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Ending Soon: Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) to Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More

March 20, 2026 31

Virgin Red's ongoing promotion lets members buy Virgin Points with up to a 70% bonus. When maximized, you can up to 510,000 points for as little as 1.47¢ each. When you combine this with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's sweet spots — from domestic Delta economy to ANA first class — this can present a fantastic opportunity to save. But this deal is ending soon.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

T-Mobile Magenta Status: Get Benefits With Hilton, Car Rental Agencies, Streaming Services, and More With Your Phone Plan

March 20, 2026 8

T-Mobile Magenta Status is a free program for T-Mobile subscribers to get a slew of benefits and complimentary memberships. Members can get 15% off Hilton stays, a DoorDash complimentary membership, up to 40% off travel and car rentals, a Netflix membership, and more. Even better, it's free as long as you remain a paying customer. Here's what you need to know about T-Mobile Magenta Status.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Expands Portfolio With New YOTEL Partnership — and You Can Soon Earn and Redeem Points on Stays

March 19, 2026 0

Hilton has expanded its portfolio of worldwide hotels in a new partnership with YOTEL, starting a new brand called Select by Hilton. This adds nearly two dozen hotels in highly coveted locations for Hilton Honors members to book starting later this year and enjoy all the elite perks at. Here’s all you need to know.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Etihad Temporarily Reduces the Qualification Requirements for Guest Elite Status by 25% — What to Know

March 19, 2026 0

Many Etihad Guest members may not have been able to travel this year. In response, Etihad emailed members to announce a temporary reduction in elite status qualification thresholds, effective from March 18, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Here are the new requirements.

Tyler Glatt

Wyndham Rewards Category Changes Are Coming — Here’s What Percentage of Hotels Will Shift

March 18, 2026 0

It's that time of year again. Wyndham has announced that there will be some changes to its award categories starting April 15, 2026. Select properties will move up a tier, others will move down a tier, but most will remain the same. Here's what we know so far about the Wyndham Rewards category changes.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Get 1,500 Points for Linking Your Marriott and Uber Accounts — Here's How

March 18, 2026 6

Marriott and Uber have teamed up again to offer bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points when linking your accounts. With this offer, you can score 1,500 points just for linking your Marriott and Uber accounts. Here's how to take advantage of this offer.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare Promotions: Score 150k Points With a 3-Night Stay From $199

March 18, 2026 5

If you’re willing to sit through a timeshare pitch, Hilton Grand Vacations will reward you with a lot of Hilton Honors points for doing so. One promotion gives you 15,000 Hilton points with packages starting at $249. But the best offer comes with 150,000 Hilton points plus a three-night stay from just $199.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Promotions: Up to 5k Loyalty Points on Flights, and More

March 18, 2026 3

American Airlines just dropped new promotions to help you get a head start on AAdvantage elite status and earn bonus AAdvantage miles. Once you register, you can earn up to 5,000 bonus Loyalty Points by taking eligible flights through April 30, 2026. You can also earn up to 20,000 miles by switching to AT&T. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Capital One Launched a New Travel App — Here’s How to Use It for Bookings, Finding Lounges, and More

March 17, 2026 0

Capital One just rolled out something new and exciting. To keep it simple, the issuer launched an all-in-one travel app you can use for a lot of things, including making new travel reservations, finding airport lounges you can access thanks to the Capital One cards in your wallet, and more. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Limited-Time Offer: Earn a 75,000-Point Boarding Bonus With the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®

March 17, 2026 1

You asked for it, and Virgin Red answered. For a limited time, the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard® has returned its best-ever boarding bonus of 75,000 Virgin Points after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here are all the details and how to apply.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Ending March 31: Get 300k Lufthansa Miles, Lounge Access, a Fast Track to Hilton Diamond, and More via ASmallWorld

March 17, 2026 6

Did you know that you can pay a single membership fee to get elite status in a handful of programs, access 1,600+ airport lounges, get 300k valuable airline miles, and enjoy dozens more privileges? Here's what you need to know about ASmallWorld Prestige and why you'll want to sign up by March 31, 2026.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Amex Just Tightened Marriott Credit Card Bonus Rules — With No Notice

March 16, 2026 1

American Express just updated the language on its Marriott personal co-branded cards. Now it is much harder for Bonvoy members to get welcome offers on multiple Marriott credit cards. Here's what to know about these changes.

Cameron Laufer

Marriott Bonvoy Week: Earn Bonus Points on Starbucks Purchases Through March 22

March 16, 2026 0

The Marriott-Starbucks reciprocal rewards partnership offers an easy way to earn a little extra. You can pick up double Stars during stays at Marriott hotels and 100 bonus points during the current Marriott Bonvoy Week, which runs through March 22, 2026. Here are all the details and how to link your accounts.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Stay at a New Radisson Hotel, Earn 2k Bonus Points — Here Are the Eligible Properties

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Skye Class & Zhanna Startseva

Chase 5% Cash Back Categories for Q2 2026: What They Are and How to Activate

March 15, 2026 125

You can now spend within the new batch of bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom®. Here's how to activate your card to earn 5% in select categories to earn 5% cash back from April 1 through June 30, 2026.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Virgin Voyages Announces Two Loyalty-Focused Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages for 2027

March 14, 2026 0

Every year, Virgin Voyages operates a special sailing that places an added emphasis on loyalty, with access to special events, gatherings, and even its senior leadership team. But what’s different about 2027 is that Virgin Voyages is planning not one but two Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages. And the brand has just announced the dates they’ll set sail.

