American Airlines Sends Out (Overpriced) Offers To Buy AAdvantage® Status by JT Genter and Harrison Pierce January 19, 2026 2 American Airlines just sent out a round of emails offering AAdvantage members the option of buying elite status through March 2027. Each of these offers is individualized. If you aren't happy with your AAdvantage elite status for 2026, here's how to check your current offer.
Fly Alaska, Ski Free: Use Your Boarding Pass to Get Free Ski Perks at 6 Resorts This Season by Sam Helmy and Harrison Pierce January 19, 2026 10 Alaska Airlines' popular "Fly Alaska, Ski Free" promotion is back for yet another winter season. This year, the promotion features six resorts and is called the Alaska Alpine Getaways! Here's an overview of the participating resorts and what perks your boarding pass entitles you to.
United Airlines Renews Elite Status Match for 2026: Here’s How to Apply by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 19, 2026 27 Looking to status match with United MileagePlus? United's status match offer for 2026 lets you match your elite status from another airline to United Premier and extend it through January 2027 or 2028 by meeting some specific requirements. Here are all the details.
Get Up to a 100% Bonus When Buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points by Tyler Glatt January 19, 2026 164 Alaska Airlines just rolled out a brand-new up-to-100% bonus on Atmos Rewards points purchases through February 18, 2026. With this promotion, you can buy Alaska points for as low as 1.88¢ each, unlocking huge value for business and first-class award flights on partners like Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific.
Bilt’s New Cards Come With Surprising Rewards Restrictions by Tyler Glatt January 19, 2026 3 Planning to apply for or receive a new Bilt card and are thinking about making a big tax payment to earn a welcome bonus or doing some online shopping to rack up a large number of points? Here’s a PSA before you use that card.
Choice Privileges Promotions: Save up to 23% on Eligible Stays Within the United States by Skye Class January 19, 2026 49 Choice Hotels’ 2026 promotional calendar is off to a slow start when it comes to bonus points. But in place of a rewarding global promotion, Choice is offering a sizable discount on stays instead. Right now, members can save up to 23% on eligible stays booked by February 16 and completed by April 6, 2026. Here are the details.
Accor ALL Hotel Promotions: Up to 30% Off, 4k Bonus Points, 4X at New Hotels, and More by Skye Class January 19, 2026 28 Planning an Accor stay and want to make it cheaper — or simply more rewarding? Current Accor promotions, including the new winter sale, offer members up to 30% off at select properties, 4,000 bonus points with three stays, and 4X points at new properties worldwide. Here's how to register for these offers.
The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying by Tyler Glatt and Ian Snyder January 18, 2026 5 United MileagePlus elite status is based primarily on earning Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). To qualify for United's elite status, you'll need to understand how to earn PQPs. In this post, we'll cover what United PQPs are, how many you will need for each tier of Premier elite status, and the top ways to earn PQPs through flying.
Marriott Bonvoy Now Awards Half Elite Nights at Select Brands — Here’s Why That’s Good News by Mark Jackson January 18, 2026 0 Marriott just changed how elite night credits are earned at four brands. Previously, guests would earn one elite night for every two nights stayed -- rounded down. The new policy is much more fair to travelers. Here's a full breakdown of these changes.
Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: A Low-Cost Way to Rebuild Credit by Mark Jackson January 18, 2026 0 The Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card is worth a look if you’re rebuilding your credit and want to earn rewards along the way. For a $39 annual fee, you can earn up to 8% cash back on purchases. Here’s our full review to help you decide if it’s right for you.
When Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Marriott Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy January 18, 2026 85 Marriott Bonvoy has one of the most generous point expiration policies compared to other hotel loyalty programs. Here is all you need to know about keeping your points active and tracking them effectively.
Airline Shopping Portals January Promotions: Earn Up to 3,200 Bonus Miles by Skye Class January 18, 2026 151 Three airlines now have shopping portal promotions for January 2026, offering members up to 3,200 total points and miles after reaching spending thresholds. Earn up to 1,000 AAdvantage miles through January 22, 1,200 Atmos Rewards points through January 23, and 1,000 Mileage Plus miles through January 26.
How Much Are Points and Miles Really Worth? A Data-Driven Look at Real Redemptions by Erik Paquet January 17, 2026 37 How much is a mile really worth? It’s one of the key questions of the points and miles hobby, and we've always been skeptical of the conventional wisdom. So we base our valuations based on real trips booked by AwardWallet members using points and miles. Here's an explanation of how we're calculating mile values.
When to Downgrade vs. Cancel a Credit Card — And Top Options for Downgrading Your Card by Jess Farley and Dan Miller January 17, 2026 38 Managing the credit cards in your wallet is a crucial component of maximizing award travel. If you've decided that a particular card in your wallet no longer supports those goals, that's okay. However, it might be advantageous to downgrade your card rather than cancel it outright. Here's when you should downgrade.
Treat Yourself: How and Where You Can Use the Citi Strata Elite’s $200 Annual Splurge Credit by Tyler Glatt January 17, 2026 3 Each year you hold the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, you’ll get up to $200 to treat yourself, thanks to the card’s Splurge Credit℠. This credit is valid at up to two brands of your choice from a short list of five eligible merchants. Here's how the credit works.
