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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.

Loyalty programs are huge moneymakers for airlines and hotel companies because they support many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points directly to travelers.

Programs can get an immediate cash injection by selling points and miles as travelers prepay for future travel. However, as a traveler, keep in mind that it generally only makes sense to purchase points and miles when a discount or bonus offer is available.

This roundup of points and miles sales walks you through some of the best current offers on airline miles and hotel points, including some that may be targeted. But first, let’s discuss when it makes sense to buy points and miles.

Should you buy points and miles?

There are a couple of things to consider before taking advantage of points and miles sales.

First, buying points and miles only makes sense for certain travelers and at certain times. It’s generally a much better deal to earn points and miles for “free” through welcome bonuses tied to travel rewards credit cards.

However, buying points and miles during good promotions can make sense for those who have tapped out their credit card options and can get high value from their rewards. It can also make sense when you need more points to lock in a specific redemption.

We generally only recommend buying points or miles if you have an immediate use in mind. In that case, buying points and miles can save you thousands of dollars. However, we don’t recommend stockpiling your loyalty rewards, as programs frequently undergo unexpected devaluations.

With that, here are the current promotions for buying points and miles.

Related: What are points and miles worth? TPG’s current monthly valuations

Promotions for buying airline miles

American Airlines AAdvantage

• Current promotion: A 10% to 35% discount
• Purchase rate: As low as 2.45 cents per mile
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.65 cents per mile
• End date: Unknown
• Buy AAdvantage miles

American Airlines AAdvantage is offering up to a 35% discount on miles, depending on how many you buy. You must purchase at least 6,000 miles to get the 10% discount, and the discount increases as you buy more miles. You’ll get the highest discount of 35% when you buy 150,000 miles, dropping the price to 2.45 cents per mile. This is significantly higher than TPG’s current valuation of American miles, but buying American miles for specific high-end awards could still make sense.

Air Canada Aeroplan

• Current promotion: A 15% to 30% discount
• Purchase rate: As low as about 1.7 cents per point
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.5 cents per point
• End date: Feb. 18, 2025
• Buy Aeroplan points

Air Canada Aeroplan is offering up to a 30% discount when you buy at least 100,000 points. If you buy at least 10,000 points, you’ll receive a 15% discount, and you’ll get a 20% discount when purchasing at least 20,000 points and a 25% discount when buying at least 80,000 points.

While the lowest purchasing rate you can receive is about 1.7 cents per point, this is still higher than TPG’s current valuation of 1.5 cents per point. This isn’t the best deal we’ve seen, but it could be worth topping off your Aeroplan account if you have a redemption in mind. Booking a business-class ticket, a stopover for 5,000 points or a round-trip economy ticket within North America are just a few ways to maximize your Aeroplan points.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan (targeted)

• Current promotion: Up to 60% bonus miles
• Purchase rate: As low as 1.72 cents per mile
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.45 cents per mile
• End date: Feb. 21, 2025
• Buy Alaska miles

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is running a “mystery bonus.” Offers may vary, but we’ve seen up to 60% bonus miles when you purchase 40,000 or more. You’ll get a 50% bonus if you buy at least 20,000 miles and a 40% bonus if you buy at least 3,000. Even with the maximum 60% bonus, the price per mile is still well above TPG’s valuation for Alaska miles, so we wouldn’t recommend purchasing miles in most cases.

JetBlue TrueBlue (targeted)

• Current promotion: Up to 120% bonus points
• Purchase rate: As low as 1.36 cents per point
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.35 cents per point
• End date: Feb. 24, 2025
• Buy TrueBlue points

JetBlue TrueBlue is offering an impressive 120% bonus promotion to targeted members who purchase at least 3,000 points. This bonus brings the cost per point down to a flat rate of 1.36 cents each, just a hair over TPG’s current valuation of 1.35 cents. This isn’t a terrible purchase rate, as TrueBlue points typically cost 3 cents apiece when you purchase them from the airline. If you have a JetBlue redemption in mind and are short a few points, this is a solid option.

Note that this offer is targeted, and some TrueBlue members may receive a different bonus.

Finnair Plus Avios (targeted)

• Current promotion: Varies
• Purchase rate: About 1.8 to 2.3 cents per Avios
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.4 cents per Avios
• End date: Unknown
• Buy Finnair Plus Avios

Finnair Plus is targeting select members with promotions when you buy at least 5,000 Avios. These offers vary, but we’ve seen both a 10% discount and a 20% bonus. These drop the price to roughly 1.8 to 2.3 cents per Avios, still well above TPG’s valuation.

Since Finnair adopted Avios as its loyalty currency in 2024, you can transfer Avios between the following programs at a 1:1 ratio: British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. If you need a few more Avios for a redemption on one of these airlines, it could make sense to purchase Avios from Finnair — otherwise, we wouldn’t recommend it.

Frontier Miles

• Current promotion: 150% bonus miles
• Purchase rate: 1.08 cents per mile
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.1 cents per mile
• End date: Feb. 12, 2025
• Buy Frontier miles

Frontier Miles‘ latest promotion gives you a whopping 150% bonus miles when you purchase 3,000 miles or more. This is a solid deal, bringing the price per mile down to just below TPG’s current valuation of 1.1 cents each. If you have an award ticket in mind (be sure to confirm availability first), now could be a great time to buy. But you’ll need to act fast — this offer ends Feb. 12.

HawaiianMiles

• Current promotion: Up to 50% bonus miles
• Purchase rate: As low as 1.83 cents per mile
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.2 cents per mile
• End date: Feb. 21, 2025
• Buy Hawaiian miles

Hawaiian Airlines is running a promotion when you purchase at least 3,000 HawaiianMiles. You’ll get a 30% bonus on up to 9,000 miles, a 40% bonus on 10,000 to 19,000 miles and a 50% bonus when you buy 20,000 or more.

The maximum 50% bonus lowers the purchase rate to 1.83 cents per mile. Though this is higher than TPG’s current valuation of HawaiianMiles, keep in mind that loyalty program members can transfer Hawaiian miles to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan at a 1:1 rate following the merger. Since TPG values Alaska miles at 1.45 cents each as of February 2025, this is still not the best deal, but it could be worth it if you’re eyeing an Alaska sweet spot redemption.

Southwest Rapid Rewards (targeted)

• Current promotion: Up to a 50% discount
• Purchase rate: As low as 1.5 cents per point
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.35 cents per point
• End date: Feb. 23, 2025
• Buy Rapid Rewards points

Southwest’s mystery offer lets Rapid Rewards members save 40%, 45% or 50% on their points purchase. The minimum number of points required may vary as well: Some TPGers must buy at least 3,000 points to get the discount, while others have seen a minimum of 7,000 points. Even with the maximum 50% discount, the sale price of 1.5 cents per point is still above TPG’s current valuation of 1.35 cents, so purchasing points will only make sense if you’re planning a redemption soon.

United MileagePlus

• Current promotion: Up to 95% bonus miles
• Purchase rate: As low as 1.79 cents per mile
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.3 cents per mile
• End date: Feb. 28, 2025
• Buy MileagePlus miles

United MileagePlus is running an up to 100% bonus miles promotion. MileagePlus members can receive a 35% bonus when purchasing at least 5,000 miles, a 65% bonus when buying at least 20,000 miles and a 95% bonus when buying at least 45,000 miles. The most you can buy is 102,000 miles; with the 95% bonus, that brings you almost to the 200,000-mile annual purchase cap.

