We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At the moment we're seeing many programs sell points at a discount, so…
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. The number of bonus…
With Chase Offers you can save money for purchases with select retailers. These promotions are targeted, and you'll see different bonuses on different card accounts. There's a great new offer for anyone who is planning a Hyatt stay in the next couple…
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten…
United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its latest promotion on purchased miles. Through 11:59PM CT on Thursday, August 27, 2020, United MileagePlus is offering a mystery bonus on purchased miles. Different accounts may be eligible for different…
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending.…
Lately we've seen a lot of travel brands get creative when it comes to generating revenue. With so many businesses having liquidity issues, we're seeing companies offer a deal if you pay now for travel later. In particular, we've seen lots of hotel brands…
In early July, IHG rolled out its latest promotion on purchased points. While many people (understandably) may not be looking to speculatively buy points right now, it's at least worth being aware of this if you could benefit for an upcoming stay. While…
Through August 6, 2020, Rakuten is offering what's in line with the best refer-a-friend bonus I ever recall seeing: If you refer a friend to Rakuten and they spend $30, then both the person referring and the person being referred receive $30 In order…
I've written a few times in the past about SoFi's generous referral program. Over time the bank has made some changes to the program, including the perks and the bonuses for new members, so I wanted to provide an update for both SoFi Money and SoFi Invest.…
Hilton Honors has just rolled out its latest promotion on purchased points, which is in line with the best promos offered by the program. Through Sunday, September 20, 2020, Hilton Honors is offering a 100% bonus when members purchase points. With this…
British Airways has just brought back a double Avios promotion for upcoming flights. British Airways offered a similar promotion last year, though suffice to say that circumstances are a bit more dire for the airline at this point. British Airways is…
In mid-June, World of Hyatt launched its latest promotion on purchased points. This is a reminder of that, as the promotion is set to expire in a couple of days. Furthermore, some people may now be interested in this offer in light of the current 15-25%…
Airbnb has become a popular lodging alternative to hotels. There's obviously some crossover between those who fly frequently and those who need accommodation frequently. As a result, we've not only seen airlines forge partnerships with hotels, but also…
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of my favorite programs to buy miles from, both thanks to the frequency with which it sell miles, and what a good deal redemptions can be. Also keep in mind that Alaska is joining the oneworld alliance later this year…
For those of you not familiar with Amex Offers, it’s a program available through most American Express cards, where different cards are eligible for different savings and bonus offers. In many cases the offers can be huge, and more than offset the annual…
I've written in the past about how Marriott is one of the only major hotel groups to offer a lucrative bonus for new members who join their loyalty program and complete qualifying stays. This promotion has been around for quite a while, but Marriott…
Back in May, Marriott sold gift cards for 20% off. I took advantage of the promotion at the time, since it represented a great deal. I knew I'd eventually get around to using the gift cards, so I consider that to be a solid rate of return. The company…
While Wyndham is the largest hotel franchising company in the world in terms of number of properties (the company has 9,300 hotels in 90 countries), I don't talk all that much about its loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards. Wyndham Rewards announced one…
In June IHG Rewards Club rolled out its latest major promotion for summer travel, though at the time it was only valid for US-based members. This promotion has been improved, as it's now valid for members worldwide. This promotion is similar to the one…
Unfortunately this is the third time I'm writing about Aman's gift card promotion. Not because I want to, but because Aman keeps changing the terms. This has gone from a great deal for any Amanjunkies, to a hard pass (at least for me)... Anyway, lately…
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make…
We've seen airline loyalty programs start to offer incentives for travel. Air France-KLM Flying Blue has just published a solid promotion for members, offering bonus miles and also making it easier to qualify for status. Flying Blue offering double miles…
It's fairly rare to see an airline loyalty program offer a compelling bonus for new members nowadays, but that's exactly what we're seeing from Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways Privilege Club is offering new members who register with the promo code JOIN2020:…
