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Buy Aeroplan Points with up to a 100% Bonus

Aeroplan is offering up to a 100% bonus on purchased points through September 25, 2026. The published tiers of 50%, 75%, and 100% apply to all members, bringing the cost down to 1.88 cents per point (CAD) at the top tier.

(Last Chance!) Increased 100K Offers on No Annual Fee Ink Business Cards

🔥 Update 9/10/26: Offers end 9/17/26 at 9am ET! These are the highest welcome offers we’ve ever seen on the no-annual-fee Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card. Learn how to apply below (and thank you for s

[CA, Select Counties] Valley Strong Credit Union $250 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required

Valley Strong Credit Union is offering a $250 checking bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements

National Police Federal Credit Union Visa Copper Cash Back Card: 3% Cashback On All Purchases

National Police Federal Credit Union has launched a new credit card called 'Visa Copper Cash Back' offering unlimited 3% cash back on all purchases.

Blacklane car service: How it works and the best ways to save

Blacklane offers chauffeur-driven car service in hundreds of cities worldwide. Here's how it works, what it costs and how to save with Bilt and Citi.

The Hidden Costs of ‘Free’ Hotel Nights With Points

Over the last decade, I have spent more than 500 nights in hotels in more than 100 countries. While I have paid for most of them, I have also redeemed millions of points for free nights. There’s something undeniably satisfying...

The Extra Mile, Sept. 11: Delta One to Europe From 106K Each Way, What Happened to Spirit’s ‘Stuff’ & More

We made it to Friday, Extra Mile readers! Today, Kyle reflects on the 25 years since Sept. 11, how it changed travel, and the heroes whose actions that day still &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/newsletters/extra-mile/sept-11-on-this-day-25-years-l

Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge - Munich Terminal 2

Lufthansa's First Class Lounge in Munich Airport's Terminal 2 features internal passport control, private shower suites, a dedicated cigar lounge with high-end audio, and restaurant-quality dining with à la carte options ranging from authentic Thai dishes to B

Buy Wyndham points for as low as 0.68 cents each

Wyndham Rewards is once again offering up to a 90% bonus when buying their points, this time through October 21, 2026. You can buy Wyndham Rewards points at any time for 1.3 cents each, so this bonus brings the cost down to as low as 0.68 cents per point. T

Air France A350-900 Business Class Review: Papeete to LAX

I wasn’t planning to fly Business Class out of Tahiti. I had booked Air France Premium Economy with Flying Blue miles and was happy with that choice. Then, while checking in through the app, an offer appeared: $466 for a confirmed upgrade to Busines

(YMMV) Capital One Shopping: Get $600 With Squarespace Signup (Free With AmEx Business Gold)

(YMMV) Signup for Squarespace for $114 and get $300 back from Capital One Shopping. You'll get the $114 fully refunded with AmEx Business Gold benefit

7 Reasons NerdWallet Calls Chase Sapphire a “Must-Have for Travelers”

Both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® reward travelers richly and come packed with benefits for your lifestyle.

Air Canada Buy Aeroplan Miles Up To 110% Bonus September 11 – 25, 2026

Air Canada continues its miles sales, and there is a new sale with an account specific bonus for purchases made between September 11 – 25, 2026. Air Canada Aeroplan members can buy up to 1 million miles in a calendar year before any possible bonuses. [&#8230;]

Is a Marriott premium business card finally on the way?

Last year, American Express sent out a survey regarding potential changes to its portfolio of Marriott business cards (of which there is currently one), teasing a premium card with a $600+ annual fee and some possible features similar to the current Bonvoy Br…

Alliances Make Your Miles More Useful—While Airlines Keep More Of The Best Awards For Their Own Members

From Lufthansa and Swiss to Air France, Singapore and United, airlines reserve benefits for their own customers. Alliances still connect the world for travelers, but their leaders have to negotiate around those competing incentives—even inside joint ventures.

Sprinkler Malfunction Makes for Damp Day on Anthem of the Seas

SWISS First Lounge Zurich Airport (ZRH) Terminal E Review: Terrace, Top-Tier Dining, And Bedrooms!

A tour of SWISS First Lounge Zurich Terminal E, with restaurant-quality dining, an outdoor terrace with plane views, and two private bedrooms.

This Casino Perk Gets You an Extra Cruise Cabin

Margaritaville at Sea&#8217;s top casino players can now bring along an extra stateroom at no additional cost. The new perk, called Sail with Friends, is part of an expanded lineup of Casino Players Club benefits bookable now for cruises departing October 1, 2

Virgin Atlantic Ups The Ante In India, As The World Dials In

This week, Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25 years of flying to India. In Virgin fashion, it&#8217;s doing so in style, with a joint announcement among partners Delta... The post

Flying Blue Award Tickets Now Come in Light, Standard, and Flex Fares

Flying Blue's Light, Standard, and Flex award fares are now live on Air France and KLM flights, and the cheapest award includes less than it did before September 8, 2026.