Award News

Hey AwardTrail blazers! Rove Miles, the new kid on the block trying to shake up hotel booking, is throwing some serious bonus miles around. Right now, you can snag a sweet 5,000 bonus miles just for making your first hotel booking of $500 or more through their platform. That's a pretty hefty chunk o...

Marriott Bonvoy offers something called a "soft landing" if you don't quite earn enough nights to keep your current elite status. Basically, they'll drop you down to the *next* lowest tier instead of all the way to basic member. So, if you're a Platinum Elite but only managed enough nights for Gold,...

Avianca LifeMiles is having a flash sale where you can buy miles for just 1.22 cents each! Now, you might be thinking, "Why would I *buy* miles?" Well, LifeMiles often offers incredible award redemption rates, meaning you can snag flights for way less than the cash price. Think about this: you coul...

Heads up, Apple lovers! Chase is bringing back its popular promotion where you can snag Apple goodies using your Ultimate Rewards points with a sweet bonus. From now until December 7, 2025, if you have a Chase Sapphire, Freedom, or Ink card, you could get up to 50% more value when you redeem your po...

American Airlines Vacations is rolling out some tempting deals this November, and you know we had to dig in! Basically, you can snag up to $150 off select vacation packages or, if you're more of a miles person, score up to 20,000 bonus AAdvantage miles. AA Vacations runs these promos pretty regularl...

Want to boost your travel rewards without paying an annual fee? You're in luck! Some credit cards let you earn transferable points without charging you a yearly fee. This is huge because transferable points are super flexible. You can move them to various airline and hotel loyalty programs, giving y...

Big news in the world of credit cards! Visa and Mastercard have reached a settlement with merchants over a long-standing lawsuit about those pesky interchange fees (the fees merchants pay when you use your card). The deal aims to lower those fees a bit and gives merchants more flexibility in which c...

Hey awardtrail readers, buckle up because there's a whirlwind of travel news to cover! Marriott is thinking about launching its own airport lounges – exciting news if you're a Bonvoy loyalist looking for a more consistent lounge experience. Speaking of flying, Southwest just teamed up with Philippin...

Heads up, Chase Ultimate Rewards enthusiasts! It looks like Chase is bringing back a popular deal: you can now redeem your hard-earned points for Apple products through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal at a boosted value. This means your points could be worth significantly more than their usual 1 c...

Heads up, awardtrail readers! Check your Citi Offers (the deals you can find attached to your Citi credit cards) because some of you might have a fantastic offer for 20% back on a Microsoft 365 subscription when you spend $99.99 or more directly at the Microsoft Store using your enrolled Mastercard....

Heads up, awardtrail readers! Amazon's got a sweet deal right now on Apple AirPods (the 4th generation, non-noise cancelling kind) for just $84.99. These usually go for $129 directly from Apple, and even on Amazon, they've been hovering around $90-$99 recently. So, if you're in the market for some n...

Venmo's throwing its hat into the rewards ring with a new program called "Venmo Stash," and it might be worth a peek! Basically, you can choose from different bundles of merchants (like McDonald's, TikTok, Uber, and Uber Eats), and earn extra cashback on purchases. The base rate is 1% cashback, but ...

Heads up, award trail blazers! Doctor of Credit spotted a deal that might just save you some serious dough on takeout. It looks like you can snag a free year of Grubhub+ – which usually costs around $10/month and gets you free delivery and other perks on eligible orders. Now, the link originally sa...

Heads up, awardtrail readers! There's a targeted Amex Offer floating around that can save you some serious cash on your next car rental. Check your American Express account for an offer to get a one-time $75 statement credit when you spend $350 or more at Avis Car Rental. You need to book directly t...

Hey awardtrail readers, listen up! Amazon's dropping jaws with a killer deal on the new Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) with 256GB of storage. You can snag it right now for just $929.97! That's the lowest price we've ever seen, making it seriously tempting if you've been eyeing an upgrade. Why should y...

Heads up, AT&T users! Check your Citi Offers account because a sweet deal has reappeared: You can snag $40 back when you spend $65 or more on a qualifying AT&T wireless plan. Just make sure to pay directly with your eligible Citi card and that the offer is attached to it. The current iteration of th...

Mint Mobile's dropping a crazy deal that savvy travelers need to know about! Right now, new Mint Mobile customers can snag a 128GB Google Pixel 8 Pro *plus* a year of their unlimited data plan for just $479. You can even upgrade the storage to 256GB for $579 or 512GB for $699. Considering the Pixel ...

Hey Award Trailblazers! Listen up, because there's a sweet deal floating around for flights to San Jose (SJC). The Flight Deal spotted fares from multiple US cities dropping to under $350 roundtrip. We're talking regular economy tickets here, so no need to jump through hoops for basic economy nonsen...

Heads up, deal hunters! If you've been dreaming of tapas, beaches, and sunshine in Spain, now's your chance. There's a sweet fare popping up for flights to Malaga (AGP) for only $599 roundtrip in regular economy. This isn't your average bargain basement fare; this looks like it's bookable through r...

Heads up, awardtrail readers! There's a sweet deal popping up for flights to Dublin, Ireland. The price might wiggle a little depending on the exact route you choose, but it’s worth checking out if you've been dreaming of Guinness and historical castles. This deal is primarily available through Uni...