8 Points and Miles Promos Ending in the Next Two Weeks (Capital One, Southwest, IHG, Citi, United) by JT Genter January 17, 2026 8 At least 8 promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks, including last chance to transfer points before a transfer partner is removed, up to 160% bonus points, 20% off stays, and an ending 400,000-mile sign-up bonus.
Amazon Prime Members: Save at the Pump and Get 10¢ off per Gallon of Gas With Earnify by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 17, 2026 0 Amazon Prime members can save 10¢ on every gallon of gas at participating gas stations. This is a great promotion to help offset basic living costs, and only requires linking your Amazon account to Earnify. Here's how to opt into these savings.
Can You Get a Hyatt Status Match? Here’s What You Need to Know. by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson January 16, 2026 1 World of Hyatt status is one of the best hotel statuses out there, but it's not easy to attain the traditional way, and Hyatt doesn't offer a status match very often. Thankfully, there are some options to gain status via alternative methods and still reap the benefits. Let us shows you how.
Judge Rules on Validity of Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Cards After Wednesday’s Bankruptcy Filing by Anthony Cave January 16, 2026 0 While we're not typically in the business of covering the financials of retailers, this week's bankruptcy of Saks Global caught our eye for its impact on cardmembers of the American Express Platinum Card®. And a judge just ruled on whether or not the retailer still has to honor its $320 million in outstanding gift cards. Here's what to know.
Join, Dine, Earn: Score up to 4,000 Bonus Miles by Joining These Airline Dining Programs by Skye Class January 16, 2026 74 Did you know that you can earn airline miles just by going out to restaurants — and not just by using a co-branded card? Many airlines offer dining rewards programs where you can get rewarded each time you dine at an eligible restaurant. And lots of these programs are offering new member bonuses. Here's an overview.
How Chase Offers Work — and How to Use Them to Save Money by Jenna Hansen January 16, 2026 35 Do you enjoy saving money? If you have any kind of banking relationship with Chase, then Chase Offers may be able to help you save on the purchases you make the most. Let us show you how to use Chase Offers to put money back in your pocket.
Wells Fargo Signify Business Cash Card Review: Unlimited 2% Cash Rewards for No Annual Fee by Harrison Pierce January 16, 2026 0 The Wells Fargo Signify Business Cash® Card allows business owners to earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on all business expenses. Plus, it doesn't charge an annual fee. Learn why this card deserve a spot in your wallet in our complete review — and how to apply for it.
Apartment Collection by Hilton: What to Know About Hilton’s Newest Extended-Stay Brand by Skye Class January 16, 2026 0 Hilton just announced the newest addition to its portfolio: the Apartment Collection by Hilton. In partnership with Placemakr, these furnished apartments will provide travelers with a home-away-from-home. These apartments help to fill the growing demand for staycations and amenities not offered by typical hotel brands.
Preferred Hotel Promotions: Earn Bonus I Prefer Points at New Hotels and Save up to 30% on Stays by Harrison Pierce and Skye Class January 16, 2026 2 Preferred Hotels has a good loyalty program, but there aren't many promotions running right now. Currently, I Prefer loyalty members can earn 2,500 bonus points per stay at newly added properties through March 31, 2026. Plus, save up to 30% when you stay two or more nights at participating properties worldwide.
Qatar Airways and Accor Partnership: Double-Dip on Flights and Stays, Limited-Access Status Match by Skye Class January 16, 2026 3 Qatar is one of a few airlines with which Accor has a partnership to double dip on stays and flights. ALL members can earn Reward points on Qatar flights, and Privilege Club members can earn Avios on Accor stays. The partnership also includes a fast track to Accor and Qatar elite status. Here are all the details.
Earn up to 5 Free Nights or 60,000 Points With New World of Hyatt Credit Card Offers by Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 2 Now is a fantastic time to apply for a co-branded Hyatt credit card. The World of Hyatt Credit Card is offering new applicants up to five Category 1-4 free night awards while the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is offering new applicants 60,000 bonus points. Here's an overview of these offers and how to apply.
Last Chance: Unlock up to 400,000 Bonus Miles with the Capital One Venture X Business Card by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith January 15, 2026 7 The Capital One Venture X Business has a massive welcome offer of up to 400,000 miles — 200,000 miles when you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months, and an additional 200,000 miles when you spend $150,000 in the first 6 months. Let's dive into the details of this highly rewarding business card.
Southwest Cardholders: Check if You’re Targeted to Earn up to 20k Bonus Points on Eligible Spending by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 18 Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cardholders are being targeted to earn 25% bonus points after spending $3,000 through March 31, 2026. Here are the details and how to register for this quarterly promotion.
The Internet Is Reacting to the Launch of Bilt’s New Credit Cards — And It’s Not All Positive by Mark Jackson and JT Genter January 15, 2026 7 On Wednesday, Bilt introduced a new slate of credit cards. We’ve known for a while that this was coming, even as supposed leaks about card details were shot down by Bilt. So now that the new cards are live, how did ardent fans and the broader internet respond? Let’s dig into the reactions.
