Should You Buy American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles With Up to a 35% Discount? by Andrew George Bradshaw and Patrick Stouffer May 23, 2025 400 American Airlines just launched a new promotion for buying miles -- letting AAdvantage® members grab miles with up to a 35% discount. The lowest purchase rate you can get through this promotion is 2.45¢ per mile. At this rate, there are a few times when it can make sense to buy American Airlines miles. If you've been looking for an opportunity to grab some American miles, this might be as good of a chance as ever. This promotion has no stated expiration date, so we aren't sure when American will raise (or lower) the cost of their miles. Let's dive into some examples to see if buying miles during this promotion makes sense for you.
From Auckland to Ethiopia: Does It Make Sense To Buy TAP Miles & Go Miles With a 100% Bonus? by Andrew George Bradshaw November 25, 2024 1 TAP Air Portugal is running a promotion for buying Miles & Go miles with a 100% bonus. This deal runs through December 5, 2024, allowing members to buy miles for as little as 1.83¢ each. So is it worth it? Let's have a look at some examples to see if it makes sense.
Unlock Travel for Less: 4 Times It’s Cheaper To Buy Hawaiian Airlines Miles Than Pay for a Flight by Tyler Glatt November 18, 2024 2 Right now, Hawaiian Airlines is selling its miles with a 100% bonus for 1.27¢ apiece. If you buy and redeem miles strategically, you can save hundreds — or even thousands — on the cost of flights. Here are four examples when it makes sense to buy HawaiianMiles.
Ending Soon: Transfer Amex Points To Flying Blue, Get a 20% Bonus by Max Prosperi and JT Genter November 9, 2024 43 American Express is currently offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, letting you book some fantastic award flights for a little less. Here's what you need to know about this rare Amex-Flying Blue transfer bonus and some of the best ways to maximize it before it takes flight on November 10.
Accor and Flying Blue Relaunch 15% Transfer Bonus. Book Business Class to Europe From 44k Accor Points. by Sam Helmy and JT Genter November 18, 2024 2 Air France/KLM Flying Blue just announced a new 15% transfer bonus through November 17, 2024. Members transferring Accor Live Limitless points to Flying Blue will receive a 15% bonus. Accor already offers one of the best transfer rates we've seen from a hotel program to an airline mileage program, and this transfer bonus makes it even better. Combine with Promo Rewards to book rewards between the U.S. and Europe for ~13k Accor points in economy or 44k Accor points in business class.
Stack LifeMiles Promotions to Save on Awards (Biz Class to Europe for 18k Points + $365) by Patrick Stouffer and JT Genter November 5, 2024 45 LifeMiles is hosting two incredibly lucrative promotions at the same time. First, you can convert Amex Membership Rewards points to LifeMiles and receive a 15% bonus. Second, you can receive another 125% bonus when transferring LifeMiles to another account. Stack these promotions to book business class awards to Europe by starting with just 18k Amex points.
Transfer LifeMiles With up to a 125% Bonus (Effectively Buy Miles for 1.2¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter November 4, 2024 65 Avianca LifeMiles is offering members a 125% bonus when transferring miles from one account to another. This gives members in "two-player mode" the opportunity to effectively mint miles at 1.2¢ per mile, or combine miles between accounts at a cheap cost. Here's how it works.
Get a 15% Bonus on Amex Point Transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy April 10, 2025 19 American Express announced a promotion giving you up to a 15% bonus when you transfer your points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. The promotion is valid for Membership Rewards point transfer through November 30, 2024. Here's what you need to know about this Amex to Cathay Pacific transfer bonus.
Transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways, Get 20% Bonus Avios by Sam Helmy November 1, 2024 0 Capital One launched a brand-new transfer bonus to British Airways. Now through December 1, 2024, you will receive 20% bonus Avios when you transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Executive Club. Here are some great ways to put this transfer bonus to good use.
