Buy Points and Miles the Smart Way: How to Leverage Promotions to Score Incredible Deals on Travel by Erik Paquet and Tyler Glatt September 16, 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 Emirates Skywards Miles With up to a 25% Bonus to Unlock Deals to Europe, Fly Emirates First Class by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter August 23, 2025 11 Emirates just launched a new promotion to buy Skywards miles, offering up to a 25% bonus on purchases through August 22, 2025. You can buy Skywards miles for as low as 2.4¢ apiece. But does it ever make sense to jump on a promotion like this? Let's consider the details.
Stock Up on Hyatt Points With This Limited-Time 20% Discount Offer by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt August 6, 2025 100 Through October 6, 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 Bali.
Unlock Luxury for Less: Buy Hilton Honors Points With up to a 100% Bonus (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter August 5, 2025 136 Hilton Honors is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points — letting travelers buy Hilton points for just 0.5¢ per point. That makes it possible to score luxury hotels at a serious discount. But when does buying Hilton points actually make sense? We break down the math, top redemption examples, and how to maximize this promo.
15% Transfer Bonus From Capital One to LifeMiles. Book United Flights From 6.6k Capital One Miles! by JT Genter September 2, 2025 7 Capital One just launched a new 15% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, running now through August 31, 2025. Here's a look at how you can get 15% more LifeMiles when transferring from Capital One miles — and the fantastic sweet spots you can book for a lot less. Here's how to book United flights from 6.6k Capital One miles or business class awards to Europe for under 48k Capital One miles!
Fly Business Class to Spain and Beyond for Less: Buy Iberia Avios With a 50% Bonus (1.54¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw August 9, 2025 84 Now through August 8, 2025, Iberia Plus loyalty members can buy Avios with a 50% bonus. If maximized, U.S. account holders can buy Avios for as little as 1.54¢ each. Here's what you need to know about this deal — and some of the best ways to put your Avios to great use.
Spirit’s Best-Ever 110% Bonus Sale Means Points as Cheap as 1.28¢ Apiece — But Should You Buy? by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt July 28, 2025 1 Spirit Airlines is offering an up-to-110% bonus when buying Free Spirit points through August 1, 2025. This bonus drops the purchase rate to just 1.28¢ per point, making it a great promotion for travelers that need to top off their Free Spirit account to book an award.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club, Get a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt July 23, 2025 0 Looking to save on the points cost to spend a night in luxury? Those with an eligible Citi ThankYou® points-earning card can take advantage of a 25% transfer bonus to Leading Hotels of the World's Leaders Club! Here's what you need to know about the new Citi-Leaders Club 25% transfer bonus and if it's worth your attention.
Should You Subscribe to Qatar Privilege Club Pro to Get Avios for as Little as 1.33¢ Apiece? by Harrison Pierce July 22, 2025 0 Subscribers of Privilege Club Pro, Qatar Airways' subscription mileage service, receive a fixed number of Avios each month. Tiers range from $50 to $350 per month, and the highest tier allows you to earn Qpoints toward elite status. While the purchase price can be great, travelers should be wary before subscribing. Here's why.
Buy Hawaiian Miles With a 50% Bonus — Then Convert 1:1 to Alaska Miles for Even More Value by Tyler Glatt and Andrew George Bradshaw July 17, 2025 5 Now through August 16, 2025, you can purchase Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles for as little as 1.87¢ apiece. That's a big deal because these miles transfer 1:1 to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, which has a lot of sweet spots. Here's what you need to know about this offer and how to take advantage of it.
Subscribe to United Miles by the Month for Discounts on United Miles — But Is The Purchase Rate Worth It? by Max Prosperi July 14, 2025 18 If you’re looking for an easy way to boost your United MileagePlus balance each month with minimal effort, a United Miles by the Month subscription could be the answer. Just like any other subscription service imaginable, you simply choose a tier, subscribe, and watch your mileage balance grow. Here's how it works.
Amex to LifeMiles Transfer Bonus — Book United From 9k Points, Business Class to Europe for 48k Points by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt July 7, 2025 23 Through July 31, 2025, LifeMiles is offering a 15% transfer bonus on all transfers from Amex Membership Rewards to LifeMiles. If you need to book a Star Alliance award ticket, this transfer bonus is a fantastic opportunity to save thousands of points. Here are the details.
Amex to Marriott Flash Transfer Bonus: Get 20% More Points When You Transfer Amex Points to Marriott by Skye Class and JT Genter July 1, 2025 45 American Express just launched a new 20% bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy through July 14, 2025. With this offer, you'll get 1,200 Marriott points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer. While that's not the best deal, this offer may still be worth taking advantage of in some circumstances.
Buy Etihad Guest Miles With Up to a 40% Bonus (1.43¢ Each) — But Should You? by Andrew George Bradshaw June 30, 2025 63 Etihad is offering Guest members the chance to buy miles with up to a 40% bonus. This deal runs through July 6, 2025, and lets members pick up Etihad Guest miles for as little as 1.43¢ apiece. Let's take a look at a few examples of when buying Etihad Guest miles during this 40% bonus promotion would save you loads over paying the cash rate.
Get 1.73 Cents Per Citi ThankYou® Point by Transferring to Accor Live Limitless With a 50% Bonus by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw June 22, 2025 0 Now through July 19, 2025, Citi cardholders can transfer ThankYou® Points to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% bonus — turning 1,000 Citi points into 750 Accor points. While Accor usually isn’t the best use of Citi points, this bonus helps close the value gap. If you’re eyeing an Accor stay, especially in Europe, this can be a solid way to save on your booking.
