News Archives - AwardWallet Blog

Marriott Increases Award Pricing Without Notice Again — and It’s Yet Another Reminder to Not Hoard Your Hotel Points

In a bit of news that's all too common nowadays, it appears Marriott Bonvoy has raised award prices across its nearly 10,000-property network. While Marriott hasn't had an award chart in several years, hotels and resorts are priced in bands based on demand. Now, it appears that most properties have increased by around 5% (or more) for an award night. Here's what to know.

Mark Jackson

Flash Sale: Buy British Airways Avios With a 40% Bonus (1.64¢ Each)

4 hours ago 58

British Airways just launched a flash sale for Club members to buy or gift Avios with a 40% bonus. Unlike most other airlines, British Airways rarely runs sales. So, let's show you where you can find value when buying Avios at this price. If you’re interested, you need to act fast, as this sale ends on July 16, 2026.

JT Genter & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hilton Honors Expands Explora Journeys Partners: How to Earn and Redeem Points on Cruises

7 hours ago 0

Hilton previously announced a limited partnership with Explora Journeys. Now the companies are taking it one step further by adding earning and redeeming on sailings, making it a more compelling value for both Hilton Honors members and cruisers alike. Here's everything you need to know about the partnership and what it means for Hilton Honors members.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare Promotions: Score 125k Points With a 3-Night Stay From $229

21 hours ago 7

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 125,000 Hilton points plus a three-night stay from just $229.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Buy Flying Blue Miles With an 80% Bonus — Book Business Class to Europe for $1,017

July 8, 2026 74

Flying Blue just launched an 80% bonus on purchased miles through July 28, 2026 — bringing the price down to just 1.69¢ each. That’s enough to book a one-way business class flight to Europe for around $1,017 in purchased miles. If you’re planning premium travel, here are the redemptions to target.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Current Accor Airline Transfer Bonuses: Get a 20% Bonus on Conversions to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank

July 7, 2026 0

Accor has a long list of airline transfer partners, and every so often, the Accor Live Limitless program launches conversion bonuses that let you earn bonus ALL Reward points when converting airline miles into hotel points, or vice versa. Through July 31, 2026, you can get a 20% bonus on transfers between Japan Airlines Mileage Bank and Accor. Here's how.

Harrison Pierce & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Save up to $100 on Hotel Stays or $50 on Flights Through Capital One Travel Offers

July 7, 2026 0

If you hold a Capital One or Discover by Capital One credit card, you can book travel through the Capital One Travel portal. And if you do, you can take advantage of destination-based travel offers that help you save hundreds on flights or hotels. Here's everything to know about Capital One Travel Offers, and how to use them to save on your vacation.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Breeze Airways Promo Code: Up to 25% Off Round-Trip Flights With This Promo Code

July 7, 2026 2

Breeze Airways just launched a new promo code that can help you save up to 25% on cash or reward flights. If you’re looking to take advantage of this offer, read on for the promo code and more details on how to book.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Airlines Award Sale: Save Up to 40% on Rapid Rewards Bookings for a Limited Time

July 7, 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 July 10, 2026, for travel across most of the airline's network. Here are all the details.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Get up to a 50% Discount When Buying Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles Through July 28

July 7, 2026 2

Garuda Indonesia is back with another mileage sale. Currently, you can buy GarudaMiles with up to a 50% discount. This bonus effectively brings the price down to as little as 1.075¢ per mile. Here's when that can make sense to purchase.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Tyler Glatt

Save Up to 50% Off Amazon Purchases by Redeeming Just a Few Credit Card Points

July 6, 2026 158

Lucky Amex, Citi, and Discover cardholders can save up to 50% off Amazon purchases when redeeming points. While using credit card points for Amazon purchases generally isn't great, redeeming just a few points for up to 50% in savings is an exception worth making. Here's how to check if you're targeted.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

T-Mobile Customers Can Claim a Free Premium Beverage on Most Delta Flights — Here’s How

July 6, 2026 0

Many cell phone providers offer perks to their customers outside of their plans, which includes everything from food and gas discounts to free in-flight Wi-Fi. T-Mobile is one of the leaders offering complimentary Wi-Fi on multiple airlines. Now it's expanding travel perks for customers by offering free premium drinks on board most Delta flights.

Chris Nelson

Act Quickly: Book an Overwater Villa in Bora Bora From Just 79k Points Per Night

July 5, 2026 2

Stay in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora for as little as 79k Marriott points per night on select dates throughout the rest of the year and next. You can get these rooms for even less if you take advantage of current credit card transfer bonuses to Marriott.