The 95% bonus reduces the price to 1.79 cents per mile, considerably higher than TPG’s valuation of United miles. Therefore, unless you have a specific redemption in mind and want to top off your account balance, we wouldn’t recommend purchasing additional miles.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

• Current promotion: Up to 70% bonus points
• Purchase rate: As low as 1.48 cents per point
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.4 cents per point
• End date: March 7, 2025
• Buy Virgin points

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a tiered bonus on points purchases. You’ll need to buy at least 5,000 points to get the minimum 20% bonus points, 25,000 points for a 40% bonus and 70,000 points for a 60% bonus. If you buy 125,000 points or more (up to a cap of 200,000), you’ll get the highest 70% bonus, which lowers the price to 1.48 cents per point. This is still higher than our current valuation of Virgin points, so it won’t be a good idea in most cases.

Plus, Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic through Feb. 17. If you collect Ultimate Rewards points, this could be a better way to get the Virgin points you need for your next redemption.

Promotions for buying hotel points

Hilton Honors

• Current promotion: 100% bonus points
• Purchase rate: As low as 0.5 cents per point
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 0.6 cents per point
• End date: March 14, 2025
• Buy Hilton Honors points

Hilton Honors’ latest points-buying promotion is offering members a 100% bonus on the points you buy. You must purchase at least 5,000 points to get the bonus, and there’s a limit of 240,000 points purchased in a calendar year. The 100% bonus essentially halves the cost per point, which is now only 0.5 cents. This is a great deal considering TPG values Hilton points at 0.6 cents apiece.

If you want to stock up on Hilton points or have a dreamy tropical Hilton destination in mind, now is the time to buy. Plus, you can now book Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties using Hilton Honors points.

IHG One Rewards (targeted)

• Current promotion: Up to a 30% discount
• Purchase rate: As low as 0.7 cents per point
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 0.5 cents per point
• End date: Unknown
• Buy IHG One Rewards points

We’ve seen a variety of offers from IHG One Rewards’ latest promotion, ranging from 15% off across the board to a tiered discount of 20% to 30% off depending on how many points you buy. The maximum 30% discount requires buying 15,000 points or more and reduces the price to as low as 0.7 cents apiece. Unfortunately, this is still significantly higher than TPG’s current valuation of 0.5 cents, so it’s probably not worth buying points unless you’re shooting for a specific redemption.

Check out our guide to how you can redeem IHG points for maximum value.

Wyndham Rewards (targeted)

• Current promotion: Up to a 60% bonus
• Purchase rate: 0.8 cents per point
• TPG February 2025 valuation: 1.1 cents per point
• End date: Feb. 16, 2025
• Buy Wyndham points

Wyndham Rewards is running a mystery bonus of 40%, 50% or 60% when you buy at least 3,000 points. The highest 60% bonus brings the cost down to 0.8 cents per point, a bargain considering TPG values Wyndham points at 1.1 cents apiece. Though we don’t recommend stocking up on Wyndham points without having a redemption in mind, if you’re already starting to plan your 2025 travels, this could be a great promotion to help save a bit of money.

Which credit card should you use to buy points and miles?

Most of these promotions are processed through points.com rather than directly by the hotel or airline, so you won’t earn bonus rewards with most travel rewards cards. You’ll want to use an everyday spending card that offers a solid return on nonbonus spending.

The main exception to this rule is American Airlines. This airline reportedly codes mileage purchases as airfare, so you may want to use a credit card that earns bonus miles on airfare for the highest return when buying AAdvantage miles.

Or, if you’re working toward a minimum spending requirement to earn a welcome bonus on a new card, using that card may be the way to go.

Remember that you may incur foreign transaction fees on some cards when buying points or miles from a program abroad, so you may want to use one of the following cards:

• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: 2 miles per dollar spent on all purchases and no foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees)
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: 2 miles per dollar spent on all purchases and no foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees)

Bottom line

Buying points and miles isn’t always a good idea, but it can make sense in some situations, especially if you can take advantage of a current promotion. In most cases, it’s best to have a specific redemption in mind and confirm award availability before you consider paying for points and miles.

Allegiant Air says it’s going “back to its roots” in 2025 with new jets, new routes and more to come this year.

Part of that evolution means the potential end of its foray into the hotel business.

This week, the company announced it is seeking investors or buyers for its Las Vegas-style Sunseeker Resort near Punta Gorda, Florida — a sprawling property on Charlotte Harbor the company once saw as a destination for passengers it could funnel through its extensive route network into Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), about a half-hour north of Fort Myers.

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But early struggles for the resort since opening its doors in late 2023 — and a re-focusing by Allegiant on its core airline business — could see the airline’s hotel venture end up a short-lived gamble.

“Underlying our execution is the deliberate efforts of being laser-focused on our core strength: the airline,” Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson, who assumed his post last summer, said this week on the company’s latest earnings call.

Major growth in 2025

Despite Allegiant’s plans to offload Sunseeker, the company is poised for major growth in 2025.

A whopping 44 new routes announced in a November announcement — tied for the biggest expansion in its history — will launch in the coming months.

And that may be just the beginning.

For years, a labor shortage and aircraft delivery delays at Boeing hindered Allegiant’s hopes to grow its route map — a network long known for flights that connect underserved U.S. cities with popular leisure destinations.

But after many months of slashing routes and waiting on the jets it would need to enter a true growth spurt, the company hit a major tipping point late last year.

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“A lot of this is in the rearview,” Allegiant chief commercial officer Drew Wells declared at an industry conference in November.

New 737 MAX deliveries key to growth

Over the final few months of 2024, the carrier took delivery of the first four of its long-awaited Boeing MAX 8-200 aircraft — the 190-seat jet it sees as a linchpin of its future plans.

Allegiant is scheduled to take delivery of up to 13 more MAX jets over the course of 2025, a spokesperson told TPG.

With staffing and other infrastructure already in place to support a larger airline, Wells said, the addition of new aircraft was akin to flipping a light switch — and the proof is in the numbers.

In October, Allegiant flew less than it did the prior year, according to aviation analytics firim Cirium. The same was true for November.

But in December, its total number of seats flown skyrocketed, 14% over 2023 levels.

December wasn’t an anomaly. Over the first six months of 2025, the airline’s total seats flown is scheduled to be up 16% over this time last year, per Cirium.

What’s more, jets featuring the carrier’s extra-legroom “Allegiant Extra” seats fly on five times as many departures during the first quarter of 2025 versus the first three months of last year, the company shared this week.

That means the carrier will be better positioned to capture the strong interest travelers have in premium seats with extra space — a trend that’s led a slew of low-cost airlines to announce new higher-end seating and product offerings in recent months.

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Additional routes expected

And then there’s the matter of where Allegiant flies: Expect the company to announce more new routes in 2025, Wells told analysts this week.

“The planning team is ecstatic to have some flexibility and freedom,” he said while touting the dozens of new flights the carrier will launch over the next few months.

That includes the half dozen cities that will soon be linked by Allegiant to Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, where it will soon become the only airline at that coastal airport.

“We’ve heard from our customers that they travel to the Alabama coast for an annual vacation, but currently drive as much as 15 hours each way,” Wells said this week. “This looks a lot like prior Allegiant success stories like Punta Gorda, or Destin, Florida.”

Similar to Gulf Shores, Punta Gorda had little meaningful commercial airline service when Allegiant began flying there in 2009. The airline leveraged its position there for a torrid expansion, today flying to about 50 destinations from the secondary airport in the Fort Myers metro area.

