Last Day to Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Etihad Guest
June 29, 2026 is the final day Amex cardholders can transfer Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest, as the airline is leaving the transfer partner network
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June 29, 2026 is the final day Amex cardholders can transfer Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest, as the airline is leaving the transfer partner network
Chase Sapphire Preferred welcome offer increased to 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in first 3 months. Sapphire Reserve also offers 100k points after $6,000 spend
Aeroplan members earn 20x points per dollar on Canadian Down & Feather Company products via the eStore from June 29 to July 12, 2026
Details on obtaining Delta Sky Club access via Amex cards, including visit limits, $75k spend thresholds for unlimited access, and pay-per-visit pricing
Chase Sapphire Preferred increases earning rate on eligible Airbnb bookings to 3 points per dollar, effective June 15, 2026, up from 2x
JetBlue is revamping its travel portal and introducing new TrueBlue redemption options, effective August 14, 2025
Bank of America and Alaska Airlines have launched an elevated welcome offer for the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card. New applicants can earn 100,000 points, a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, and a 50% flight discount code after spending $6,500 in 90 days. The…
IHG and Revolut launch two UK debit cards (Essential, Elite) on June 30, 2026, offering IHG One Rewards status and points. A launch offer runs until August 25, 2026
Barclays has confirmed that Hawaiian Airlines co-branded credit cards will remain active within the Atmos Rewards program, ensuring continued earning and redemption utility for Alaska Airlines elite members
Wyndham Rewards announced changes to its award chart, moving to a four-tier structure where top-tier hotels will now cost 50% more points. This impacts redemption value for Wyndham Diamond members and award redeemers
The Points Guy's regularly updated guide to Delta SkyMiles, citing a June 2026 valuation of 1.2 cents per mile and detailing current MQD earning mechanics via Amex cards and partner flights
American Express Germany is reducing complimentary access to Amex Centurion Lounges for Platinum Cardholders from two guests to one, effective July 8, 2026. The change aligns lounge access with Priority Pass rules and applies to both primary and supplementary cards
An editor shares her personal journey of using the Petal 2 Visa to build credit after college, explaining how a strong credit score enables approval for premium travel rewards cards
Hyatt's dynamic award pricing allows 3-night stays at all-inclusive resorts like Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya and Secrets Playa Esmeralda for under 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points
Universal Kids Resort has opened in Texas, currently bookable via Amex Travel. The article also details how Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be used for Universal Orlando hotels, with Sapphire Reserve holders getting 2 cents per point
Wyndham Rewards is updating its award chart to four pricing tiers (5k, 15k, 30k, 45k points) effective September 30, 2026, replacing the current three-tier structure
Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders can activate a complimentary one-year Apple TV subscription through December 31, 2026, by linking their Apple ID via the Chase app or website
The Points Guy outlines historical welcome-offer thresholds for major Marriott Bonvoy co-branded cards, advising applicants on when to apply based on current offer strength
Blue Rewards runs its first Shop the Block promotion from June 25 to July 8, 2026. Members earn up to 8,000 bonus points for shopping with four different brands, plus an extra 800 points for using a BMO co-branded card
Visa Infinite cardholders in select Asia Pacific countries can receive a 6-month free preview of Accor+ Explorer membership, valid from June 5, 2026, through September 30, 2027
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort in Cancun officially opened on June 25, 2026. Award rates start at 102,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
American Express is adding a new $300 annual statement credit for ChatGPT subscriptions to select business credit cards, effective immediately
IHG One Rewards has updated its earnings matrix to clarify that debit cards issued in the UK (via Revolut) do not earn elite qualifying points, while those issued in China continue to earn them
Amex offers a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through July 31, 2026, and a 20% bonus to Hilton Honors through July 14, 2026
Points Path has updated its browser extension to calculate Chase Travel Points Boost redemption rates and compare hotel prices across multiple online travel agencies
United MileagePlus now lets eligible credit cardholders link up to eight children under 18 to share enhanced mileage earning rates and at least 10% off award flights
Expedia One Key is removing OneKeyCash earning on flight bookings and simplifying its tiered earning structure effective July 28. Gold and Platinum members will also receive a lounge pass for flight delays of 90+ minutes starting in late September
