https://milesahead.kumaranik.comCurated news and analysishttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-sapphire-preferreds-10-anniversary-bonus-is-packing-its-bags-sat57uThe good news? Not much. The 10% anniversary points bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred is disappearing, and here’s why that matters. Each year on your card anniversary, Chase used to tack on a bon...Sun, 10 May 2026 16:42:21 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-sapphire-preferreds-10-anniversary-bonus-is-packing-its-bags-sat57uhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/roves-new-aeroplan-transfer-partner-comes-with-a-25-bonus-act-fast-yeqmp8Rove has been on a partnership binge lately – Japan Airlines, SAS, Virgin Atlantic, and now Air Canada’s Aeroplan. While adding another airline sounds nice on paper, the real question is whether the t...Sun, 10 May 2026 16:40:51 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/roves-new-aeroplan-transfer-partner-comes-with-a-25-bonus-act-fast-yeqmp8https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/citi-aadvantage-executive-card-100k-mile-bonus-returns-s0uxasThird time’s the charm for Citi’s AAdvantage Executive card, and the bonus is the biggest they’ve ever run: 100,000 miles after you spend $10,000 within three months. If you already have a $10k projec...Fri, 08 May 2026 19:24:47 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/citi-aadvantage-executive-card-100k-mile-bonus-returns-s0uxashttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-offers-dishes-out-10-off-ihg-stays-if-you-see-it-rfc73lChase is up to its old tricks again, hiding a 10% IHG cash-back offer in the depths of its app like it’s a treasure map for points nerds. If you’re among the chosen ones who see it, you could save up ...Fri, 08 May 2026 05:06:54 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-offers-dishes-out-10-off-ihg-stays-if-you-see-it-rfc73lhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/delta-doubles-down-on-airbnb-earnings-but-only-for-the-fun-stuff-r8bq2vSo, what’s the big deal here? If you’ve ever booked an Airbnb stay, you’re already familiar with earning 1 SkyMile per dollar — a decent, if unexciting, perk. But Delta’s cranked it up to 11 for the s...Fri, 08 May 2026 02:58:22 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/delta-doubles-down-on-airbnb-earnings-but-only-for-the-fun-stuff-r8bq2vhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-freedom-unlimited-in-branch-offer-200-bonus-5-on-gas-groceries-first-year-hurdjkAlright, let’s get real: This Freedom Unlimited branch offer is like finding a $20 bill in your couch cushion — nice, but not life-changing. The $200 welcome bonus (20K points) is solid, but we’ve see...Fri, 08 May 2026 02:58:03 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-freedom-unlimited-in-branch-offer-200-bonus-5-on-gas-groceries-first-year-hurdjkhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/citi-thankyou-points-sharing-ends-may-17-heres-what-you-need-to-know-9cjcskSo Citi finally pulled the trigger — the days of sharing ThankYou points with your travel buddy, spouse, or that cousin who “forgot” to pay you back for their flight are numbered. Effective May 17, yo...Sat, 02 May 2026 14:43:37 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/citi-thankyou-points-sharing-ends-may-17-heres-what-you-need-to-know-9cjcskhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-sapphire-reserve-drops-150k-points-bombshell-heres-what-you-need-to-know-96cu20Chase Sapphire Reserve just dropped a nuclear option in the travel card space: a 150K-point welcome bonus that’s the biggest public offer we’ve seen in years. But before you start daydreaming about fi...Sat, 02 May 2026 14:42:05 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-sapphire-reserve-drops-150k-points-bombshell-heres-what-you-need-to-know-96cu20https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-dishes-out-a-65-transfer-bonus-to-marriott-heres-why-you-might-want-to-sit-76bmghLet’s get real: A 65% transfer bonus sounds juicy until you remember that Marriott Bonvoy points are about as valuable as a soggy sandwich when compared to Chase’s other transfer partners. But hey, I’...Sat, 02 May 2026 14:41:26 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/chase-dishes-out-a-65-transfer-bonus-to-marriott-heres-why-you-might-want-to-sit-76bmghhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/emirates-first-class-suites-may-soon-include-private-bathrooms-because-why-not-vl1m0cEmirates, already renowned for its luxurious first-class experience, is pushing boundaries further. President Tim Clark confirmed during an industry event in Berlin that the airline is developing firs...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:05:37 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/emirates-first-class-suites-may-soon-include-private-bathrooms-because-why-not-vl1m0chttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/bilt-rent-day-may-2026-up-to-100-avios-transfer-bonus-anne-hathaways-rent-free-g-lrc7n7Bilt’s May 1 Rent Day is here, and this month it’s not just about paying rent — it’s about leveraging transfer bonuses, playing a game hosted by Anne Hathaway, and scoring double points. Let’s cut thr...