✈ Don’t Make This Transfer Bonus Mistake, Inside the Newest (and Nicest) Centurion Lounge & More From TPG ✈

Also: Delta adds new Saudi Arabia route

October 29, 2025 View in browser

Turn your points into even more points! by Tanner Saunders, Senior hotels reporter Editor’s note: This morning our hearts are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Melissa. We’ll continue to follow this development and we encourage all who are able to support relief efforts through trusted organizations. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— We love a good transfer bonus. These occasional offers allow you to get even more out of your transferable points and miles. But they're only available for a limited amount of time, usually about a month. I've used transfer bonuses plenty of times, especially with two of my favorite airline programs — Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club — to get incredible deals on flights across the pond. (I'm talking about 6,000 miles for a last-minute trip to London. How could I afford not to?) But I've also made a few mistakes with these — specifically, not paying attention to when a transfer bonus ends. During a recent Chase Ultimate Rewards offer with a 20% transfer bonus, I calculated what I'd need for the flight I wanted, but got lazy and didn't make the transfer right then. Later on, when I tried to book, the offer had expired and I didn’t have enough Chase points (without the bonus) to get what I'd planned — and that difference meant settling for an eight-hour flight in a seat near the lavatory instead of in business class. So I'm here to tell you: A bunch of lucrative transfer bonuses are about to expire, including a 20% bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue with American Express Membership Rewards and a 30% bonus to British Airways Club and other Avios programs with Chase Ultimate Rewards. Check out our full list of current (and quickly expiring!) bonuses. And if you're still navigating the world of transfer bonuses, bookmark these stories that help and inspire: These credit card transfer bonuses are available right now Why all travelers should earn transferable credit card points Guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels How we used a transfer bonus to save TPG nearly $4,500 on a business trip Why you should master a few credit card transfer partners, and (most likely) leave the rest behind Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY.

Deal alert! Fly to Paris for only 7,100 points Fly from the Northeast to Paris on JetBlue for as few as 7,100 TrueBlue points and only $5.60 in taxes and fees, one-way. That rate is available for select dates in December, while fares in the range of 17,000 to 22,000 points each way can be found throughout late 2025 and early 2026. Check it out

Today's top stories Inside Amex's newest and nicest Centurion Lounge yet American Express opened its long-awaited outpost at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), and it is bound to be a hit with travelers. Read more Delta to become only US airline to Saudi Arabia with new Riyadh route Delta Air Lines will land in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with flights from Atlanta to Riyadh next October. Read more The best time to cruise Alaska Alaska is a cruise destination with a limited season. Each month has its advantages, from discounted pricing to abundant wildlife. Read more Don't make these time-change mistakes when planning travel When you travel, follow our tips to avoid common daylight-saving snafus and other time-zone mistakes. Read more Southwest Airlines unveils a new debit (yes, debit) card that earns points Southwest launched a Rapid Rewards debit card that will allow members to earn points on everyday spending. Read more

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