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Act Fast: Chase To Honor 2X Points Boost at The Edit Hotels Through December 22

December 19, 2025

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Chase changed the terms and conditions of Points Boost — bookings with The Edit will no longer offer a guaranteed 2X Points Boost. Select properties are already showing valuations as low as 1.65 cents per point, representing a massive devaluation. However, to mitigate the sting, Chase is offering a temporary extension. Through December 22, 2025, all bookings made through The Edit will offer 2 cents per point. Here's what to know.

Deal Alert: JetBlue Award Prices as Low as 800 TrueBlue Points

by Anthony Cave

December 19, 2025

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Just 800 JetBlue points -- not a typo -- will get you from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta, or the inverse. Perfect for positioning or a cheap vacation. While these are Blue Basic fares, 800 points is not something to lose much sleep over. We found another flight between Fort Lauderdale and New Orleans for 1,000 JetBlue points.

Earn 20k Points With the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card — and Earn 3X on Airfare, Hotels, and More

by Tyler Glatt

December 19, 2025

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There’s a lot to like about the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card. Most notably, this no-annual-fee card offers access to transfer partners, earns up to 3X points on airfare, hotels, and more, and comes with a 20,000-point welcome offer. Here's why you should apply.

Buy Garuda Indonesia Miles With up to a 40% Bonus

by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt

December 30, 2025

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Garuda Indonesia is back with another mileage sale. You can buy GarudaMiles with up to a 40% bonus. This discount brings the price down to as little as 1.54¢ per mile.

Southwest to Partner With Turkish Airlines — Here’s What to Expect Starting Early 2026

by Harrison Pierce

December 19, 2025

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A year ago, Southwest didn't have a single international airline partner. This week, Southwest announced its sixth international airline partnership: Turkish Airlines. Beginning January 2026, you will be able to book an itinerary that includes flights operated by both Southwest and Turkish Airlines. Here's what you need to know about this new partnership.

Air Canada Adds airBaltic as a Redemption Partner — Here’s How (And Why) You Should Take Advantage

by Harrison Pierce

December 19, 2025

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Air Canada has just added airBaltic as a redemption partner. Although you still won't earn Air Canada Aeroplan points on airBaltic flights, you can now redeem your points on flights operated solely by airBaltic, or by airBaltic and other Aeroplan partners. Here's what you need to know.

Add Authorized Users to Your Card Accounts — and Get Bonus Points or Miles on These Cards

by Samantha Holland and Harrison Pierce

December 19, 2025

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Sign-up bonuses are a crucial part of the points and miles puzzle, but they’re not the only way of banking a substantial balance of rewards points. Other methods include signing up for regular promotions offered by credit card providers and loyalty programs, taking advantage of generous referral bonuses, and — on select credit cards — scoring bonus points for adding an authorized user to your account.

Sail With Elite Perks: Virgin Voyages Relaunches Status Match Applications

by Skye Class

December 19, 2025

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It's not just airlines and hotels that offer status matches; cruise lines do, too. And Virgin Voyages is once again accepting status match applications. Virgin Voyages Sailing Club members can book a cruise and then status match from airlines, hotels, or even another cruise loyalty program -- including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club itself. Here's how to match.

Earn More Rewards: Build an Elite Combination of Citi Credit Cards to Maximize Every Dollar Spent

by Ross Denkin and Harrison Pierce

December 18, 2025

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The right combinations of Citi credit cards boast a minimum return of anywhere from 2X to 6X points per dollar spent. Better yet, transferring those points earned to any of Citi’s plethora of transfer partners provides an opportunity to get even more value out of them — potentially 12 cents per dollar on your daily spending. Here's what you need to know

IHG Flash Sale: Save 15% on Points & Cash Stays — Effectively Buy Points for as Low as 0.48¢ Each

by Sam Helmy

January 1, 2026

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Another IHG Points & Cash promotion is back. Through December 31, IHG One Rewards members can book a Points & Cash stay and receive a 15% discount on the cash portion of the stay. This opens a back-door way to effectively buy points for as low as 0.51 cents each — or less if you have an IHG credit card. Here are the full details of this promotion.

Air Canada Launches 30% Discount on Aeroplan Points Through January 24

by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt

December 18, 2025

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Air Canada just launched a flash sale for Aeroplan members to receive up to a 30% discount on point purchases. That drops the effective purchase rate to a decent 1.91¢ per point. But should you buy Aeroplan points? Here's when it makes sense.

Emirates Transfer Ratio Devaluations Jump the Pond — Here’s When and the New Ratio

by Harrison Pierce

December 18, 2025

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Beginning February 1, 2026, those earning Membership Rewards points in the UK will see a sharp decline in the value of their points when redeeming with Emirates. Amex UK is lowering the 4:3 transfer ratio to Emirates Skywards to a 2:1 ratio. Here's how that impacts how many Amex points you need to book an award.

American Airlines Eliminates Mileage Earnings on Basic Economy Tickets

by Harrison Pierce

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.

Mastercard Gold Card Review: Are the Luxury and Travel Benefits Worth the $1,199 Annual Fee?

by Jenna Hansen

December 18, 2025

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The Mastercard^® Gold Card^™ has a massive annual fee, but it also offers a handful of luxury travel and lifestyle benefits to try to make it worth it. Our comprehensive review of the card covers everything you need to know, including who's eligible for this ultra-premium card and how to apply.

Accor Live Limitless Subscriptions: Unlock Savings, Elite-Like Benefits, and More for a Fixed Cost

by Skye Class

January 1, 2026

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Accor Hotels offers several subscription programs to get discounts, earn up to 30 Status Nights, and receive other benefits, all of which are now tied into the new Accor subscription hub. Here's a guide to all memberships available in the Accor subscription hub and which one is right for you.

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.

Spirit Airlines Launches a New 80% Bonus on Points Purchases — But Should You Buy?

by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt

December 16, 2025

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Spirit Airlines is offering an up-to-80% bonus when buying Free Spirit points through January 13, 2026. This bonus drops the purchase rate to just 1.49¢ per point. But is this a deal you should even consider taking advantage of?

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.

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Earn 60k Bonus Points With the Newest Aeroplan® Credit Card Offer — and Get Elite Status for Two Years

Act Fast: Chase To Honor 2X Points Boost at The Edit Hotels Through December 22

Deal Alert: JetBlue Award Prices as Low as 800 TrueBlue Points

Earn 20k Points With the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card — and Earn 3X on Airfare, Hotels, and More

Buy Garuda Indonesia Miles With up to a 40% Bonus

Southwest to Partner With Turkish Airlines — Here’s What to Expect Starting Early 2026

Air Canada Adds airBaltic as a Redemption Partner — Here’s How (And Why) You Should Take Advantage

Add Authorized Users to Your Card Accounts — and Get Bonus Points or Miles on These Cards

Sail With Elite Perks: Virgin Voyages Relaunches Status Match Applications

Earn More Rewards: Build an Elite Combination of Citi Credit Cards to Maximize Every Dollar Spent

IHG Flash Sale: Save 15% on Points & Cash Stays — Effectively Buy Points for as Low as 0.48¢ Each

Air Canada Launches 30% Discount on Aeroplan Points Through January 24

Emirates Transfer Ratio Devaluations Jump the Pond — Here’s When and the New Ratio

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

Mastercard Gold Card Review: Are the Luxury and Travel Benefits Worth the $1,199 Annual Fee?

Accor Live Limitless Subscriptions: Unlock Savings, Elite-Like Benefits, and More for a Fixed Cost

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

Spirit Airlines Launches a New 80% Bonus on Points Purchases — But Should You Buy?

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

Earn 60k Bonus Points With the Newest Aeroplan^® Credit Card Offer — and Get Elite Status for Two Years