Category: News

Get a $15 Credit After Linking Your Alaska Account to Lyft — and Earn up to 6X Points on Rides

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.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Act Fast: Chase To Honor 2X Points Boost at The Edit Hotels Through December 22

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.

Harrison Pierce

Deal Alert: JetBlue Award Prices as Low as 800 TrueBlue Points

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.

Anthony Cave

Southwest to Partner With Turkish Airlines — Here’s What to Expect Starting Early 2026

December 19, 2025 0

A year ago, Southwest didn't have a single international airline partner. This week, Southwest announced its sixth international airline partnership: Turkish Airlines. Beginning January 2026, you will be able to book an itinerary that includes flights operated by both Southwest and Turkish Airlines. Here's what you need to know about this new partnership.

Harrison Pierce

Air Canada Adds airBaltic as a Redemption Partner — Here’s How (And Why) You Should Take Advantage

December 19, 2025 0

Air Canada has just added airBaltic as a redemption partner. Although you still won't earn Air Canada Aeroplan points on airBaltic flights, you can now redeem your points on flights operated solely by airBaltic, or by airBaltic and other Aeroplan partners. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Emirates Transfer Ratio Devaluations Jump the Pond — Here’s When and the New Ratio

December 18, 2025 0

Beginning February 1, 2026, those earning Membership Rewards points in the UK will see a sharp decline in the value of their points when redeeming with Emirates. Amex UK is lowering the 4:3 transfer ratio to Emirates Skywards to a 2:1 ratio. Here's how that impacts how many Amex points you need to book an award.

Harrison Pierce

American Airlines Eliminates Mileage Earnings on Basic Economy Tickets

December 18, 2025 1

American Airlines quietly updated its website to remove AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points earnings from American Airlines basic economy fares. This is certainly a blow to budget travelers, but AA could have made these changes a lot worse. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

IHG Will Sell You Elite-Qualifying Points to Earn Diamond Status in 2026 — But Should You Buy?

December 18, 2025 6

At the end of December each year, IHG sends targeted offers to members to purchase Elite status for the following year. That offer is back again; targeted members can buy up to Diamond Elite through the end of 2026. Here's when this offer can make sense.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

FoundersCard Members Can Earn United Premier Status With This New Promotion — Here’s How

December 18, 2025 0

For a limited time, FoundersCard members can earn United Silver status by enrolling in the promotion and taking one qualifying flight before May 31, 2026. Here's everything to know about the limited-time promotion, including how to enroll and why you should consider it.

Harrison Pierce

Rove Launches 'Match Your Mesa' Campaign Following Shutdown of the Mesa Homeowners Card

December 17, 2025 0

If you were impacted by the shutdown of the Mesa Homeowners Card, Rove Miles has a promotion just for you. For a limited time, Rove will match up to 5,000 miles per former Mesa member. Here's everything you need to know about the promotion, including how to enroll.

Harrison Pierce

Hilton Expands Small Luxury Hotels Partnership to 500+ Properties — Here Are the Latest Additions

December 17, 2025 0

The 500th Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) property just joined the Hilton Honors portfolio. Here's a look at the properties Hilton added in December, what your Hilton Honors points are worth towards SLH stays, and the benefits you'll get as an elite member at one of these hotels and resorts.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Chase Sapphire Reserve Trips in 2026: Skiing, Surfing, Holi, Formula E, Dia de los Muertos, and More

December 17, 2025 1

Chase just announced upcoming Sapphire Reserve Trips for 2026. Trips include alpine skiing packages, celebrating Holi in Jaipur, Formula E in London, surfing in Abu Dhabi, celebrating Día De los Muertos in Oaxaca, and more. Here’s what you need to know about these trips and which ones are coming up.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Bilt Adds Spirit Airlines as a Transfer Partner — Book Flights Starting at Just 2,500 Points

May 5, 2026 1

Bilt is making history by becoming the first transferable point currency to partner with Spirit Airlines, effective December 17, 2025. It is also the loyalty program with the most 1:1 transfer partners. Here's everything you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

British Airways to Launch Free, High-Speed Wi-Fi in 2026 — Here’s How It Works Until Then

December 17, 2025 0

British Airways is the newest airline to announce a partnership with Starlink. As part of a $9.63 billion transformation program, the retrofit begin rolling out in 2026 and will provide passengers with high-speed Wi-Fi on flights worldwide. Here are the details we know so far.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Chase Ritz-Carlton Cardholders: Say Goodbye To Unlimited Guest Access at Airport Lounges

December 16, 2025 1

If you are a cardholder of The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card, we have some disappointing news. Effective January 15, 2026, you will no longer be able to bring an unlimited number of guests to airport lounges worldwide. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Targeted Offer: Upgrade to the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Earn 25k Ultimate Rewards Points

December 16, 2025 1

If you are a cardholder of the Sapphire Preferred, but you're interested in the Sapphire Reserve, keep an eye on your email. According to several reports, select Sapphire Preferred cardholders are finding upgrade offers in their inbox.

Harrison Pierce

Mesa Homeowners Card Shuts Down Just One Year After Launching — What to Do Now

December 15, 2025 1

The Mesa Homeowners Card has been shut down without warning. Here's everything you need to know if you were a cardholder, including how to find an alternate card to earn points on mortgage payments.

Harrison Pierce

Get 12 Months of Star Alliance Benefits for a One-Time Fee

December 15, 2025 0

TAP Air Portugal has announced a new status match, and it can be a pretty good deal for certain frequent flyers. The match awards TAP Miles&Go Silver or Gold status, which also comes with Star Alliance Silver or Gold status. Here's how to match.

Cameron Laufer

Red Roof Rolls Out Holiday Discounts — Including AARP Savings and a St. Jude Tie-In

December 15, 2025 0

Red Roof is rolling out several holiday-season discounts aimed at winter road trippers. Current offers include up to 15% off for AARP members and a limited-time promotion that pairs a discount with a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Here's how to score these deals.

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Virgin Hotels Promotion: Book Award Stays at Select Properties from 15k Transferable Points

December 14, 2025 0

If you've been buiolding up your Virgin Points, you might like these new Virgin Hotel promotions. Currently, Virgin Red members can book award nights at select Virgin Hotels in the U.S. for as few as 20,000 points per night. Here are the details and how to get the best value from your points.

Skye Class & Sam Helmy

United MileagePlus Changes for 2026: More Ways to Earn PlusPoints, Better Award Availability, and More

December 12, 2025 2

United just unveiled changes to its MileagePlus Premier program for 2026. The good news is that it'll be easier than ever for Premier members to earn PlusPoints, but the bad news is that the PlusPoint fixed upgrade chart is going away. Here's everything you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Inside the American Airlines A321XLR: Where to Sit and How to Book Flights on AA’s Brand-New Plane

December 11, 2025 1

American Airlines just got the (metaphorical) keys to its Airbus A321XLR, and it takes off with passengers for the first time next week. At a media event at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), AA unveiled its first Airbus A321XLR. Here's your first look inside the A321XLR, and how to book a flight on its first routes with points and miles.

Tyler Glatt

New: Earn and Redeem Hyatt Points for Luxury Safaris Through New Mr & Mrs Smith Partnership

December 11, 2025 0

Hyatt has announced the addition of 15 Asilia Africa properties in East Africa through its existing Mr & Mrs Smith partnership. Most of them are luxury lodges and camp sites near national parks and reserves in the most sought after adventure destinations. Here's what it means for your next safari.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

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.

Skye Class

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.

Anthony Cave

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

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

June 1, 2026 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.

Skye Class