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Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders: Get Access to Exclusive Apple TV Event in NYC This Weekend

December 11, 2025 1

Did you know that the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card comes with exclusive Apple benefits? Cardholders can claim complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music, while getting access to exclusive experiences. If you're interested, book a night of tv magic in New York City, December 12-14, and go behind the scenes of hit Apple TV shows and movies. Here are the details.

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JetBlue’s First BlueHouse Lounge at JFK Is Now Open — Here’s Your First Look Inside

December 11, 2025 0

JetBlue flyers: your number one wish has finally been granted. The airline's first airport lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (which it's calling BlueHouse) opens to travelers bright and early on December 18, 2025. From the moment you step inside, you'll see why JetBlue is calling BlueHouse its love letter to New York. Here’s everything you need to know about JetBlue’s brand-new lounge at JFK.

Tyler Glatt

IHG Is Ending Its Friends & Family Rate — Here's What's Replacing It

December 11, 2025 1

IHG's Friends & Family Rate, a discount on cash stays for family and friends of full-time IHG employees, is being replaced with IHG One Pass. However, there's a catch that may impact future bookings. A cap using the new rate may end up restricting both flexibility and discounts.

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Avianca to Offer 'More for Everyone' With Business Class and Wi-Fi on All Flights — Here's What to Know

December 10, 2025 0

At a press conference in Bogota, Colombia, Avianca announced its "More for Everyone" campaign, and AwardWallet got the scoop. Avianca is expanding its 'Business Class Americas' product to dozens of new routes plus rolling out in-flight Wi-Fi across its fleet. Here are the details shared so far.

Harrison Pierce

Aeroplan Launches a Loyalty Partnership With Harbour Air, North America’s Largest Seaplane Airline

December 10, 2025 0

Air Canada Aeroplan's partner airline network includes all kinds of unique carriers, and it just added another one: Harbour Air. For the unfamiliar, Harbour Air is North America's largest seaplane airline. It operates up to 200 daily flights to more than a dozen destinations across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. And now, you can earn Aeroplan points on these scenic short-hop flights.

Tyler Glatt

Uber Expands Shuttle Concept, Tweaks Tipping Process, and Adds Booking Kiosks — What to Know

December 10, 2025 2

Holiday travel is about to ramp back up, and Uber is making a few updates — all of which center around making rides seamless and more affordable. In short, Uber is expanding its Shuttle concept to another major airport, debuting its first kiosk, and making it easier to tip your driver in the app. Here's everything you need to know.

Tyler Glatt

Fly Business Class to Istanbul From $975 With This up-to-100% Bonus on Turkish Miles & Smiles Miles

December 9, 2025 7

Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles just launched a new buy miles offer. Valid until December 22, 2025, Miles & Smiles members can buy up to 250,000 miles and receive up to 100% bonus miles. If maximized, this promotion can drop the price per mile down to as low as 1.5¢ each. But in light of recent devaluations, does a promotion like this still make sense? Let's dive into the details of this promotion and see a few times you can grab a sweet redemption at a cheaper price than the cash rate.

Harrison Pierce & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

GHA Discovery Promotion: Earn up to $825 on 2+ Night Stays at Multiple Brands Through May 2026

December 9, 2025 0

GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty program of the Global Hotel Alliance, currently has a promotion offering up to D$825 in rewards for stays across different brands through May 31, 2026. GHA has over 50 brands. The more you stay at, the more you earn. Here are the details of this lucrative promotion.

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Hilton to Introduce a New Top-Tier, Invite-Only Elite Status — Here's What We Know So Far

December 8, 2025 0

Hilton is expected to introduce a new, invite-only tier for a handful of Hilton loyalists in 2026. The Honors Society will dethrone the just-introduced Diamond Reserve as the highest tier in the Hilton Honors program. Here's what we know so far.

Harrison Pierce

IHG Slashes Free Points Transfer Cap for Diamond Elites and Business Rewards Members

December 8, 2025 1

IHG has quietly reduced the number of points Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members can transfer for free. Until now, this limit was pretty lofty — but it just got a big haircut. Plus, there are new restrictions that will slim down who gets to make these free transfers. Here's what you need to know about these changes.

Sam Helmy

Amex to Devalue Transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles in Early 2026 — Here’s the Timeline

December 8, 2025 0

Amex Membership Rewards is one of a handful of programs that offers transfers to Cathay Pacific's loyalty program -- known as Asia Miles -- at a 1:1 ratio. That rate will be changing, but luckily not for a few months. Effective March 1, 2026, the transfer rate will change to 5:4, dropping the rate by 20%. Here's what to know.

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You Can Now Earn American Airlines Miles and British Airways Avios on Select LEVEL Flights

December 5, 2025 1

You can now earn British Airways Avios and American Airlines miles on select flights operated by LEVEL, a low-cost long-haul airline operating flights to 7 hubs in the Americas from its base in Barcelona. Here's what you need to know about this change.

Harrison Pierce

Marriott and Emirates Your World Rewards Promotion: Earn 2,500 Skywards Miles On Your Next Flight

December 5, 2025 0

Marriott Bonvoy Your World Rewards members who linked their accounts by November 21 can now earn 2,500 bonus Skywards miles on their next Emirates flight booked by December 21, 2025, for travel by February 28, 2026. Here are the details for this promotion.

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RESERVE by CLEAR Is Gone — Here’s What’s (Sort of) Replaced It

December 5, 2025 1

Did you ever use RESERVE by CLEAR? This service was briefly available, but we recently found CLEAR sunset the program. A new program called CLEAR Mobile is now available, but that has no connection to RESERVE. Here's a record of what RESERVE was, and what other options are currently available.

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Reviewed by JT Genter

American Airlines Launches 'AAdvantage Gold Pass' — But Are the Benefits Worth the Massive Cost?

December 4, 2025 1

American Airlines just introduced what it's calling the "AAdvantage Gold Pass." Buying one gets you a full year of AAdvantage Gold status, 100,000 bonus miles, and 15,000 Loyalty Points. But let us be the first to tell you that this pass is...well...extremely expensive. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

RIP Sweet Spot: Miles&Smiles Kills Off Cheap United Awards to Hawaii, Increases Rates Up to 167%

December 4, 2025 0

One of the best airline sweet spots just unceremoniously killed off this week. Before this month, travelers could book United Airlines awards to Hawaii for just 10,000 Miles&Smiles miles each way. Now, awards to Hawaii start at 25,000 miles one-way. And business and first-class awards have jumped even more.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United Cardholders Can Now Earn 2X MileagePlus Miles on Rent Paid Through Bilt — Here’s How

December 4, 2025 4

Rarely does a day go by when Bilt Rewards doesn't add a new partnership or expand on an existing one. And the Bilt partnership news du jour is an expansion of its relationship with United Airlines. Effective immediately, your United MileagePlus credit card just became more rewarding for paying rent. Here's the latest.

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Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Accor and Flying Blue Launch 30% Transfer Bonus — Book Business Class to Europe From 47k Accor Points

December 4, 2025 2

Air France/KLM Flying Blue just announced a new 30% transfer bonus through December 17, 2025, on transfers from Accor Live Limitless. Accor already offers one of the best transfer rates we've seen from a hotel program to an airline mileage program, and this transfer bonus makes it even better. Combine with Promo Rewards to book rewards between the U.S. and Europe for 15k Accor points in economy or 47k Accor points in business class.

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Citi ThankYou to Lose Aeromexico Rewards as a Transfer Partner — Here's the Timeline

December 3, 2025 1

In early 2026, Citi ThankYou® Points will lose Aeromexico Rewards as a transfer partner. Luckily, this won't have a huge impact on most travelers, as Aeromexico makes it difficult to book award redemptions. Here's what you need to know about this development, and when the partnership is winding down.