Citi-Flying Blue 20% Transfer Bonus: Fly Biz to Europe for 50k Points or Economy From 16k by JT Genter June 22, 2025 9 Now through July 19, 2025, Citi cardholders can convert ThankYou® points to Flying Blue miles and receive a 20% transfer bonus. This opens the door to several lucrative redemption opportunities, including business class flights from the U.S. to Europe for just 50k ThankYou® points each way or economy flights to Europe from 16k points one-way. If you know how to utilize Flying Blue miles, this transfer bonus is an awesome opportunity.
50% Marriott Bonvoy Transfer Bonus From Chase Ultimate Rewards by JT Genter and Skye Class August 18, 2025 32 Chase just launched a new transfer bonus for Ultimate Rewards cardholders. Now through August 15, you can get a 50% transfer bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy. That's a better-than-typical transfer bonus between Chase and Marriott. However, Marriott Bonvoy is one of the less valuable Chase transfer partners. So, does it make sense to take advantage of this promotion? Here's our full breakdown.
Points of Interest: Mileage Bargains Not Dead, Surprise Hyatt Card Bonus Categories, and More Program Updates by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2025 0 This year is flying by, and the points and miles landscape is changing just as quickly. In this fourth installment of Points of Interest, we’ll walk you through some of the behind-the-scenes loyalty program updates from the past few months.
20% Transfer Bonus From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Aeroplan (Stack to Get 30% Bonus) by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter June 5, 2025 5 Chase just relaunched its recurring 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan. Now through July 17, 2025, eligible Chase cardholders take advantage of this potentially lucrative offer. And if you're a Chase Aeroplan cardmember, you can get up to a 30% bonus. Here are the details.
Get a 30% Bonus on Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus Avios by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt June 2, 2025 11 American Express just launched a brand-new 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. There are several great ways to redeem Avios, so this is an incredibly useful bonus. And it’ll be around for a while too, lasting until July 15, 2025. Here are some of the best ways to redeem your newly transferred points.
Should You Buy Radisson Rewards Points With a 50% Bonus? by Andrew George Bradshaw June 12, 2025 51 Radisson Rewards has released a new promotion, offering a 50% bonus on points purchases through June 11, 2025. Since this is not the best cost-per-point value we've seen from Radisson, finding outsized value is going to be tough. But buying points might make sense in a few situations. Here are the details.
Get a 30% Bonus When You Transfer IHG, Accor, or Shangri-La Points to Virgin Velocity by Sam Helmy May 19, 2025 0 Virgin Australia is offering Velocity members a 30% transfer bonus when converting points from select hotel programs. Participating partners include IHG One Rewards, Accor Live Limitless, and Shangri-La Circle. The promotion is valid for transfers through June 6, 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Transfer Airline Points to Accor ALL With Up to a 50% Bonus by Sam Helmy May 6, 2025 0 Accor just launched a 50% bonus when you transfer miles from four airline programs to Accor Live Limitless (ALL). It’s valid on transfers through May 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 anytime soon.
Capital One Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Qantas — Book American Awards From 6,700 Miles by Sam Helmy May 1, 2025 3 Capital One just launched a brand-new transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer. Through June 1, 2025, cardholders will receive a 20% miles bonus when transferring Capital One miles to Qantas. But should you initiate a transfer to Qantas? Here's what you need to know.
Chase to Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus: Book Delta Awards From 6k Points, Biz to Europe From 24k Points by JT Genter and Lauren Wynn June 16, 2025 1 Chase just launched a new 25% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Now through June 15, 2025, Chase Ultimate Rewards cardholders will receive 1,250 Virgin points for every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer. That unlocks incredible redemptions within the U.S. and business class to Europe and Asia. Here's how to maximize this Flying Club transfer bonus.
Virgin Australia Launches 35% Discount on Points Purchases (0.97¢ USD Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt May 10, 2025 0 Virgin Australia Velocity is offering members a discount on points purchases — up to 35% off purchases of up to 250,000 points. If maximized , you can grab Virgin Velocity points for as little as 1.52¢ AUD (0.97¢ USD) apiece. But you'll need to act quickly if you want to grab some, as this promotion comes to an end on May 8, 2025.
Transfer Choice Privileges Points to Flying Blue With a 100% Bonus — But Should You? by Sam Helmy June 3, 2025 3 Choice Privileges just launched a limited-time promotion offering a 100% bonus when you transfer points to Air France–KLM Flying Blue. Through May 31, 2025, you'll receive double the Flying Blue miles when you transfer Choice Privileges points. But is this a deal you should take advantage of? Let's see.
You Can Buy Elite-Qualifying IHG Points During Booking — But Should You? by Tyler Glatt April 15, 2025 0 If you're chasing IHG elite status this year, one easy way to speed things up is by buying elite-qualifying points when booking your next stay. Depending on the property and the rate you select, you can purchase up to 5,000 elite-qualifying points per night. Here's what to know about this little-known option.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With a 30% Bonus by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 0 Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus on all Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through May 17, 2025. If you need to book a SkyTeam award ticket, this transfer bonus is a fantastic opportunity to save thousands of points. Here are all the details so you can jump on this offer.
Amex 20% Transfer Bonus to Aeromexico: Fly Biz to Mexico City, Amsterdam, or Tokyo for Less by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi April 1, 2025 5 Now through April 30, 2025, US-based American Express cardmembers can get a 20% transfer bonus points when transferring Membership Rewards to Aeromexico Rewards. Utilize this transfer bonus to book lie-flat business class awards to Mexico City from 19k Amex points each way or business class to Europe for 79k Amex points. Here are the details of this limited-time promotion and how to take advantage of it.
