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JetBlue’s Big Birthday Challenge Could Get You 25 Years of Mosaic Status Plus 350k Bonus Points

January 1, 2026 1

Wouldn't it be nice to earn elite status once — and never have to worry about it again? To celebrate its 25th birthday, JetBlue launched a generous three-tiered promotion offering the chance to earn 150,000 bonus TrueBlue points, 350,000 bonus points, or Mosaic 1 status for the next 25 years. Here's how it works

Tyler Glatt

First Look: Delta’s New Delta One Lounge and Sky Club in Seattle

June 24, 2025 1

Delta is opening its brand-new Delta One Lounge and an expanded Delta Sky Club in Seattle on June 26 — and we got an early look inside. From an outdoor terrace to PNW-inspired menus, here’s how Delta is elevating the lounge experience at SEA. Plus: our first impressions and photos of the gorgeous new spaces, and why these lounges matter for Delta’s West Coast strategy.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Qantas Promotion: 2X Status Credits or 2X Qantas Points

June 23, 2025 0

Qantas Airways has a new promotion to earn double points on flights from London to Australia, but you have to book by June 25, 2025. This is only one route and a very narrow booking window, but the rewards can really stack up. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Earn Up to 6X Delta SkyMiles on Gas Purchases This Summer

September 1, 2025 3

Fill up on Delta SkyMiles this summer as you fill up on gas. Targeted Delta SkyMiles cardholders can enroll to earn up to 6X miles at U.S. gas stations through August 31, 2025. This promotion has different versions, so you'll need to check your dashboard to find your targeted offer. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Get 1.73 Cents Per Citi ThankYou® Point by Transferring to Accor Live Limitless With a 50% Bonus

June 22, 2025 0

Now through July 19, 2025, Citi cardholders can transfer ThankYou® Points to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% bonus — turning 1,000 Citi points into 750 Accor points. While Accor usually isn’t the best use of Citi points, this bonus helps close the value gap. If you’re eyeing an Accor stay, especially in Europe, this can be a solid way to save on your booking.

JT Genter & Andrew George Bradshaw

Citi-Flying Blue 20% Transfer Bonus: Fly Biz to Europe for 50k Points or Economy From 16k

June 22, 2025 9

Now through July 19, 2025, Citi cardholders can convert ThankYou® points to Flying Blue miles and receive a 20% transfer bonus. This opens the door to several lucrative redemption opportunities, including business class flights from the U.S. to Europe for just 50k ThankYou® points each way or economy flights to Europe from 16k points one-way. If you know how to utilize Flying Blue miles, this transfer bonus is an awesome opportunity.

JT Genter

Headed to French Polynesia? Use Flying Blue Miles for Air Tahiti Flights

June 20, 2025 0

Air France Flying Blue launched redemptions on Air Tahiti, allowing members to use miles for flights on the regional Polynesian carrier. This is a neat partnership, especially if you have a stash of Flying Blue miles and are planning a trip to the islands. Here's what to know about this new partnership.

Sam Helmy

United Expands PlusPoints: 5 New Ways to Redeem Your Points — Including Gifting 1K Status

June 20, 2025 0

United elites now have five new ways to use PlusPoints beyond upgrades. New options include bonus miles, TravelBank cash, and even gifting United elite status. We outline all the new options and if they are worth considering.

Cameron Laufer

Claim 3 Free Months of Kindle Unlimited with Amazon Prime

June 19, 2025 0

Amazon Prime members get a host of benefits, such as free delivery, access to Prime Video and Prime Music, and more, but no free access to Kindle Unlimited. A new promotion from Amazon offers members three free months of Kindle Unlimited, valued at $35.97. Claim this offer by July 11, 2025. Here are the details.

Skye Class

From Runways to Fairways: Bid Delta SkyMiles for Exclusive PGA Tour Experiences

June 18, 2025 0

Several loyalty programs now offer ways to redeem hard-earned points and miles for events rather than travel. Delta’s new PGA Tour Collection is one of them, designed to deliver bespoke experiences for golf fans with plenty of SkyMiles to spend. Here’s what to know.

Mark Jackson

Bad News: Amex to Devalue the 35% Pay With Points Rebate This Fall

June 18, 2025 0

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express' 35% Pay with Points rebate for business and first-class flights booked with Amex Membership Rewards is set to change (read: be devalued) on September 18, 2025. Here's what Card Members need to know.

Cameron Laufer

Carnival Ending VIFP Program, Launching New Carnival Rewards Loyalty System in 2026

June 18, 2025 0

Carnival Cruise Lines just announced major changes to its loyalty program, shifting from a lifetime system to one that rewards spending. Here's how the new program will wok, and how existing Carnival elite members will be transitioned over to the new program.

Mark Jackson

Score up to 15,000 Bonus AAdvantage® Miles on IHG Stays Through September 3, 2025

September 4, 2025 0

IHG One Rewards relaunched a familiar promotion that gives members up to 15,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles on eligible stays at IHG through September 3, 2025. This time around, the offer is twice as good, giving members 2,000 bonus miles per stay. Here are the details.

