Award News

Great news for those of you collecting Etihad Guest miles! You can now earn and redeem those miles on flights operated by Ethiopian Airlines. This is awesome because it opens up a whole new network of destinations, especially in Africa, that might have been harder to reach with your Etihad miles bef...

Heads up, IHG fans! If you're planning a trip and looking to save some dough on your hotel stays, now's the time to book. IHG is rolling out a bunch of discounts that could seriously cut down your travel expenses. Specifically, you can snag up to 28% off at brand-new IHG hotels in certain locations...

Chase Ultimate Rewards fans, listen up! Through November 30th, you can snag a whopping 70% bonus when transferring your points to Marriott Bonvoy. So, if you transfer 1,000 Chase points, you'll get 1,700 Marriott points. Sounds amazing, right? Here's the catch: Marriott Bonvoy isn't known for offer...

Marriott Bonvoy fans, listen up! Marriott's "Cruise with Points" program is giving you a chance to seriously boost your points balance. If you book a cruise of at least three nights in a balcony or suite stateroom *before* December 2, 2025, you'll snag double points. That's up to 6x points per dolla...

Heads up, fellow points enthusiasts! Chase has quietly tweaked the application terms for its no-annual-fee Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited cards. The change involves some new language that could limit who can get approved and how often you can snag these cards. It seems like Chase is cr...

Want to squeeze even more value out of your Lyft rides? You can actually "double dip" and earn rewards on top of what your credit card already gives you! Several airline, hotel, and credit card programs have partnerships with Lyft that let you rack up extra miles, points, or even cashback just for l...

Want to fast-track your dream vacation? Right now, there's a bunch of credit card offers out there handing out 100,000 points or miles (or more!) just for signing up and meeting a spending requirement. These aren't your everyday bonuses; we're talking about enough points to potentially cover a signi...

Heads up, rewards junkies! Wyndham Rewards and Caesars Rewards just made it easier to shuffle points between their programs. They've doubled the transfer limit, meaning you can now move up to 60,000 points in either direction. Why should you care? Well, this opens up new avenues for maximizing your...

Heads up, awardtrail readers! TopCashback is running a flash promotion where you can score an extra $2.50 cashback when you spend $15 or more through their shopping portal. The catch? You need to activate the offer *today* via the provided link. This is a targeted offer for select members, so make s...

Heads up, award travelers! Chase Ultimate Rewards is running a limited-time promo where you can snag a 70% bonus when you transfer your Chase points to Marriott Bonvoy. That means for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer, you'll get 1,700 Marriott points instead of the usual 1,000. The deal's good ...

Heads up, award travelers! There's a way to rack up those points and miles without spending extra, thanks to ongoing promotions that waive the purchase fees on Vanilla Gift Cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Amex). Vanilla Gift often releases new promo codes, so it's worth checking regularly. Why is this...

Okay, award trail blazers, listen up! Wyndham Rewards is handing out free elite status upgrades, but before you get too excited, let's break down if this deal is actually worth chasing. Basically, they're giving you a one-level bump in status. Here's the deal: Wyndham is giving you a free one-level...

Heads up, award travelers! If you're tired of the airport baggage carousel lottery, now's the time to snag some Apple AirTags. Amazon and Walmart are selling the single AirTag for just $18 and a 4-pack for $64.99. That's the lowest we've seen them, and a significant discount from Apple's usual price...

FutureCard is rolling out a bunch of new offers and tweaking some existing perks, so let's break it down. The biggest news is the change in APY (Annual Percentage Yield - basically the interest you earn) on their deposit accounts. Standard members will see their APY drop to 0% starting November 15, ...

Barclaycard is offering a limited-time signup bonus of $300 on the Upromise Mastercard after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days. This is a notable bump from previous offers, making it a great opportunity to pad your college savings (or just pocket the cash!). The card itself has no annual fee and ...

Doctor Of Credit has just released their updated list of the best credit card sign-up bonuses for November 2025, and it's packed with opportunities to rack up serious points! This isn't just any list; it's curated without affiliate links, meaning it's unbiased. They only include cards with offers th...

So, remember how Chase was thinking about charging fintech companies (like those behind your favorite budgeting or travel apps) every time they used Chase's data? Well, they've struck a deal! After some tough talks, Chase has agreed to charge these companies a *much* lower rate for accessing their s...

Heads up, Amex cardholders! There's a targeted Amex Offer floating around that can score you an easy $10 statement credit. All you have to do is make three separate purchases using Apple Pay on your eligible Amex card by December 31, 2025. There's no direct link; you'll need to check your Amex Offer...

Heads up, Amex Platinum cardholders! There's a new perk in town: a $200 statement credit towards an Oura Ring purchase. If you're not familiar, the Oura Ring is a popular sleep and activity tracker. To snag the credit, you'll need to enroll through your Amex account online, and the purchase needs to...

Hola, awardtrailblazers! Want to explore the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and indulge in some delicious Basque cuisine without breaking the bank? The Flight Deal just spotted a sweet fare sale to Bilbao, Spain, with prices starting around $670. The best part? Unlike some super-budget fares, this one in...