Get 15% Transfer Bonus When You Convert Marriott Bonvoy Points to Air Canada Aeroplan by Sam Helmy November 1, 2024 0 Air Canada Aeroplan launched a promotion offering a 15% bonus when you transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to the program through October 31, 2024. This promotion is interesting and unique because it is on Aeroplan's side, not Marriott's. Is this a deal worth taking advantage of? Let's take a look.
Convert Hotel Points To United MileagePlus to Get a 30% Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class October 1, 2024 29 Now through October 31, 2024, you can transfer points from several hotels to United miles with up to a 30% collect bonus and collect up to 25,000 bonus miles. In this post, we dig into the numbers to show you when it might make sense.
Last Call: Transfer Capital One Miles to Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Get a 20% Bonus by Sam Helmy September 26, 2024 15 Capital One's 20% transfer bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue is ending soon. The promotion is valid for transfers through September 29, 2024. While a 20% transfer bonus is modest, it still makes some Flying Blue sweet spots a little sweeter. Here are the details.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club, Get a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt September 16, 2024 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 Leaders Club's first-ever transfer bonus! Here's what you need to know about the new Citi-Leaders Club 25% transfer bonus and if it's worth your attention.
Last Call: Transfer Amex Points to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, Get a 20% Bonus by Tyler Glatt September 9, 2024 13 Eyeing a trip to Hawaii that you can book with frequent flyer miles? American Express' transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles can help you get there for a little less, but it's ending soon. Through August 31, 2024, you can transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines and enjoy a 20% bonus.
When Does It Make Sense to Buy Delta SkyMiles? by Andrew George Bradshaw August 5, 2024 0 If you're an avid AwardWallet reader, you know we keep tabs on all the airline and hotel programs selling their points at a discount. Unfortunately, Delta has yet to offer any promotion to buy miles with a bonus or discount. That begs the question: Can you buy Delta SkyMiles, and if so, is it worth it? In this post, we will break down how to buy Delta SkyMiles and a few other options you have for earning SkyMiles.
From Domestic Hops to Business Class to Europe: Buy Iberia Avios With a 25% Bonus (1.85¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw July 31, 2024 84 Now through August 5, 2024, Iberia Plus loyalty members can buy Avios with a 25% bonus. If maximized, U.S. account holders can buy Avios for as little as 1.85¢ each. Considering the sweet spots offered by the Avios program (like business class to Europe for 34,000 Avios each way or Caribbean awards on AA from 9,000 Avios each way) this could be a great deal for those with a plan.
Buy 15k Wyndham Points For Just $8.88 to Celebrate 50 Years of Super 8 by Sam Helmy July 29, 2024 10 Wyndham Rewards is celebrating 50 years of Super 8 with a promotion allowing you to purchase 15,000 points for an unbelievably cheap $8.88. This works out at nearly 17 points per US cent, which is outstanding! Here's how to score this incredible deal.
Last Chance: Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Asia Miles With a 15% Transfer Bonus by JT Genter July 18, 2024 2 Now's your last chance reminder to take advantage of a 15% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou® points to Cathay Asia Miles that's ending on July 20, 2024. From business class to Africa or Asia for 55k Citi points to Cathay Pacific business class as far as you possibly can for 96k Citi points, here's how you can take advantage of this transfer bonus.
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Points by Erik Paquet June 26, 2024 0 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.
A Complete History of Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses by Andrew George Bradshaw August 19, 2024 4 It's always an exciting prospect when a loyalty program is offering a transfer bonus to one of its many transfer partners. But it's important to have context about past transfer bonuses to understand if the current bonus is worth pursing — or whether it makes sense to hold out for a better one. The best way to know this? By having a complete overview of all the past transfer bonuses between programs. That's why we've put together this complete history of airline and hotel transfer bonuses, helping you make an informed decision that's best for you.
Transfer Citi Points to Turkish Miles & Smiles With a 50% Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt June 17, 2024 1 Through June 15, 2024, you can transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles with a 50% bonus. No, that's not a typo. However, you'll want to pay attention to a few of the strings attached to this offer before initiating a transfer. Here's what you need to know about the Citi–Turkish transfer bonus, plus a few ways to maximize it.
