Both of the Qatar Visa cards (by Cardless) have increased welcome bonuses. Non-affiliate links to both cards here. Qatar Airways Privilege Club Signature Credit Card 20,000 bonus Avios after the first transaction 45,000 bonus Avios after spending $3500 in the first 90 days 4X Avios on Qatar purchases 4X Avios on restaurants through Feb 4, […]

The year is coming to a close, but I managed to squeeze in one more credit card application to earn miles and points for free travel. My family has a few international trips planned for 2026-2027, so I need all the miles I can get. See my Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with […]

Two Airlines Increase Prices on Award Flights: This week, Turkish Airlines increased the cost of award flights. Previously, you could book an award flight from US mainland to Hawaii on a Star Airlines partner for as low as 10,000 miles. Now, that price is 25,000 miles. Ouch! See this post on Loyalty Lobby for the […]

Get more for your miles and points with these transfer bonuses! New: Chase up to 35% Transfer Bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan Through January 5, 2026, get up to 35% transfer bonus from Chase to Air Canada Aeroplan. 15% bonus on transfers of 1,000 to 74,000 points 20% bonus on transfers of 75,000 to 174,000 […]

Two years ago, I joined AARP during a Black Friday sale. With the $45 5-year membership sale combined with a $30 cash back offer from Capital One Shopping, I paid only $15 for a 5-year membership (or $3/year). This year, AARP has another Black Friday sale through 12/9/25. If you combine it with other promos, […]

No-Notice Devaluation: United Increases Close-In Saver Awards: This is a bummer for last-minute award tickets that are now 20k instead of 15k for close-in flight dates. See this post on View From the Wing. Black Friday and Cyber Week Travel Deals 2025: I love how “Black Friday” sales start earlier and earlier each year. Check out […]