Only one other airline, Sun Country Airlines, flies from the airport, offering seasonal service to its Minneapolis hub in a route it added only as part of an apparent turf war with Allegiant.

Budget carrier turf war? Sun Country appears to retaliate against Allegiant 

Regardless, Punta Gorda is where Allegiant will again have a large presence in 2025, with dozens of nonstop routes but, it hopes, no hotel venture in the near future.

The company hopes to offload the Sunseeker property by summer, executives said Tuesday — and have fielded interest both from potential buyers and companies behind the major hotel loyalty programs.

Suffice it to say, 2025 will be a year of major evolution for the airline.

“I don’t view it so much as change, as coming back to our roots,” Wells said in November while speaking at the Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas. “Kind of returning that focus to what made us great is where we want to go.”

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Booking some partner awards using Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program is about to get a lot less predictable — and that includes redemptions on United Airlines.

Next month, Air Canada will ditch its fixed partner award chart for a handful of its partner airlines and shift instead to the more dynamic pricing model it uses for flights aboard its own aircraft.

This will affect passengers hoping to use Aeroplan points to book partner flights aboard United, Emirates, Etihad Airways and a handful of other smaller global and regional carriers.

The changes go live March 25, the carrier told TPG.

Once that happens, it’s likely you’ll see Aeroplan redemptions on United and those select other partners require a lot more points than they do right now.

So, if you’ve been planning to transfer credit card points to Aeroplan for a big redemption in 2025, now would be a good time to get that booking locked down.

Air Canada’s current Aeroplan redemption setup

Today, Air Canada uses a generally dynamic award pricing model for flights operated by the airline itself.

Instead of fixed, predictable redemptions, the carrier offers a range of award prices based on a flight’s distance. That means the actual mileage price you’ll pay for an Air Canada-operated flight can swing far higher.

However, the airline has maintained a neat, tidy, fixed award table for its partner redemptions.

For instance, you can currently book a short domestic flight on United using Aeroplan for as little as 6,000 points one-way.

Air Canada partner award shake-up

But that’s about to be thrown into flux.

Starting March 25, Air Canada is going to price award tickets on the following airlines with the same pricing approach it uses for its own flights:

• Air Canada
• United
• Emirates
• Etihad
• FlyDubai
• Regional partners: Calm Air, Canadian North and PAL Airlines

Aeroplan shared a sample of what this might look like for flights within North America:

As you can see, within each distance “zone” there’s “starting at” award pricing listed for Air Canada and the “select partners” undergoing this change — and the fixed award pricing for other partners.

Additionally, Air Canada will begin listing a “median” price within any zones that include North America — this number will be based on historical member redemptions with these carriers. While helpful to gauge how your flight might price, you still won’t know until you actually search.

How this will affect Aeroplan partner awards

Until these Aeroplan changes go live March 25, we won’t know for sure how significantly these changes will affect overall award pricing.

That includes redemptions for flights to Europe, Asia and beyond; so far, the airline has only shared an example of the new pricing model for North America trips.

However, we expect you’ll see a wide range of flights priced higher than they are today — and that could be bad news for travelers who get significant value out of United partner redemptions via Air Canada.

For example, take this Oct. 1 flight from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ). According to Google Flights, the nonstop flights operated by both United and Air Canada are priced identically, at $268 one-way.

But if you were to instead redeem Aeroplan points, you’d get a steep discount by booking a partner flight on United: 10,000 points one-way versus 19,200 points for an Air Canada-operated flight.

Starting March 25, award pricing on United will likely be subject to the same forces that determine redemption amounts on Air Canada flights.

Silver linings?

If there’s a silver lining in Air Canada’s changes for key Aeroplan partners, it’s likely award space.

Oftentimes, with award charts, there’s either award space available for booking — or there isn’t.

Across the industry, when carriers shift to dynamic award pricing, they tend to make far more seats available for award bookings — that is, if you’re willing to pay the mileage price.

And that’s exactly what will happen with these changes for United, Emirates, Etihad and other partner bookings, Air Canada confirmed.

“While the redemption rates under this chart can be higher than our fixed partner award chart and can vary from one itinerary to another, these changes will enable greater availability for reward seats on these airlines than before,” the company said in a statement to TPG.

Additionally, Air Canada confirmed that starting March 25, Etihad business-class award inventory systemwide will return to Aeroplan — albeit under the new “starting at” pricing model. Only time will tell what (exactly) these prices will be.

Bottom line

Air Canada Aeroplan is shifting to a dynamic pricing model for select partner airlines, including United, Emirates and Etihad, on March 25. While this may open up better availability, these kinds of shifts — a move seen across both the airline and hotel industries — often result in customers handing over more of their points and miles.

We’ll be watching, though, to see how Air Canada’s changes play out for Aeroplan members come March 25.

In the meantime, if you have a stash of Aeroplan points or plan to transfer American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One miles or Bilt Rewards, we recommend booking those flights sooner rather than later.

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We’ve been trumpeting the great rail renaissance for a while now, and the trend sees little sign of slowing down, especially with Australia‘s latest addition to the world of luxury train suites.

The Ghan Expedition, now in its 96th year of service, operates one of the world’s most iconic rail routes, traversing the sprawling outback between Darwin in the Northern Territory and Adelaide in South Australia. 

The trains offer an old-world approach to adventure (think: no Wi-Fi or TVs on board), allowing travelers to fully immerse in the trip’s first-rate amenities and unsurpassed scenery. 

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With the introduction of the new Aurora and Australis suites, travelers looking to book for 2026 journeys will now be able to add a whole new level of indulgence to their tickets.

The most expansive of the two, the Australis Suite, will be three times the size of The Ghan’s current most premium offering, the Platinum Cabin, whereas the Aurora Suite will be double in size. 

Both suites feature separate bedrooms with queen-size beds dressed in luxury bed linens, premium Jurlique amenities, in-suite bars stocked with the occupant’s preferences and Champagne Bollinger La Grande Annee served throughout the journey. Passengers traveling in either suite will also have access to the train’s Platinum Club lounge and dining carriage, along with the option for in-room dining.

In addition to the above services, travelers will also be treated to personalized butler service and private chauffeur transfers for their arrival to and departure from the train. 

Developed with the help of global design firm Woods Bagot, the suites have an art deco aesthetic that references important moments from Australia’s pastoral history. Bespoke detailing includes decorative timber, stone and marble; iron filigree and coved ceilings; and nods to Aussie industries through the use of wool, sheepskin accents and saddle leather. 

Prices for a three-day journey on The Ghan start from $11,890 per person for the Australis Suite and $7,990 per person for the Aurora Suite. Bookings from April 2026 are now open at Journey Beyond.

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If you’ve been looking for a romantic escape, you’re going to want to check out this sweetheart of a deal from La Compagnie: A Valentine’s Day sale with two-for-one flights from New York to France and Italy.

And honestly, this sweet deal is on my radar for travel well beyond February. As long as you purchase flights by Feb. 14, you can fly through the end of the year. So this would be a great excuse to take a mom on a Mother’s Day escape to Paris, grab a friend for a beach getaway in Nice or even purchase a few deals for the family and head to Milan for a pasta-filled Thanksgiving.

Best of all, since La Compagnie is the world’s only all-business-class airline, you’ll be enjoying total comfort and lounge access with this deal, too.

Deal basics

Airline: La Compagnie

Routes: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE) or Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Sales period: Through Feb. 14

Travel period: March 1 to Dec. 31

Note that two passengers must travel together on all flight segments.

