cash back in select categories through December 31, 2026.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase Just Launched a 70% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Bonvoy — But Is It Worth It?

September 15, 2026 32

Chase is offering a 70% bonus on transfers to Marriott Bonvoy®. Now through October 15, 2026, every 1,000 Chase points you transfer becomes 1,700 Marriott Bonvoy® points. Here’s when the promotion could make sense — and why it isn’t an automatic win.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

September 15, 2026 4

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

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Frontier Airlines Overhauls Loyalty Program: Here’s the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

September 14, 2026 0

Frontier Airlines announced major changes that benefit co-branded cardholders and (most) elite status members, but those paying for basic economy tickets are in for a rude awakening. Here's everything to know about Frontier Miles updates coming soon.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Earn Triple Turkish Airlines Miles on Wyndham Stays for a Limited Time

September 14, 2026 0

For a limited time, Wyndham Rewards members earn triple Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles on up to three qualifying stays worldwide. Here's what you need to know about the promotion and whether it's worth taking advantage of.

Sophie Atkinson

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Travel News Roundup: Go to Gate Without a Ticket, Avianca’s New Business Class, and More

September 12, 2026 0

Over the past couple of days, we've shared a ton of breaking news. In the middle of all the excitement, you might've missed some other announcements from the week. Here's everything you should know, from a brand-new business class seat to the ability to access airport gates without purchasing a ticket.

Harrison Pierce

Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points With up to a 100% Bonus (1.35 USD Cents Each)

September 11, 2026 27

Air Canada just launched a brand-new deal on Aeroplan points. Through September 25, 2026, members can buy points with up to a 100% bonus. But when is it worth buying Aeroplan points? Here are a few examples where you can save on travel by buying points.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Iberia Opens a New First Class Lounge, Even Though It Doesn’t Have First Class — Here’s How To Get In

September 10, 2026 0

In a surprising move, Iberia opened a new first class lounge in Madrid, even though the airline does not have first class cabin. Here are the details, including how to access this exclusive new lounge.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Unlock Surprisingly Cheap Hotel Nights With Wyndham’s 90% Buy Points Bonus

September 10, 2026 77

Wyndham Rewards is offering a promotion to buy points at a solid rate. Wyndham Rewards members can buy points from 0.68¢ after a huge 90% bonus. That means you can buy enough points to redeem a free night from just $51! Here's how to utilize this promotion before it ends on October 21, 2026.

Andrew George Bradshaw & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase More Than Doubles Annual Fee on Aeroplan Card — Are These New Perks Worth It?

September 10, 2026 1

Rumors have been swirling for months that a refresh of the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card was imminent, and it's finally here. Introducing the new Air Canada Aeroplan® card, complete with automatic elite status, new credits, and new bonus earning categories in exchange for a higher annual fee. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Limited Time: Boost Your British Airways Avios up to 500%

September 10, 2026 1

British Airways offers an interesting way to buy Avios. Travelers can "boost" any Avios posted to their British Airways Club account from the past 30 days, and the rates are really good. For a limited time, you can boost up to 5X. Here's a look at whether it makes sense to buy Avios this way.

Sam Helmy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Marriott Bonvoy Promotions: New Global Promotion for 4,500 Bonus Points per Stay, Plus Other Ongoing Promotions

September 9, 2026 140

Marriott regularly has a very large list of promotions for Bonvoy members to boost their points balance. The newest global promotion offers members up to 4,500 bonus points on stays between September 22 and November 22. Other ongoing promotions offer up to 15,000 bonus points per stay or 7,000 bonus points per night at select properties and brands.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Expedia One Key Flash Sale: Save Up to 40% Off Select Hotels and Packages

September 9, 2026 0

Expedia just turned 30, and in celebration, One Key Rewards members can save up to 30% off select hotels and vacation rentals when booking by October 7, 2026. Even better, you can save up to 40% through September 11, 2026 thanks to a 72-hour flash sale.

Skye Class

Out With American, in With Delta: Hyatt Announces New ‘Exclusive Loyalty Relationship'

September 9, 2026 0

Just a couple of hours after American Airlines and Hyatt announced the end of a two-year enhanced partnership, Hyatt has debuted an "exclusive loyalty relationship" with none other than Delta Air Lines. Here's what to know about this brand-new partnership.

Harrison Pierce

So Long, Reciprocal Benefits: American Airlines and Hyatt To End Enhanced Partnership

September 9, 2026 0

For the past couple of years, American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt members have enjoyed an enhanced partnership. While working toward status in either program, you could earn perks with the other program. Unfortunately, American Airlines and Hyatt are ending this preferred partnership. While you still have time to enjoy its benefits, you'll need to act quickly. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

United Launches a New up to 100% Bonus on Buying Miles

September 9, 2026 207

If you're short the United MileagePlus miles necessary to book your next trip, there's a new sale on United miles that can help you restock your account. Through September 30, MileagePlus members can purchase miles with up to a 100% bonus. Either way, this targeted promotion drops the effective purchase rate to as low as 1.88¢ per mile. But there's a catch.

Tyler Glatt & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

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