Award News

Hey awardtrail followers! Looking for a quick getaway from or to the Big Apple without breaking the bank? Alaska Airlines is offering some seriously tempting fares to/from New York City, clocking in at just $287 roundtrip! What makes this deal extra sweet is that it's not a bare-bones, basic econom...

Aegean Airlines, a solid option for Star Alliance flyers, just revamped its Miles+Bonus loyalty program, and it's a mixed bag. Basically, earning or keeping Silver or Gold status is getting tougher – you'll need more flights or miles than before. This matters because those status perks, like lounge ...

Heads up, United flyers! If you're eyeing a sweet award flight but your MileagePlus account is looking a little bare, United's offering a limited-time sale on buying miles. Until November 25, 2025, you could snag a bonus of up to 100% when you purchase miles, potentially dropping the price to just 1...

Great news, Bilt Rewards members! You can now double-dip on rewards by earning Bilt Points while shopping online through Rakuten. This partnership means you can earn points towards rent, travel, and more just by starting your online shopping trips at Rakuten. Instead of earning cash back or Amex Mem...

RetailMeNot is throwing a cash back party for travel lovers, and you're invited! For a limited time, from November 6-8, you can earn up to 8% cash back on travel purchases made through popular sites like Hotels.com, VRBO, and Expedia. Think of it as a sweet discount on top of any deals you might alr...

Hey awardtrail readers! Air Canada's Aeroplan program is offering a sweet deal to save you some serious points on your next trip. Through December 5, 2025, you can instantly slash 15,000 Aeroplan points off a hotel or car rental booking when you use a special promo code. This is a great opportunity...

United Airlines is now offering a debit card that lets you earn MileagePlus miles on everyday purchases! This is big news for United loyalists who might not qualify for credit cards or just prefer using a debit card. You can earn miles on all your spending, just like you would with a credit card, wh...

Southwest Airlines, known for its free checked bags and no-frills approach, might be entering the lounge game! Public documents indicate they're planning to build their first airport lounge in Honolulu. Details are scarce, but this is a big deal. Southwest has always focused on keeping costs down an...

Heads up, small business owners and side-hustlers! Chase is pulling the plug on its super-generous $900 bonus offers for the Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited cards. These are no-annual-fee cards, making that bonus even sweeter. If you've been on the fence about grabbing one (or both!) of...

Alright, awardtrail friends, listen up! ShopBack, that cashback portal we all love, is on a roll with some seriously tempting deals. For a limited time (November 6-8), they're offering boosted cashback at places like eBay (10%), Best Buy (10%), Home Depot, Sam's Club (15%), and even a whopping 20% a...

Pacific Service Credit Union is offering a bonus of $400 for opening a new checking account and setting up a direct deposit of $500 or more. To be eligible, you need to live, work, attend school, or worship in specific California counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramen...

Heads up, Hilton loyalists! American Express is sending out targeted offers that can save you some serious cash on your next tropical getaway. Keep an eye on your Amex accounts, because you might find an offer for a one-time $200 statement credit when you spend at least $1,000 on room rate and charg...

Big news for Bilt Rewards fans! You can now earn Bilt points directly through Rakuten, the online shopping portal. This means you can stack even MORE rewards on your everyday purchases. Previously, you could only earn cashback or Amex Membership Rewards points via Rakuten, but now Bilt cardholders (...

Heads up, deal hunters! Target is running a sweet promotion where you can snag a free $10 Target gift card when you buy $100 worth of select One4All gift cards. This includes the standard One4All Ultimate gift card, the One4All Ultimate Holiday gift card, and even One4All gift cards that can be swap...

Heads up, deal hunters! Right now, you can score some serious rewards by signing up for the Kraken crypto platform through Rakuten or Capital One Shopping. Rakuten is currently offering up to 12,500 points (or $125 cash back!) when you sign up for Kraken and make a qualifying trade. Some users are a...

Aven, known for its… *unique* approach to financial products, just dropped a new credit card with no annual fee. The headline grabber? A sweet 6% cashback on groceries, up to $10,000 spent annually. It also gets you 2% back on everything else. This card appears to be different from their previous 3%...

Are you tired of using credit cards to pay your cell phone bill just to get that sweet, sweet autopay discount? Well, reader "TheGreatHambino" over at Doctor of Credit has compiled an awesome list of debit cards and bank accounts that offer cell phone protection, and it's a game-changer. More and mo...

Heads up, small business owners and side hustlers! Chase is offering a fantastic welcome bonus on the Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited cards: a whopping $900 (or 90,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points) after you spend $6,000 in the first 3 months. This offer matches the highest bonus ever for these no-annua...

So, here's the deal: Free money opportunities with SoFi and Rakuten are popping up again, but you have to act fast! SoFi is offering bonuses up to $300 for new checking and savings accounts with qualifying direct deposits. The bonus amount depends on how much you deposit within 30 days of opening th...

Heads up, deal hunters! The U.S. Mint is dropping another coin on Monday, November 10th, at noon ET: the 250th Anniversary Marine Corps Silver Proof Coin. It'll set you back $105 plus $5.95 shipping, and there's a limit of one per person. So, why should you care? Well, these things tend to sell for...