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JT Genter
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Points & miles writer since 2015. Digital nomad since 2017. I help travelers maximize loyalty rewards programs and credit cards. AwardWallet Editor-in-Chief.
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I'm a Turkish miles millionaire! And @katiegenter.bsky.social is too! 🙌

Turkish Airlines stretched out posting the bonus miles almost as long as it could. But the bonus miles are finally in our account!

Here's how we did it and how we plan to redeem those miles: awardwallet.com/news/airline...
I Flew to Six Continents for Turkish Airlines’ Million-Mile Challenge — and It Finally Paid Off
Would you fly to six continents to earn one million miles? Well, that's just what I did! Here's how I earned and plan to redeem these miles.
awardwallet.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Over the last few years, card issuers have continually increased annual fees in exchange for new statement credits.

But you don't have to pay a huge annual fee to earn points and miles. Here are 9 no-annual-fee cards that earn transferrable points:
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The 9 Best No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards for Earning Transferable Points
Did you know you can earn transferable points without paying a credit card annual fee? Here are the cards that let you do so.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Today, Singapore Airlines opened a brand new 11,300-square-foot first-class lounge in Singapore. Here's a look inside: awardwallet.com/news/airline...
Singapore Airlines Just Opened a New First Class Lounge in Changi Airport — Here's A Look Inside
The all-new Singapore Airlines First Class SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 2 is officially open. Here's what you need to know.
awardwallet.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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A boatload of points and miles news the past 24 hours:
- New Southwest partnership: awardwallet.com/airlines/sou...
- Timeline for new Bilt cards: awardwallet.com/news/bilt-re...
- JetBlue flash sale from 1500 points: awardwallet.com/news/jetblue...
Southwest Announces Partnership With Philippine Airlines — and You Can Already Book Flights
New day, new partner airline. Southwest Airlines just launched a partnership with Philippine Airlines. Here are all the details of the tie-up.
awardwallet.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Two big award sales launched today:
- 50% off select Alaska awards: awardwallet.com/news/alaska-...
- AA awards starting at 5k domestically, 7500 Caribbean, 17.5k Europe, and 20k Asia! awardwallet.com/news/america...
Act Fast: Alaska Airlines Offering up to 50% Award Discount to the South Pacific, Asia, and More
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is offering up to 50% award discount to a new list of destinations each quarter. Here are the current routes.
awardwallet.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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8 years ago today, I showed up to the airport for a "confirmed" flight to find out that the airline had cancelled the flight months prior.

Here's the story and my takeaways from the experience: thepointsguy.com/news/things-...
6 Things I Learned From My Vanished Flight Experience - The Points Guy
I showed up at the airport for my confirmed flight, only to find out it was cancelled months ago. What can you do to avoid this scenario?
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November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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This month, you can fly between North America and Europe for just 18,750 miles each way in economy or 45k miles each way in business class (and not just from Canada)

And you can transfer many types of points to Flying Blue to book these deals: awardwallet.com/airlines/fly...
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Fly U.S.-Europe From Just 18,750 Miles or 45,000 Miles in Business Class
Flying Blue Promo Rewards are back for November 2025. Book Europe flights from just 18,750 miles each way from these North American airports.
awardwallet.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Lots of points & miles news with a new month:
- Capital One transfer bonus: awardwallet.com/blog/capital...
- IHG 15% award discount: awardwallet.com/blog/ihg-new...
- Wells Fargo adds transfer partner: awardwallet.com/news/wells-f...
- 50% bonus miles for SQ members: awardwallet.com/news/airline...
Transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Club With a 20% Transfer Bonus
Score a 20% transfer bonus when you transfer Capital One miles to British Airways Club. Here are all the details.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Another month, another round of silent changes to the @MarriottBonvoy program terms and conditions.

Thankfully, we've got your back. Here's a breakdown of changes to the 48-Hour Guarantee, points posting window, and the removal of just one exception: awardwallet.com/news/marriot...
Marriott Adds New Restrictions to 48-Hour Guarantee, Quickens Points Posting Window, and More
Marriott added new restrictions on the 48-hour guarantee, shortened points posting windows, and made several other T&C adjustments.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Amex just opened its latest Centurion Lounge location: a massive 18,000-square-foot lounge in Salt Lake City (SLC).

AwardWallet's Tyler Glatt was there this morning to get an early look. Here's his photo tour of the new lounge: awardwallet.com/blog/amex-ce...
Amex Opens New Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City (SLC) — Access, Amenities, and a Look Inside
The new Amex Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) is now open. See inside, plus hours, amenities, and how to access.
awardwallet.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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A 100% transfer bonus, free rent, double points, free coffee and pastry, free fitness experiences, new comedy club events, and so much more -- but only for one day.

Here's this month's Bilt Rent Day promotions: awardwallet.com/blog/bilt-re...
Bilt Rent Day November 2025: Transfer Points to Etihad Guest With up to a 100% Bonus
Bilt's November Rent Day details have been revealed. Offers include an up-to-100% transfer bonus to Etihad, free coffee in NYC, and more.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Curious which luxury properties provide the best value for Hyatt points? Us too. So, we dug into tens of thousands of AwardWallet redemptions.

