The pulse of points and miles.
Heads up, deal hunters! If Cape Town, South Africa has been on your bucket list, now might be the time to book. We're seeing some decent fares popping up for flights to Cape Town, starting from just over $1,000. Why should you care? Well, flights to South Africa can often be pricey, so snagging a d...
Heads up, budget travelers and foodies! Choice Hotels is now hooking up guests with a sweet deal: a free Grubhub+ membership for 30 days, just for staying at one of their participating hotels in the US. That means waived delivery fees and other perks on all your Grubhub orders, even *after* you chec...
Hey awardtrail readers! Southwest is having a sale, offering up to a 50% discount when you buy Rapid Rewards points. That brings the price down to as low as 1.5 cents per point. Sounds tempting, right? Before you jump in, let's break this down. Buying points can sometimes be a good deal if you're j...
Heads up, Marriott loyalists (or those looking to become one)! There's a flurry of seriously tempting welcome offers hitting several Marriott Bonvoy credit cards right now. We're talking potential hauls of up to *five* free night awards or a sweet 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, depending on the car...
Heads up, award travelers! Qatar Airways is offering a sweet deal for Privilege Club members. You can snag up to 10,000 bonus Avios (their version of airline miles) and potentially save up to 20% on flight costs. Who doesn't love a discount, right? The catch? You need to book by January 14, 2026, t...
Heads up, United flyers! United's Mile Play promotion is back, giving you a chance to rack up some easy bonus miles. Through March 9, 2026, MileagePlus members can complete personalized tasks set by United to earn extra miles. So, what kind of tasks are we talking about? Think things like taking a ...
Air Canada's Aeroplan credit card just dropped a new welcome offer: Score 60,000 bonus points! While maybe not record-breaking, the really cool thing is that it comes with a pretty reasonable spending requirement. This means you can rack up a bunch of points without having to spend a fortune in a sh...
Heads up, award travelers! Chase is about to pull the plug on its best-ever welcome bonus for the Chase Freedom Unlimited card. Right now, you can snag a cool $300 cash back after spending just $500 in the first three months. This is a fantastic deal, especially if you've been eyeing this card for i...
Hey Award Trailblazers! Heads up if you're a Fidelity customer – you might be in for a sweet tax season surprise! Fidelity is offering some members a FREE version of TurboTax Premier, their top-tier tax software. This is a fantastic deal if you usually pay for TurboTax, especially the Premier versio...
Gemini, the crypto platform, is running a promo where you can snag up to $250 just for trading on their "Predictions" market. Basically, you're betting on the outcome of future events (think Polymarket, if you're familiar). The more you trade, the bigger the bonus, with tiers ranging from a $10 rewa...
Okay, award trail blazers, here's the lowdown on some travel news you need to know! First up, remember that Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts credit that went up in value? Well, if you missed out before, you might just get another chance to snag it. Keep an eye on your Amex offers because you never know wh...
Heads up, Wells Fargo business checking customers! The bank is making some changes to the Initiate Business Checking account, and it's going to hit your wallet if you're not careful. Specifically, the monthly service fee is jumping from $10 to $15 starting March 1, 2026. Now, you can avoid the fee,...
Wells Fargo is back with an increased welcome bonus for the Choice Privileges card! You can now snag 60,000 Choice points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months. This is a solid offer, especially since the standard bonus is only 40,000 points. While it's not quite as high as the previous peak o...
Heads up, fuel-savvy travelers! Giant, Martin's, and Stop & Shop are back with their recurring offer: you can earn 3x fuel points on Mastercard gift card purchases! The offer is running 1/9-1/15 at some locations, so check your local circular to confirm the dates. These deals are great because they ...
Big news for Chase Sapphire Reserve and Business cardholders! It's 2026, and Chase is offering a bunch of overlapping travel credits and deals that you can stack to potentially save a ton of money (and maybe even make some!). The key is booking prepaid hotels through Chase Travel. Here's the breakd...
Heads up, awardtrail readers! Chase is rolling out targeted spending offers on several of their co-branded business credit cards. That means you might be able to snag some bonus points just for using the cards you already have. The offers vary, but generally, you can earn between 6,000 to 10,000 bon...
Heads up, awardtrail readers! Chase is back with a tiered bonus for opening and funding a "You Invest" investment account. The offer's been extended to April 21, 2026, giving you more time to decide if it's right for you. Basically, the more you deposit, the bigger the bonus you get, ranging from $5...
Hey awardtrail readers, fancy a pint of Guinness in Dublin? Aer Lingus is offering some sweet deals on flights to Dublin (DUB) for as low as $595 roundtrip! This is regular economy, meaning you get a checked bag and a standard seat – none of that basic economy fuss. Why should you care? Well, Dubli...
Hey awardtrail readers, listen up! If you're itching for a trip to (or from) the Mile High City, now's your chance. The Flight Deal has spotted some seriously cheap flights to and from Denver, clocking in at just $213 for a round trip. This is for regular economy tickets, so no need to worry about b...
Hey Award Trailblazers, ready for a little sunshine without breaking the bank? The Flight Deal just spotted some seriously tempting fares for nonstop flights to and from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for just $129! This isn't some bare-bones "basic economy" either – it's a regular economy ticket, meaning yo...
