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Leading Hotels of the World Points Sale: Get up to 100% Bonus (6 Cents per Point)
NewsMar 11, 2026

Leading Hotels of the World Points Sale: Get up to 100% Bonus (6 Cents per Point)

Leading Hotels of the World launched a points sale from February 17 to April 3, 2026, offering three purchase tiers with 50%, 75% and 100% bonus points. The top tier drops the effective price to 6 cents per point, half...

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Bilt 2.0 Is Charging 0.2% Foreign Transaction Fees Despite Claiming There Are None
NewsMar 11, 2026

Bilt 2.0 Is Charging 0.2% Foreign Transaction Fees Despite Claiming There Are None

Bilt’s newly launched 2.0 credit cards are marketed as having no foreign transaction fees, yet users have identified a 0.2% charge on overseas purchases. The fee originates from Mastercard’s mandatory currency‑conversion surcharge, which most issuers absorb but Bilt appears to...

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Giftcards.com: Buy $100 Visa & Mastercard Gift Cards & Get $10 Giftcards.com Gift Cards Free with Promo Code SPDBOGO
NewsMar 11, 2026

Giftcards.com: Buy $100 Visa & Mastercard Gift Cards & Get $10 Giftcards.com Gift Cards Free with Promo Code SPDBOGO

Giftcards.com is running a limited‑time promotion where customers who purchase a $100 virtual Visa or Mastercard gift card receive a $10 Giftcards.com card for free by entering promo code SPDBOGO. The offer is valid online from March 11 to March 13, 2026, or...

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Hyatt Promo: Earn 2K Bonus Points per Night at Under Canvas Properties
NewsMar 11, 2026

Hyatt Promo: Earn 2K Bonus Points per Night at Under Canvas Properties

World of Hyatt has introduced a limited‑time promotion that awards 2,000 bonus points for each night stayed at its Under Canvas glamping locations. Members must register between March 10 and June 30, 2026, and the stays must occur from March 13 to July 1,...

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Select Gift Cards (Incl Apple) on Sale at Citi Thank You Rewards (3/9 Only)
NewsMar 9, 2026

Select Gift Cards (Incl Apple) on Sale at Citi Thank You Rewards (3/9 Only)

Citi ThankYou Rewards is running a one‑day sale on select gift cards, offering 10‑15% fewer points than usual. The most notable discount is a 15% reduction on Apple gift cards, with a $25 card available for 2,125 points. Even with...

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Spirit Airlines Paid Status Upgrade: Higher Status From $79
NewsMar 9, 2026

Spirit Airlines Paid Status Upgrade: Higher Status From $79

Spirit Airlines has launched a paid status upgrade program running through December 31 2026. Base members can purchase Silver status for $79, while Silver members can either reclaim Gold for $199 or upgrade to Gold for $399. The upgrade grants perks such...

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Which Hyatts Will You Book Before the Award Chart Changes? | Ask Us Anything Ep84 | 3-4-26
NewsMar 8, 2026

Which Hyatts Will You Book Before the Award Chart Changes? | Ask Us Anything Ep84 | 3-4-26

Frequent Miler’s Ask Us Anything episode on March 4, 2026 tackled the imminent Hyatt award‑chart overhaul and which properties savvy travelers should lock in now. Hosts Stephen and Carrie also fielded questions about convincing reluctant travel partners, optimizing Chase Ultimate Rewards points,...

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15% Off Award Redemptions for IHG Cardholders (Targeted?)
NewsMar 7, 2026

15% Off Award Redemptions for IHG Cardholders (Targeted?)

IHG One Rewards is giving Chase IHG credit‑card members a 15% discount on award nights booked by March 9 for stays between March 7 and April 20, 2026. The reduction applies only to the points portion of a Points + Cash purchase and cannot be...

