New United Mile Play Offers: Earn Thousands of MileagePlus Miles Earnings After Completing Tasks by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter January 9, 2026 73 United just launched the latest version of its "Mile Play" promotion. Through March 9, 2026, eligible United flyers can complete various tasks to earn bonus miles. Here's how to check which tasks you've been assigned and how many bonus miles you can earn.
Qatar Airways Promo Code: Save up to 20% and Earn 10k Bonus Avios on Your Next Booking by Skye Class January 9, 2026 4 This week, Qatar Airways is running a promotion offering Privilege Club members up to 10,000 bonus Avios and up to 20% off eligible paid flights. There's a fairly long travel window, but you'll need to book by January 14, 2026, if you want to claim the bonus and discount. Here are all the details.
New Marriott Credit Card Offers: Earn up to 5 Free Night Awards or Score 100,000 Points by Tyler Glatt January 9, 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 100,000 points on multiple Marriott co-branded cards. Here's an overview of the offers and each card's perks.
Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points With a 50% Discount by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 9, 2026 161 Southwest just launched a promotion to buy Rapid Rewards points with an up-to-50% discount. This offer gives Rapid Rewards members the chance to grab points for just 1.5¢ each. But is this a good deal? Here are some things you should consider before pulling out your wallet.
Book Today: Flights to Amsterdam for 28K United MileagePlus Miles Each Way by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter January 12, 2026 0 Each day this week, United Airlines will announce a different European destination with special award pricing bookable for one day only. Today, United cardholders can pay a modest 28,000 MileagePlus miles plus applicable taxes and fees for award flights to Amsterdam. Here's all you need to know about this United award sale.
Free Grubhub+ at Choice Hotels: How to Get Free Food Delivery for 30 Days After One Stay by Skye Class January 9, 2026 0 Guests staying at participating Choice hotels in the U.S. can enjoy a convenient perk during their stay: Free delivery through Grubhub. And the benefits extend 30 days beyond your stay. Here’s how you can take advantage of this benefit on your next Choice stay.
Inside Etihad’s New Abu Dhabi-Charlotte Route: Why It’s Launching and the Potential Long-Term Implications by Tyler Glatt January 8, 2026 1 Etihad is set to inaugurate service between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Charlotte (CLT) on March 20, 2026. And it’s a fairly big deal, as the new nonstop route connects two dynamic cultural hubs. Here’s what this route could mean, based on our conversation with Arik De, Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer.
Alaska Airlines Unveils New Global Livery, Places Order of 100+ New Aircraft by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea January 8, 2026 0 In an event on Wednesday, Alaska Airlines revealed its new Global Livery for its Dreamliner aircraft and announced a massive order for over 100 new planes. Here's the report from our AwardWallet correspondents in Seattle.
Delta MQD Promotions: Earn Bonus MQDs on Car Rentals, Hotel Stays, and Vacation Rentals by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 8, 2026 1 If you're chasing Delta elite status this year, you'll need to earn a lot of Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs). And if you're in need of a boost, Delta is offering bonus MQDs on rental cars, hotels, and vacation rentals booked through Delta channels through February 16, 2026. Here are the details.
United Launches a New 100% Bonus on MileagePlus Miles Purchases — With a Catch by Tyler Glatt and Andrew George Bradshaw January 8, 2026 206 If you're short the United MileagePlus miles necessary to book your next trip, there's a new sale on United miles that can help you restock your account. Through January 26, 2026, MileagePlus members can purchase miles with up to a 100% bonus. This drops the effective cost to as low as 1.88¢ per mile. But there's a catch.
Capital One Unveils Plans to Build a New Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) by Tyler Glatt January 8, 2026 0 If you’re a fan of the Capital One Lounge experience, we’ve got good news. Capital One has announced plans to open a brand-new lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Here’s an early look at what you can expect from the upcoming Capital One Lounge at CLT.
Hotel Promotions Roundup: Free Nights and Bonus Points with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, GHA, & More by Skye Class January 8, 2026 33 Do you find it difficult to track all the hotel promotions that are currently available? Considering how many there are, we don't blame you — but we've got you covered. In this article, we've rounded up the dozens of hotel promotions available through major hotel loyalty programs, including all the new promotions for this month.
Unlock Best Western Elite Status Through the End of 2027 — Without Staying a Single Night by Sam Helmy January 8, 2026 18 Best Western just extended its long-running no-catch status match is back. You can status match to Best Western from many other hotel programs and keep your new status through December 31, 2027 -- with no stay requirements! Here's how to request this free status match.
Our 7 Favorite No-Annual-Fee Business Cards That Earn Rewards and Have Big Welcome Offers by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt January 7, 2026 31 Using a small-business rewards credit card gives you a huge advantage to accumulate points for travel or earn extra cash back. And businesses with limited spending power or those averse to paying an annual fee aren't without options. These are the best business credit cards with no annual fee.
Match up to Top-Tier Diamond Elite Status With Wyndham’s Generous Status Match Offer by Sam Helmy January 7, 2026 28 Wyndham has quietly renewed one of the best status match offers around, once again with little fanfare. With this promotion, you can match into the Wyndham Rewards program with as little as a one-night stay and even unlock top-tier Diamond status with just 10 nights. Here's how it works.
Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options and How to Select Your Perks Before the Upcoming Deadline by Ian Snyder January 7, 2026 0 If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from suite upgrades and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.
Aeroplan® Credit Card Review: Quality Perks, Valuable Points for a Modest Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash January 7, 2026 22 Even if you don't have plans to visit Canada, you shouldn't overlook the Aeroplan® Credit Card. This card offers several valuable perks, including a free checked bag, complimentary elite status through the end of next year, and more. Here are all the details to help you decide if it's right for you.
American Airlines AAdvantage Program Updates for 2026: Benefits, Status Requirements, and More by Tyler Glatt January 7, 2026 0 American Airlines AAdvantage members, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Today, we finally get a look at what’s changing with the AAdvantage program in 2026. While it's a monumental year for American Airlines as it celebrates its centennial, the updates to the AAdvantage program are relatively modest. Here's what to know.
Hilton, Marriott, Expedia, Norwegian, Many More: Save Up to $500 or Earn 50k Bonus Points Via Amex Offers by Harrison Pierce and JT Genter January 7, 2026 189 Amex is currently offering a bounty of travel-related Amex Offers! Targeted Amex cardmembers can currently earn up to $500 back or up to 50k bonus points on airlines, hotels, cruises, U.S. gas stations, and tour packages. From Omni Hotels to Expedia and even experiences through Viator, here's a round-up of the top travel-related Amex Offers available now.
Making Quarterly Tax Payments? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back by Ross Denkin January 6, 2026 157 Paying the IRS is never fun. But, if you must, it presents a fantastic opportunity to earn points and miles by paying taxes with a credit card. Here's when it makes sense to pay your taxes using a credit card, including how to actually profit from paying your taxes with the right card!
How the Frontier Companion Certificate Works, and Restrictions to Be Aware Of When You Use It by Harrison Pierce January 6, 2026 0 Frontier is offering a limited-time promotion for cardholders to earn companion certificates through credit card spending. Although the offer ends soon, you can alternatively earn unlimited companion travel once you reach Elite Platinum status. Here's everything to know about earning and using Frontier companion certificates.
Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2028 With Just 6 Nights by Sam Helmy January 6, 2026 35 Hilton Honors' generous status match to Gold status and fast track to Diamond is back for another year. With the current offer, matching and extending your status past the trial period means you'll be a Hilton Honors elite member through March 31, 2028. Here's everything you need to know about how to match your hotel elite status to Hilton Honors, keep your status past the three-month trial period, and why it's worth matching.
American Airlines Finally Launches Free Wi-Fi on Most Aircraft — Here’s the Rollout Timeline for the Rest by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 2 In-flight Wi-Fi can make a big difference when you’re trying to stay connected, catch up on work, or stream entertainment while flying. American Airlines currently offers Wi-Fi on nearly all mainline aircraft and select regional jets — and effective January 6, 2026, AAdvantage members can get it for free. Here's what to know.
Use This Promo Code to Save Up to 30% on Southwest Rapid Rewards Bookings by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 28 Southwest Airlines is offering a new promo code for up to 30% off the base fare of one-way or round-trip Basic and Choice bookings made with cash or Rapid Rewards points. This offer is available for new reservations made by January 8, 2026, for travel within the continental United States. Here's the promo code to use.
Miles & More Rental Car Promotion: Earn up to 24,000 Bonus Miles on Avis Rentals by Skye Class January 6, 2026 0 Each year, Lufthansa Miles & More rolls out the same rewarding (but confusing) promotion that lets members earn bonus miles on Avis car rentals. Once again, Miles & More members can earn up to 24,000 bonus miles on rentals through April 30, 2026. Here's how to register.
Miles & More Mileage Bargains for January 2026: Limited U.S. Options and More Cheap Alternatives by Ross Denkin and Tyler Glatt January 6, 2026 17 Lufthansa’s monthly Miles & More Mileage Bargains program is back for another month. The offerings are limited, but we found even cheaper Miles & More alternatives to get to Europe, starting at just 88 miles plus taxes and fees.
Breeze Airways Promo Code: Up to 35% Off Round-Trip Flights With This Promo Code by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2026 2 Breeze Airways just launched a new promo code that can help you save up to 35% on cash or reward flights. If you’re looking to take advantage of this offer, read on for the promo code and more details on how to book.
A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Status: Benefits and How to Earn It by Harrison Pierce January 5, 2026 2 United Airlines' elite status program, MileagePlus Premier, has four status tiers. In this complete guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about earning Premier status and maximizing its benefits. We'll also share ways you can fast track your path to status or mimic the benefits by becoming a United credit cardholder.
Earn Bonus Miles on United Card Spending With Targeted Offers — Here’s How to Activate by Skye Class January 5, 2026 8 United just launched its "Say Yes to More Travel in 2026" promotion for targeted United credit card holders. Eligible travelers can earn up to 15,000 bonus miles after hitting a spending threshold between January 1 and March 31, 2026. Here's how to activate your offer.
Delta Free Wi-Fi Now on 75% of Entire Fleet. Here’s the Timeline for the Project’s Completion. by Tyler Glatt January 5, 2026 0 Delta has taken on a bold project to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi across its entire global fleet by early 2026. Where is the airline in the process? Will regional jets also get Wi-Fi? Here's what we know so far and the timeline for completion.
