Tag: Buy & Transfer Bonuses

From Auckland to Ethiopia: Does It Make Sense To Buy TAP Miles & Go Miles With a 100% Bonus?

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.

Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

Unlock Travel for Less: 4 Times It's Cheaper To Buy Hawaiian Airlines Miles Than Pay for a Flight

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Stack LifeMiles Promotions to Save on Awards (Biz Class to Europe for 18k Points + $365)

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.

Patrick Stouffer & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Transfer LifeMiles With up to a 125% Bonus (Effectively Buy Miles for 1.2¢ Each)

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.

Andrew George Bradshaw & JT Genter

Get a 15% Bonus on Amex Point Transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

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.

Tyler Glatt & Sam Helmy

Last Call: Transfer Capital One Miles to Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Get a 20% Bonus

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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Last Call: Transfer Amex Points to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, Get a 20% Bonus

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.

Tyler Glatt

Buy 15k Wyndham Points For Just $8.88 to Celebrate 50 Years of Super 8

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.

Sam Helmy

Last Chance: Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Asia Miles With a 15% Transfer Bonus

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.

JT Genter

A Complete History of Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses

November 26, 2025 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.

Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

IHG Points Accelerator Boosts Points 3X for a Price — Is That Good?

July 28, 2025 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.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

30% Conversion Bonus From Qatar Privilege Club to Accor Live Limitless

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?

Sam Helmy

Last Call: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to JetBlue With a 25% Bonus

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.

JT Genter

Now Permanent: How To Get a 10% Transfer Bonus on Chase Point Transfers to Aeroplan

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 60,000 bonus points and this card is really appealing.

Sam Helmy

Get a 20% Transfer Bonus From American Express to Singapore KrisFlyer

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.

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Smith

Join Club TAP for Monthly Miles by Nov. 30, Get a Business Class Award Worldwide for Just $999

November 22, 2023 2

Through November 30, 2023, travelers can join Club TAP to accumulate 150,000 miles through an annual membership for a cost of just $999. That's a cost of under 0.7 cents per mile and enough miles for nearly any business-class redemption with TAP. Plus, you'll get Star Alliance elite status to boot! Here are the details of this intriguing offer.

Skye Class

Get 100% Transfer Bonus Converting Choice Privileges Points to Qantas or Virgin Australia

November 10, 2023 0

Choice Privileges is offering a promotion giving members double points when transferring points to either Virgin Australia or Qantas Frequent Flyer. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2023. Through this offer, you receive 1,600 airline miles for every 2,000 Choice Privileges points you transfer. Here's when this could make sense.

Sam Helmy

Subscribing to Club LifeMiles: Is It Worth It After Recent Changes?

August 27, 2023 22

LifeMiles members can subscribe to Club LifeMiles to receive miles monthly. With various plans and other perks, the subscription model is interesting but won't provide outsized value to every traveler. Who should subscribe? We dove into the numbers and found out.

Tyler Glatt

Get 100% Bonus Miles When Transferring Wyndham Rewards to United MileagePlus

September 1, 2023 14

Wyndham Rewards is currently offering 100% bonus miles when transferring points to United MileagePlus miles before August 31, 2023. After the bonus, you can get 1 United MileagePlus mile for every 2.5 Wyndham Rewards points transferred -- instead of the usual 5:1 ratio. That still isn't a great transfer rate, but if you need United MileagePlus miles in a hurry, it could be a good option.

Skye Class & Andrew George Bradshaw

Transfer Capital One Miles to TAP Portugal Miles & Go With a 15% Bonus

June 20, 2023 0

Receive a 15% bonus when you transfer your Capital One Miles to TAP Portugal Miles & Go miles. The promotion is valid for transfer through June 30, 2023. You will receive 1,150 TAP Miles & Go miles for every 1,000 Capital One miles you transfer. Should you make a transfer? Let's look.

Sam Helmy & Ryan Smith

Buy Best Western Points With a 25% Bonus (0.8¢ Each)

May 26, 2023 0

Not the most famous of hotel points, Best Western Rewards points can still offer good value--especially when you can buy them for 0.8¢ each. While we never recommend buying points speculatively, there are a few times where buying points can make sense. This opportunity to buy Best Western points at a discount ends May 31, 2023. Here's a look at times when buying these points could make sense.

Andrew George Bradshaw

Is It Worth Buying Aegean Elite Status Tier Miles at a 25% Discount?

April 4, 2023 0

Until May 31, 2023, Aegean Miles+Bonus members can get a 25% discount when they buy tier miles toward Miles+Bonus elite status. This can be an easy way to maintain your Silver or Gold membership status to score perks like seat upgrades, lounge access, priority boarding, and more.

Andrew George Bradshaw

1,250 Bonus Points When Linking Wyndham Rewards to Bakkt

February 12, 2023 2

Wyndham partnered with Bakkt to offer up to 1,250 bonus points when Wyndham Rewards members link their accounts to Bakkt. Redeeming points through the Bakkt App isn't great. However, 1,250 bonus points is a decent bonus for hardly any work. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion.

Skye Class

Get 1,250 Bonus Points When Linking Choice Privileges to Bakkt

December 27, 2022 0

You can earn up to 1,250 bonus Choice points by linking your Choice Privileges account to Bakkt and transferring 4,000 points. While transferring points to Bakkt isn't the highest-value redemption, it provides a cash-out option for those looking to use up their Choice Privileges points. Or just link your accounts for the bonus points.

Skye Class

Convert Shangri-La Circle Points to Airline Miles With a 20% Transfer Bonus

December 19, 2022 2

Shangri La Circle is running a promotion giving members a 20% transfer bonus when they transfer points to one of 20 participating airline programs - including American, Delta, and United. This promotion is valid for transfers through December 31, 2022.

Sam Helmy

Qatar Airways 25% Transfer Bonus From Citi, Ramp, And More Than a Dozen Other Partners

November 7, 2022 1

Qatar Airways is offering a 25% transfer bonus when transferring eligible bank points (including Citi ThankYou Points and Ramp Rewards) to Avios by October 31, 2024. Here's what you need to know about this offer and how to get the most out of your new stash of Avios.

Sam Helmy

Transfer Capital One Miles to Accor Live Limitless With a 20% Bonus

November 3, 2022 0

Capital One launched a promotion giving you a 20% bonus when you transfer your Capital One Miles to Accor ALL points. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2022. For every 1,000 Capital One miles you transfer, you receive 600 Accor points. Here are some creative uses of this otherwise forgettable transfer bonus.

Sam Helmy

Convert Hotel Points to Aeroplan With A 20% Bonus (With One Big Exception)

October 28, 2022 1

Aeroplan just launched a promotion giving you a 20% bonus when you convert hotel points to Aeroplan. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 13, 2022 and can be a great way of topping off your Aeroplan account for an award. However, this offer unfortunately does not include all hotel partners.

Sam Helmy

Last Chance: Transfer IHG One Points to Virgin Velocity Points With a 15% Bonus

October 21, 2022 0

IHG One Rewards brought back a promotion giving you a 15% bonus when you transfer IHG One Rewards points to the Virgin Velocity program. The promotion is valid for transfers through October 25, 2022. But, is it worth transferring your IHG points at this ratio?

Sam Helmy

Marriott Bonvoy Ends Conversion Bonus to Four Airline Partners

October 18, 2022 2

Marriott Bonvoy sent out an email this week to select members notifying them that, effective October 31, 2022, the standing points conversion bonus will be ending. For now, the change only affects four of the more than 40 airlines you can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points. But it could be a bad sign of things to come.

Sam Helmy