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Tools We Use to Win the Points & Miles Game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep348 | 3-6-26
NewsMar 6, 2026

Tools We Use to Win the Points & Miles Game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep348 | 3-6-26

Frequent Miler’s latest podcast episode walks listeners through the digital toolbox that powers points‑and‑miles success. Host Bill shares specific platforms for tracking balances, scouting award flights, booking hotels, renting cars and even reserving trains. Each segment includes practical tips on...

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Avianca Award Sale: Flights to Central and South America Starting at ~3,500 Miles One-Way
NewsMar 6, 2026

Avianca Award Sale: Flights to Central and South America Starting at ~3,500 Miles One-Way

Avianca LifeMiles launched an award sale offering economy seats from the United States to Central and South America for as little as ~3,500 miles one‑way and business class from ~13,000 miles. The promotion also includes European routes, with Washington‑Madrid economy...

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Should You Keep an Airline’s Consumer or Business Credit Card?
NewsMar 6, 2026

Should You Keep an Airline’s Consumer or Business Credit Card?

Frequent Miler examines whether to keep an airline’s consumer or business credit card when both versions exist. Business cards generally don’t report utilization to personal credit bureaus, protecting credit scores, while consumer cards can add positive credit history. The analysis...

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Caesars Rewards Spending Offers: 10% Chase Offer & $25 Citi Offer (Stack with Targeted Capital One Shopping Promo)
NewsMar 5, 2026

Caesars Rewards Spending Offers: 10% Chase Offer & $25 Citi Offer (Stack with Targeted Capital One Shopping Promo)

Caesars Rewards is running two targeted card‑linked offers: a Chase promotion that returns 10% of spend up to $500, and a Citi deal that credits $25 on purchases of $250 or more. Both offers apply only to Caesars properties in...

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Minor League Baseball Experiences Bookable From only 2,500 Wyndham Points
NewsMar 4, 2026

Minor League Baseball Experiences Bookable From only 2,500 Wyndham Points

Wyndham Rewards is offering Minor League Baseball experiences for as few as 2,500 points, with tiered packages at 5,000 and 5,500 points that bundle tickets, premium seating, food, beverages, and unique fan experiences. The 5,000‑point option includes Founders Club tickets,...

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Capital One Shopping/Offers: Earn up to 36.5% Cashback or up to 18X Miles
NewsMar 4, 2026

Capital One Shopping/Offers: Earn up to 36.5% Cashback or up to 18X Miles

Capital One Shopping and Capital One Offers are running a limited‑time promotion for Trip.com bookings, delivering up to 36.5% cashback through the Shopping portal and up to 18X transferable miles via Offers. The rates vary by product category, with hotels...

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Wyndham Rewards Shopping Portal Closing on 4/4/26
NewsMar 4, 2026

Wyndham Rewards Shopping Portal Closing on 4/4/26

Wyndham Rewards announced its shopping portal will cease operations on April 4, 2026, with the last day to make qualifying purchases on April 3. Points from purchases must be approved by retailers by June 3, 2026. The portal, known for...

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Choice Privileges Pros and Cons | Coffee Break Ep95 | 3-3-26
NewsMar 3, 2026

Choice Privileges Pros and Cons | Coffee Break Ep95 | 3-3-26

Choice Privileges, the loyalty program for Choice Hotels brands such as Clarion, Comfort Inn and Quality Inn, has rolled out several updates. The podcast notes that elite status can now be earned through credit‑card spend beginning in early 2026, the...

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Breeze Airways Promo: Save 26% on Round Trip Base Fares with Promo Code GOFORIT
NewsMar 3, 2026

Breeze Airways Promo: Save 26% on Round Trip Base Fares with Promo Code GOFORIT

Breeze Airways is offering a 26% discount on round‑trip base fares with promo code GOFORIT for bookings made March 3‑5, 2026, for travel between March 16 and September 15, 2026. The deal excludes Friday, Saturday and Sunday departures, has limited availability and does not require...

