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Air Canada's Aeroplan program is having a flash sale, offering up to a 90% bonus when you buy points! That brings the price down to about 1.4 cents per point. Sounds tempting, right? Before you jump in, remember that buying points speculatively is usually a bad idea. Instead, figure out if you can ...

Hey Award Trailblazers, Marriott Bonvoy is showering us with opportunities to rack up bonus points! They've got a global promo running where you can snag 2,025 bonus points per stay, up to three times, valid until January 10, 2026. That's a potential 6,075 bonus points right there! But wait, there'...

Heads up, SkyTeam flyers! Big news coming out of the alliance – starting April 2025, if you're an Elite Plus member, you can now access select SkyTeam lounges even when flying domestically. That's right, your status can get you into some swanky lounges even if you're just hopping between cities with...

Heads up, Alaska Airlines credit cardholders! The beloved Alaska Airlines Companion Fare, a perk that lets you bring a buddy on a flight for just $99 (plus taxes and fees), just got a little more restrictive. This matters because it affects how you can use one of the most valuable benefits of the Al...

Hey AwardTrailblazers! United's rolling out another round of their "Mile Play" promotion, and you know what that means – free miles! Until December 22nd, United's giving select MileagePlus members personalized challenges. Complete these tasks (think flying certain routes or spending a specific amoun...

Citi ThankYou points are the unsung heroes of the rewards world, often overshadowed by Amex and Chase. But don't sleep on them! AwardWallet Blog just dropped a helpful guide showing you how to maximize your Citi ThankYou points by transferring them to over 20 different airline and hotel partners. B...

Marriott Bonvoy is running a new promotion where you can snag 2,005 bonus points per stay, for up to three stays. Just make sure to register by December 27, 2025, and complete your stays between October 28, 2025, and January 10, 2026. They're also throwing in an extra 2,000 points for each stay at a...

Heads up, Award Trailblazers! There's a targeted Amex Offer floating around that could save you some cash on your next hotel stay. Check your Amex accounts (log in and scroll down to "Amex Offers") to see if you're eligible. The deal is simple: spend $300 or more on prepaid hotels through the Delta ...

Walgreens is running a crazy good deal on photo prints right now! You can snag 25 4x6 prints for just $0.25 using the promo code PIC20. That's basically giving them away! Now, here's why this matters to you, the award traveler. While it might seem unrelated to points and miles, think about it. You'...

Heads up, deal hunters! The popular AT&T Fiber offer is back, giving you a chance to snag $65 back when you sign up for AT&T Fiber and make two payments of at least $50 using a card with a participating bank's offer program. This is like a targeted offer that shows up in your online banking portal (...

Heads up, Canadian Amex Platinum cardholders! Big changes are coming to your lounge access perks, but not for a few years. Starting January 1, 2027, your unlimited access to Plaza Premium and Priority Pass lounges will be replaced with a limited number of visits. You'll get 6 visits per calendar yea...

Heads up, United flyers! United's Mile Play promo is back, giving you a chance to snag some bonus miles. Basically, United throws some personalized challenges your way, and if you hit those targets by December 22, 2025, you'll rake in the extra miles. This is usually based on your previous flights ...

Heads up, fellow travelers and Amazon Prime members! There's a sweet deal rolling out that could save you some serious cash at the pump. If you're gassing up at BP, Amoco, or AMPM, you can snag $0.25 off per gallon every Friday until the end of the year. All you have to do is link your Amazon Prime ...

Heads up, deal hunters! Walmart is quietly offering a sweet little promo where you can snag $10 off when you spend $50 or more. Just use the code `DOUBLE10` at checkout. The best part? You can use this code *twice*. Why should you care? Well, if you're already planning a Walmart run for groceries, ...

Kroger shoppers, get ready to save some serious money at the pump! Kroger and its associated stores (like Harris Teeter) are once again offering a promotion where you can earn 4x fuel points on select gift card purchases. There are actually two separate offers so pay close attention. From October 17...

Hey awardtrail readers, wanna grab some tapas in Madrid without breaking the bank? The Flight Deal's spotted a sweet fare: you can snag a nonstop roundtrip flight to Madrid for around $651! That's a pretty solid price for a direct flight, saving you precious travel time (and potential headaches from...

Hey awardtrail readers, listen up! There's a potential flight deal brewing for those looking for an exotic getaway. Right now, you might be able to snag a round-trip ticket to Casablanca, Morocco, for as low as $619! This price was found using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, a tool many of us...

Hey awardtrail readers, ready for a European adventure that won't break the bank? The Flight Deal has spotted some surprisingly affordable flights to Warsaw, Poland, clocking in at around $565 for a round trip! To snag this deal, you'll want to head over to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software (a ...

Heads up, deal hunters! There's currently a sweet airfare deal floating around for flights to and from Nashville (BNA). If you're looking for a quick getaway to Music City without breaking the bank, now's the time to look. The Flight Deal spotted these fares using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Softwa...

Heads up, awardtrail fam! There's a sweet deal going on right now for flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico. You can snag round-trip tickets for under $350! The Flight Deal spotted these fares, and they're pricing out at $344 on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software (a handy tool for finding the best fl...