Chase is offering new applicants 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points on the Sapphire Preferred card after spending $5,000 in the first three months, marking the highest bonus seen since 2021
Bilt Mastercard has added Preferred Hotels & Resorts (I Prefer Hotel Rewards) as a transfer partner. Members can transfer Bilt Points at a 1:2 ratio to earn I Prefer Points
Aeroplan eStore is offering up to 10x points on select Amazon categories during Prime Day, running June 23–26, 2026. Eligible shoppers also enter a contest to win 1,000,000 points
Qatar Airways Privilege Club now requires accounts to be at least 30 days old and have recent activity (a credited flight or card transaction) to redeem Avios for companions, effective immediately
Chase is lowering the transfer ratio from Chase Ultimate Rewards to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3 for Chase Sapphire Preferred Card holders. Existing cardholders see the change on Oct 1, while new applicants since June 15 are already affected
Virgin Limited Edition is offering a 3-night all-inclusive stay at Necker Island for 750,000 Virgin Points during the 2026 standard season, down from the usual 2 million points for a week
Chase Sapphire Preferred's welcome bonus has increased to 100,000 points for new cardholders who spend $5,000 in the first three months, a rare 25,000-point jump from the standard offer
A former front desk receptionist at Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach was arrested for fraud after accepting cash from guests, voiding the transactions, and charging them to his own credit cards to pocket the loyalty points
IHG One Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points through July 16, 2026, lowering the cost to 0.5 cents per point for purchases of at least 5,000 points
Accor ALL introduces Revolut and RewardPay as new conversion partners. Existing ratios for Bank of Brasilia (4,000 BRB to 1,000 ALL) and Rakuten (2,000 Reward to 2,500 Rakuten) have improved
Bilt Mastercard cardholders booking through the Home Away From Home portfolio reported issues at The Bellagio, including denied upgrades, unfulfilled late checkout, and poor concierge response despite promised perks
Chase is refreshing the Sapphire Preferred in June 2026, doubling the annual hotel credit to $100, adding emergency evacuation coverage, and including a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
As of June 2026, Qatar Airways Privilege Club members must unlock the ability to redeem Avios for others by completing a qualifying flight or co-branded card transaction and waiting 30 days
Iberia is offering 40% off Avios economy awards on non-stop flights between Madrid and New York, Boston, and Washington. Booking window is June 18–29, 2026, with travel through September 30, 2026
Chase Sapphire Reserve has added a $300 annual statement credit for concert and event tickets purchased through StubHub or Viagogo as part of a recent benefit revamp
Flying Blue members can multiply recently earned miles by up to 16x with a 50% bonus until June 30, 2026, reducing the cost to ~1.07 euro cents per mile
Chase is building a new 13,793-square-foot Sapphire Lounge in MIA's Concourse E, with plans to open in a few years. This will be the second card-issuer lounge at the airport
Effective June 2026, both the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business earn 8 points per dollar on rental cars booked through Chase Travel, up from the standard travel rate
The American Express Platinum Card's biannual Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit expires on June 30, 2026. Cardholders with unused January-June credit have up to $50 remaining
Wyndham and Barclays have launched the Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card, a $395 annual fee card offering Diamond status and up to 120,000 bonus points. The issuer is also updating the Earner Business, Plus, and standard cards with new earning structures
The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard offers up to 70,000 WestJet points as a welcome bonus, expiring November 4, 2026. The bonus requires $5,000 spend in 3 months, a first purchase, and card renewal
Wyndham Rewards will double the number of points required for award stays at 39 specific properties beginning October 17, 2025
RBC has raised the welcome bonus on the ION+ Visa to a record 28,000 Avion points, valid until November 4, 2026. The card features a $48 annual fee and 3x earning on groceries, dining, and gas
Condor has leaked a concept paper for its new 'Stripes' loyalty program, revealing status tiers (Silver/Gold) and a potential launch promotion. While not yet officially launched, the document suggests the program is in advanced planning stages
Air Canada has opened its first dedicated lounge, a 97-seat Air Canada Café, at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). Access is granted via Aeroplan Elite 50K+, premium cabin tickets, or specific Aeroplan co-branded credit cards
Effective August 1, 2026, Amex Gold and Platinum cardholders must use restaurants specifically marked as eligible for the Resy credit on the Resy app or website, narrowing the perk's scope
Citi is offering a 50% transfer bonus for ThankYou Points to ALL Accor from June 14 through July 18, 2026. Premium cards transfer at 1,000 TYP = 750 ALL Accor points; other eligible cards at 1,000 TYP = 525 ALL Accor points.