Sample flights

There are two price categories for this sale, both of which offer significant savings over not only La Compagnie’s usual fares but also other airlines’ business-class categories.

• EWR to MXP or ORY from $4,200 round-trip, all taxes and fees included, for two people
• EWR to NCE for $5,000 round-trip, all taxes and fees included, for two people

La Compagnie offers nonstop flights from Newark to Paris and Milan throughout the year, with seasonal nonstop flights to Nice available from May through September for the prime summer season.

Maximize your purchase

We recommend using a card that earns rewards on airfare purchases. Some great cards to consider include:

• The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 5 points per dollar spent on flights purchased through Chase Travel℠ and 3 points per dollar spent on other travel
• American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 5 points per dollar spent on travel purchased through Chase Travel and 2 points per dollar spent on other travel purchases
• Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card (see rates and fees): 4 points per dollar spent on airline purchases

Bottom line

If you, like me, think Paris is always a good idea, this is a sale you won’t want to miss if you’re in the New York area. Book by Valentine’s Day, grab a buddy and you’ll both be able to take advantage of these great prices until Dec. 31.

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At the end of 2023, Delta announced that it would start limiting the number of times American Express cardholders could access Delta Sky Clubs starting in February 2025. Now that we’re a few days into February, these limits are officially in place.

In this post, we’ll start by detailing Delta Sky Club access changes for Amex cardmembers. Then we’ll discuss how to track your Delta Sky Club visits each year. Here’s what you need to know.

Sky Club access changes for Amex cardmembers

If you have The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, you get 10 Delta Sky Club visits per year. Meanwhile, if you have the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, you get 15 visits per year.

With all four cards, each visit lets you access Delta Sky Clubs on arrival and during connections within 24 hours of your first Sky Club entry. However, if you visit a Grab and Go location, you must wait three hours before entering a Sky Club or using a Grab and Go location again in the same airport.

Amex Platinum, Amex Business Platinum, Delta Reserve and Delta Business Reserve access limits reset every year on Feb. 1. If you have multiple eligible cards, your visits stack. For example, if you have the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card and The Platinum Card from American Express, you’ll get 25 visits per year by having both cards.

You can pay for extra visits for $50 each. However, you can enjoy unlimited Delta Sky Club visits for the rest of the current year and the entirety of the following status year if you spend $75,000 on your card in a calendar year. So, if you spend $75,000 on your eligible card this year, you’ll have unlimited Delta Sky Club access (when traveling on eligible flights) through Jan. 31, 2027.

As before, you must fly Delta Air Lines the same day you plan to access the Sky Club. Specifically, you can access the Sky Club within three hours before departure if you plan to enter the Sky Club before your flight departs. You can access Sky Clubs with your eligible Amex card anytime during a connection and upon arrival. However, Delta basic economy tickets are not eligible for access. Finally, you’ll need to pay $50 per person, per visit to bring guests with you into the Sky Club.

If you plan to downgrade or cancel your eligible Delta Amex or Amex Platinum this year, try your best to use your visits before changing your account. This will give you the most value from your card benefits. If you have multiple cards with access but plan on downgrading or canceling one of them, try to exhaust the visits from the card you plan to change or cancel first to leave the rest open for travel later in the year.

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Tracking Amex Sky Club visits

Now that the Sky Club access limits are in place for Amex Platinum and Delta Reserve cardholders, you may be wondering how to track your visits. Thankfully, Amex has you covered.

To view your remaining visits, log into your Amex account and select your eligible card. I’ve selected my Amex Platinum card, but the process is the same for Delta Reserve cards. Then click the “Rewards & Benefits” button at the top of the screen.

Now click the “Benefits” button to the right of your points balance.

Look through the list of benefits until you see “Delta Sky Club® Access.”

Click the “Learn more” button to pull up your remaining Sky Club visits and your spending toward unlimited Sky Club access. Refer to this page whenever you’re curious about how many Sky Club visits you have left in a given year.

Related: Amex Platinum vs. Delta Reserve: Which card is best for Delta loyalists?

Bottom line

If you enjoy Delta Sky Club access via your Amex Platinum or Delta Reserve, keep an eye on your remaining Delta Sky Club visits throughout the year. This way, you can save your Delta Sky Club access for when you need it. And if you have multiple Amex cards with Sky Club access, you can consider when to switch the card you use for access to avoid charges for additional visits.

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.

Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not.

Rather than trying to keep track of all of them on your own, we’ve compiled a monthly checklist of credit card perks and benefits you might be eligible for. This should take the guesswork out of your benefits when they expire and their value.

Here are some important reminders for the month of February.

American Express

There are numerous monthly card perks that you should be using since Amex offers many of its statement credits as monthly amounts — rather than a one-time annual benefit.

It’s important to note that these values are “up to” amounts, meaning this is the maximum you will receive in statement credits. If you spend less than this amount, you will be reimbursed only for that lower amount.

Additionally, your Uber Cash will disappear from your account if unused by the end of the month.

Overall, these are not benefits you can roll over for later. They are “use it or lose it” type credits.

The Platinum Card from American Express

• Up to $12.95 statement credit for a Walmart+ monthly membership (up to $155 each calendar year): Pay with The Platinum Card® from American Express, then receive reimbursement in statement credits for up to one membership fee per month. Here’s how to enroll (subject to auto-renewal). Plus Up Benefits are not eligible. If you don’t receive the statement credit automatically, it’s worth requesting any missing credits be applied. The easiest way is via chat (online or through the Amex app). Enrollment is required; terms apply.
• Up to $20 in Uber Cash (up to $200 in Uber Cash per calendar year): This can be used for Uber rides or on Uber Eats orders in the U.S. Add your card to your Uber account as a payment method to receive this benefit. Here’s how to use this benefit (enrollment is required; terms apply; you must pay with an eligible Amex card to use your Uber Cash).
• Up to $20 digital entertainment statement credit (up to $240 every calendar year): This can be used for the Disney Bundle, Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, Peacock, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Enrollment is required in advance to receive the statement credit; terms apply. Here’s how to use this benefit.

While not a monthly benefit, cardmembers also receive two spending credits with Saks Fifth Avenue on the Amex Platinum each year. From Jan. 1 through June 31 each year, you’ll receive up to $50 in statement credits, plus a separate up to $50 in statement credits from July 1 to Dec. 31, for up to $100 in Saks statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment is required in advance; terms apply.

You can use up to $300 in Equinox statement credits each calendar year. These credits apply to paying for Equinox+ or any Equinox club membership (subject to auto-renewal). Here’s how to use this benefit. Enrollment is required; terms apply.

These benefits and statement credits can help offset the card’s $695 annual fee (see rates and fees).

To learn more, check out our full review of the Amex Platinum.

Related: 10 things to do when you get the Amex Platinum

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The Business Platinum Card from American Express

• Up to $10 wireless credits (up to $120 each calendar year): Pay for an eligible U.S. mobile service provider and receive a statement credit of up to $10 each month. Enrollment is required in advance; terms apply.

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express doesn’t award credits at Saks or with Uber, but cardmembers do receive up to $400 in statement credits every year for Dell purchases (the tentative end date of benefit is June 30, 2025).

This is split into up to $200 in credits from January to June and another up to $200 from July to December. You can use your credits for the first half of the year now. Enrollment is required in advance; terms apply.

To learn more, check out our full review of the Amex Business Platinum.

