The pulse of points and miles.
Heads up, budget travelers! American Airlines has quietly stopped awarding AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points on basic economy tickets. This means those super-cheap fares no longer help you earn elite status or free flights. If you're all about maximizing rewards, this is a major bummer. Why does ...
Bad news for our friends across the pond! If you're in the UK and collect American Express Membership Rewards points, your Emirates Skywards redemptions are about to take a hit. Starting February 1, 2026, the transfer ratio from Amex to Emirates Skywards is being slashed from 4:3 to a measly 2:1. Ou...
Hey awardtrail readers! Air Canada is having a flash sale where you can snag Aeroplan points for up to 30% off, bringing the price down to about 1.91 cents per point. So, is this a deal worth jumping on? Well, that depends on your travel goals. Buying points speculatively (just hoping for a good de...
Heads up, IHG loyalists! IHG is running another "Points & Cash" promotion where you can save 15% on the cash portion of your stay when you book using a combination of points and cash. But here's the real kicker: this is basically a sneaky way to buy IHG points on the cheap – we're talking as low as ...
Hey AwardTrail blazers! Want to seriously boost your rewards game? The secret might be in strategically combining Citi credit cards. By picking the right cards, you can earn anywhere from 2x to a whopping 6x points per dollar on your purchases. That's already pretty sweet. But here's where it gets ...