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Iberia Ends Chicago Sweet Spot: Awards Now Price 20K Economy / 50.5K Business
NewsMar 2, 2026

Iberia Ends Chicago Sweet Spot: Awards Now Price 20K Economy / 50.5K Business

Iberia has abruptly revised its award chart for Chicago‑Madrid routes, raising economy awards from 16,000 to 20,000 Avios and business awards from 40,500 to 50,500 Avios on off‑peak dates. Peak‑season business awards can now cost up to 74,000 Avios, a...

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Current Hotel Promotions for March 2026
NewsMar 1, 2026

Current Hotel Promotions for March 2026

Hotel loyalty programs are rolling out a slate of March‑2026 promotions aimed at accelerating point earnings and elite status. Major chains such as IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and Choice are offering double or triple points, bonus elite nights, and stay‑based...

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30% Transfer Bonus From Capital One Miles to Preferred Hotels I Prefer
NewsMar 1, 2026

30% Transfer Bonus From Capital One Miles to Preferred Hotels I Prefer

Capital One is running a limited-time promotion that adds a 30% transfer bonus when moving Capital One miles to Preferred Hotels & Resorts I Prefer. The bonus changes the conversion rate to 1,000 miles for 2,600 I Prefer points, up from the standard...

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Avianca Award Sale: Flights to Central and South America Starting at ~2,600 Miles One-Way
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Avianca Award Sale: Flights to Central and South America Starting at ~2,600 Miles One-Way

LifeMiles has launched an award sale covering most Avianca routes from the United States to Central and South America. Economy one‑way awards start at roughly 2,600 miles, while business class seats begin at about 13,000 miles. The promotional pricing applies...

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Virgin Voyages Promo: Get 80% Off Second Guest, Free Drinks, & Free Onboard Credit
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Virgin Voyages Promo: Get 80% Off Second Guest, Free Drinks, & Free Onboard Credit

Virgin Voyages announced a limited‑time promotion that slashes the price of a second cabin guest by 80%, adds up to $350 in complimentary drinks, and provides up to $300 in onboard credit on select Caribbean sailings. The deal is available...

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Capital One Shopping: Spend $275+ at Hertz & Get $125 Back (Targeted)
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Capital One Shopping: Spend $275+ at Hertz & Get $125 Back (Targeted)

Capital One Shopping is sending targeted cash‑back offers that promise $125 back when customers spend $275 or more on a Hertz rental. The rebate translates to roughly a 45% return, though the reward can only be redeemed for select third‑party...

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Best Uses for Virgin Points | Coffee Break Ep94 | 2-24-26
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Best Uses for Virgin Points | Coffee Break Ep94 | 2-24-26

Virgin Atlantic’s loyalty program, combined with Virgin Red, lets members earn and redeem points for a wide range of travel experiences. Until February 28, Chase Ultimate Rewards offers a limited‑time 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, dramatically increasing point value....

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Marriott Bonvoy Airline Transfer Partners
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Marriott Bonvoy Airline Transfer Partners

Marriott Bonvoy points can be transferred to 36 airline partners, typically at a 3‑to‑1 ratio, but transferring 60,000 points often adds a 5,000‑mile bonus, effectively improving the ratio to 3‑to‑1.25. United MileagePlus provides a special 2‑to‑1 conversion with a 10,000‑mile...

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Choice Timeshare Promo: Pay $149 & Get 3 Night Stay + 30K Points or $100 Mastercard Gift Card
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Choice Timeshare Promo: Pay $149 & Get 3 Night Stay + 30K Points or $100 Mastercard Gift Card

Choice Hotels is offering a limited‑time timeshare promotion that costs $149 and includes a three‑night stay at one of eight U.S. destinations. Guests must attend a two‑hour sales presentation and can choose either 30,000 Choice Privileges points or a $100...

