Citi Strata Premier Card Review: Earn 60,000 Bonus Points and 3X Points In Many Categories by Jess Farley and Gabriela Milton December 20, 2025 11 The Citi Strata Premier® Card is often overlooked in a crowded credit card market, but it can deliver huge value that makes it easy to justify its modest annual fee. You’ll earn 3X points at hotels, restaurants, gas stations, supermarkets, and on airfare. Plus, if you take advantage of the $100 annual hotel credit, this card pays for itself each year.
Dozens of Points and Miles Promos Ending in the Next Two Weeks (Hyatt, IHG, Alaska, Marriott, Delta, etc.) by JT Genter December 20, 2025 8 Dozens of promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Among those include elite status matches, bonus MQDs, award discounts, bonus Marriott point promotions, savings on gas, excellent deals on buying points and miles, and much more. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks.
Guide to JetBlue BlueHouse Lounges: Where They Are, How to Access, and Future Locations by Tyler Glatt December 20, 2025 0 JetBlue is in the early stages of building an airport lounge network and has just opened the doors to its first of at least two BlueHouse lounges. Here’s everything you need to know about JetBlue’s BlueHouse airport lounges, including where they’re located, how to access them, and what you’ll find inside.
Act Fast: Chase To Honor 2X Points Boost at The Edit Hotels Through December 22 by Harrison Pierce December 19, 2025 0 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 0 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 0 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 100% Bonus Through December 27 by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt December 19, 2025 1 Garuda Indonesia is back with another mileage sale! Through December 27, 2025, you can buy GarudaMiles with up to a 100% bonus. This discount brings the price down to as little as 1.075¢ per mile.
Southwest to Partner With Turkish Airlines — Here’s What to Expect Starting Early 2026 by Harrison Pierce December 19, 2025 0 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 0 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 57 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 1 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 1 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 December 18, 2025 1 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 21 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 0 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 0 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 4 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 0 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 0 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 December 18, 2025 1 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 100 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.
Hilton, Marriott, Expedia, Norwegian, Many More: Save Up to $300 or Earn 50k Bonus Points Via Amex Offers by Harrison Pierce and JT Genter December 17, 2025 189 Amex is currently offering a bounty of travel-related Amex Offers! Targeted Amex cardmembers can currently earn up to $300 back or up to 50k bonus points on airlines, hotels, cruises, U.S. gas stations, and tour packages. From Hilton to Norwegian Cruise Line and even experiences through Viator, here's a round-up of the top travel-related Amex Offers available now.
Rove Launches ‘Match Your Mesa’ Campaign Following Shutdown of the Mesa Homeowners Card by Harrison Pierce December 17, 2025 0 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 2 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 1 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 1 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 December 17, 2025 1 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 0 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 2 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.
