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December 19, 2025News0 comments

American Airlines Basic Economy: Earning Miles Just Got Harder

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 ...

December 19, 2025News0 comments

Air Canada Aeroplan Points on Sale: Should You Buy?

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...

December 19, 2025News0 comments

IHG's Got a Secret: Score Points for Pennies!

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 ...

December 19, 2025News0 comments

Unlock Maximum Rewards: Craft Your Perfect Citi Credit Card Combo

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 ...

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