Award News

Hey awardtrail readers, Zurich's calling! United and its Star Alliance partners (Air Canada, Austrian, Lufthansa, and Swiss Air) have dropped prices on flights to Zurich to around $703. This is for regular economy, so no fancy lie-flat seats this time, but it's a solid deal if you're looking to expl...

Hey awardtrail readers! Dreaming of exotic food and stunning beaches? Then listen up: there's a potential fare deal popping up for flights to Penang, Malaysia (PEN). The Flight Deal flagged this, so keep your eyes peeled and do some searching. While they only highlighted one sample date (November 4...

Heads up, deal hunters! There's currently a sweet sale going on for flights to Lisbon, Portugal. If you've been dreaming of exploring Lisbon's historic neighborhoods, indulging in some delicious Pastel de Natas, or just soaking up the Portuguese sun, now might be the time to book. The Flight Deal s...

Hey travel buddies! Looking for a reason to visit the Emerald Isle? The Flight Deal just dropped a hint about some sweet deals to Cork, Ireland. Basically, they're saying there's a sale happening, and while the exact price depends on your specific route, it's worth checking out if you've been dreami...

Hey Award Trailblazers, ever dreamt of exploring the vibrant culture and delicious food of Tbilisi, Georgia? Now might be your chance! The Flight Deal has spotted some affordable fares heading that way. Keep in mind that prices can wiggle a bit depending on the exact route you choose, so it’s worth ...

Hey Award Trailblazers! Looking for a Central American getaway that won't break the bank? The Flight Deal just flagged some seriously cheap flights to San Pedro Sula, Honduras! We're talking fares as low as $325 for regular economy. That's a steal! This is awesome news for a couple of reasons. Firs...

Hey awardtrail readers, fancy a trip to sunny Spain? There's a decent deal popping up for flights to Malaga (AGP) on the Costa del Sol. You can snag roundtrip tickets for around $766. Why should you care? Well, Malaga is a fantastic city with beautiful beaches, historic sites, and amazing food. Plu...

Hola, amigos! Fancy a trip to the Basque Country? The Flight Deal just spotted some decent fares to Bilbao, Spain (BIO), hovering around $765. Keep in mind that prices can wiggle a bit depending on the exact route you choose, so play around with the dates and departure cities. Why should you care? ...

Heads up, awardtrail readers! There's a sweet deal popping up for flights to Berlin. The Flight Deal just flagged some potentially lower-than-usual prices, so if a trip to Germany's capital has been on your mind, now might be the time to book. The exact price will depend on the specific route you c...

Heads up, Tulum fans! The Mexican government just opened a brand-new airport right in Tulum. Before, getting to those gorgeous beaches and cenotes meant flying into Cancun and then enduring a potentially long and bumpy ride south. This is big news for a couple of reasons. First, that Cancun transfe...

Heads up, award travelers! AwardWallet is reporting that a bunch of valuable promotions and loyalty program perks are disappearing in the next couple of weeks – 26 to be exact. This is basically your last call to take advantage of some easy wins. What kind of wins? We're talking about things like l...

Great news for anyone swimming in Avios (that's the reward currency for airlines like British Airways and Qatar Airways)! You can now freely move your Avios between *all seven* airlines that use them: British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Loganair. This is a game ...

Hey AwardTrail blazers! Did you know your Bank of America debit or credit card can unlock free museum visits? That's right, Bank of America's "Museums on Us" program gives cardholders free admission to a bunch of awesome museums across the country. This is a sweet perk if you're already a BofA custo...

Heads up, Dunkin' lovers! Your beloved Dunkin' Rewards are now operating under a fixed-life expiration policy. That means your points will expire after a set period, regardless of your activity. Previously, activity in your account could extend the life of your points, but that's no longer the case....

Heads up, Visa cardholders! Ditch those expensive international roaming charges because Gigsky is offering some sweet deals on eSIMs. In case you're not familiar, an eSIM is like a digital SIM card, letting you easily switch to a local data plan when you're abroad without physically swapping anythin...

Hyatt's got a secret weapon for award travelers: its hotel categories. Basically, Hyatt assigns a category to each of their hotels, and each category has a set points price for award nights. This lets you find those magical "sweet spots" – hotels where the cash price is super high, but the points co...

Heads up, business owners! Vantage West Credit Union is offering a sweet bonus for opening a new business checking account. You can snag either $200 or $500, depending on how much you deposit. If you deposit at least $2,000 within 30 days of opening the account, you'll get a $200 bonus. Bump that up...

Middlesex Savings Bank is offering a sweet $200 bonus for opening a new Freedom Checking account! Here's the catch: you need to live in a town with a Middlesex Savings Bank branch, or a town right next to one (all branches are in Massachusetts). If you meet that requirement, it's pretty straightforw...

Embold Credit Union is offering a sweet $200 bonus for opening a new checking account! If you live, work, worship, or go to school in specific counties in Oregon (Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington, and Yamhill) - plus their immediate family members, you're eligible. To snag the bonus, y...

Heads up, deal hunters! Amazon is *reportedly* bringing back a sweet offer for new Amazon Business customers: Score 40% off your first order, up to a $100 discount! That means you can spend up to $250 and save some serious cash. There's no direct link, so it seems to be a targeted offer floating aro...