Award News

Hey award trail blazers! Southwest, known for doing its own thing, is seriously embracing the partnership game. They just announced their *fourth* international partnership, this time with Philippine Airlines. This is on the heels of deals with other airlines like (presumably) airlines in Latin Amer...

Big news for Bilt Rewards members! Bilt has announced they're launching a brand new suite of credit cards on February 7, 2026. While that might seem far away, it's good to be prepared. AwardWallet Blog is reporting this launch includes *three* new cards. So, what does this mean for you? If you're a...

Hey awardtrail readers, JetBlue's having a flash sale on award flights, and it's a great chance to use those TrueBlue points you've been hoarding! You can snag a sweet 20% discount on award bookings, meaning you'll need fewer points to fly. The catch? This deal is super short-lived. You only have u...

Heads up, road warriors! United MileagePlus and Lyft have teamed up, meaning you can now snag United miles every time you hail a ride. All you have to do is link your United and Lyft accounts and opt-in to the program. You'll earn 1 to 4 miles per dollar spent, depending on the type of ride you choo...

Heads up, T-Mobile customers! Capital One just dropped a brand-new credit card in partnership with the mobile carrier. If you're a T-Mobile devotee, the T-Mobile Visa card could be a game-changer for racking up rewards on purchases you're already making. The card lets you earn "T-Mobile rewards" wh...

Great news for United MileagePlus members! After a year of mostly negative changes in the award travel world (we call them "devaluations," when your points become worth less), United is offering a bit of sunshine. They've lowered the number of miles you need to book business class awards on Star All...

Heads up, Bank of America cardholders! Mark your calendars for November 6, 2025, because it's More Rewards Day! This is your chance to seriously boost your rewards earnings with an extra 2X points, 2X miles, or 2% cash back on pretty much anything you buy. Basically, Bank of America is giving you a...

Affinity Plus Credit Union is offering a sweet $200 bonus for new checking account customers. To get the bonus, you need to open a new checking account by November 30, 2025, and set up two direct deposits totaling at least $1,500 within the first 90 days. The bonus will be paid out within 120 days o...

Heads up, deal hunters! Hy-Vee is running another promotion where you can score $10 off when you buy $150 or more in Visa or Mastercard gift cards. This offer is valid from November 16th to November 23rd. There is a limit of one discount per transaction, so buying a $300 card won't get you $20 off. ...

Heads up, Choice Hotels fans! Big changes are coming to the Choice Privileges program in 2026, and you'll want to know what's up. The most exciting update is points pooling! Soon, you'll be able to combine points with family and friends to book those dream vacations faster. Choice is also tweaking ...

Heads up, Aeroplan members! Remember when Air Canada paused Aeroplan points expiration during the pandemic? Well, the free ride is ending. Aeroplan is bringing back its original policy where your points expire after 18 months of inactivity. The good news? You've got some time. Aeroplan is giving ev...

Hey Award Trailblazers, check your Google Play app NOW! There are some seriously sweet discounts on gift cards up for grabs until November 11, 2025. We're talking 20% off Starbucks, AMC, Domino's, One4All On The Run, and Gap. Plus, 15% off DoorDash and GameStop, and 10% off One4All Fun & Fabulous. B...

Big news for Bilt Rewards fans! Starting February 7, 2026, Bilt cardholders will be able to earn points on their mortgage payments, no matter who their mortgage provider is. This exciting update is part of the "Bilt Card 2.0" launch, which includes a shift from Wells Fargo to Cardless as the card is...

United Airlines and Lyft are now buddies, meaning you can rack up United miles every time you hail a ride! You'll snag 1 mile per dollar on regular Lyft rides, but the real kicker is airport rides. Score 3 miles per dollar on those on-demand airport trips and fancy Extra Comfort/Lyft Black/Black SUV...

Heads up, train enthusiasts! The FNBO Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred card is once again offering a boosted signup bonus. You can snag 40,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards points after spending $2,000 within the first three billing cycles. This is a significant jump from the initial 30,000-point offer when th...

Hey Award Trailblazers! JetBlue's dropping some early winter cheer with a cool 20% off base fares. Just use the code TAKE20 when you book by November 6th, 2025 (that's almost a year away, giving you plenty of time to plan!). You need to travel between December 2nd and December 18th, 2025. So, if you...

Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders, listen up! That shiny new $300 annual dining credit (split into two $150 chunks) is now live, but there are a few quirks you NEED to know to make sure you're actually getting the benefit. This isn't a free-for-all on DoorDash – it's tied to a specific list of rest...

Heads up, award travelers! MastercardGiftCard.com is running a sweet deal where you can snag gift cards and completely skip the purchase and shipping fees. Just use the code EPIC2023 at checkout. This offer is valid until December 15, 2023. Why should you care? Well, these deals are essentially fre...

Hey awardtrail readers, Chase is at it again with some tempting offers for Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Preferred cardholders via "The Shops at Chase"! Basically, if you're planning on splurging on some travel essentials or fancy home goods, now's the time to do it through their portal. Specifical...

Heads up, Amex cardholders! There's a targeted Amex Offer floating around that could snag you a sweet $19.99 statement credit. The catch? You need to spend at least $19.99 on streaming subscriptions through Fanduel Sports Network's website before January 28, 2026. Why does this matter? Well, free m...