The power of the Chase Trifecta: Maximize your earnings with 3 cards

Maximize the Chase Trifecta to earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points across spending categories while taking advantage of the perks of each card.

[TN, GA, AL] FirstBank $300 Checking Bonus

FirstBank is offering a bonus of $350 when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements

The Extra Mile, July 10: Amex’s Big Bet on Dinner, Delta’s Growing Loyalty Problem & More

Happy Friday, Extra Mile readers! In today's issue: Amex just spent $700 million on a European restaurant reservation app &#8230; and that's the least surprising part of its billion-dollar plan &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/newsletters/extra-mil

What Travelers Should Know About Alberta’s Sports Betting Rules Before Visiting

Most people pack for Alberta thinking about mountains, the Calgary Stampede, and the long drive between Banff and Jasper. Almost nobody packs with a thought about whether they can legally put twenty dollars on a hockey game from their hotel room. Yet that ques

Chase Hyatt Credit Card: 75k Offer (45k + 2x Up To 30k)

Chase Hyatt is offering up to 75,000 points as a sign up bonus. Bonus is broken down as

Buy Air France KLM Flying Blue Miles with a 45% Discount

Until July 28, 2026, Air France KLM Flying Blue is selling miles with up to a 45% discount, which you can leverage to score a deal on flights.

[CO only] Pikes Peak National Bank $250 Checking Bonus

Pikes Peak National Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new freedom checking account and complete the following requirements:

A Flight Only Bookable With Points Offers Amazing Winter Sun

I often tell people that the best unkept secret with Avios is, in fact, the Avios app. Separate to the British Airways app, the Avios app... The post A Flight Only Bo

Entering the Amex world without disrupting my $0 wallet (A Carrie commentary)

I am having fun seeing how far I can go with a $0 credit card wallet as I re-enter the miles and points world. As a recap, I&#8217;m not naturally inclined to the skills that seem to draw most people to this hobby, so I like the idea of keeping things as si

World of Hyatt® Complete Guide

World of Hyatt is still one of the strongest hotel loyalty programs for everyday travelers, mostly because the points are easy to earn (largely through Chase) and they often stretch further at Hyatt than at any other major chain. If you have Chase Ultimate

Inside the Chase Sapphire Family: Comparing All 3 Cards in 2026

The Chase Sapphire family has changed up quite a bit. The original Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® has recently received significant updates, while the issuer launched its first-ever Sapphire business card last year: the Sapphire

American Airlines Meal Rule Has No Exceptions—Except One Route Tied To An Airport That Closed In 1995

American Airlines says its first class meal rule has no exception markets, yet Chicago–Denver still gets meals despite being under 900 miles. The reason: American still measures Denver using Stapleton, the airport that closed in 1995.

How To Earn Rewards On Housing Payments With Bilt Credit Cards

Earlier this year, Bilt roll out absolutely massive changes, which impact both the credit card portfolio, as well as the way that rewards are offered on housing payments. There&#8217;s no denying that the new system is confusing to many people, and that the lo

American Airlines Launches Summer 2026 Award Sale

American Airlines has launched a fresh AAdvantage award sale, and the transatlantic pricing is the part worth paying attention to. You can fly one-way to Europe from 21,000 miles, and book the U.S., Mexico

ALL Accor Meeting Planner Double Points North & Central America Through December 31, 2026

Accor has extended a Meeting Planner offer for meetings and events organized in North and Central America through December 31, 2026. Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members who register for this offer can earn double points for up to three meetings and events throu

Avianca LifeMiles 15% Transfer Bonus From Amex

Avianca LifeMiles is running a 15% transfer bonus for points transferred from AMEX

Carnival Cruise Director Departs Just Days Before New Contract

74% Of Loyalty Members Quiet Quit Within Two Months—While Brands Celebrate The Wrong Metrics

While 83% of loyalty program owners believe members feel valued, only 56% agree—and 74% quiet quit within two months. Starbucks’ worst-value reward becoming its most popular shows how brands mistake defensive cash-outs for loyalty, engagement and success.

The best time to apply for these popular Citi credit cards based on offer history

We've rounded up the welcome offer history for the most popular Citi cards. Here's what you should know about the best time to apply for one of these cards.

There’s a New Best Way to Book Hawaiian First Class: For 26K Points Each Way!

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines' 787 Business Class is the best way to fly to Hawaii, period. We love these new business class suites, and we especially love that you can &#8230;