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:05:11 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/bilt-rent-day-may-2026-up-to-100-avios-transfer-bonus-anne-hathaways-rent-free-g-lrc7n7https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/amex-viator-offer-returns-spend-350-get-35-back-up-to-twice-t2t0b8Amex just resurrected its Viator offer, and this time they’re playing hard to get — but with a better payoff if you’re targeted. Spend $350+ on activities or tours through Viator’s US site and you’ll ...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:04:18 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/amex-viator-offer-returns-spend-350-get-35-back-up-to-twice-t2t0b8https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/costco-inkind-gift-card-deal-35-off-through-april-26-lcomcwCostco just brought back the inKind gift card deal — and while it’s not the legendary $59.99 price from last year, 35% off is still a solid discount if you’ve been meaning to stock up on dining credit...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:55:55 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/costco-inkind-gift-card-deal-35-off-through-april-26-lcomcwhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/wells-fargo-shocks-the-points-world-with-12-wyndham-transfer-ratio-thnmr2Let’s set the scene: You’re sitting at your desk, sipping lukewarm coffee, when you realize Wells Fargo — yes, *Wells Fargo* — just became relevant in the points game. How? By adding Wyndham as a 1:2 ...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:21:52 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/wells-fargo-shocks-the-points-world-with-12-wyndham-transfer-ratio-thnmr2https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/hyatt-regency-kyoto-checks-out-for-good-in-may-2027-book-now-or-never-dbhqrzIf you’ve ever daydreamed about sipping matcha in a ryokan-style room or wandering Kyoto’s bamboo groves from a Hyatt base, here’s your deadline: May 9, 2027. That’s when the Hyatt Regency Kyoto — a h...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:14:16 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/hyatt-regency-kyoto-checks-out-for-good-in-may-2027-book-now-or-never-dbhqrzhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/singapore-airlines-spontaneous-escapes-30-off-awards-for-may-travel-book-by-apri-du9hvoSingapore Airlines’ Spontaneous Escapes promotion is back, this time stretching its wings to include Scoot flights. If you’ve been nursing a stash of KrisFlyer miles, this 30% discount on award bookin...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:08:51 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/singapore-airlines-spontaneous-escapes-30-off-awards-for-may-travel-book-by-apri-du9hvohttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/air-france-klm-flying-blue-finally-gives-platinum-members-a-reason-to-care-about-dc7ekmHere’s the thing: If you’ve ever hit 600 XPs in Flying Blue and then treated every subsequent flight like a tax — “Why bother?” — you’ll appreciate this update. The program just introduced Choice Bene...Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:08:01 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/air-france-klm-flying-blue-finally-gives-platinum-members-a-reason-to-care-about-dc7ekmhttps://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/american-express-rebrands-airline-discounts-heres-what-actually-changed-87o2j7If you’ve ever felt like your Platinum card was just a fancy piece of metal, here’s a reason to dust it off. American Express has rebranded its airline discount program into “Platinum Member Airfares,...Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:57:34 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/american-express-rebrands-airline-discounts-heres-what-actually-changed-87o2j7https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/alaska-lounge-sfo-back-in-priority-pass-with-a-15-co-pay-vfh9p2If you’ve ever tried to squeeze into a crowded airport lounge during peak travel hours, the idea of paying extra for access might sound about as appealing as a middle seat on a transcontinental flight...Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:42:29 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/alaska-lounge-sfo-back-in-priority-pass-with-a-15-co-pay-vfh9p2https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/southwests-double-points-promo-hurry-up-and-register-before-april-12-z51hu4Southwest is throwing a Hail Mary pass to travelers: double Rapid Rewards points on flights, but you’ve got about as much time to act as a football coach has to challenge a play. The promo itself runs...Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:42:05 +0000https://milesahead.kumaranik.com/article/southwests-double-points-promo-hurry-up-and-register-before-april-12-z51hu4