Award News

Heads up, awardtrail readers! There's a decent deal floating around for flights to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico, clocking in at just over $400. While it's not the absolute rock-bottom price we sometimes see, it's still a solid option if you're looking to soak up some sun and explore the island wit...

Heads up, globetrotters! Qatar Airways is making good on its promise to bring free, high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi to its entire fleet, and they're way ahead of schedule! Right now, you can already surf the web, stream videos, and stay connected on select Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 flights to 56 destinat...

Heads up, Hyatt loyalists! There are a couple of cool promos running right now that could seriously boost your World of Hyatt points balance. Basically, Hyatt's offering up to 50,000 bonus points if you stay at specific brands (think maybe a swanky Thompson Hotel or an upscale Park Hyatt). Then, the...

So, you've got a stash of points and miles and you're itching to use them for a dream trip? Awesome! But figuring out how to actually *book* an award flight can feel like deciphering ancient hieroglyphics. Don't worry, AwardWallet Blog just dropped a super helpful guide that breaks down the entire p...

Heads up, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card holders! Chase is offering a sweet, limited-time deal where you can snag up to $100 in statement credits. All you have to do is spend $500 on eligible airline purchases. That's essentially free money, and it more than covers the card's annual fee, mak...

Heads up, Carnival cruisers! Remember that Carnival World Mastercard you might have tucked away? Well, it’s about to get a whole lot more interesting thanks to changes in Carnival's loyalty program. This card earns FunPoints, but redeeming them has always been a bit of a pain. Basically, the improv...

Thinking about flying Air France or KLM? Want some elite perks without the hassle of racking up miles and points? Flying Blue, their loyalty program, has a subscription service called "Flying Blue Extra" that might be worth a look. Basically, you pay a fee to get some of the benefits usually reserve...

Heads up, corporate road warriors! Alaska Airlines is quietly offering a fast track to elite status for select Atmos Rewards members (that's their business travel program) who work for participating companies. If you're lucky enough to be targeted, you could snag Platinum status for six months just ...

So, you've snagged an amazing award flight – congrats! But don't just pull out any old credit card to pay those pesky taxes and fees. AwardWallet Blog just dropped some wisdom on why choosing the *right* card can seriously level up your travel game. Basically, the card you use can be a lifesaver if...

Heads up, deal hunters! Amex, Chase, and Citi are all offering targeted discounts on Turo, the car-sharing service that lets you rent vehicles directly from owners. You can score either 20% back or $25-$30 off a $150+ Turo booking when using your enrolled card. The offers are valid through late Marc...

Heads up, Costco lovers! The popular deal for $10 off $35 on same-day delivery orders is back from January 26th to February 22nd with code WINTERSAMEDAY26. If you're a Costco member, this is a super easy way to save on groceries and household essentials without even leaving your house. Why should y...

Heads up, Texas travelers! H-E-B has brought back a sweet deal that can help you rack up rewards. From January 21st to January 27th, you can snag a $20 H-E-B gift card when you buy $100 or more in select gift cards. The best part? It works on Visa, Mastercard, and Amex gift cards, including the high...

Heads up, award travelers! Kroger (and its sister stores like Harris Teeter) is running its popular 4x fuel points promotion again. This time, you can score quadruple fuel points on both fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards ($25, $50, or $100 denominations) AND on a wide variety of third-party...

Bank of America and Air France/KLM are teaming up to offer a solid bonus on the Flying Blue credit card! New cardholders can snag 70,000 Flying Blue miles after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days. But here's the kicker for status chasers: you'll also receive a total of 100 XP (Experience Points) -...

Hey Award Trailblazers! Xfinity Rewards members, check your accounts! Xfinity is dishing out $5 off a Fandango movie ticket. Basically, if you're already an Xfinity customer and part of their rewards program, this is free money towards a movie ticket. No direct link, so head to your account and sna...

Heads up, deal hunters! Staples is running a sweet promotion where you can get 100% back in Staples Rewards on Sharpie products, up to a total of $40. Basically, you buy Sharpies, and Staples gives you back the same amount you spent in store credit, which you can use on future purchases. This offer...

So, Bilt finally revealed what you can actually DO with all that Bilt Cash from their new 2.0 card lineup, and it's... well, it's a lot. Starting February 1, 2026, you can redeem Bilt Cash for a whopping $4,500 in "value," but there's a catch: it's spread across a bunch of different categories with ...

Heads up, deal hunters! There's a sweet spot happening right now for flights to and from Miami. If you're flexible and quick, you can snag flights for as low as $167 roundtrip. This isn't some crazy mistake fare, but a regular economy fare that's showing up when using the Matrix Airfare Search by IT...

Heads up, awardtrail readers! There's a sweet deal happening right now to the party island of Ibiza, Spain. You can snag roundtrip flights for around $566. The Flight Deal found this gem using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, which is a handy tool for finding the cheapest flights (think of it ...

Hey awardtrail readers, dreaming of Gaudi and tapas? United and its partner airlines (think Air Canada, Lufthansa, etc.) are offering some sweet deals to Barcelona for as low as $550 in economy! This is a pretty standard economy fare, so it's not a screaming steal, but definitely worth a look if you...