Southwest Adds Fifth International Airline Partner: Condor by Harrison Pierce December 2, 2025 0 It's been a busy year for Southwest. The Dallas-based airline just announced its fifth international airline partner with Frankfurt-based Condor, giving Rapid Rewards members an easy path to Europe. Here's everything you need to know about the partnership, including how to book flights beginning January 19, 2026.
Capital One to Devalue Transfers to Emirates Skywards — Here’s the Timeline and New Ratio by Harrison Pierce December 2, 2025 0 We've got more bad news regarding point transfers to Emirates Skywards. After Citi and Amex devalued point transfers and Chase removed Emirates completely as a transfer partner, Capital One is the latest issuer to announce a devaluation of transfers to Emirates Skywards. Thankfully you still have time to act before this devaluation takes effect.
Chase Unveils a Brand-New Two Story Sapphire Lounge at the Las Vegas Airport — Here’s a Look Inside by Tyler Glatt December 2, 2025 0 Chase's long-awaited Sapphire Lounge by The Club is set to open its doors at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) on December 3, 2025. Here's a look inside the issuer's brand-new two-story lounge, and everything you need to know about where it is, how to access it, and what amenities you'll find inside.
JetBlue Flash Sale: Use This Promo Code to Save 35% Off Select Flights by Skye Class December 2, 2025 0 JetBlue just launched its biggest promotion of the year for Travel Tuesday, offering 35% off all flights booked on December 2 and 3. Here's the promo code to use, eligible dates, and the restrictions of this sweet deal.
Delta Unveils Changes to Elite Choice Benefits for 2026 by Harrison Pierce December 8, 2025 2 Delta just unveiled changes to the Choice Benefits available to Platinum and Diamond Medallion members. These changes take effect in 2026, and they are largely good news. Here's what you need to know.
The Chase Sapphire Lounge in Hong Kong Is Closing Soon — Here’s What We Know by Harrison Pierce December 2, 2025 1 If you can believe it, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at the Hong Kong International Airport will close on January 5, 2026. This was the first location for the now beloved Sapphire Lounges, so it's surprising to hear that it will shut down in a little over a month. Here's what we know.
Buy Flying Blue Miles With an 80% Bonus — Book Business Class to Europe for $1,017 by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt December 2, 2025 72 Flying Blue just launched an 80% bonus on purchased miles through December 22, 2025 — bringing the price down to just 1.69¢ each. That’s enough to book a one-way business class flight to Europe for around $1,017 in purchased miles. If you’re planning premium travel, we break down whether this promo is worth it and the redemptions to target.
Get 40% off a Point.me Standard or Premium Subscription With These Promo Codes by Tyler Glatt December 8, 2025 11 Searching for award availability doesn't have to be complicated. Tools like Point.me make it easy to find bookable seats. Just plug in your itinerary and the necessary details, then peruse the results. It's that simple. Even better, you can save 40% on the cost of a Standard or Premium subscription by using these promo codes.
Final Day: 50% Off My Favorite Deal Alert Service for Cheap Flights and Award Availability by JT Genter December 2, 2025 6 Today's the last day to save 50% off Thrifty Traveler Premium subscriptions. From cheap flights to Europe to unicorn-level award availability, Thrifty Traveler Premium alerts you to it all — including by text message if you opt into that option. Here's more about what you get with Thrifty Traveler Premium and why we think its worth it.
Earn 60k Points on the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce December 4, 2025 1 The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard® is an excellent card for loyal Virgin Red members or Virgin Atlantic flyers, and it's offering new cardholders a welcome offer worth 60,000 Virgin Points. Here's an overview of the card's welcome bonus, earning rates, and perks.
Royal Jordanian Status Match: Turn Your Airline or Hotel Status Into Oneworld Benefits For a Fee by Tyler Glatt December 10, 2025 7 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.
Citi Strata Elite vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which 100K+ Bonus Is Right for You? by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2025 0 Both the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® are outstanding premium rewards cards. Here's a high-level comparison of their welcome bonuses, headline benefits and statement credits, and more to help you decide which one is worth applying for.
Earn 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer by JT Genter December 1, 2025 5 Bask is currently offering 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before February 28, 2026 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.
Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 39 Properties by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2025 67 To incentivize World of Hyatt members to fill new hotels, Hyatt offers members 500 bonus points for staying at new hotels within the first few months after opening. Here's how you can take advantage of this promotion, plus the 18 new properties added in December 2025.
Use This Promo Code to Save Up to 50% on Southwest Rapid Rewards Bookings by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2025 28 Southwest Airlines is offering a new promo code for up to 50% 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 December 4, 2025, for travel within the continental United States. Here's the promo code to use.
United Airlines Cardholder Flash Sale: Save up to 28% on Award Flights to Over 30 Destinations by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2025 24 United Airlines just launched a new flash award sale — but only for those who've got a MileagePlus credit card. If you've got miles sitting around, you can snag international flights from the U.S. to over 30 global destinations starting at 12,000 miles per way through December 5, 2025. Here are all the details.
Chase Launches New 70% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It? by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer December 1, 2025 20 Now through January 15, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 70% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here's how to decide if it's worth it.
Discover Unveils 5% Cash Back Bonus Categories for Q1 2026 by JT Genter December 1, 2025 18 Each quarter, Discover it® Cash Back and Discover® More® Card cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of purchases in select categories. And now you can start planning your purchases for January-March, as Discover's 5% cash back bonus categories were just announced for the first quarter of 2026. Here are the categories and how to activate your bonus earnings.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly U.S.-Europe From Just 18,750 Miles or 45,000 Miles in Business Class by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin December 1, 2025 158 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for December 2025, and they’re offering big savings on transatlantic flights. You can book award tickets between Europe and 13 North American cities from just 18,750 miles each way in economy or 45,000 miles in business class. And you can easily transfer your favorite flexible points to Flying Blue to score these deals.
Accor Launches 30% Bonus on Miles Transfers From These Five Airlines to ALL Reward Points by Harrison Pierce and Sam Helmy December 1, 2025 0 Accor just launched a 30% bonus when you transfer miles from four airline programs to Accor Live Limitless (ALL). It’s valid on transfers through December 20, 2025. And while it’s not the most lucrative offer out there, it could be worth taking advantage of if you’ve got a stash of airline miles you’re not planning to use.
Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) – Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt December 4, 2025 30 Virgin Red just launched a new buy Virgin Points promotion 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.
Earn 3X Transferable Points With No Annual Fee — How to Choose Your Citi Strata℠ Card Self-Select Category by Jenna Hansen November 30, 2025 0 The Citi Strata℠ Card relaunch was a welcome and much-needed refresh, and its unique self-select category feature is a fun new benefit. It allows you to get more from your everyday spending, ensuring maximum returns on the things you purchase most often. Here's how to choose yours.
JetBlue Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy November 30, 2025 14 The good news is that JetBlue points expire according to one of the most generous expiration policies in the industry. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active.
Avianca LifeMiles Black Friday Sale: Book Select Routes From Just 2,430 LifeMiles by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce November 30, 2025 6 Avianca LifeMiles is offering discounts on award tickets for select Avianca-operated flights booked through December 1, 2025, for travel through May 31, 2026. Awards start at just 2,430 LifeMiles, so act quickly! Let’s explore the details and see if this sale is worth taking advantage of.
The Business Platinum Card’s Dell Credit Resets Soon. Here Are Some Easy Ways to Max It Out. by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt November 30, 2025 2 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express charges a high annual fee, but it also offers valuable credits that can help offset the cost. One of the most lucrative is the Dell credit, which provides up to $1,150 in statement credits each year after enrollment. Here are some great ways to put your credits to good use before it resets for 2026.
Buy Points and Miles the Smart Way: How to Leverage Promotions to Score Incredible Deals on Travel by Erik Paquet and Tyler Glatt November 30, 2025 1 Does it make sense to buy miles or points for your upcoming trip? Buying points can be intimidating if you're still learning about award travel. But if you do it wisely, you can save money and book your next adventure even sooner than you might think.
Buy Garuda Indonesia Miles With a 40% Bonus by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt November 30, 2025 1 Garuda Indonesia is back with another mileage sale! Until the airline decides to pull the offer, you can buy GarudaMiles with a 40% bonus. This discount brings the price down to as little as 1.54¢ per mile. But should you buy GarudaMiles? Here's what to know.
End-of-Year Strategies for Earning Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status by Harrison Pierce and Ryan Flanigan November 29, 2025 11 There's not much time left in the year, but there is still time to plan for and achieve top-tier hotel elite status with several programs. You can earn elite status now through these strategies and shortcuts and carry it through 2026 — or even part of 2027, depending on the program.
Need More Marriott Elite Night Credits? Here’s How to Get Them Without Booking Extra Stays by Tyler Glatt November 29, 2025 2 We are fast approaching the end of the year. If your Marriott Elite Night Credits aren't as high as you'd hoped, the good news is that you have options for boosting your Marriott elite status before the new year starts. Here's a roundup of all the ways to boost your Marriott elite status — besides staying additional nights in hotels.
Mastercard Titanium Card Review: Airport Lounge Access With Unlimited Guests for a Modest Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen November 29, 2025 0 The Mastercard® Titanium Card® is considered a "luxury" card, but it doesn't have a lot to offer in terms of perks, luxury benefits, or a welcome offer. But it's signature perk can make it worth considering for a low-cost way to get unlimited airport lounge visits for a unlimited number of guests.