Related: 9 things to do when you get the Amex Business Platinum Card

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American Express Gold Card

Use the following benefits to help offset the card’s $325 annual fee (see rates and fees):

• Up to $10 Uber Cash each month (up to $120 each calendar year): Like the perk on the Amex Platinum, this applies to Uber rides and Uber Eats orders in the U.S. Add your American Express® Gold Card to your Uber account as a payment method to receive this benefit — and note that it can stack with the monthly credit on the Amex Platinum if you have both cards. Here’s how to use this benefit. Enrollment is required; terms apply. Uber Cash will only be deposited into one Uber account when you add the Amex Gold as a payment method to use and redeem with any Amex card.
• Up to $10 dining credit (up to $120 per calendar year): Use your card to pay at The Cheesecake Factory, Five Guys, Goldbelly, Grubhub and Wine.com to receive up to $10 in monthly statement credits. Enrollment is required in advance; terms apply. Here’s how to use this benefit.
• Up to $7 Dunkin’ credit (up to $84 every calendar year): Cardmembers receive up to $7 in monthly statement credits to be used at Dunkin’ locations within the U.S. Enrollment is required; terms apply.
• Up to $100 annual Resy credits: Cardmembers receive two up to $50 biannual statement credits, one to be used from January to June and another one from July to December. Statement credits can be redeemed by dining at a restaurant (in the U.S.) that accepts Resy reservations and paying with your Amex Gold, as well as on other eligible Resy purchases. A reservation is not required to earn the statement credit. Enrollment is required; terms apply.

To learn more, check out our full review of the Amex Gold.

Related: American Express Gold checklist: 5 things to do when you get the card

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Delta cobranded cards

• Resy credit: You’ll receive a monthly statement credit of up to $10 for U.S. restaurant purchases (up to $120 per calendar year) on the Resy platform with the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card; and up to $20 each month (up to $240 each calendar year) with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card. Enrollment is required; terms apply.
• Ride-hailing credit: You’ll receive up to $10 in monthly statement credits for U.S. ride-hailing services, including Uber, Lyft, Revel, Curb or Alto, if you have the consumer or business version of the Delta Platinum or Delta Reserve card. Enrollment is required; terms apply.

Related: How to maximize the new statement credits on the Delta Amex cards

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Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

• Up to $200 Hilton Resorts credit every six months (up to $400 per calendar year): Use your Hilton Amex Aspire at participating Hilton Resorts to pay for eligible purchases, such as room charges and incidentals. This benefit is divided into two $200 biannual credits, one for use from January to June and another for use from July to December.
• Up to $50 in flight credits per quarter (up to $200 each calendar year): Pay for a flight directly with an airline or through AmexTravel.com and receive up to $50 in statement credits each quarter. Datapoints tell us you may be able to use this credit for seat upgrades, award taxes and fees and to reload your United TravelBank balance.

Enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply.

The information for the Hilton Amex Aspire card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card

• Up to $50 Hilton credit per quarter (up to $200 every calendar year): Receive up to $50 in statement credits each quarter on purchases charged directly with a property within the Hilton portfolio, including bookings and incidental charges. Datapoints tell us you may be able to use this credit for dining and gift store purchases at a Hilton property and online Hilton gift card purchases even if you aren’t staying at a property. Terms apply.

To learn more, check out our full review of the Hilton Amex Surpass.

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The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

• Up to $60 Hilton credit per quarter (up to $240 each calendar year): Receive up to $60 in statement credits each quarter on purchases charged directly with a property within the Hilton portfolio, including bookings and incidental charges such as dining and spa services. See our advice for the Surpass credit above. Terms apply.

To learn more, check out our full review of the Hilton Honors Amex Business.

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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card

• Up to $25 in monthly dining credits (up to $300 each calendar year): This card offers up to $25 in monthly dining statement credits at restaurants worldwide. You don’t need to enroll for this benefit in advance — swipe your card at an eligible restaurant, and you should receive the statement credit within a few days. Terms apply.

To learn more, check out our full review of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card.

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Chase

Select Chase credit cards offer perks on a monthly basis, so a new month means you have a fresh batch of credits to use.

Chase Sapphire Reserve

• $5 DoorDash credits: When you add your Chase Sapphire Reserve® card as a payment method to your DoorDash account, Chase will add $5 in credits at the beginning of each month. You can roll over a maximum of three months of credits, so you could now have up to $15 to use if you didn’t use any credits over the past two months. As of Feb. 1, this credit applies to only $5 off restaurant orders. Note that these credits are in addition to the card’s complimentary DashPass membership (activate by Dec. 31, 2027).
• $20 DoorDash non-restaurant credits: With an activated Sapphire Reserve DashPass membership, cardholders receive two promos of up to $10 off each calendar month at checkout on grocery, convenience or other non-restaurant orders on DoorDash. Only one promo may be used per order.

To learn more, check out our full review of the Sapphire Reserve.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

• $10 DoorDash non-restaurant credits: Cardholders with an activated Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card DashPass membership receive one promo of up to $10 off each calendar month at checkout on one grocery, convenience or other non-restaurant order on DoorDash. Activate your DashPass membership by Dec. 31, 2027 to use this benefit.

Cardholders can also use a $50 hotel credit each year when booking through Chase Travel℠. If you haven’t used yours yet this year, here’s how to use this benefit.

To learn more, check out our full review of the Sapphire Preferred.

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Chase Freedom (not open to new applicants) and Chase Freedom Flex

• Up to 5% cash back: Current categories include select grocery stores (including Instacart), fitness club and gym memberships, hair, nail and spa services and Norwegian Cruise Line purchases (must book directly with the cruise line). You’ll receive 5% cash back on these categories on up to $1,500 of combined spending each quarter (then 1% back). You must activate your categories to enjoy higher earning rates. The quarter ends on March 31 (and you must activate by March 14), so you have until then to register and maximize these earnings.
• $10 DoorDash non-restaurant credits: Cardholders of any Chase Freedom or Slate family cards receive one promo of up to $10 off each quarter at checkout on one grocery, convenience or other non-restaurant order on DoorDash via a DashPass membership. Your DashPass membership must have been activated by Jan. 31, 2025 to receive this benefit.

Remember: Even though the Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Flex® cards are technically cash-back products, you can turn these earnings into fully transferable Ultimate Rewards points if you also have a premium Chase card like the Sapphire Preferred or Sapphire Reserve.

The information for the Chase Freedom card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

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Citi

Check out these must-use benefits for certain Citi cards.

Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) card has several benefits, including the following monthly credits:

• $10 in monthly Lyft credit after three rides: Use your card as the payment method in your account and get a $10 Lyft credit after taking three rides in a month.
• Up to $10 back with Grubhub: When you use your card for Grubhub purchases, you’ll receive up to $10 in monthly statement credits.

In 2024, Citi devalued the annual up to $120 Avis-Budget car rental credit on this card. To use the credit, you must book a prepaid rental with either Avis or Budget.

To learn more, check out our full review of the AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard.

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Citi Dividend Card (not open to new applicants)

• 5% cash back: You can earn 5% cash back each quarter on rotating categories. Unlike other cards that limit your bonus earnings within the quarter, Citi® Dividend cardholders can earn 5% bonus cash back on up to $6,000 of spending across the year (then 1% back thereafter), meaning you could maximize your 5% earnings for the whole year during a quarter where the bonus categories are more advantageous for you. Remember to activate your current categories, which include Amazon and select streaming services. These categories are active through March 31.

