Award News

Heads up, awardtrail readers! There's a sweet deal popping up for flights to Hong Kong (HKG) from various cities across the US. We're talking prices dipping below $700 roundtrip on major airlines, which is a steal compared to what you'd usually pay for a transpacific flight. This matters to you bec...

Hey Award Trailblazers! Listen up, if you're itching for a trip to or from Atlanta, there's a sweet deal floating around. You can snag roundtrip flights for as low as $299. The Flight Deal found this gem using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, which is basically a powerful tool for finding the ...

Heads up, Marriott Bonvoy members! Nobody wants their hard-earned points to disappear, and Marriott makes it pretty easy to prevent that from happening. Unlike some other programs with stricter rules, Marriott points expire only if you have no activity in your account for 24 months. So, what counts...

Thinking about rebuilding your credit score but still want to earn rewards? The Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card might be a good fit! For a reasonable $39 annual fee, you can snag up to 8% cash back on certain purchases. That's pretty sweet for a card designed to help you get back on yo...

Great news, Marriott Bonvoy members! Marriott just tweaked how you earn elite night credits at four of their brands: Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, and Element. Previously, you only got one elite night for *every two* nights you stayed, and it was always rounded...

Want to climb the ranks of United's MileagePlus program? It's all about Premier Qualifying Points, or PQPs! Think of PQPs as the key to unlocking perks like upgrades, free checked bags, and priority boarding. The more PQPs you earn, the higher your elite status, and the sweeter the benefits become. ...

City National Bank has a new offer for a $100 bonus when you open a teen checking account! Sounds simple, right? Well, there's a catch: you need to set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $200. While it's geared towards teens, it's really a joint account with the parents, who they expect will ...

Heads up, deal hunters! Office Depot/OfficeMax is running its popular promotion where you get $15 off when you buy $300 in Mastercard gift cards. This deal is reportedly back from January 18th to January 24th, so double-check with your local store to confirm it's live. You're limited to one deal per...

Shell Federal Credit Union is offering a $250 bonus for new checking accounts opened by December 31, 2026! This is only available if you live, work, worship, attend school, or regularly conduct business in Harris County, Texas. To snag the bonus, you'll need to open a new checking account (your firs...

Got friends or family in South Florida or postal/federal jobs? MPS Credit Union has a sweet deal: Refer someone, and you BOTH get $100! To snag the bonus, your referral needs to open a savings and checking account, or a savings account and a CD, and keep them in good standing for 60 days. If they op...

Rakuten's got a crazy deal happening right now with CookUnity, a meal delivery service, and you're going to want to jump on it ASAP – because who knows how long it will last! Basically, you can get 45x Rakuten points (or 45% cashback) on your CookUnity order. The best part? Rakuten seems to be calcu...

Hey awardtrail readers! If you're in the Houston area (Harris, Ft Bend, Brazoria, Montgomery, Austin, Chambers, Galveston, Liberty, Waller, or Wharton counties in Texas), here's a quick and easy way to pad your travel fund! Members Choice Credit Union is offering a $300 bonus for opening a new check...

Nusenda Credit Union cardholders, listen up! The first quarter 2026 (Q1) 5% cash back categories are here, and they include some seriously useful options: Grocery, Amazon, Wholesale, Discount Stores, and Streaming! This is big news because it gives you a chance to maximize your rewards on everyday s...

Heads up, award trail blazers! The American, Alaska, and United shopping portals are all running bonus miles promotions right now, giving you an easy way to boost your mileage balances simply by doing your regular online shopping. American's AAdvantage portal offers 400 bonus miles for spending $200...

Want some easy money? Chime, the online banking platform, is offering a sweet bonus when you sign up for a new account and set up direct deposit. While the base bonus from Chime is $155, you can stack it with offers from sites like Swagbucks or InboxDollars to potentially earn up to a whopping $540!...

Heads up, Safeway shoppers! There's a recurring deal you should definitely know about if you're into maximizing your rewards. Safeway frequently offers promotions through their "J4U" program where you can earn significant bonus points (think 10x or even 12x) on purchases of Zift Zillions gift cards ...

Banner Bank is offering a bonus of up to $1,000 for new customers who open checking and savings accounts! The offer is available to residents of Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho only and expires on March 31, 2026. To snag the full $1,000, you'll need to jump through a few hoops, splitting t...

M&T Bank is offering a bonus of up to $500 for opening a new business checking account, and the deal is back until March 31, 2026! The catch? To snag the $500 bonus, you'll need to maintain an average daily balance of at least $5,000 in the third full month after opening the account. There's also a ...

Ibotta's at it again with a deal that's almost too good to be true! Right now, you can get $9.99 back on Milton's cauliflower crust pizza through their app. The catch? You've gotta head to Target, and even better, you can score the pizza for just $6.99 online. Here's where the magic happens: Target...

Want some extra cash for your next vacation? First Entertainment Credit Union is offering a bonus for new members, and it could be worth your while! Originally it was $300, but now it's been bumped up to $350! The catch? You now need to make a $1,000 direct deposit. Here's the deal: To snag the bon...