Citi ThankYou Points can be transferred to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% bonus, yielding approximately 1.74 cents per point in value
Amex is offering a 15% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to Avianca Lifemiles, valid from June 15 through July 15, 2026
This week's digest covers major Chase Sapphire Preferred changes, the October opening of St. Regis London, Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 opening, and various airline route and status updates including Delta, United, and American Airlines
Wells Fargo is eliminating rewards pooling across multiple cards, the ability to gift rewards, and automatic redemption settings for its co-brand cards, effective September 25, 2026
American Express is offering a 15% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to Avianca Lifemiles. The promotion runs from June 15 to July 15, 2026, with a minimum transfer of 1,000 points required
Chase is lowering the transfer ratio from Chase Sapphire Preferred to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3. The change takes effect June 15 for new cardholders and Oct. 1 for existing ones
Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering a best-ever 150,000-point welcome bonus after $6,000 spend in 3 months. The offer is ending soon, requiring immediate application for eligibility
Chase has launched new best-ever welcome offers for the Ink Business Cash and Ink Unlimited credit cards, updating the sign-up bonus terms for these popular business cards
Amex Platinum Cardholders have until June 30 to use their Q2 $75 Lululemon statement credit for eligible purchases at U.S. stores and online
The Hilton Honors American Express Card currently offers new cardmembers 100,000 bonus points and a $100 statement credit after spending $2,000 in the first six months. The card has no annual fee and earns 7x points on Hilton stays
Accor is offering 20% off its ALL Accor+ Voyager and ibis paid subscription cards through June 30, 2026, using promo code ALLACCORPLUS (and ALLACCORPLUSIBIS for ibis)
Scotiabank is offering an elevated welcome bonus of up to 60,000 Scene+ points for the Passport Visa Infinite + Card. Cardholders earn 40,000 points after $2,000 spend in 3 months, with additional bonuses for higher spend thresholds, available until July 1, 2026
Hilton Honors is offering a 100% bonus on point purchases through July 24, 2026, with the purchase limit raised to 240,000 points per calendar year
Chase is reducing the Sapphire Preferred's transfer ratio to World of Hyatt, effective at the end of September 2026, devaluing the card for Hyatt redemptions
A targeted Amex Offer provides a $150 statement credit for spending $750+ at participating Auberge Collection properties. Valid for direct bookings made between June 11 and December 4, 2026
Points Path has expanded its browser extension to show exact cents-per-point values for Points Boost offers when booking flights and hotels on the Chase Travel portal
Chase is offering a 30% bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The offer is valid through 11:59 PM ET on July 14, 2026
World of Hyatt is devaluing its award chart with costs up to 67% higher for top properties. Additionally, the Chase Ultimate Rewards to Hyatt transfer ratio is dropping from 1:1 to 4:3 for most cards
Chase Freedom Flex cardholders must activate their Q2 2026 bonus categories by June 14 to earn 5% back on Amazon, Chase Travel, Feeding America, and Whole Foods through June 30
Chase is refreshing the Sapphire Preferred card effective June 15, 2026, adding 3x points on gas/EV charging and vacation homes, increasing the hotel credit to $100, and adding a Global Entry credit while keeping the $95 fee
Capital One's IAD lounge will close interior spaces, dining, and bars starting July 9 for renovations, operating as a grab-and-go cafe until early fall 2026
Chase is reducing the transfer ratio from Ultimate Rewards to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3 for Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred cards, effective October 1, 2026
Chase Sapphire Preferred will change its World of Hyatt transfer ratio from 1:1 to 4:3 effective Oct. 1, 2026 (immediately for new applicants from June 15). The card also sunsets its 10% anniversary points bonus
