27 Promotions Ending Soon (Bonus Points, Transfer Bonuses, Ending Card Offers, and More)

Reviewed byJT Genter

27 Promotions Ending Soon (Bonus Points, Transfer Bonuses, Ending Card Offers, and More)

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Reviewed byJT Genter

At least 27 loyalty reward program promotions are ending in the next two weeks. Among those include transfer bonuses, last chance to utilizing mileage upgrade charts, ending elevated card offers, up to 50% discounts on buying points, and much more. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.

Avianca LifeMiles Eliminates Manual Bookings by Email

by Carissa Rawson

August 17, 2023

Avianca LifeMiles has done away with its customer support email, which could be used to complete manual bookings, request refunds for flight cancellations or changes, and find out information about partner award bookings. It might not affect everyone, but it's worth knowing about.

Virgin Atlantic Adds LATAM Award Bookings. Here’s the New Award Chart.

by JT Genter

August 17, 2023

Virgin Atlantic just added award redemptions on LATAM-operated flights. That means travelers now have even more options for booking award flights to South America and even more uses for their Virgin points. Here are the details we know so far about this expanded partnership.

Ouch: Changes to The Platinum Card® from American Express Are Mostly Bad

by Ryan Smith

August 25, 2023

Bad news if you have — or were planning to apply for — The Platinum Card® from American Express. Amex just made some changes to the card, and another change is coming soon. And there's no way to sugarcoat this: The changes are mostly bad.

Southwest to Extend Free Standby to All Fares and Offer Free Wi-Fi for Business Passengers

by Sam Helmy

August 16, 2023

Southwest announced that it will bring in free same-day standby for all fares and free Wi-Fi for Business Select travelers. While no date has been set for the change, the airline stated it will be soon. Let's look at the impending changes.

Finnair to Adopt Avios, Make Finnair Plus Program Enhancements. Here’s What You Need to Know.

by JT Genter

August 16, 2023

Today, Finnair announced several noteworthy changes to its mileage program — from adopting Avios as its mileage currency to guaranteeing a certain number of saver award seats on every flight. Here's what we know so far about the changes to the Finnair Plus program and when they're going to take effect.

Capital One Adds 48-Month Credit Card Bonus Rule

by Ryan Smith

August 16, 2023

Capital One has added new 48-month terms to the application terms for many of its credit cards. And while this might feel restrictive, the silver lining is that this provides clarity over the vague terms on previous applications. Let's look at the rule and how it applies to your credit card strategy going forward.

Earn 3X United Miles Plus on Vrbo Bookings

by Skye Class

January 14, 2025

Did you know you can earn 3X United MileagePlus miles on Vrbo stays? This is a partnership we haven't mentioned previously on AwardWallet, but it's definitely a promotion worth considering. Here are the details.

How a Last-Second Southwest Award Saved the Day

by Ryan Flanigan

August 15, 2023

I try to avoid connecting flights. This time, it wasn't possible, and a series of delays made it clear I wouldn't get home in time for work the next morning. Here's how using last-minute Southwest awards provides the best insurance plan in case problems arise during your trip.

Best Credit Cards With Free Travel Insurance [2025]

by Jerod Morales

August 4, 2025

If there is one thing we've learned over the last few years, it's to ensure we are protected. If you've seen all the travel nightmares recently, you know that trip insurance can mean the difference between being reimbursed for extra expenses or losing tons of money along the way. These are the best cards to protect your trips.

More Details on Choice–Radisson Merger: You May Have Higher Status Than Before!

by Sam Helmy

August 10, 2023

The merger of Radisson Rewards Americas into Choice Privileges is complete, but there were a few outstanding questions. Given that the programs had different points expiration policies and different thresholds for earning status tiers, how would the integration work for these elements? What would happen to your points and to your former elite status from Radisson Rewards Americas?

You Can Get a US Credit Card Without a Social Security Number, But That’s Ending Soon

by Sam Helmy

August 10, 2023

Those moving to the U.S. from select foreign countries can use their overseas credit history when applying for credit cards. At present, it's even possible to do so without a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), but that's changing soon. Here's what you should know about these changes and why you might want to act quickly.

Emirates Dubai Connect — How To Get a Free Hotel on Your Layover

by Tyler Glatt

August 10, 2023

The next time you're connecting through Dubai on a long layover, make sure to reserve Emirates Dubai Connect services to enjoy a complimentary hotel, meals, transportation, and a waived visa fee. These are the details and eligible flights.

Flash Sale: Alaska Airlines Offering Discounted Award and Cash Fares

by Tyler Glatt

August 11, 2023

Alaska Airlines is offering a flash sale on both award and cash fares. Until August 10, 2023, take advantage of reduced fares and book a trip to one of Alaska Airlines' many destinations. Don't wait! This deal won't last long.

You Can Now Earn Virgin Points for Stays at Virgin Hotels, And The Earning Rate is Brilliant

by Sam Helmy

August 8, 2023

Virgin Red has announced that you can now earn points for stays at Virgin Hotels properties in the U.S. and U.K. Earning rates are 5 points per dollar for stays in the U.S. and 7 points per pound for stays in the U.K. Here are the participating properties and just how valuable this new partnership is.

