Alaska Airlines Debuts Earn-Only Partnership With ITA Airways — Here’s How You’ll Earn Points on Flights by Tyler Glatt January 12, 2026 0 The newest Alaska Airlines partner has landed: ITA Airways. The Rome-based carrier is now an Alaska partner, which means you earn Atmos Rewards points on ITA flights, though for now, that’s nearly the full extent of the partnership. Here’s what to know about the new Alaska Airlines and ITA partnership.
Save on JetBlue, Lyft, Turo, Sixt, Shell, and More Through Current Citi Merchant Offers by Zhanna Startseva and Andrew George Bradshaw January 12, 2026 2 Like Amex Offers and Chase Offers, Citi Merchant Offers can provide great rebates on travel purchases. They're available on most personal credit cards, and Citi Merchant Offers provide cash back as a flat amount or a percentage of your purchase. Current offers include cash back with BP, LugLess, and other travel services. Here's a look at the current travel-related Citi Merchant Offers you might find.
Chase Co-Branded Card Promotions for Q1 2026: Up to 10k Bonus Points or 7X on Groceries, Gas, and Dining by Skye Class January 12, 2026 32 Chase has rolled out its Q1 2026 co-branded credit card spending offers, with two sets of targeted promotions that let eligible cardholders earn up to 10,000 bonus points or miles or up to 7X rewards. Here's how to check if you've been targeted for an offer and register so that you don't miss out.
Buy Choice Privileges Points With a 40% Bonus to Score Hotel Stays for Cheap by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw January 12, 2026 6 Choice Privileges is running a promotion to buy points through January 27, 2026. With this deal, Choice Privileges members can get up to a 40% bonus when buying points. When maximized, members can snag points for as little as 0.74¢ apiece!
15% Transfer Bonus From Capital One to LifeMiles — Book United Flights From 6.6k Capital One Miles! by JT Genter January 12, 2026 7 Capital One just launched a new 15% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, running now through February 12, 2026. 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!
Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Quarter — Here’s How by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 12, 2026 2 The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks Rapid Rewards members can earn. And now, Southwest is making it even easier to get the pass by offering quarterly spending categories for Rapid Rewards cardholders. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn double Companion Pass-qualifying points through March 31.
GigSky Review: Perfect for Infrequent Travelers and Long-Term Digital Nomads Alike by Harrison Pierce January 12, 2026 0 GigSky is an eSIM provider with connectivity in 190+ countries. Whether you are taking your first international trip or you're a digital nomad looking for monthly worldwide data, there are plans for everyone. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of GigSky's offerings in our complete GigSky review.
Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples by Ross Denkin and Cameron Laufer January 11, 2026 30 Travelers can pay just 5,000 extra Aeroplan points to book a stopover. This feature allows travelers to build highly-customized itineraries as part of the same award. While nearly an unlimited number of options exist, we highly just few examples of how to make the most of Aeroplan stopovers and open jaw awards, including saving points by flying longer and how to save 25,000 points on business class trips to Asia.
Earn up to 5X Miles or 8% Cash Back on Entertainment With These Capital One Cards by Tyler Glatt January 11, 2026 0 If you didn't know, several Capital One cards earn a little extra on Capital One Entertainment purchases — up to 5X miles or 8% cash back. Here's what you need to know about this rewarding Capital One Entertainment offer.
The Best Rewards Credit Cards for Each Spending Category by Tyler Glatt and Jess Farley January 11, 2026 28 One of the easiest ways of increasing your monthly haul of points and miles is picking the right credit card for each purchase. Not only will you earn more points in the short-term, knowing which rewards card nets the best returns in each spending category can direct your long-term card application strategy, allowing you to fill your wallet with top-earning cards and maximize the rewards earned on every purchase.
What You Need to Know About Bask Bank’s Miles- and Cash-Interest Savings Accounts by JT Genter January 11, 2026 4 Bask Bank burst onto the points and miles scene in early 2020 with a revolutionary new mileage-earning savings account. Since then, Bask has launched a cash-interest savings account and raised the interest rates on both accounts several times. From earning rates and sign-up bonuses to whether it's better to earn miles or interest, here's what you need to know about Bask Bank savings accounts — including a bonus of 10,000 bonus miles if you sign up by February 28, 2026 and meet deposit requirements.
Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, Dates & What You Need To Know by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt January 11, 2026 30 Chase's Pay Yourself Back has become a staple of Chase's rewards ecosystem, and categories have been extended through at least March 2026. Whether you have a Sapphire card, Ink business card, or airline cards from United, Southwest, or Aeroplan, you can redeem your earnings against certain purchases. Here's how it works.
Track Your Travel Plans With the Awardwallet Timeline: See All Your Details in One Place by Samantha Holland and Tyler Glatt January 10, 2026 2 Did you know AwardWallet can automatically organize all of your travel plans and reservations into a convenient, master itinerary? From flights and hotel stays to rental cars and dinner reservations, AwardWallet makes it easy to access all the details you need with a click or a tap. Here’s a look at how this handy feature works.
Best Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Budget Stays in the U.S., Europe, and Beyond by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2026 24 Hilton has a massive global portfolio of hotels and resorts, including plenty of budget-friendly properties you can book with points. So, which Hilton hotels offer the best value for your Hilton Honors points? Let’s take a look at the top 10 options that won’t break the bank.