UK Amex co-brand cardholders can redeem Avios on specific BA LHR-JFK flights on Oct 15 and 18, 2026, at reduced rates with no fees. Registration deadline is June 24, 2026
Alaska Air Group CFO Shane Tackett suggested Bank of America may allow its proprietary card points to transfer to Alaska's Atmos Rewards, signaling deeper partnership integration
American Express plans to open a new Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport between concourses E and F in 2026, serving non-Schengen passengers
Chase is offering a 30% transfer bonus when moving Ultimate Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The promotion runs from June 9 through July 14, 2026, with unlimited redemptions and instant transfers
Chase is offering a 30% transfer bonus on Ultimate Rewards points sent to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The promotion runs from June 9 through July 14, 2026, with a 1,000-point minimum transfer
Philippine Airlines accepted an invitation to join the oneworld alliance, becoming its 16th member. Full integration is expected in 2027, allowing Mabuhay Miles members to earn/redeem across the alliance and access oneworld Priority lounges
United Airlines is offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience redeemable for 40,000 miles, available to MileagePlus cardholders
American Express is adding a free second checked bag and a $120 annual rideshare credit to its Delta credit card lineup. Additionally, the Amex Green card is being renamed to Classic Green
A traveler at Mercure Bogota Calle 100 encountered an 8.9% Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) fee on their credit card charge. The hotel staff initially disputed the DCC application before voiding and re-processing the charge in local COP
CinFed Credit Union offers a $150 checking bonus for new members in OH, KY, and IN using referral code FULL200. Offer expires March 30, 2019
This week's digest covers Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld in 2027, Qatar resuming Philadelphia flights, Aeroplan award chart devaluation, and new Delta Amex welcome offers
The Amex Blue Business Plus card allows point transfers to authorized users' airline/hotel accounts after 90 days, enabling point consolidation without affecting the authorized user's personal credit report
Marriott Bonvoy offers double points on US/Europe Homes & Villas stays (book by June 30) and triple points on Caribbean/Latin America stays (book by June 26). A buy-points bonus ends June 23, and an Amex statement credit offer runs until July 22
TD is offering 30,000 bonus TD Rewards points to select cardholders who spend $750 on Expedia for TD between June 2 and June 16, 2026. The offer requires registration and travel completion by October 31
Melia and Iberostar are exiting their Cuban hotel portfolios due to US secondary sanctions, with Iberostar retaining 6 non-military-owned hotels. This follows broader financial isolation affecting the island
HSBC Hong Kong and Hong Kong Airlines have launched a partnership allowing HSBC credit cardholders to convert RewardCash into Frequent Flyer Club (FWC) points. A 30% bonus applies to conversions of the first $1,000 RewardCash until July 31, 2026
Silo Markets' Symphony savings account offers 5% APY plus 2% back in transferable points. It is not FDIC insured, relying on SIPC protection and crypto infrastructure
IHG is offering 10,000 bonus points to members who complete their after-stay survey, with some members receiving up to 20,000. Registration is required to claim the bonus
Delta Air Lines and American Express are updating Delta-branded Amex cards with new benefits and a refreshed look, keeping the current annual fees unchanged
Effective June 4, 2026, primary cardmembers on Delta Amex Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards receive a complimentary second checked bag on domestic Delta flights. The Delta Gold also gains a $120 rideshare credit
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering up to a 70% bonus on purchased miles through July 7, 2026. The maximum purchase limit has increased to 200,000 points, with bonuses tiered by purchase amount
Citi reduced the transfer ratio of ThankYou points to I Prefer by half effective April 19, 2026. Shortly after, the author's entire Citi credit card portfolio was closed