Award News

Big news for Bilt Rewards fans! It looks like paying your mortgage with the Bilt credit card might actually earn you points down the road. Bilt is partnering with United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), which is a huge player in the mortgage world. UWM even invested a cool $100 million in Bilt, boosting th...

Heads up, fellow award travelers! InKind, the app that lets you buy credits to use at restaurants, bars, and hotels, has brought back a decent offer. You can now snag $25 off a $50 purchase. This is for both new AND existing users, so everyone can benefit. Why should you care? Well, if you're alrea...

Hold up, Capital One cardholders! It looks like Capital One might be playing the retention game now. Usually, when you call to cancel a credit card, you might get offered a "retention bonus"—basically, a reason to stick around, like bonus points or a statement credit. Capital One hasn't really been ...

Okay, awardtrail friends, listen up! There's a way to snag Vanilla, Visa, and Amex gift cards without paying those annoying purchase fees. Several times throughout the year, gift card retailers like VanillaGift.com, MastercardGiftCard.com and AmexGiftCard.com offer promo codes that waive 100% of the...

Heads up, Venmo credit card holders! It looks like some users are being targeted with a sweet offer: double rewards through the end of the year. If you were targeted, that means you could be earning a whopping 6% cash back on your top spending category (like dining or travel), 4% on your second, and...

Hey awardtrail readers! Dreaming of tapas and sunshine in Spain? There's a decent deal popping up for flights to Malaga (AGP) from various US cities! The Flight Deal is reporting fares starting around $716. Not the absolute lowest we've ever seen, but definitely worth a look if you're flexible and M...

Heads up, travel hackers! There's a decent deal popping up for flights to Venice, Italy, for around $611. The Flight Deal spotted these fares, and the price can wiggle a bit based on your specific route. Why should you care? Well, Venice is gorgeous but can be pricey. Nabbing a cheaper flight frees...

Hey awardtrail readers, exciting news if Budapest has been on your bucket list! The Flight Deal has spotted some potentially great fares to the Hungarian capital. While the specific price will depend on where you're flying from and the exact route you take, it's worth checking out if you're looking ...

Hey awardtrail readers, wanna visit Spain? There's a pretty sweet deal popping up for flights to Madrid! According to The Flight Deal, you can snag roundtrip tickets for as low as $651. This is for regular economy, so no fancy business class perks this time around, but still a solid price for a tran...

Hey Award Trailblazers, listen up! There's a sweet deal happening right now on flights to Madrid, Spain. Using the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software (a tool for finding the *best* flight prices), you can snag a round-trip ticket for around $651 in regular economy. Why should you care? Well, Mad...

Bonjour, budget travelers! The Flight Deal has spotted a sweet fare for nonstop flights to Paris. You can snag a round-trip ticket for around $707. The catch? This is for Basic Economy. That usually means you'll have to pay extra for things like checked bags and seat selection, and you might board ...

Heads up, deal hunters! There's currently a sweet fare popping up for flights to Lisbon, Portugal. The exact price will depend on where you're flying from and the specific route you choose, so get ready to do a little digging. Why should you care? Well, Lisbon is an awesome city! Think stunning arc...

Heads up, deal hunters! The Flight Deal has spotted some sweet prices on roundtrip flights to Milan, Italy. We're talking potential savings here, so if a trip to the land of fashion and delicious food is on your radar, now might be the time to book. The prices can vary a bit depending on the exact ...

Heads up, deal hunters! There's currently a sweet spot to Zurich (ZRH) that you might want to jump on. If you use a tool like Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, you might be able to find flights for as low as $639 in regular economy. Why should you care? Well, Zurich is a fantastic city, and Sw...

Hey awardtrail fam! Fancy a trip to Madrid? There's a pretty sweet deal floating around right now where you can snag flights for as low as $638. That's for regular economy, so no fancy lie-flat seats this time, but still a solid price for a European getaway. The Flight Deal found this gem, and they...

Hey awardtrail readers, ready for a trip to Sweden? There's a solid deal popping up right now for roundtrip flights to Stockholm (ARN) starting at just $541. What's awesome is that this isn't a bare-bones, pay-extra-for-everything fare. This price *includes* your advance seat assignment, a regular c...

Heads up, Francophiles! Delta's got a sweet deal to Paris right now for around $757. What makes this deal stand out is that it isn’t a bare-bones, pay-for-everything fare. You actually get to choose your seat in advance, bring a regular-sized carry-on, *and* check a bag for free. Why should you car...

Hey Award Trailblazers! Looking for a European getaway without breaking the bank? The Flight Deal has spotted some sweet deals to Madrid, Spain! Prices will shift a bit based on your exact route, so you might need to play around with departure cities and dates to find the *absolute* lowest fare. Th...

Hey awardtrail readers, fancy a trip to Madrid without breaking the bank? The Flight Deal has spotted some sweet nonstop flights going for as low as $651! That's for regular economy, which means you'll probably have to pay extra for a checked bag and seat selection, but still, a direct flight to Spa...

Good news, awardtrail readers! If Vietnam is on your travel radar (and it should be!), there's a new, easier, and cheaper way to get your visa. Vietnam has just rolled out an e-Visa system. Why is this a big deal? Previously, getting a visa for Vietnam could be a bit of a hassle, often involving pa...