Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back Categories for Q1 2026: What They Are and How to Activate by Tyler Glatt January 3, 2026 123 Cardholders of the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom® can now activate and start spending to earn 5% on a new batch of bonus categories. Here's how to activate your card to earn 5% in select categories to earn 5% cash back from January 1 through March 31, 2026.
Marriott Elite Status Made Easy: Earn up to a 40 Elite Night Credits Boost With Credit Cards by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt January 3, 2026 41 One of the more valuable benefits of carrying a Marriott co-branded credit card is that it comes with Elite Night Credits that can boost you to that next status tier faster. Even better, the right credit card pairing can award up to 40 Elite Night Credits! Here's all you need to know about earning Elite Night Credits from Marriott cards.
Citi Gift Card Sale: Save 10% When You Redeem ThankYou Points for Select Gift Cards by Zhanna Startseva and Andrew George Bradshaw January 2, 2026 0 Citi is offering a 10% discount on select gift cards when you redeem ThankYou® Points for a limited time. That means you can snag a $25 gift card for just 2,250 points. It’s not the highest-value redemption, but it’s a practical one. Here's how the deal works — and whether it's worth it.
IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 129 New IHG Properties by Sam Helmy and JT Genter January 2, 2026 4 IHG One Rewards just extended its promotion offering a 15% award discount on award stays at new properties. Here's the full list of 129 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of March 2026.
How to Redeem Aeroplan Points for up to 1.25¢ Apiece Through Chase Pay Yourself Back by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter January 2, 2026 0 Like many other Chase cards, the Aeroplan® Credit Card participates in Pay Yourself Back. Through this program, you can redeem Aeroplan points for eligible charges and get up to 1.25¢ in value per point. Here’s a quick overview of how Pay Yourself Back works with the Aeroplan Card and which types of charges you can cover with your points.
Delta’s Status Challenge Can Get You SkyMiles Status Into 2028 — Here’s How to Match by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 3 Delta’s Medallion status match lets elite flyers from other airlines enjoy complimentary status for three months. And if you complete the challenge to extend your status, you can keep your benefits through January 31, 2028.
Earn Marriott Points Without Leaving Home: Virtual Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 20K Points by Skye Class January 1, 2026 1 Marriott Vacation Club offers two timeshare presentation promotions: attend a 90-minute virtual presentation to earn up to 20,000 (or more) Bonvoy points or enjoy a three-night resort stay for $299 plus 5,000 points. Here's what you need to know about both offers.
Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 45 Properties by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 67 To incentivize World of Hyatt members to fill new hotels, Hyatt offers members 500 bonus points for staying at new hotels within the first few months after opening. Here's how you can take advantage of this promotion, plus the 13 new properties added in January 2026.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly U.S.-Europe From Just 18,750 Miles or 45,000 Miles in Business Class by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin January 1, 2026 158 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for January 2026! This month, you can book award tickets between Europe and 11 North American cities from just 18,750 miles each way in economy or 45,000 miles in business class for travel through June 2026. And you can easily transfer your favorite flexible points to Flying Blue to score these deals.
Vacations by Marriott Promotion: Book in January and Earn 20k Points on a 4+ Night Package by Skye Class January 1, 2026 3 New year, new Vacations by Marriott promotion! Through January 31, 2026, Marriott Bonvoy® members can earn 20,000 bonus points when booking an eligible vacation package with a stay of four or more nights at a participating Marriott property. Eligible travel is between January 1 and May 31, 2026.
Latest Marriott Promotions: Bonus Points at All-Inclusive Resorts, Regional, and Targeted Offers by Skye Class December 31, 2025 139 Even though Marriott is currently between global promotions, Bonvoy® members still have plenty of brand and hotel-specific promotions they can take advantage of. Members can earn up to 15,000 bonus points with 4+ night stays at all-inclusive resorts, up to 5,000 bonus points per stay at specific hotels and regions, and more.
You Can Multiply the United Miles You Earned Last Month by up to 6X — But Is It Worth It? by Harrison Pierce December 30, 2025 0 United's miles multiplier allows you to multiply any miles earned in the last month by up to 6X. It's not a lot, but if you need a few miles ahead of an upcoming redemption, it could easily allow you to buy what you need at a lower rate than you'd normally pay to buy United miles. Here's what you need to know.
Sonesta Hotels Travel Pass Promotions: Save up to 50% on Stays in Select Regions by Skye Class December 30, 2025 0 Sonesta Travel Pass is a relatively small player in the loyalty rewards scene, but this ever-growing hotel group is trying to draw in travelers with occasional promotions. Currently, the only offers are a handful of discounts, such as up to 30% off two or more nights and up to 15% off for military personnel. Here are all the details.
World of Hyatt Promotions: Up to 30k Points at Select Brands by Skye Class January 4, 2026 94 There are two rewarding World of Hyatt promotions on the table. The first offers 3,000 bonus points per night, up to 30,000 points total, on Hyatt Vacation Club stays. The second offers up to 20,000 bonus points on Hyatt Regency stays booked through the Hyatt app. Here are the links to register.
Last Deal of the Year on Buying United MileagePlus Miles: Get an 85% Bonus Through December 31 by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 204 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 December 31, 2025, MileagePlus members can get up to an 85% bonus, which drops the effective cost to as low as 2.03¢ per mile. Here are the details.
JetBlue Vacations Discounts: Save up to 40% and Get More Than $125 in Additional Perks by Skye Class December 29, 2025 0 It's a great time to consider booking a vacation package through JetBlue. Travelers can save up to 40% off eligible routes booked by January 4, 2026, and get $125 or more in "VIP" perks at select resorts until the end of the year. Here are details about JetBlue Vacations and the current promotions.
