Award News

JetBlue's offering a sweet deal right now: you can buy TrueBlue points with up to a 125% bonus! Basically, you could snag points for as little as 1.43 cents each until February 23rd. Now, the big question: Is it worth it? Well, it depends. If you've got a specific JetBlue flight in mind and the cas...

Heads up, Avios fans! Qatar Airways Privilege Club and IHG Hotels just launched a partnership that could boost your points balance. Now, Qatar Privilege Club members can earn Avios on IHG stays. Think of Avios as points in the Qatar Airways loyalty program, which you can use for flights and other re...

Alright, AwardTrail blazers, listen up! Bilt Rewards, the platform that lets you earn points on rent, has finally dropped the details on their new "Cardless" credit card setup. This is a pretty big deal because it impacts how you'll be racking up those valuable Bilt points. Essentially, Bilt is mov...

Heads up, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members! There's a new shopping portal promotion that could pad your miles stash. Through the Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards shopping portal, you can earn up to 1,200 bonus points simply by doing your online shopping as usual. Just hit the spending thresholds by...

Heads up, fellow award trail blazers! Chase is about to pull the plug on a seriously sweet deal: the Sapphire Reserve for Business card is offering a whopping 200,000 Ultimate Rewards points as a welcome bonus, but this offer won't be around for long. If you've been eyeing this card, now's the time ...

So, you're chasing Delta elite status? Then listen up, because Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) are now *the* name of the game. Delta has shifted to MQDs as the *only* way to earn status, meaning no more Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs). Think of ...

eToro, the crypto trading platform, is offering a pretty sweet bonus for new users! If you're looking to dip your toes into the crypto world, you could score up to $500 in crypto just for making a deposit. The bonus amount depends on how much you deposit, ranging from $10 for a $200-$499 deposit all...

HSBC is dangling a massive bonus, up to $7,000, for new Premier checking account customers! The amount you get depends on how much "new money" you deposit or invest with them by March 31, 2026, and keep there through June 30, 2026. The tiers are $1,500 for $150K-$249K, $2,500 for $250K-$499K, $3,500...

Bilt just launched three new credit cards: the Bilt Blue (no annual fee), Bilt Obsidian ($95 annual fee), and Bilt Palladium ($495 annual fee). If you were holding the old Wells Fargo Bilt card, you can pick which new card you want to switch to, and new cards will be sent out in February 2026. So, ...

Bank of America's Preferred Rewards program is getting a facelift and will be renamed "BofA Rewards" around May 26, 2026. The tiers are shifting a bit, so if you're currently in the Gold or Platinum tier (meaning you have between $20k and $99.99k with BofA/Merrill Edge), you'll be bumped into the "P...

Yikes, friends! There's some potentially bad news in the world of luxury shopping. Word on the street (or, rather, from the Wall Street Journal and now officially) is that Saks Fifth Avenue is preparing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after missing debt payments. This is a big deal for award travelers bec...

Amtrak is running a fantastic deal on their USA Rail Pass, dropping the price to just $250! That's a whopping $249 off the regular price and the lowest we've seen it. This pass lets you take 10 segments (individual train rides) within a 120-day period from purchase, but only 30 days after your first...

Okay, awardtrail friends, here's the deal with the Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account bonus. It's currently at $400, which is pretty good for a checking account bonus. To snag it, you need to open a new account and have at least $3,000 in direct deposits hit the account within 90 days of opening ...

Hey Award Trailblazers! Looking for a taste of Spain without breaking the bank? The Flight Deal has spotted some decent fares to Malaga (AGP) floating around, starting from just $668. Malaga is a fantastic city on the Costa del Sol, known for its beaches, delicious food, and Picasso! This deal is w...

Hey awardtrail readers, ready for a European adventure without breaking the bank? There's currently a sweet deal popping up for flights to Prague (PRG)! You can snag roundtrip tickets for around $589. That's a steal for a city as beautiful and historic as Prague. The trick is to use Google Flights ...

Hey Award Trailblazers! Craving some delicious pasta in Bologna without breaking the bank? Listen up! The Flight Deal just spotted some sweet deals to Bologna, Italy, for under $60! Yes, you read that right. What's awesome is that this isn't some ultra-basic fare. The price includes advance seat as...

Hey awardtrail readers! Fancy a trip to Morocco without breaking the bank? There's currently a solid deal floating around for roundtrip flights to Casablanca (CMN) for under $700. You'll need to use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to find the deal at $690 in Basic Economy. Now, here's the cat...

Hey Award Trailblazers, ready for a taste of Spain without breaking the bank? The Flight Deal has spotted some decent fares to Malaga (AGP), a beautiful coastal city in Andalusia. You can snag a round-trip ticket for around $668, depending on your exact route. Why should you care? Well, Malaga is a...

Heads up, awardtrail readers! United has a sweet deal to Singapore right now for around $778. What makes this deal extra special? It's not a basic economy fare! You get TWO checked bags included, plus your standard carry-on. Why should you care? Because usually fares this low come with all sorts of...

Heads up, award trail blazers! There's a sweet deal happening right now to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. That alone is exciting, but the real kicker is that Vietnam has just rolled out a brand-new e-Visa system. This means no more embassy visits or complicated paperwork! You can now apply for your visa...