IHG Points Accelerator Boosts Points 3X for a Price — Is That Good? by Skye Class November 24, 2024 0 IHG One Rewards members can use the points accelerator to boost recently earned points by 1x, 2x, or 3x with a discount of up to 50%. There are some conditions, and this isn't necessarily the best option for members. How does the IHG points accelerator work, and are there times when using it makes sense? Let's dive in.
Buy Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles With a 100% Bonus (1.5¢ Per Mile) by Andrew George Bradshaw October 23, 2024 4 Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles just launched a new buy miles offer. Valid until May 9, 2024, Miles & Smiles members can buy up to 99,999 miles during this deal and receive up to 100% bonus miles. If maximized, this promotion can drop the price per mile down to as low as 1.5¢ each. But with Turkish Airlines devaluing its charts and miles earlier this year, does a promotion like this still make sense? Let's dive into the details of this promotion and see a few times you can grab a sweet redemption at a cheaper price than the cash rate.
Last Call: Transfer Capital One Miles to Virgin Red With a 30% Transfer Bonus by JT Genter April 28, 2024 2 Capital One's ongoing 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Red is coming to an end on May 1, 2024. Sweet spots unlocked by this transfer bonus include domestic Delta flights for under 6k Capital One miles, 39k-mile business class flights to Europe, and ANA business class to Japan starting at 27k Capital One miles. Here's how to take advantage of these great redemption options before this offer ends.
Multiply Your Flying Blue Miles: Boost Recent Earnings up to 12X by Ryan Smith April 21, 2024 4 Flying Blue — the award program shared between Air France, KLM, Aircalin, Transavia, and TAROM — offers a deal called "multiply your miles." This offer lets members multiply their recent earnings by up to 12x. However, there are numerous restrictions to navigate on what miles you can multiply and who is eligible, plus the pricing won't make sense for most people.
Get 1.6 Cents Per Citi ThankYou® Point By Transferring to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% Transfer Bonus by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter April 15, 2024 0 Take advantage of this 50% bonus when transferring your Citi ThankYou® points to Accor Live Limitless until May 11, 2024. With Citi and Accor becoming partners back in May, this presents the first opportunity to transfer your Citi ThankYou® points to Accor ALL with a bonus. But does it provide you with good value? We dive into the details to see if it does.
30% Conversion Bonus From Qatar Privilege Club to Accor Live Limitless by Sam Helmy March 20, 2024 0 Qatar Airways and Accor Live Limitless have a new promotion offering a 30% bonus when you convert Avios to Accor points. The promotion is valid for conversions through March 26, 2024. Qatar Airways is one of multiple airlines partnering with Accor, and the typical conversion rate is 4,500 Avios to 1,000 Accor points. With this offer, you'll get 1,300 Accor points in the end. But is it worth it?
Last Call: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus by JT Genter January 8, 2024 0 For the first time we've ever seen, Chase Ultimate Rewards has a transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue. However, it's ending soon. Until January 10, 2024, Chase cardholders can transfer Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue with a 25% bonus. But should you take advantage of this bonus? While it's not a slam-dunk for JetBlue redemptions, Chase cardholders can use this transfer bonus to book Qatar Qsuite business class from 56k Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
Now Permanent: How To Get a 10% Transfer Bonus on Chase Point Transfers to Aeroplan by Sam Helmy December 7, 2023 2 Now's a great time to sign up for the Aeroplan® Credit Card. Cardholders can get a 10% transfer bonus when transferring at least 50k Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan, and this perk is now permanent. Plus you can get Aeroplan 25K elite status through the end of next year. Add in a welcome bonus of 75,000 bonus points and this card is really appealing.
Get a 20% Transfer Bonus From American Express to Singapore KrisFlyer by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith December 1, 2023 27 Singapore KrisFlyer is a favorite loyalty program for many, and its latest transfer bonus should give people another reason to smile. You can transfer American Express Membership Rewards with a 20% bonus until December 31, 2023 — or until supplies run out, which is a new condition.