Tyler Glatt

Earn Up to 60k Points With These Southwest Credit Card Offers

March 14, 2026 2

New offers are now available across Southwest’s three personal credit cards, giving travelers a chance to earn up to 60,000 valuable Rapid Rewards points. Here’s what you need to know and how to apply.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Citi Ending Person-To-Person ThankYou Point Transfers: Here’s the Timeline

March 13, 2026 0

Citi is removing its Points Sharing benefit. The benefit, which allows eligible cardholders of Citi ThankYou Points-earning credit cards to make fee-free transfers between accounts, will be removed in May. Here's what you need to know, and the last date to make a transfer.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

New Marriott Credit Card Offers: Earn up to 5 Free Night Awards or 200,000 Bonus Points

March 12, 2026 12

If you're looking for a windfall of Marriott Bonvoy points or a handful of Free Night Awards, you're in luck. That's because we're seeing elevated welcome offers of up to 5 Free Night Awards or 200,000 points on multiple Marriott co-branded cards. Here's an overview of the offers and each card's perks.

Tyler Glatt & JT Genter

Reviewed by Jess Farley

Earn 80,000 Bonus Points With This World of Hyatt Business Credit Card Offer

March 12, 2026 4

Hyatt just launched a brand-new best-ever offer of 80,000 bonus points on the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card. Here are the full details of this offer plus the many perks of this card that make it a keeper beyond year one.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Buy Avianca LifeMiles With Up to a 160% Bonus — Is 1.27¢ per Mile Worth the Risk?

March 12, 2026 129

LifeMiles just launched a new buy miles promotion offering travelers LifeMiles at a rate of 1.27¢ apiece. This deal unlocks excellent deals, such as United flights to Canada for $127, business class to Switzerland for $698, and $2,031 to Tokyo in ANA first class! Here are all the details and a few ways to maximize LifeMiles.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

GHA Discovery Relaunches Limited-Time Status Match Offer to Platinum and Titanium Status

March 12, 2026 0

For a limited time, you can request a status match into the GHA Discovery loyalty program. Benefits include room upgrades, flexible check-in and checkout, and cash back in the form of Discovery Dollars. Here's how to find out if you're eligible to participate in the status match, and how to fill out your application.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Now More Useful: Marriott Increases Points Top-Off Limit on Free Night Awards

March 12, 2026 4

If you have some Marriott Free Night Awards sitting in your account, we have good news for you. Marriott has just increased the limit on the number of points you can use to top off your Free Night Award, giving you greater flexibility than ever. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Southwest Launches Partnership With ANA, Teases More Tie-Ups On the Way

March 12, 2026 0

Southwest has announced, via a LinkedIn post, its seventh partnership with ANA, out of Japan. This is yet another exciting development for the once-domestically focused Southwest. While the partnership will take time to roll out in full, it's great news for Rapid Rewards members.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

KrisFlyer Award Sale: 20% Off Awards on Select Routes for Travel Through November 2026

March 10, 2026 0

If you're looking to make some travel plans for early next year, Singapore Airlines has marked down several award itineraries by 20%. The catch is that you'll need to act fast since this sale ends on March 23, 2026. Here are all the details on the sale — and the routes you can book for less.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Wyndham Rewards Business: How and Why to Join, Plus Current Promotions for Bonus Points

March 10, 2026 2

If you're a business owner — and you or your employees spend several nights at Wyndham properties — you might find value in joining Wyndham Rewards Business. This program is free to join and offers a handful of perks for businesses, plus occasional promotions that make your next stay even more rewarding.

Tyler Glatt

Thrifty Traveler Premium Price Increase This Saturday — Act Now to Lock in Lower Price for Life

March 10, 2026 0

Thrifty Traveler Premium is hands-down my favorite flight deal service. From cash flight deals to unicorn-tier award availability, Thrifty Traveler consistently delivers deals to stretch your cash and miles further. If you aren't a subscriber yet, now's the time to sign up. Thrifty Traveler is increasing rates on Saturday, but you can lock in current pricing for life by joining now. Plus, here's a link to save another $20 off your first year.

JT Genter

Buy JetBlue Points With a 125% Bonus — But Should You Buy?

March 9, 2026 47

JetBlue just launched a new buy miles sale featuring up to a 125% bonus. Through April 18, TrueBlue members can purchase JetBlue points for just 1.43¢ per point. But should you take advantage of this bonus? Let's look at when it makes sense to buy JetBlue points — and when it doesn't.

Andrew George Bradshaw & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Royal Jordanian Status Match: Turn Your Airline or Hotel Status Into Oneworld Benefits For a Fee

March 9, 2026 8

Royal Jordanian has long offered a status match to travelers living in Europe or the Middle East who hold status with a qualifying airline or hotel loyalty program. Through this status match, travelers can match up to Royal Jordanian Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, which comes with Oneworld Sapphire benefits. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Current Rove Miles Transfer Bonuses: Score a 20% Bonus on Transfers to SAS EuroBonus

March 9, 2026 1

Rove Miles just launched lucrative, limited-time transfer bonuses to its newest partner: SAS EuroBonus. Here’s everything you need to know about these Rove Miles transfer bonuses and how to move your miles to Rove’s transfer partners.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

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