Bank of America Cardholders: Claim a One-Year Free Grubhub+ Membership

by Sam Helmy

August 7, 2023

Bank of America recently announced a new partnership giving cardholders one year of Grubhub+ membership for free. All Bank of America cardholders need to do is register before December 31, 2023 to take advantage of it. Here's how to register.

22 Different Ways To Redeem Ultimate Rewards

by Miguel Rueda

August 6, 2023

Chase Ultimate Rewards® are one of the most valuable and most flexible rewards currencies available. They can be redeemed directly through the Chase Travel Portal, easily transferred to one of Chases's many travel partners, used to pay for purchases and experiences, redeemed for statement credits and more. Here are 22 ways you can use them.

1,850 United Award Routes We Found That You Can Book for Just 14,000 Points

by Tyler Glatt

August 5, 2023

United Airlines has repeatedly devalued its award chart in recent months. So, we are peering into United's partner network in search of value. Enter the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. As long as there's saver award availability, you can fly any United domestic flight and routes to and from Canada using just 14,000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles. Here are 534 nonstop and 1,316 connecting United itineraries available at that rate.

Hyatt Now Lets You Select Which Free Night Certificates To Redeem

by Carissa Rawson

August 3, 2023

Hyatt's Pay My Way tool allows guests to mix and match their method of payment, and an update now allows guests to manually select which free night certificate they'd like to redeem when booking a stay, rather than having one automatically chosen for them. Here's how it works.

Aeroplan Introduces Easy-To-Use Online Award Changes

by Sam Helmy

August 2, 2023

Air Canada Aeroplan now lets you change your awards bookings online. You can change the route, date, and class of travel without the need to cancel and start the booking process from scratch. Here's how it works and something you should consider before changing.

The 3 Credit Cards That Earn a Place in My Everyday Wallet

by Ajay Jain

July 31, 2023

With many premium credit cards on the market, it can be tough to determine which ones earn the most points for your everyday spending habits. For young career professionals, find out which three credit cards we suggest for your everyday wallet to help you accumulate points and miles quickly for flight and hotel award redemptions.

Why the Capital One Spark Miles for Business Deserves a Spot in Your Wallet

by Jess Farley

July 26, 2023

The Capital One Spark Miles for Business provides a quality welcome bonus, great return on spending for everyday business expenses, and more perks than you'd expect on a card with a waived annual fee in the first year. And those benefits more than offset the card's modest $95 annual fee in the following years. Here's why it deserves a spot in your wallet.

New American Express Membership Rewards Transfer Partner: Qatar Airways

by Ryan Smith

July 26, 2023

Rejoice, because you have another transfer partner for your Amex Membership Rewards points: Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Without any announcement from American Express, Qatar Airways simply showed up in the Amex transfer partners portal. Here's what you need to know about this new partnership.

Crazy Good Availability for Starlux Flights Using Alaska Miles

by Ryan Smith

July 26, 2023

Alaska Airlines and Starlux (the Taiwan-based airline) launched a partnership earlier this year, and mileage redemptions with Alaska Mileage Plan miles are now live. That means you can book Starlux awards. And I'm not just saying, "In theory, you can book awards." You really can book awards...pretty much any day you want. Let's show you how to take advantage of this award availability for a dream trip to Taiwan or onward to other points in Asia.

Wide-Open Etihad Apartments Award Availability!

by JT Genter

July 26, 2023

The Etihad Airbus A380 finally returned to the skies this month. And that means the return of the beloved Etihad Apartments. If you want to fly the fabled, once-thought-to-be-extinct product for yourself, we have some great news. We are seeing wide-open award availability for up to two passengers per flight. Here's why you should consider splurging for Etihad Apartments, and the best ways to book.

Never Miss a Travel Promo Again by Tracking With This AwardWallet Tool

by Jenna Hansen and Jerod Morales

July 22, 2023

This article gives you the step-by-step process for using AwardWallet to track rewards programs promotions. These are things like extra elite nights, points-buying incentives, transfer bonuses, and more. AwardWallet makes sure you never miss out on a great deal.

Air France–KLM Flying Blue Awards Now Permit Free Stopovers on Partner Redemptions

by Ryan Smith

July 21, 2023

Great news points and miles travelers: You now can book free stopovers on Air France–KLM Flying Blue award tickets even when traveling on partner airlines. This can unlock incredible value by adding a free second destination to your trip, but there are some important quirks to know about.

You Can Now Book ITA Airways Flights With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points

by Ryan Smith

July 21, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club joined SkyTeam on March 2, 2023, and it's now possible to book awards for SkyTeam partner ITA Airways using your Virgin points. Best of all, you can do this online. ITA Airways, for those unfamiliar, is an Italian airline and is the successor to now-defunct Alitalia. Here's what you should know about using your Virgin Atlantic points for ITA Airways flights — and the wide-open availability we're seeing.

Virgin Australia Moves to a 3-Tier Domestic Award Chart

by Sam Helmy

July 20, 2023

Virgin Australia has shifted its domestic award chart into a three-tier model as of July 5, 2023. The new pricing reflects demand and availability for any given flight. In the long run, you'll likely pay more for award reservations.

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