Harrison Pierce

American Airlines Mileage Sale: Buy AAdvantage® Miles With Up to a 40% Discount

December 3, 2025 400

American Airlines just launched a new promotion for buying miles -- letting AAdvantage® members grab miles with up to a 40% discount. At the optimal purchase rate, there are a few times when it can make sense to buy American Airlines miles. If you've been looking for an opportunity to grab some American miles, this might be as good of a chance as ever. Let's dive into some examples to see if buying miles during this promotion makes sense for you.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Southwest Adds Fifth International Airline Partner: Condor

December 2, 2025 0

It's been a busy year for Southwest. The Dallas-based airline just announced its fifth international airline partner with Frankfurt-based Condor, giving Rapid Rewards members an easy path to Europe. Here's everything you need to know about the partnership, including how to book flights beginning January 19, 2026.

Harrison Pierce

Capital One to Devalue Transfers to Emirates Skywards — Here's the Timeline and New Ratio

December 2, 2025 0

We've got more bad news regarding point transfers to Emirates Skywards. After Citi and Amex devalued point transfers and Chase removed Emirates completely as a transfer partner, Capital One is the latest issuer to announce a devaluation of transfers to Emirates Skywards. Thankfully you still have time to act before this devaluation takes effect.

Harrison Pierce

Chase Unveils a Brand-New Two Story Sapphire Lounge at the Las Vegas Airport — Here’s a Look Inside

December 2, 2025 0

Chase's long-awaited Sapphire Lounge by The Club is set to open its doors at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) on December 3, 2025. Here's a look inside the issuer's brand-new two-story lounge, and everything you need to know about where it is, how to access it, and what amenities you'll find inside.

Tyler Glatt

JetBlue Flash Sale: Use This Promo Code to Save 35% Off Select Flights

December 2, 2025 0

JetBlue just launched its biggest promotion of the year for Travel Tuesday, offering 35% off all flights booked on December 2 and 3. Here's the promo code to use, eligible dates, and the restrictions of this sweet deal.

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Delta Unveils Changes to Elite Choice Benefits for 2026

December 2, 2025 2

Delta just unveiled changes to the Choice Benefits available to Platinum and Diamond Medallion members. These changes take effect in 2026, and they are largely good news. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

The Chase Sapphire Lounge in Hong Kong Is Closing Soon — Here's What We Know

December 2, 2025 1

If you can believe it, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at the Hong Kong International Airport will close on January 5, 2026. This was the first location for the now beloved Sapphire Lounges, so it's surprising to hear that it will shut down in a little over a month. Here's what we know.

Harrison Pierce

Final Day: 50% Off My Favorite Deal Alert Service for Cheap Flights and Award Availability

December 2, 2025 6

Today's the last day to save 50% off Thrifty Traveler Premium subscriptions. From cheap flights to Europe to unicorn-level award availability, Thrifty Traveler Premium alerts you to it all — including by text message if you opt into that option. Here's more about what you get with Thrifty Traveler Premium and why we think its worth it.

JT Genter

United Airlines Cardholder Flash Sale: Save up to 28% on Award Flights to Over 30 Destinations

December 1, 2025 24

United Airlines just launched a new flash award sale — but only for those who've got a MileagePlus credit card. If you've got miles sitting around, you can snag international flights from the U.S. to over 30 global destinations starting at 12,000 miles per way through December 5, 2025. Here are all the details.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Navy Federal Credit Union Promotions: $200 Bonus After Joining and Opening a New Certificate

November 29, 2025 0

Are you an active or veteran military personnel or a close family member of one? If so, you might want to consider joining the Navy Federal Credit Union. As an added benefit, new members who join and open a Special EasyStart Certificate by November 30, 2025, will receive a $200 bonus. Here are the details.

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American Airlines Vacations Promotions: Save up to $250 or Get up to 20k Bonus AAdvantage Miles

November 28, 2025 0

To mark Black Friday and Cyber Monday, several American Airlines Vacations promotions offer up to $250 off vacation packages, or up to 20k bonus miles. 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.

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