Chase just added a new partner to its already amazing list of transfer partners! Beginning today, August 3, 2021, you can now transfer your Ultimate Rewards to Aeroplan – the loyalty program of Air Canada. But the good news doesn’t end there. Chase will also be launching a co-branded Aeroplan credit card later this year.

Hyatt’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) has given World of Hyatt members hundreds more options to use their points. World of Hyatt members can also earn points at participating SLH properties. Now, through the latest Bonus Journeys promo, members can earn triple points when staying at participating SLH properties. Here’s what you need to know about this partnership.

The summer is really starting to heat up with some great hotel promotions. Here’s a roundup of the best hotel bonus points and miles promotions currently available – from 500 bonus points per stay at new Hyatt hotels all the way up to 60,000 bonus points for resort stays in the Caribbean.

Airline shopping portals are running a new round of promotions for back-to-school shopping. This time, you can earn up to 8,700 bonus miles on purchases made in the next couple of weeks through airline shopping portals. These bonuses are on top of the miles you’ll earn through the shopping portals and miles/points earned on your credit card. That means you’re triple-dipping on rewards on your online purchases.

American Airlines’ latest sale lets AAdvantage members buy miles with a 75% bonus. The lowest purchase rate through this promotion is 1.84¢ per mile. Here’s when it can make sense to buy points at this rate.

Choice Privileges just launched a new buy points sale offering a 25% discount when buying 20,000 or more Choice Privilege points now through August 31, 2021. That lets loyalty members snag Choice Privileges points for as little as 0.74¢ a piece. From a getaway along Route 66 to an ice bar in Stockholm, here’s where Choice points can be especially valuable.

Sonesta is a rising star among U.S. hotel brands. Over the last few months, it’s more than tripled the number of properties it has in the U.S. thanks to rebranding over 200 former IHG and Marriott properties. Here’s a briefer on the Sonesta Travel Pass and the latest promotion offering up to 8,000 bonus points per stay.

IHG Rewards is offering a new deal for members to get quadruple points when staying at its midscale Avid hotels through November 30, 2021. You can earn up to 30,000 bonus points through this promotion by spending $1,000 at Avid hotels. Factoring in base points plus bonus points from IHG elite status, you can earn up to 60 points per dollar spent at Avid during this promotion.

For a limited time, you will get a 30% bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Flying Blue. Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program for Air France and KLM, so you also have access to the entire SkyTeam network. With this promo, you can fly in business class between the US and Europe for as few as 41k Membership Rewards points.

Southwest just launched a new buy points promotion, offering Rapid Rewards members the chance to buy Rapid Rewards points with up to a 65% bonus. That sounds pretty tempting, and you might be able to book cheap award flights for less than the cash price of the flight. However, it’s worth considering all aspects before buying points.