Skye Class

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Is Getting a Major Overhaul — Here’s What You’ll Get (and Lose)

January 14, 2026 9

The gauntlet’s been thrown. Details about the all-new Chase Sapphire Reserve® are out, and Chase is making a play for the best — and most expensive — premium rewards card on the market. There’s a lot to unpack, so let's get into what’s new with the Sapphire Reserve.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Save 15% on Delta SkyMiles Awards With a Delta Credit Card

June 17, 2025 2

If you have a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can book Delta-operated award flights cheaper than anyone else. Thanks to the staple TakeOff 15 benefit that adorns almost every Delta American Express co-branded card, you can save 15% on Delta award tickets. While it may not seem like much, this perk can be the key to unlocking unparalleled savings on award bookings. Here's what cardholders need to know about the TakeOff 15 benefit.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn up to 2,600 SkyMiles and a $50 Delta Gift Card After Completing Three Tasks

October 6, 2025 0

Delta SkyMiles members can earn up to 2,600 bonus miles and a $50 Delta gift card through a new promotion. To qualify, you must enroll by July 5 and complete tasks with Starbucks, SkyMiles Dining, and Delta Cars by October 5, 2025. Here's how it works.

Skye Class

American Airlines Adds Instant-Confirm Upgrades Using AAdvantage Miles

August 13, 2025 0

It just got easier to use your American Airlines AAdvantage miles to confirm an upgrade to a premium cabin. The airline has rolled out a new "Instant Upgrade" feature — and it works exactly as it sounds. You can now confirm an upgrade instantly through the AA website, and we’ll guide you through the process in a few simple steps.

Tyler Glatt

I Got Kicked Off an International American Airlines Flight for Moving a Carry-On Bag

June 11, 2025 85

Over the more than 2 million miles I've flown across almost 1,200 logged flights, I've seen and experienced a lot -- from rejected takeoffs to medical emergencies and even an emergency landing. However, this week, I experienced the most absurd situation I've ever seen on a flight, and it led to my removal from an international flight. Here's what happened and how American Airlines responded.

JT Genter

World of Hyatt Cardholder Promotions: Bonus Hyatt Points on Bill Payments (Targeted)

December 1, 2025 0

If you’re a cardholder of The World of Hyatt Credit Card, it’s worth checking your email inbox on occasion. There's a cardholder-only offer that you might be able to take advantage of over the next few months. Here are all the details.

Mark Jackson & Skye Class

Sail for Miles: Earn up to 60,000 Bonus United MileagePlus Miles Through United Cruises

June 11, 2025 1

The United Cruises Semi-Annual Sale offers United credit cardholders up to 10X miles per dollar when booking by June 22, 2025. Cardholders can earn up to 60,000 bonus miles, along with other benefits from individual cruise lines. Alternatively, get up to 60,000 miles back when booking with miles. Here are all the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Unlock Delta Sky Club Access, SkyTeam Perks by Matching Airline or Hotel Status to Vietnam Airlines

June 9, 2025 2

Vietnam Airlines is offering a status match! You can match elite statues from 47 airline frequent flyer programs and seven hotel loyalty programs to the Lotusmiles program, and if you're a top-tier elite, you can earn up to SkyTeam Elite Plus with this offer. Here's how to take advantage of this paid status match opportunity.

Tyler Glatt

Points of Interest: Mileage Bargains Not Dead, Surprise Hyatt Card Bonus Categories, and More Program Updates

June 7, 2025 0

This year is flying by, and the points and miles landscape is changing just as quickly. In this fourth installment of Points of Interest, we’ll walk you through some of the behind-the-scenes loyalty program updates from the past few months.

Tyler Glatt

JetBlue’s Partnership With Brightline Is Live — You Can Now Book Plane+Train Tickets Online

June 7, 2025 0

JetBlue and Brightline announced a new partnership allowing you to book combined air and travel itineraries seamlessly on the JetBlue website. Here's everything you need to know about this brand new partnership.

Sam Helmy

Survey Says: Travelers Are More Engaged Than Ever Before

June 5, 2025 0

Barclays has announced the results of its 2025 Travel Reward and Loyalty Report, showing excellent engagement from travelers with various travel rewards and loyalty programs. Here's our recap of the results worth caring about.

Sam Helmy

Hilton Honors Increases Standard Award Points Limit to 200,000 Points Per Night

June 5, 2025 0

Hilton Honors has raised top-tier award rates for its properties from 95,000 points just a few years ago all the way up to 200,000 points with the latest round. While many properties are truly aspirational, the news is never great to hear with no notice as you save up for that dream redemption.

Mark Jackson

Spent Enough to Unlock a Brilliant Earned Choice Award? You Now Have a New Benefit Option

June 4, 2025 1

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is packed with benefits. Most of these you get automatically (or after enrollment), but one of the card's lesser-appreciated perks is the Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit you unlock after making eligible purchases every calendar year. And this benefit just got a little better. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt

Capital One Lounge Access Is Changing for Guests and Authorized Users — Here’s How and When

March 13, 2026 6

It’s no surprise to some, but it’s finally happening: guest access to Capital One Lounges and Priority Pass lounges with the Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business is changing. Here’s what you need to know — and when these negative changes take effect.

Tyler Glatt

Get a 30% Bonus on Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus Avios

June 2, 2025 11

American Express just launched a brand-new 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. There are several great ways to redeem Avios, so this is an incredibly useful bonus. And it’ll be around for a while too, lasting until July 15, 2025. Here are some of the best ways to redeem your newly transferred points.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Earn Priceline VIP Gold Status With Just One Booking

May 31, 2025 0

Priceline is launching a new promotion for members of its VIP program, allowing them to earn VIP Gold status after just one booking. This normally takes five bookings; benefits include additional discounts, priority customer service, Express Deal coupons, and more.

Carissa Rawson

Act Fast: Book Lie-Flat Awards to Hawaii From Just 24,500 JetBlue TrueBlue Points

May 30, 2025 0

If sun-kissed beaches and a laid-back vibe are calling your name, now might be a great time to book a first-class flight to Hawaii. JetBlue TrueBlue currently has options to fly from the West Coast to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines starting at just 24,500 points. Here are the details.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt