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American Airlines Eliminates Mileage Earnings on Basic Economy Tickets

December 18, 2025

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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.

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

by Skye Class and JT Genter

December 18, 2025

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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.

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

by Harrison Pierce

December 18, 2025

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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.

Ending Soon: Buy World of Hyatt Points With an up-to-20% Discount Through December 20

by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt

December 17, 2025

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Through December 20, 2025, travelers can snag Hyatt points at a rate of just 2.08¢ per point. Here are some amazing opportunities this promotion opens up — from practical savings on domestic travels to a resort in St. Kitts.

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

by Harrison Pierce

December 17, 2025

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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.

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

by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter

December 17, 2025

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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.

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

by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea and Skye Class

December 17, 2025

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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.

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

by Harrison Pierce

December 17, 2025

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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.

Subscribe to Accor+ Explorer for 2,000 Bonus Points — and Score Perks at Select Accor Hotels

by Skye Class

January 1, 2026

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For a limited time, Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members can sign up for a new Accor+ Explorer subscription and receive 2,000 bonus points. This deal applies solely to the Explorer membership, which includes enhanced benefits for stays in the Asia Pacific. Here are the details.

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

by Skye Class

December 17, 2025

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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.

Starting December 17: Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles to Score World Cup Tickets

by Harrison Pierce

December 16, 2025

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Starting December 17, American Airlines AAdvantage members will be able to redeem miles for Phase 2 World Cup tickets. Here's what we know so far, including how you can register so you don't miss out on this rare opportunity.

Hawaiian Airlines Will Officially Join Oneworld in April — Here’s What It Means for You

by Cameron Laufer

December 16, 2025

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Hawaiian Airlines will be joining the Oneworld alliance beginning April 22, 2026. Hawaiian will be the newest Oneworld member, following the lead of Fiji Airways and Oman Air earlier this year. Here's what to know and why it matters.

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

by Harrison Pierce

December 16, 2025

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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.

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

by Harrison Pierce

December 16, 2025

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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.

Marriott Homes & Villas Promotions: Earn Double Points on 4+ Night Stays Worldwide

by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce

December 16, 2025

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If you're considering booking a stay through Marriott Homes & Villas, now is a good time to do it. A new promotion offers double base points per stay of four nights or longer when booked by February 1, 2026, and completed by September 30, 2026. Here's the link to register for this new offer.

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

by Harrison Pierce

December 15, 2025

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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.

Register and Earn Easy Asia Miles Through Cathay Pacific’s New Promotion

by Cameron Laufer

December 15, 2025

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Cathay Pacific just launched a new promotion that can earn you some bonus Asia Miles. While it’s not particularly lucrative, completing some or all of the promotion’s “missions” can net you up to 5,700 bonus miles, including a few that require very little effort. Here's how it works.

Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Offer 30% Off Select Routes — Book by December 31

by Tyler Glatt

January 1, 2026

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Singapore Airlines just relaunched its Spontaneous Escapes award discount for another month. Get 30% off KrisFlyer award bookings on select routes for travel in January 2026. Discounted awards are available between the U.S. and Europe, Japan, and Singapore, plus dozens of options around the world. Book by December 31, 2025, to lock in this discount.

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

by Cameron Laufer

December 15, 2025

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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.

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

by AwardWallet

December 15, 2025

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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.

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

by Skye Class and Sam Helmy

December 14, 2025

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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.

EVA Air Selling Miles With up to a 35% Bonus — But Is It Worth Buying?

by Andrew George Bradshaw

January 1, 2026

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Now through December 31, 2025, you can buy EVA Air Infinity MileageLands miles with up to a 35% bonus. This promotion drops the price to as low as 2.96¢ per mile. At such a rate, is it even worth grabbing EVA miles? Here's when it makes sense to buy EVA Air miles — plus some alternatives.

American Airlines Promotions: Register for Free Miles, Then Earn up to 3k Bonus Miles on Cars and Hotels

by Tyler Glatt

January 1, 2026

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American Airlines just dropped a new promotion, and you’ll earn free miles just for registering! Beyond that easy bonus, you can earn even more bonus miles by booking a hotel stay through AAdvantage Hotels and reserving a rental car through AAdvantage Cars between now and February 28, 2026.

Rove Miles Promotions: Bonus Miles on Hotel Bookings, Miles for Signing Up, and More

by Tyler Glatt

January 10, 2026

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Rove Miles is currently offering several promotions, including bonus miles for taking less than 30 seconds to sign up, 5,000 bonus miles on your first eligible hotel booking, and more. Here are all the details on these offers.

Get 30% off Economy Tickets to 182 Destinations Worldwide With Turkish Airlines’ Award Sale

by Harrison Pierce and Skye Class

December 12, 2025

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Turkish Airlines is running an award sale offering 30% off economy flights to 182 cities worldwide through December 22, 2025. If you don't already have Turkish Miles & Smiles, you can transfer points from Citi, Capital One, or Bilt to book these amazing awards.

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

by Harrison Pierce

December 12, 2025

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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.

IHG Promotions: Earn 2X Points on 2026 Stays Plus Up to 25% Off

by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce

December 12, 2025

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Heading to an IHG property soon? There are a couple of IHG promotions running right now that can help you rack up extra points or elite nights, plus members can already register for the first promotion of 2026. Here are all the current offers and how to register so you don't miss out on bonus rewards.

Buy Emirates Skywards Miles With a 25% Bonus for Deals to Europe, Fly Emirates First Class

by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter

December 12, 2025

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Emirates just launched a new promotion to buy Skywards miles, offering up to a 25% bonus on purchases for the next couple of weeks. You can buy Skywards miles for as low as 2.4¢ apiece. But does it ever make sense to jump on a promotion like this? Let's consider the details.

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

by Tyler Glatt

December 11, 2025

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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.

Hilton Honors Joins the Luxury Cruise World: How to Earn and Redeem Points with Explora Journeys

by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

December 11, 2025

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Hilton announces a new partnership with luxury cruise liner Explora Journeys -called Hilton Honors Adventures- that lets you earn and redeem your Hilton Honors points for cruise ship sailings. Here's all you need to know about it, including an early preview offer to start enjoying perks on bookings for next year.

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Category: News

American Airlines Eliminates Mileage Earnings on Basic Economy Tickets

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

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

Ending Soon: Buy World of Hyatt Points With an up-to-20% Discount Through December 20

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

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

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

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

Subscribe to Accor+ Explorer for 2,000 Bonus Points — and Score Perks at Select Accor Hotels

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

Starting December 17: Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles to Score World Cup Tickets

Hawaiian Airlines Will Officially Join Oneworld in April — Here’s What It Means for You

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

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

Marriott Homes & Villas Promotions: Earn Double Points on 4+ Night Stays Worldwide

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

Register and Earn Easy Asia Miles Through Cathay Pacific’s New Promotion

Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Offer 30% Off Select Routes — Book by December 31

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

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

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

EVA Air Selling Miles With up to a 35% Bonus — But Is It Worth Buying?

American Airlines Promotions: Register for Free Miles, Then Earn up to 3k Bonus Miles on Cars and Hotels

Rove Miles Promotions: Bonus Miles on Hotel Bookings, Miles for Signing Up, and More

Get 30% off Economy Tickets to 182 Destinations Worldwide With Turkish Airlines’ Award Sale

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

IHG Promotions: Earn 2X Points on 2026 Stays Plus Up to 25% Off

Buy Emirates Skywards Miles With a 25% Bonus for Deals to Europe, Fly Emirates First Class

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

Hilton Honors Joins the Luxury Cruise World: How to Earn and Redeem Points with Explora Journeys