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Viator Amex Offer: Spend $200 & Get $25 Back (Can Use Twice)
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Viator Amex Offer: Spend $200 & Get $25 Back (Can Use Twice)

American Express has launched a targeted Offer for Viator that awards a $25 statement credit when cardholders spend $200 or more in a single transaction. The credit can be applied up to two times, delivering a maximum of $50 back...

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Rakuten: Earn 10x on Various Travel Sites 2/24/26 only (IHG, Expedia, Sixt, Hertz, & More)
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Rakuten: Earn 10x on Various Travel Sites 2/24/26 only (IHG, Expedia, Sixt, Hertz, & More)

Rakuten is offering a one‑day promotion that grants up to 10× points—or a 10 % cash‑back—on bookings through major travel sites such as IHG, Expedia, Hotels.com, Sixt, and Hertz. The deal expires on February 24, 2026, and runs alongside TopCashback’s Travel Week Super...

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“Free” Norwegian Cruise for Caesars Diamond Elite Members
NewsFeb 23, 2026

“Free” Norwegian Cruise for Caesars Diamond Elite Members

Caesars Rewards has introduced a new perk for its Diamond Elite tier: a complimentary 7‑night Norwegian Cruise Line voyage in an Oceanview stateroom to destinations such as the Caribbean, Bermuda, or the Mexican Riviera, with an alternative Alaska itinerary in...

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How to Move Avios Points Between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair (Video)
NewsFeb 21, 2026

How to Move Avios Points Between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair (Video)

Frequent Miler explains how to move Avios points among British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair. The guide walks users through signing up for each program, ensuring identical profile details, and using the “Move Avios” tool on Avios.com. Transfers...

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Turo Amex Offer: Get 20% Back, up to $30 (Rental Car Alternative)
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Turo Amex Offer: Get 20% Back, up to $30 (Rental Car Alternative)

American Express is offering a one‑time 20% statement credit, up to $30, for U.S. cardmembers who book a single rental on Turo’s platform before May 31 2026. The credit applies to reservations made on the U.S. or Canadian Turo website or app...

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Fine Hotels + Resorts® vs The Edit by Chase Travel℠ | Coffee Break Ep93 | 2-17-26
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Fine Hotels + Resorts® vs The Edit by Chase Travel℠ | Coffee Break Ep93 | 2-17-26

The Coffee Break episode compares American Express’s Fine Hotels + Resorts® with Chase Travel’s The Edit, using Greg’s back‑to‑back stays at Pendry Chicago as a case study. While both programs promise similar luxury perks, the host highlights nuanced differences in...

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The Free Spirit Debit Card Is Coming: Here Are Its Features
NewsFeb 16, 2026

The Free Spirit Debit Card Is Coming: Here Are Its Features

Spirit Airlines is preparing to launch its Free Spirit Debit Mastercard, a new debit‑card offering that promises a modest welcome bonus and a suite of loyalty perks. The card carries a $6.99 monthly fee and awards 200 Free Spirit points...

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Stacking Promos: JetBlue Offering Buy One, Get One Free Flights on Flight + Cruise Bookings, Stack with Cardholder $100 Credit...
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Stacking Promos: JetBlue Offering Buy One, Get One Free Flights on Flight + Cruise Bookings, Stack with Cardholder $100 Credit...

JetBlue is running a limited‑time BOGO promotion that makes the second base‑fare ticket free when customers book a flight‑plus‑cruise package through JetBlue Vacations by April 30, 2026, with travel required by December 31, 2026. A separate offer adds 10,000 bonus TrueBlue points for reservations...

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Don’t Panic (yet): Reports Indicate that United Travel Bank May No Longer Trigger Airline Incidental Credits
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Don’t Panic (yet): Reports Indicate that United Travel Bank May No Longer Trigger Airline Incidental Credits

United Travel Bank (UTB) has long been a workaround for credit‑card airline incidental credits, allowing travelers to deposit funds and receive fee reimbursements. Recent Reddit and Flyertalk posts suggest UTB stopped triggering these credits after February 5‑6 2026. Historically, similar reports have...

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