The information for the Citi Dividend card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

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Discover it Cash Back

• 5% cash back: Each quarter, you can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined spending on rotating categories, then unlimited 1% cash back. Remember to activate your current categories, including restaurants, home improvement stores and select streaming services, through March 31. Eligible Select Streaming Service purchases include Amazon Music, Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, Apple Music, Apple TV, Audible, DirecTV Stream, FUBO, Google Play Music and Video, Max, iHeartRadio, MLB.TV, Netflix, Pandora, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Showtime, SiriusXM, Sling TV, Spotify, Starz, Vudu, YouTube Music, YouTube Premium and YouTube TV. Other popular streaming services may be included.

The information for the Discover it® Cash Back has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

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U.S. Bank

Have a U.S. Bank credit card? Pay close attention to this section so you don’t miss out on important benefits.

U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card

• 5% cash back: Each quarter, you can earn 5% cash back on up to $2,000 in combined spending on rotating categories (then 1% back) with your U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card. You must choose your categories each quarter and activate them for the bonus to apply. The current quarter runs through March 31, and categories include: cellphone providers, department stores, electronics stores, fast food, furniture stores, ground transportation, gyms/fitness centers, home utilities, movie theaters, select clothing stores, sporting goods stores and TV, internet and streaming services.

The information for the U.S. Bank Cash+ has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

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World Elite Mastercards

World Elite Mastercards have benefits that may be separate from what your card’s issuer offers.

World Elite Mastercards

Numerous banks issue a World Elite Mastercard. Common products under this umbrella include the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees), the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card and the Chase Freedom Flex. Here’s what cardholders can use each month on these cards:

• $5 in monthly Lyft credit after three rides: Use your card as the payment method in your account and get a $5 Lyft credit after taking three rides in a month. This benefit runs through Sept. 30.
• Up to $5 off monthly Peacock subscriptions: Use your eligible card to pay for a monthly Peacock streaming subscription and enjoy a $3 statement credit every month for Peacock Premium or a $5 statement credit every month for Peacock Premium Plus (the ad-free version). This benefit runs through March 31.
• $10 off your second Instacart order: Join with your eligible card to enjoy two free months of Instacart+ membership plus $10 off your second order placed each month. This benefit runs through March 31.

Related: The 9 most valuable World Elite Mastercard benefits

Bottom line

Using the perks and benefits on your credit cards is critical for maximizing their value and justifying the cards’ annual fees. Some credit cards make this easy, offering you benefits as a one-time perk to use each year. Other benefits must be used in monthly increments, and it can be easy to forget about them.

This monthly checklist of credit card perks will help you remember to use them now that it’s the start of a new month.

Related: Don’t miss out: Get perks just for signing up with these loyalty programs

For rates and fees of the Amex Gold, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum, click here.

January was a difficult month for many people across the United States. The country experienced extreme weather, a devastating bout of fires and, most recently, the largest tragedy in U.S. aviation since 2001.

While I think we are all thankful to turn the page on a painful month, there were some interesting developments in the hotel space throughout January worth looking back on, including a serious Marriott Bonvy devaluation, an Andaz in Mexico reflagging as an Alila and the opening of a Ritz-Carlton in Thailand’s bustling capital of Bangkok.

Here are a few other lighthearted pieces of news to check out this weekend:

A chic new hotel opens in Houston under Hyatt’s lifestyle umbrella

When Hyatt acquired the lifestyle hotel brand Standard International, it added a small but beloved group of properties called Bunkhouse Hotels to the mix. In January, Bunkhouse’s latest boutique hotel, Hotel Saint Augustine, opened in Houston’s Montrose Museum District, adding 71 bold rooms and suites to the city’s hotel inventory, plus a Gulf Coast-style bistro from chef Aaron Bludorn, a stunning lobby bar, a listening room and an overarching sense of cool that few brands can deliver as effortlessly as Bunkhouse does.

For now, Bunkhouse properties have yet to be added to the World of Hyatt ecosystem, but that should change soon so you’ll be able to earn and burn Hyatt points here.

Staying near Universal Studios Hollywood is going to be better than ever

There are only a handful of hotels within walking distance of Universal Studios Hollywood, and the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is TPG’s favorite. This full-service hotel has a walking path to Universal Studios, and select rooms have views of the movie-themed park.

Recently, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a proposal by Sun Hill Properties to expand the hotel. The plans call for a new 18-story tower with 395 guest rooms, bringing the property’s total room count to 890. The concept art of the diamond-shaped building depicts a midcentury modern-inspired design and a rooftop pool. When completed, the expansion will provide a new option for theme park visitors and a much-needed boost in guest room availability for the upcoming L.A. Olympic Games in 2028. — Tarah Chieffi

The Rosewood Amsterdam is finally taking reservations

To say we’re excited about the Rosewood Amsterdam is an understatement. In fact, the whole TPG team is clamoring to claim a spot to visit it once it finally opens this summer. If you feel the same about the hotel, which is set in a historic building built in 1665 and once the Palace of Justice, the hotel is now taking reservations for stays starting June 1.

When it opens, this Rosewood property will feature 134 rooms and suites overlooking a UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal, three undisclosed restaurants and bars, and the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive activities like cruising the canals on a private boat decorated by Studio Piet Boon, the design team behind the hotel.

Golf, food and music combine at a lifestyle festival near Dallas

The Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Texas is cooking up something fun: Savor, the golf resort’s first festival celebrating the best in food, music and golf. Taking place May 1 through 4, the immersive festival will include more than a dozen celebrity chefs you might recognize from the Food Network, a celebrity golf invitational where you could play next to stars like Michael Strahan and Anthony Anderson, live music from acts like Midland, and events like the Margaritas & Mariachis Celebrity Brunch and other dining experiences.

Tickets can be purchased online and vary in price depending on the event.

IHG loyalists have a new reason to go to the Grand Canyon

Hospitality company Delaware North recently announced that it has reflagged the Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon (near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona) as a Holiday Inn Resort.

It’s now called the Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon, and IHG One Rewards members will be able to earn and burn points while on vacation at one of the country’s most incredible natural wonders.

In other news

• You can now book The Venetian Resort Las Vegas through Hyatt
• A chic new residential-style Autograph Collection hotel is opening in Spokane
• Why Paris’ favorite fashion week hotel is always on our radar
• A beloved hotel brand is making a comeback: Starwood is being revived
• Hyatt’s lifestyle-focused all-inclusive brand is heading to the Dominican Republic

Reviews you need to read

• Beach vibes and luxury digs at the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
• Approachable elegance in the Mile High City: My stay at the Thompson Denver
• A 500,000-gallon snorkeling lagoon and Champagne at the press of a button: A review of the new St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
• First look: Universal Orlando’s new Stella Nova Resort is ‘out of this world
• The Fairmont Breakers Long Beach reopens
• What it’s really like staying at Conrad Bora Bora Nui
• The Raffles London at The OWO has a James Bond-inspired speakeasy and the city’s only Guerlain Spa

Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.

From bonus points on your next hotel stay to generous sales of airline miles, we’re always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem them for maximum value. In other words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams.

Recently, we found round-trip flights to Europe starting at $329 on Norse Atlantic Airways and Lufthansa business-class tickets to Munich for as low as 88,000 miles. Plus, if you’re mulling over a ski trip, Vail Resorts’ New Year sale is offering rates from $119 per night at properties in Colorado, Canada, Vermont and more. But that’s not all.

We help our readers each week by rounding up ongoing promotions so they don’t have to scour the internet for the best reward redemptions and offers. This includes everything from frequent flyer programs and hotel rewards programs to credit card offers and rental car deals. Here’s our latest list of noteworthy new points and miles promotions for January.

Airline loyalty program promotions (February 2025)

Airline loyalty programs can offer trip discounts on certain dates, the chance to earn more miles for future travel and deals to rack up points toward elite status. Below are some of the best offers we found for February.

Save 30% on Aegean Airlines flights

If Greece is in your travel plans, this Aegean Airlines sale is for you.

• Get a 30% discount on your base fare when you book through aegeanair.com, olympicair.com or the Aegean app using offer code THANKYOU30.
• Discount applies to all direct and connecting round-trip flights operated by Aegean and Olympic Air to any destination in Aegean’s network. All codeshare flights and flights not operated by Aegean and Olympic Air aircraft are excluded.
• Book by Feb. 28 to take advantage of this deal, and travel between now and Dec. 31.
• See full terms and conditions here.

Related: Best airline credit cards

Hotel loyalty program promotions (February 2025)

Hotel loyalty programs occasionally offer discounted stays, ways to earn extra points and deals at various properties. Here are some February deals to consider when booking your next stay.

Earn double points at Accor hotels

Accor Live Limitless points are worth 2 cents apiece per TPG’s January 2025 valuations — and now you can earn twice as many of them at select properties in North and Central America.

• Earn double ALL rewards points when staying in North and Central America at Fairmont (including Rio de Janeiro), Sofitel, Swissotel, Novotel, Raffles and more.
• You must register for this promotion here by Feb. 28, then complete your stay at a participating hotel by March 31.

Earn up to triple points on Hyatt stays

World of Hyatt has launched its latest Bonus Journeys promotion, and it’s a good one. You can earn double or triple points on most paid stays, depending on the brand. Since World of Hyatt awards 5 base points per dollar spent on stays, you could earn up to 15 points per dollar with this promotion.

• Earn triple base points for qualifying stays at Hyatt House and Hyatt Place hotels, up to 10,000 bonus points total. Earn double base points at most other Hyatt brands, up to 20,000 bonus points total.
• An eligible stay is defined as any stay where a member pays an eligible rate or redeems a free night award.
• Register by March 10, and complete your qualifying stay(s) by March 28.

Related: Best hotel credit cards

Credit card promotions (February 2025)

Card issuers sometimes offer deals and discounts for certain cardholders on everything from airfare to dining. Here are some of the offers we’ve rounded up this week. Remember that you must activate these offers on your card and use your enrolled card to make the purchase to earn bonus rewards.

Targeted Chase Offer at Marriott Homes & Villas

If you prefer home rentals to hotels, we found this deal on the Chase Freedom Unlimited® that could help you save on your next Marriott vacation rental stay.

• Earn $75 cash back on your Marriott Homes & Villas stay when you spend $250 or more in a single purchase directly with the merchant.
• Complete payment for your stay must be made by Feb. 15.

Targeted Amex Offer at Four Seasons

If your travels will take you to a Four Seasons property this spring, you could potentially save up to 22% with this Amex Offer, which we found on the The Platinum Card® from American Express.

• Earn a one-time $200 statement credit after spending a minimum of $900 in one or more purchases on room rate and room charges at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the U.S. and select international destinations.
• Book at fourseasons.com.
• This offer expires May 29.

Targeted Amex Offer at Sonesta

Here’s another Amex Offer that could help you save on your next domestic stay.

• Earn $60 back as a statement credit when you spend at least $300 on one or more purchases on room rate and room charges at select Sonesta brands and destinations in the U.S.
• You must add this offer to your eligible card by Feb. 28, then redeem by March 31.

Targeted Amex Offer at Virgin Atlantic

Planning a trip abroad in 2025? This Amex Offer could save you money on one or more Virgin Atlantic flights.

• Earn $200 back as a statement credit when you spend $1,200 or more on Virgin Atlantic-marketed flights only through Amex Travel.
• Flight and hotel packages are not eligible.
• This offer ends Feb. 28.

Remember that if you hold The Platinum Card from American Express you’ll earn 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar on purchases through Amex Travel (up to $500,000 in on purchases per calendar year on the Amex Platinum, then 1 point per dollar).  With the Business Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll earn 5 membership rewards points per dollar on flights booked on AmexTravel.com. So a purchase of $1,200 on Virgin flights through the portal would earn you 6,000 Membership Rewards points, worth $120 per TPG’s January 2025 valuations.

10% back on travel bookings with Rakuten

Rakuten, one of TPG’s favorite online shopping portals, is offering a potentially lucrative flash sale. On Feb. 9 and 10, you can earn an impressive 10% cash back on purchases through select travel booking sites.

• Earn 10% cash back on purchases at Expedia, Hotels.com and Viator when you start your shopping at Rakuten or use Rakuten’s browser extension on Feb. 9 and 10 only.
• There is no limit to how much cash back you can earn through this sale.

Related: The ultimate guide to saving money with Amex Offers

Ongoing travel deals

In addition to these new offers, many others from previous weeks are still available:

• Earn 25 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles per dollar spent at 1-800-Flowers and Harry & David when you use promo code “AKA4.” There is no published end date for this offer.
• Earn double Marriott Bonvoy base points on all qualifying Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy stays of three or more nights, with a minimum spend of $1,500 (or equivalent). Register and book by Feb. 13; you’ll have until Dec. 30 to complete your stay.
• Earn one free Avis Preferred rental day for every two two-day rentals you complete in an intermediate-class car or above. You can use this promotion multiple times, up to a maximum of five free days earned each month. Register here and complete your rentals by Feb. 28.
• Get 20% bonus points back when you redeem World of Hyatt points for free nights at participating Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt properties and complete your stay by March 9. See the full terms and conditions here.
• Targeted ANA Mileage Club members can earn double base miles on select routes to or from North America. Check your email to see if you’re targeted, then register, book and fly by March 12.
• Earn 3,000 bonus World of Hyatt points per night (up to 30,000 bonus points total) at participating Hyatt Vacation Club properties. Register here by March 24; complete your stay by March 30.
• Enjoy up to 25% off and complimentary breakfast at participating Fairmont properties around the world. Book by March 30 for stays through May 31.
• Earn double IHG One Rewards base points starting on your second paid stay, then keep earning double on unlimited stays through March 31. Register here before booking.
• Earn 2,000 bonus miles (valid for one year) when you join Emirates Skywards. Register at this link using code “CONDOR” by March 31.
• Earn 20% bonus ALL points on qualifying bookings you make through the app by June 30. Download the app here.

Additionally, there are many stand-alone Amex Offers and Chase Offers still available across a variety of credit cards.

Targeted Amex Offers

• Get $150 back as a statement credit when you spend at least $750 on one or more room rate and room charge purchases at participating Omni Hotels & Resorts in the U.S. and Canada. Enroll by Feb. 20, and complete your stay by March 20.
• Earn a one-time $100 statement credit after spending $500 or more on room rate and room charge purchases at the Hard Rock Hotel New York in New York City. This offer is valid until Feb. 28.
• Get $100 back as a statement credit when you spend at least $500 on one or more room rate and room charge purchases at participating Hilton properties in Nevada. This offer expires March 17.
• Earn $150 back as a statement credit when you spend $750 or more at participating Hilton properties in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America by March 31.
• Earn 10% back (up to $125 back) on prepaid hotel purchases at Expedia by using this link. This offer expires April 6.
• Earn a $250 statement credit after spending $1,000 or more on property rates and charges incurred at the time of reservation for Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties. This offer expires April 13.
• Earn an extra 5 Membership Rewards points per eligible dollar spent (up to 50,000 bonus points) on your AmaWaterways purchase. This offer ends May 6.