Here are the top 10 luxury Hyatt properties, ranked by average cents per point based on actual points bookings: awardwallet.com/blog/top-lux...
The 10 Best World of Hyatt Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays
Redeeming Hyatt points for luxury stays? Here are the top ten properties that will stretch your hard-earned points the furthest.
awardwallet.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Whoa! You can now earn and redeem United miles on JetBlue flights -- and JetBlue points on United flights! Here are the rates we're seeing so far: awardwallet.com/news/airline...
United and JetBlue Add Miles Earning and Redeemptions as Part of Expanded Blue Sky Partnership
United and JetBlue massively expanded their Blue Sky partnership — and you can now earn and redeem points and miles on both airlines!
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October 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Never thought I'd see the day when Chase launched a transfer bonus to Southwest! 🤯
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Chase Launches First-Ever Transfer Bonus to Southwest Rapid Rewards — But Only for a Couple Weeks
Chase just launched a 25% points transfer bonus to Southwest. But is this limited-time transfer bonus one you should take advantage of?
awardwallet.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Last week, Katie and I headed to Malta for a music festival — and to add it as our 36th country this year.

We redeemed Hyatt points for nearly 3¢ each at the new Category 2 Hyatt Centric Malta. From its location to the club lounge, here’s what we thought:
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Hyatt Centric Malta Quick Review: A Category 2 Gem With a Club Lounge and Excellent Redemption Rates
The Hyatt Centric Malta opened in 2024, and now serves as a compelling Category 2 option. Here's our quick review of the Hyatt Centric Malta.
awardwallet.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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American Airlines just announced a new card!

Earn up to 6x AAdvantage miles on spending, 15k bonus Loyalty Points from flying, get Admirals Club day passes, a companion pass, and a lot more -- all for a mid-range annual fee:

Full details here: awardwallet.com/credit-cards...
Citi Launches the American Airlines AAdvantage® Globe™ Card: 90k-Mile Bonus, Elite Benefits, and More
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® has arrived! Here's everything to know about the card, including its bonus, benefits, and more.
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October 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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ANA has a new-ish tool that helps you easily find award availability -- including hard-to-book business and first class awards.

Here's how it works (and a direct link to the search tool): awardwallet.com/airlines/how...
How to Use ANA’s Award Calendar to Find Hard‑to‑Get Business and First Class Seats
Learn how to use ANA’s Award Availability Calendar to find rare business and premium economy seats to Japan.
awardwallet.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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This week, AwardWallet's Tyler Glatt flew all the way to Zurich (and back) to check out a plane. And it seems it was worth the trip!

Here's Tyler's nose-to-tail photo tour of SWISS's brand new A350: awardwallet.com/airlines/swi...
SWISS Welcomes First Airbus A350: Here’s Your First Look Inside the Airline’s Brand-New Flagship Plane
SWISS just took delivery of its first Airbus A350. Here's a detailed look at the new airplane and its brand-new "SWISS Senses" cabins.
awardwallet.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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One of the biggest downsides of booking through a travel portal is having to forgo loyalty program earnings and perks.

But now, Rove is solving that with loyalty-program-eligible bookings! Here's how you can now triple-dip on hotel stays: awardwallet.com/news/rove-mi...
Rove Miles Hotel Bookings Are Now Loyalty-Eligible — Here’s How You Can Triple Up on Rewards
Thousands of hotels you can book through Rove Miles are now loyalty-eligible. Here's how this new benefit can triple your rewards.
awardwallet.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Act fast: United is offering behind-the-scenes tours for just 20k miles: awardwallet.com/blog/united-...
October 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Whoa! Citi just bumped the sign-up bonus on the Citi Strata Elite to 100k bonus points (after a reasonable spend).

And remember that Citi points can be transferred to AA at a 1:1 ratio (or 20 other transfer partners).

Full details: awardwallet.com/blog/citi-st...
For a Limited-Time, Earn 100,000 Transferable ThankYou Points With the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card
The brand-new Citi Strata Elite Card just boosted its new applicant bonus to 100k ThankYou Points. Here are all the details on this offer.
awardwallet.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Planning to upgrade your phone? You might want to transfer Capital One miles before you do.

AwardWallet's Tyler found out the hard way that you can get locked out of your account indefinitely — even if your number stays the same: awardwallet.com/blog/transfe...
Why You Might Want to Transfer Capital One Miles Before You Upgrade Your Phone
If you're planning to upgrade your phone this year, you might want to transfer Capital One miles first. Here's why this matters.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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I'm not typically a fan of the Moxy brand... but this newly opened location in central Istanbul won me over on our first overnight stay in June.

Here's why I've been back twice already: awardwallet.com/blog/moxy-is...
From Adana Kebabs to Elite Upgrades: Why I Keep Returning to This Moxy in Istanbul
The Moxy Istanbul Beyoglu opened in June 2025 near Taksim Square. Here are 5 reasons why I keep returning to this centrally located property.
awardwallet.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Loyalty programs are constantly making tweaks to their programs. Some of these aren't worth their own article, but we still want to share them.

Here's the latest roundup of changes involving Marriott, Southwest, Delta, Wyndham, and Accor:
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Points of Interest: New Path to Marriott Elite Status, Southwest Standby Restrictions, Wyndham Vacasa Limits, and More
Here's a roundup of recent program changes to MyCitizenM, Marriott Bonvoy, Wyndham Rewards, Accor Live Limitless, Delta SkyMiles, and more.
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October 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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In two weeks, Wyndham Rewards is doubling the award rates at dozens of properties. But you still have time to book at current rates.

Even if you're starting with zero Wyndham points, here's how to score one-bedroom vacation condos from $51 per night!
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Book Now: Wyndham Rewards is Doubling Award Pricing at 39 Properties on October 17
Wyndham Rewards is doubling award pricing at these 39 Vacation Club properties. But you still have time to book at current rates!
awardwallet.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM