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The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices from the US are typically […] The post Current point transfer bonuses for May 2026 appeared first

Lufthansa launched a stopover program that allows travelers with a layover in Munich to easily extend their stay in the city for up to seven days.

Now that it's Quarter 2 of 2026, it's once again time to revisit our Points Valuations, which we update on a quarterly basis.

For years, many have argued that Hilton Honors Diamond status had become diluted, with too many elite members and not enough truly valuable, differentiating perks. But in 2026, that finally changed. Hilton introduced a new tier above its longstanding highest...

Here's why The Points Guy suggests avoiding basic economy fares as they spread to business class, too.

Atmos Rewards (previously Alaska Mileage Plan) is the combined loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. The old Mileage Plan was long considered one of the best loyalty programs, and Alaska miles were coveted worldwide in the points-and-miles world. When Alaska announced that it was going to unveil a new, combined program with Hawaiian Airlines, […] The post What are Alaska / Hawaiian Atm

Many of the major hotel chains offer best rate guarantees or price matching programs to customers. Here’s how they work and why you should know about them.

We recently reported on a site for finding points-bookable events called pointsevents.com. In the comments, a reader pointed out a similar site called Pointauctions.com that offers very similar functionality, albeit with slightly fewer filters but a couple more tracked programs and a more visually appealing interface. Pointauctions.com, a site for finding events and experiences bookable […] The po

With the recent introduction of a co-branded credit card in Canada, United MileagePlus is a program that you may want to consider as part of your points strategy.

Every quarter, Chase targets some cobranded cardholders with spending offers such as “Earn 5X points on up to $1,000 spend at grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations” or “Spend $6,000 & earn 6,000 bonus points.” There is an annoying quirk with those spending offers though. If you register directly on the Chase website at the […] The post Registered for a Chase quarterly spending offer & forg

How the major hotel chains handle day-use rates, when it makes sense to book one, and the loyalty trade-offs to know about.