Now’s the Time to Make 5% Category Choices on U.S. Bank Cash+ Card for Q1 2026 by Sam Helmy and JT Genter December 29, 2025 65 U.S. Bank bonus earning categories for the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card are open for enrollment for October to December 2025. What makes the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa unique in comparison to similar cards? You get to choose the bonus categories! Here's how to do so and which categories you can choose from.
The Latest British Airways Avios Devaluation Is Live — Here’s What the New Pricing Looks Like by Harrison Pierce and Cameron Laufer December 28, 2025 2 British Airways has increased both the number of Avios required for a redemption and the taxes and fees you'll pay on that redemption. While disappointing, it's not entirely surprising. Luckily, the price increase seems manageable, at least for now. Here's what you need to know.
Bilt Rent Week January 2026: Amazon and Rent Credit Redemption Bonuses, 10X Points, and More by Skye Class January 2, 2026 13 The first Bilt Rent Day of 2026 is upon us. Or, should we say, Bilt Rent Week. During Rent Week, targeted Bilt members will receive redemption bonuses for Amazon and rent credits, and all Bilt members can earn 10X Points on Home Delivery orders — with free shipping. Here’s how to get the most out of this promotion.
Marriott Elites Can Claim Singapore Elite Status, Earn Star Alliance Gold With Just Four Flights by Ryan Smith and Harrison Pierce December 26, 2025 3 There are plenty of ways to earn elite status with your favorite hotel or airline without meeting a spending requirement or completing a minimum number of nights or flights. In a somewhat unique partnership, you can status match your Marriott Bonvoy elite status to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer — or match in the opposite direction if you have KrisFlyer status. Here's what to know.
JetBlue and Japan Airlines to Terminate Partnership — Here’s the Last Day to Book Awards by Tyler Glatt December 26, 2025 0 JetBlue’s partnership with Japan Airlines is coming to an end. Earlier this year, AwardWallet was the first to notice that JetBlue began offering award flights on Japan Airlines bookable with TrueBlue points. However, the partnership won’t even make it to its first anniversary before officially ending for good. Here's what to know.
Emirates Partners With Starlink, Passengers to Get Free Wi-Fi By 2027 by Skye Class December 25, 2025 0 To continue to maintain its rankings as one of the best airlines in the world, Emirates is currently undergoing a massive fleet refurbishment, including the installation of high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi. Until that happens, eligible Skywards members have access to free internet or chatting, while all travelers can purchase Wi-Fi packages. Here are the details of what's currently available, and the timeline for the Starlink rollout.
Alaska Airlines to Debut New Earning Charts for Select Flights Booked Through Partners in 2026 by Anthony Cave December 24, 2025 0 Starting in 2026, booking a premium cabin flight directly through a partner airline’s website will earn you significantly more Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points than it does today. Here's just how much more you'll earn in these cabins.
Bilt’s New Real-Time Award Search Makes Comparing Redemptions Easier by Harrison Pierce December 24, 2025 0 Bilt just added an award flight search feature to the Bilt travel portal. When you search for a flight, you'll now be able to view the revenue fare, how many Bilt points you'd need to book through the portal, and how many points you'd need to transfer to an airline partner. As of now, this is available for British Airways and Iberia award flights, but it will hopefully roll out to more partners in 2026. Here's what to know.
Get a $15 Credit After Linking Your Alaska Account to Lyft — and Earn up to 6X Points on Rides by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt December 22, 2025 3 Alaska Airlines is offering a $15 Lyft ride credit when you link your Atmos Rewards account to Lyft by January 14, 2026. On top of that, Atmos Rewards members now earn double points on Lyft rides — up to 6X points! Here’s everything you need to know about the partnership and who’s eligible for the account-linking bonus.
Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare Promos: 50k Points With a 3-Night Stay From $179 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt December 22, 2025 5 If you’re willing to sit through a timeshare pitch, Hilton Grand Vacations will reward you with a lot of Hilton Honors points for doing so. One promotion gives you 15,000 Hilton points with packages starting at $249. But the best offer comes with 50,000 Hilton points plus a three-night stay from just $179.
Alaska Airlines Begins Rolling Out Starlink Wi-Fi: Here’s How to Experience It for Yourself by Harrison Pierce December 20, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines has begun rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi to select aircraft. Here's what you need to know about the updated rollout schedule and how to access Wi-Fi if you're traveling on an enabled aircraft.
Act Fast: Chase To Honor 2X Points Boost at The Edit Hotels Through December 22 by Harrison Pierce December 19, 2025 0 Chase changed the terms and conditions of Points Boost — bookings with The Edit will no longer offer a guaranteed 2X Points Boost. Select properties are already showing valuations as low as 1.65 cents per point, representing a massive devaluation. However, to mitigate the sting, Chase is offering a temporary extension. Through December 22, 2025, all bookings made through The Edit will offer 2 cents per point. Here's what to know.
Deal Alert: JetBlue Award Prices as Low as 800 TrueBlue Points by Anthony Cave December 19, 2025 2 Just 800 JetBlue points -- not a typo -- will get you from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta, or the inverse. Perfect for positioning or a cheap vacation. While these are Blue Basic fares, 800 points is not something to lose much sleep over. We found another flight between Fort Lauderdale and New Orleans for 1,000 JetBlue points.
Buy Garuda Indonesia Miles With up to a 40% Bonus by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt December 30, 2025 1 Garuda Indonesia is back with another mileage sale. You can buy GarudaMiles with up to a 40% bonus. This discount brings the price down to as little as 1.54¢ per mile.