I’ve Got 23 Credit Cards and Pay Over $5k in Annual Fees — Here’s My Wallet for 2026 by Cameron Laufer January 10, 2026 0 As the year closes, I'm taking a look at my credit card portfolio. What stays and what should go? I outline my favorite cards and perks I value most.
12 Points and Miles Promos Ending in the Next Two Weeks (Southwest, CapOne, Alaska, IHG, and More) by JT Genter January 10, 2026 8 At least 12 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 devaluation, Southwest discounts for cardholders, $15 Lyft credit just for linking accounts, a 70% transfer bonus, and more.
The Platinum Card® Saks Credit Just Reset — Here’s How to Maximize It Now by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce January 10, 2026 29 Holders of the American Express Platinum Card® can receive $100 back in annual statement credits at Saks. Even though most things at Saks cost more than $50, there are still some great ways to use the credit without spending a ton of extra money. Let's look at how to maximize this benefit now that it just reset.
Offer Ending Soon: Earn a $300 Cash Back Bonus on the Chase Freedom Unlimited® by Jess Farley and Tyler Glatt January 9, 2026 91 The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is currently offering new applicants a $300 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. However, this best offer ever is ending soon. Here's why you should consider this ultra-rewarding card and how to apply.
Earn 60k Bonus Points With the Newest Aeroplan® Credit Card Offer — and Get Elite Status for Two Years by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2026 2 The Aeroplan® Credit Card has a new welcome offer worth 60,000 points. It's not the flashiest offer we've ever seen on this card, but the spending requirement is nothing short of manageable. Here are all the details about this bonus offer and why this card can be a keeper for the long run.
New United Mile Play Offers: Earn Thousands of MileagePlus Miles Earnings After Completing Tasks by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter January 9, 2026 73 United just launched the latest version of its "Mile Play" promotion. Through March 9, 2026, eligible United flyers can complete various tasks to earn bonus miles. Here's how to check which tasks you've been assigned and how many bonus miles you can earn.
Qatar Airways Promo Code: Save up to 20% and Earn 10k Bonus Avios on Your Next Booking by Skye Class January 9, 2026 4 This week, Qatar Airways is running a promotion offering Privilege Club members up to 10,000 bonus Avios and up to 20% off eligible paid flights. There's a fairly long travel window, but you'll need to book by January 14, 2026, if you want to claim the bonus and discount. Here are all the details.
New Marriott Credit Card Offers: Earn up to 5 Free Night Awards or Score 100,000 Points by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2026 12 If you're looking for a windfall of Marriott Bonvoy points or a handful of Free Night Awards, you're in luck. That's because we're seeing elevated welcome offers of up to 5 Free Night Awards or 100,000 points on multiple Marriott co-branded cards. Here's an overview of the offers and each card's perks.
Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points With a 50% Discount by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 9, 2026 161 Southwest just launched a promotion to buy Rapid Rewards points with an up-to-50% discount. This offer gives Rapid Rewards members the chance to grab points for just 1.5¢ each. But is this a good deal? Here are some things you should consider before pulling out your wallet.
Book Today: Flights to Amsterdam for 28K United MileagePlus Miles Each Way by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter January 12, 2026 0 Each day this week, United Airlines will announce a different European destination with special award pricing bookable for one day only. Today, United cardholders can pay a modest 28,000 MileagePlus miles plus applicable taxes and fees for award flights to Amsterdam. Here's all you need to know about this United award sale.
Free Grubhub+ at Choice Hotels: How to Get Free Food Delivery for 30 Days After One Stay by Skye Class January 9, 2026 0 Guests staying at participating Choice hotels in the U.S. can enjoy a convenient perk during their stay: Free delivery through Grubhub. And the benefits extend 30 days beyond your stay. Here’s how you can take advantage of this benefit on your next Choice stay.
Inside Etihad’s New Abu Dhabi-Charlotte Route: Why It’s Launching and the Potential Long-Term Implications by Tyler Glatt January 8, 2026 1 Etihad is set to inaugurate service between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Charlotte (CLT) on March 20, 2026. And it’s a fairly big deal, as the new nonstop route connects two dynamic cultural hubs. Here’s what this route could mean, based on our conversation with Arik De, Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer.
Alaska Airlines Unveils New Global Livery, Places Order of 100+ New Aircraft by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea January 8, 2026 0 In an event on Wednesday, Alaska Airlines revealed its new Global Livery for its Dreamliner aircraft and announced a massive order for over 100 new planes. Here's the report from our AwardWallet correspondents in Seattle.
Delta MQD Promotions: Earn Bonus MQDs on Car Rentals, Hotel Stays, and Vacation Rentals by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 8, 2026 1 If you're chasing Delta elite status this year, you'll need to earn a lot of Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs). And if you're in need of a boost, Delta is offering bonus MQDs on rental cars, hotels, and vacation rentals booked through Delta channels through February 16, 2026. Here are the details.
United Launches a New 100% Bonus on MileagePlus Miles Purchases — With a Catch by Tyler Glatt and Andrew George Bradshaw January 8, 2026 204 If you're short the United MileagePlus miles necessary to book your next trip, there's a new sale on United miles that can help you restock your account. Through January 26, 2026, MileagePlus members can purchase miles with up to a 100% bonus. This drops the effective cost to as low as 1.88¢ per mile. But there's a catch.