Chris Nelson

IHG Discounts: Save up to 25% at New Properties and up to 20% When You Book a Stay With a Visa Card

July 4, 2026 0

If you’re planning to book your next IHG stay with cash instead of points, you might as well save some money by taking advantage of a significant discount. Currently, IHG is running several deals that offer savings, including up to 25% off new properties, discounts for using a Visa card, and more.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Get 300k Lufthansa Miles, a Fast Track to Hilton Diamond, and More via ASmallWorld

July 3, 2026 6

Did you know that you can pay a single membership fee to get elite status in a handful of programs, get 300k valuable airline miles, and enjoy dozens more privileges? Here's what you need to know about ASmallWorld Prestige and why you might find value in signing up.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

[Extended] All Aboard: Buy Amtrak Guest Rewards Points With Up to a 50% Bonus (2.51¢ Each)

July 3, 2026 3

Amtrak is offering its loyalty members a chance to buy Guest Rewards points with up to a 50% bonus. If maximized, you can grab Amtrak points for as little as 2.51¢ per point. But this offer is only valid until July 6, 2026. Here's what to know about this Amtrak points promotion.

Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Status Match: Apply Now, Complete a Challenge, and Get Benefits Through 2027

July 3, 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 2027. Here's how to apply.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG Extends 15% Discount on Award Stays to These 245 New IHG Properties

July 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 245 eligible properties where you can take advantage of this promotion through the end of December 2026.

JT Genter & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Vacations Promotions: Earn up to 11X AAdvantage Miles on Vacation Packages

July 2, 2026 0

American Airlines Vacations just launched a new promotion, with the opportunity to earn up to 11X AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points per $1 spent. American Airlines Vacations regularly offers discounts and bonus miles with select vacation packages. Here’s what’s on offer and how to decide if it’s worth booking your trip this way.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Amazon Prime Members: Get Gas and Save up to 10¢ per Gallon With Earnify

July 7, 2026 1

Amazon Prime members can save 10¢ per gallon on gas year-round by linking their account to Earnify. Here's how to participate in this partnership — and how to maximize your spending on gas.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Got a Chase Sapphire Reserve? Claim 3 Months of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status With a Chance to Extend

July 2, 2026 5

If you've got a Chase Sapphire Reserve®, we've got good news. The annual opportunity to match to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status is back! Here's how to register and extend your status through February 2028.

Skye Class & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Act Fast: Alaska Airlines Offering up to 50% off Awards to Hawaii, Europe, Asia, and More

July 2, 2026 19

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is out with a new offer for a whopping up-to-50% discount on award flights to six international destinations. These featured destinations change each quarter, and this month’s lineup includes routes to "timeless" cities across Europe, Asia, and more. Here's how to snag these cheap awards.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Miles & More Mileage Bargains for July 2026: Round-Trip Flights to Europe Starting at 25k Miles

July 2, 2026 19

Miles & More is the loyalty program for Lufthansa and several other airlines in the Lufthansa Group. Each month, the program offers what it calls Mileage Bargains, giving travelers the chance to book discounted round-trip award tickets for about half the usual mileage. Here's what's on offer in July 2026.

Tyler Glatt & Ross Denkin

Reviewed by JT Genter

United Airlines Status Match: Apply Now and Unlock Premier Benefits Through January 2028

July 1, 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 2028 by meeting some specific requirements. Here are all the details.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 36 Properties

July 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 July 2026.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Register to Earn Bonus Marriott Points on United Flights, Bonus United Miles on Marriott Stays

July 1, 2026 3

Marriott and United Airlines are launching a promotion that'll award Bonvoy points on flights and MileagePlus miles on stays. This offer is an extension of Marriott's and United's preferred partnership. Here's all you need to know about this limited-time bonus United miles and bonus Marriott points promotion.

Tyler Glatt

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

July 1, 2026 14

American Express just launched a new 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. You have until July 31, 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.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Amex Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Hilton Honors: Get 2.4 Hilton Points per Membership Rewards Point

July 1, 2026 57

Amex just launched a new 20% transfer bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Hilton Honors points. During this promotion, members will receive 2,400 Hilton points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points transferred for a limited time. But should you transfer Amex points to Hilton? Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly U.S.-Europe From Just 18,750 Miles or 45,000 Miles in Business

July 1, 2026 159

Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for July 2026! This month, you can book award tickets between Europe and over a dozen 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 December 2026. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt & Ross Denkin

Reviewed by JT Genter

Vacations by Marriott Promotion: Book in July and Earn 25,000 Bonus Points on 5+ Night Packages

July 1, 2026 3

Another month, another new Vacations by Marriott promotion! Through July 31, 2026, Marriott Bonvoy® members can earn 25,000 bonus points when booking an eligible vacation package with a stay of five or more nights at participating Marriott properties worldwide.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Rewards Programs

Airline Programs

Hotel Programs

Credit Cards

Beginners

Rewards Basics

Tools

Rewards Programs

Credit Cards

Tools

Rewards Programs

Airline Programs

Hotel Programs

Credit Cards

Beginners

Rewards Basics

Tools

Category: News