Targeted Chase Offers

• Earn 5% or 10% cash back (up to $40 cash back) on your Southwest Airlines purchase when you spend $50 or more directly with the merchant by Feb. 15. Earn 10% cash back on purchases of flights that occur in February or 5% cash back for other qualifying purchases.
• Earn 10% cash back (up to $32 cash back) on your Best Western stay when you spend $100 or more directly with the merchant by Feb. 15. This offer is valid at domestic Best Western, Best Western Plus, Best Western Premier, Vib, GLo, Aiden and Executive Residency properties; SureStay Hotels and WorldHotels are excluded.
• Earn 10% cash back (up to $80 cash back) on your Marriott Bonvoy stay when you spend $100 or more by Feb. 15.
• Earn 10% cash back (up to $62 cash back) on your Autograph Collection stay when you spend $100 or more directly with the merchant by Feb. 15.
• Earn 10% cash back (up to $75 cash back) on your Renaissance Hotels stay when you spend $100 or more directly with the merchant by Feb. 15.
• Earn 10% cash back (up to $68 cash back) on your Westin Hotels & Resorts stay when you spend $100 or more directly with the merchant by Feb. 15.
• Earn 10% cash back (up to $43 cash back) on your SpringHill Suites stay when you spend $100 or more directly with the merchant by Feb. 15.
• Earn 10% cash back (up to $57 cash back) on your Sheraton stay when you spend $100 or more directly with the merchant by Feb. 15.

Keep in mind that these offers are targeted. You need to activate them prior to making an eligible purchase to receive cash back, bonus points or miles.

Targeted Wells Fargo Offer

• Earn 10% cash back (up to $32 cash back) on your stay at participating Best Western brands when you spend $100 or more directly with the merchant. This offer ends Feb. 15.

Targeted BankAmeriDeals

• Earn 15% cash back (up to $150 cash back) on your cruise when you book with Silversea by Feb. 14.
• Earn 15% cash back (up to $150 cash back) on your cruise when you book with Celebrity Cruises by Feb. 14.
• Earn 15% cash back (up to $150 cash back) on your cruise when you book with Royal Caribbean International by Feb. 14.

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No two travelers are alike. Thus, travel benefits shouldn’t apply in a one-size-fits-all manner.

Having the right credit card in your wallet while traveling can elevate your experience, giving you benefits before, during and after your trip that make your journey more comfortable while providing protection in case something goes wrong.

A World Elite Mastercard can help you save money and reduce travel headaches while also enjoying extra comfort on the road. This includes a valuable benefit for U.S. customers: Mastercard Travel Rewards.

Here’s how these perks can elevate your next trip.

Related: The 9 most valuable World Elite Mastercard benefits

Introducing Mastercard Travel Rewards

Mastercard Travel Rewards is an international program that provides cash-back rewards on hundreds of offers when traveling across 25 countries and shopping at sought-after brands. You can earn rewards at participating businesses, like restaurants and entertainment, while traveling and online.

This travel benefit is available on select personal and small-business World Elite Mastercard products and adds to the existing suite of benefits. The HSBC Elite World Mastercard® and JetBlue Plus Card and the HSBC Elite World Elite Mastercard are just two of the cards offering this special benefit.

It’s simple. There are no coupons or codes, just automatic cash-back rewards.

To find out more and check out the valuable offers available to you, click here.

Ready to up your travel? Click here to find a World Elite Mastercard for you.

Travel benefits available with a World Elite Mastercard

While your first thought about travel benefits might include airport lounges or hotel room upgrades, Mastercard supports you before, during and after your trip. Depending on your card, you may also be able to enjoy concierge services, cultural experiences and travel benefits to help you manage any problems you encounter while traveling.

Mastercard Travel and Lifestyle Services

Eligible World Elite cardholders can register for an account with Mastercard’s Travel and Lifestyle Services to enjoy benefits like 24-hour support, car rental discounts and free nights at hotels. You’ll also enjoy benefits at the Luxury Hotels & Resorts collection, which provides access to more than 3,000 participating luxury properties.

Eligible Mastercard cardholders can enjoy perks like complimentary room upgrades, free breakfast, amenity credits (from $50 to $100), early check-in and late checkout from participating hotels in the portfolio.

And that’s not all. Eligible Mastercard cardholders can earn a $30 statement credit on their next ResortPass booking of $200 or more and take advantage of exclusive day passes to luxury resorts. This offer expires Sept. 30, 2025. Terms apply.

Additionally, the Mastercard Hotel Stay Guarantee protects your stay at three-star hotels and above. If you encounter problems at qualifying hotels paid for with your eligible World Elite Mastercard, support is available 24 hours a day via phone or chat.

Mastercard World Elite concierge and 24-hour personal assistant

With your World Elite credit card, you’ll enjoy access to the Mastercard World Elite concierge. Small-business cardholders have access to Mastercard’s business assistant, which provides the same services for both personal and business needs.

Mastercard Priceless Experiences

Whether at home or on the road, enjoy curated experiences that create lasting memories. One-of-a-kind Priceless Experiences include dining, shopping, sports, entertainment, culture and nature outings.

Additional benefits on select World Elite Mastercards

Beyond the benefits outlined above for eligible World Elite Mastercards issued in the U.S., your credit card issuer can opt to provide additional perks as well.

Mastercard airport lounge access with Priority Pass

Airports can be hectic, noisy and crowded. Rather than passing the time at your gate, you can enjoy access to more than 1,500 airport lounges around the world thanks to Mastercard.

Offerings vary by location, but you can find free snacks, light bites, complimentary drinks and a more relaxing place to wait for your flight. Most lounges also include complimentary Wi-Fi, and some lounges have shower facilities to help you refresh after a long trip.

Flight Delay Pass

When your flight is delayed, the last thing you want to do is sit at the gate. Thanks to Mastercard’s Flight Delay Pass, you can access participating lounges when your flight is delayed, even if you don’t have an annual lounge membership. Now, you can de-stress in a comfortable space while you wait for your departure.

This complimentary service is available for the primary cardholder and a travel companion on the same reservation when the delayed flight is registered in advance.

Travel protections

Rental car damages, trip cancellations or delays, medical emergencies and lost or delayed luggage can create unexpected expenses during your travels. However, many World Elite Mastercards have built-in protections that can cover some (or all) of these expenses.

It’s important to understand the cardholder benefits for your specific Mastercard so you’ll know exactly what is covered, including any limitations or exclusions and what events trigger your coverage. You’ll also need to use the eligible card to pay for your trip — simply having the card in your wallet won’t activate your protections.

Bottom line

Your best friend can be a great travel companion — and so can the right Mastercard. Having a World Elite Mastercard can help you minimize planning headaches, receive perks while away from home and enjoy peace of mind if you face unforeseen expenses along the way.

Mastercards also fared well in our tests of credit card security in other countries. Whether paying online, in stores, in apps or using a device, Mastercard provides valuable security features to help keep you protected.

Being able to save money, travel comfortably and trust that you have help to get out of a jam are great reasons to consider a World Elite Mastercard as your next credit card.

Click here to read the full details about these World Elite Mastercard perks and find the credit card that fits your lifestyle and travel goals using Mastercard’s Find A Card tool.