The pulse of points and miles.
Hey awardtrail readers, ready for a Caribbean getaway without breaking the bank? There's a fantastic deal popping up for flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico, with prices dipping below $400 roundtrip! That's a steal, especially if you're flexible with your travel dates. The Flight Deal spotted this usi...
Hey awardtrail blazers! Heard about Cebu? It's this gorgeous island in the Philippines, and guess what? There are some seriously cheap flights popping up right now. The Flight Deal just highlighted a potential deal - think January 2026 (yes, that far out!). Why should you care? Well, if you're drea...
Heads up, Marriott Bonvoy members! There's a new promo that could seriously boost your points balance. If you book a "Vacations by Marriott" package of four or more nights before January 31, 2026, for travel between January 1 and May 31, 2026, you'll snag a cool 20,000 bonus Bonvoy points. Why shou...
Heads up, fellow travel hackers! Did you know that you can actually *change* the airline you've selected for your Amex airline fee credit mid-year? This is fantastic news because life happens, and maybe the airline you picked at the beginning of the year isn't working out for your travel plans. Why...
Time to strategize, award travel enthusiasts! A new quarter means new opportunities to rack up those points and miles with your credit cards that offer rotating bonus categories. If you're not familiar, some cards (like Chase Freedom Flex, Discover it, and U.S. Bank Cash+) give you a chance to earn ...
Heads up, deal hunters! Flying Blue, the loyalty program for Air France and KLM, has released its Promo Rewards for January 2026, and they're juicy. You can snag flights between Europe and 11 North American cities starting at just 18,750 miles each way in economy or 45,000 miles in business class. Y...
Hyatt's giving you a sweet deal: snag 500 bonus points for every night you spend at their brand-spanking-new hotels! Think of it as Hyatt's way of saying "thanks" for being an early adopter and checking out their latest digs. This is great for you, award traveler, because those 500 points per night ...
Want to boost your Marriott Bonvoy balance without even packing a suitcase? Marriott Vacation Club is offering two deals that could be right up your alley. First, you can snag up to 20,000 (or more!) Bonvoy points just by attending a 90-minute *virtual* timeshare presentation. That's right, you can ...
Hey AwardTrail readers! Did you know you could potentially snag Alaska Airlines elite status and those sweet Milestone Rewards *without even stepping foot on an Alaska flight*? Yep, you read that right. The secret? Your Alaska Airlines credit card! Basically, Alaska Airlines is letting you earn eli...
Thinking about switching your airline allegiance? Delta's offering a status match that could land you complimentary Medallion status for three whole months! Basically, if you already have elite status with another airline (think American, United, etc.), Delta will temporarily match that status, givi...
Walgreens is giving away free 8x10 photo prints again! Who doesn't love a freebie? Right now, use the code "8TEN" at checkout to get yours. They occasionally release new codes, too, like "810FREE" and "FREE4YOU", so it's worth checking for those as well. Why should you care? Well, printing photos c...
Word on the street (and in the Wall Street Journal!) is that Saks Fifth Avenue might be heading for bankruptcy after missing a debt payment. This is HUGE news if you're sitting on Saks gift cards or, more importantly for award travelers, have credits from your American Express Platinum card that can...
Heads up, reward chasers! The activation links are LIVE for the first quarter of 2026's 5% bonus categories on cards like Chase Freedom/Flex, Discover it, and more. This means you can now officially register your cards to earn those sweet bonus rewards between January 1st and March 31st, 2026. Make ...
Alright, Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders, listen up! There's been a tweak to the "Pay Yourself Back" (PYB) feature for Q1 2026, and it's not exactly good news. PYB basically lets you redeem your Chase Ultimate Rewards points for statement credits against purchases in specific categories. Here's ...
Chase's "Pay Yourself Back" (PYB) feature, which lets you redeem points for statement credits on certain purchases, has been extended and even tweaked for some cards! This is big news because it effectively boosts the value of your Chase Ultimate Rewards points, giving you more flexibility in how yo...
Big news for Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business cardholders! Starting in 2026, Chase is making some sweet enhancements to the "The Edit" hotel credit. Instead of having to use your two $250 credits in separate halves of the year, you can now use both $250 credits anytime throug...
Heads up, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Preferred cardholders! There's a targeted offer floating around that could snag you a FREE year of Calm Premium, the popular meditation and sleep app. Check your Chase account for the offer. Reserve cardholders are seeing 100% cashback (up to $69.99) on a Calm an...
Heads up, awardtrail travelers! Chase is back with a sweet deal: Score $100 cashback when you spend $600 or more on Chase Travel. Just check your Chase Offers (those targeted deals attached to your Chase credit cards) to see if you've got it. The offer is valid for bookings made directly through cha...
Heads up, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business cardholders! There's a potential goldmine of travel credits and deals waiting to be unlocked when booking hotels through Chase Travel, especially for 2026 stays. The main deal is a $250 "The Edit" credit for select properties, BUT fo...
Heads up, Kroger shoppers! Chase Offers is bringing back a targeted deal where you can get cashback on your grocery purchases. Right now, reports are showing some people are seeing 5% back, up to $10 cashback. This offer has been popping up periodically, so it's worth checking your Chase Offers acco...
