Earn Bonus Southwest and Marriott Points, Hyatt Gift Card Sale
Here's a round-up of the week's points, miles and travel industry news you may have missed:
Earn up to 7,500 Bonus Marriott Reward Points for Canada Stays
You can earn 1,500 bonus Marriott Reward Points per night (with a maximum of 7,500 points per stay) at select Marriott properties in Canada. The offer includes stays in a deluxe room and is available seven days a week. You must book with the promo code MRP, which is valid on stays between December 15, 2014-March 15, 2015 (blackout dates may apply). The hotels listed below are participating in the promotion:
- Courtyard Calgary Airport
- Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel
- Edmonton Marriott at River Creek Resort
- Residence Inn Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
- Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
- Ottawa Marriott Hotel
- Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel
- Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel
- Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel
- Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel
- Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel
- Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
- Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Bank with BankDirect and Earn AAdvantage Miles
You can earn AAdvantage miles for banking with BankDirect for new FDIC-insured checking accounts, money market accounts & CDs. The amounts you can earn are as follows:
- Earn 1,000 miles for each new Mileage Checking Account or Mileage Money Market Account opened.
- Earn 10,000 miles for establishing full payroll direct deposit from your employer into a Mileage Checking Account.
- Earn 5,000 miles for using BankDirect's bill pay service.
- Earn 5,000 miles for using your BankDirect Visa CheckCard.
- Earn 1,000 miles for referring a friend when they open a Mileage Checking account.
Mileage offers are available on applicable accounts only, and some restrictions may apply, such as early withdrawal penalties.
All customers are limited to two transaction accounts per household; one Mileage Checking Account and one Money Market Account. More details can be found here.
Earn Bonus Southwest Rapid Rewards for Online Shopping
You can earn 300 bonus Southwest Rapid Rewards points for every $175 you spend through the Southwest Airlines Shopping Portal, up to 1,200 points. The amounts are as follows:
- Spend $175, get 300 bonus points
- Spend $350, get 600 bonus points
- Spend $525, get 900 bonus points
- Spend $700, get 1,200 bonus points
This promotion runs through November 23, 2014 at 11:59 p.m.ET. Returns, shipping, taxes, gift card purchases, and certain products are not eligible for bonus points.
Save 10% on Hyatt Gift Cards
You can save 10% on Hyatt gift cards (only the physical, plastic ones, not the e-versions). As of now, there's no expiration date for this offer, and you can get the discount on as many cards as you want. Keep in mind that there's a $6 shipping fee added to the order of any physical card. The gift cards are valid for use at participating Hyatt hotels in the US, Canada, and Caribbean. Make sure to enter the promo code GPGIFT14, and you'll see the new discounted total reflected in your cart.
Club Carlson Offers Double Points or Elite Nights
Club Carlson has launched a promotion for double Gold Points or elite qualifying nights for stays until December 30, 2014. You can earn 20 additional Gold Points per $1 spent or one additional elite qualifying night for each night you stay. You must choose between points or stays when you register for the offer, and you can't change your selection once you've made it. You must be a Club Carlson member to participate in the promotion.
Earn up to 6,000 Bonus Alitalia Millemiglia Miles for Hilton Stays
You can earn 1,500 Millemiglia bonus miles every time you stay at a participating Hilton property in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. The bonus is offered for the first four stays completed during the promotional period, for up to 6,000 total Millemiglia miles. In order to get your miles, follow the steps below:
• Register for this promotion
• Select Alitalia as your preferred travel partner in your HHonors profile
• Choose Points & Miles as your earning style option in your HHonors profile
• Book your stay directly through Hilton
• Complete a stay at one of these participating Hilton properties before January 31, 2015
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 5X | New! Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App, or purchased directly from airlines. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com. |
| 1X | Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases. |
Pros
- Valuable dining and food-related credits
- Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
- Multiple travel and purchase protections
- No foreign transaction fees
- Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- New! Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App, or purchased directly from airlines.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
- Updated! $120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
- New! As an American Express® Gold Card Member, you can enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status. Enjoy benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
- Take advantage of a $100 credit towards eligible charges* at over 1,300 upscale hotels worldwide when you book The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App **. *Eligible charges vary by property. **The Hotel Collection requires a two-night minimum stay.
- Book your travel through the Amex Travel App with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
- Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.