Award News

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, to take advantage of the offer. This means you can book a flight now for a trip that is almost two years away and still get the discount. If you have travel plans on Qatar coming up, or are considering a trip in the future, make sure to check this promotion out before booking.

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 certain number of flights, spending a specific amount of money, or flying to particular destinations. The number of miles you can earn varies, but it's definitely worth checking your account to see what's on offer. Why should you care? Well, free miles are always a good thing! These bonus miles can help you reach your next award flight faster, upgrade your seat, or even snag some sweet deals on hotels and rental cars. It's essentially free money (in the form of miles) for doing things you might already be doing. Log in to your United account and see what Mile Play has in store for you!

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 short amount of time. But here's where it gets even better: this offer also gives you a shortcut to elite status for two whole years! Elite status can get you perks like free checked bags, priority boarding, and even upgrades. So, if you're looking to boost your Aeroplan balance and enjoy some sweet travel perks, this could be a great card to consider. Especially if you frequently fly Air Canada or their Star Alliance partners!

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 its everyday earning potential. Why should you care? Well, the Freedom Unlimited is a workhorse. It earns a minimum of 1.5% cash back (or 1.5x Chase Ultimate Rewards points) on every purchase, and even more on travel booked through Chase, dining, and drugstore purchases. That consistent earning makes it a valuable card to keep in your wallet, and this bonus is essentially free money to kickstart your rewards balance. If you have any big purchases coming up, it's a no-brainer. Basically, if you've been thinking about getting this card, now is the time to jump on it before this offer disappears. Free money is always a good thing, especially when it can help fuel your next adventure!

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 version, which is designed for folks with investments, rental property, or other complex tax situations. To see if you're eligible, log into your Fidelity account and head to the "Portfolio Summary" page. The offer should be displayed there. Now, it seems like not everyone is getting the freebie. Some folks are seeing a discount of around 20% instead, or an option to purchase the CD/Download version for $5 which is still pretty good. Why does this matter to you? Well, free is always good, right? TurboTax Premier typically costs a pretty penny, so snagging it for free is a fantastic way to save some cash, especially after all that holiday spending! Even if you only get a discount, it's worth checking to see if it's better than other deals you might find. Happy filing!