Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for October 2026
Editor's Note
From bonus points on your next hotel stay to sales on award tickets, we're always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem them for maximum value. In other words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams.
This week, Rove is celebrating its newest transfer partner with a lucrative bonus, and World of Hyatt and Aeroplan are offering bonus points and a status match challenge. Plus, Capital One has a chance for select business cardholders to earn a $500 travel credit.
Each week, we help our readers by rounding up promotions so they don't have to scour the internet for the best reward redemptions and offers. This includes everything from frequent flyer programs and hotel rewards programs to credit card offers and rental car deals. Here's our latest list of noteworthy new points and miles promotions for October.
Airline loyalty program promotions (October 2026)
Airline loyalty programs can offer trip discounts on specific dates, the opportunity to earn more points or miles for future travel and exclusive deals to accumulate points or miles toward elite status. Below is one of the best offers we found for October.
Save 30% on select Singapore award flights
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer runs monthly award flight deals called Spontaneous Escapes. October's offers include economy tickets from New York to Frankfurt starting at just 19,250 miles and from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle to Singapore starting at 30,800 miles.
Book by Oct. 31 for travel between Nov. 1-30 (blackout dates apply).
Related: Should you transfer hotel points to airline partners?
Hotel loyalty program promotions (October 2026)
Hotel loyalty programs regularly offer discounted award stays and new ways to earn extra points. Here are some October deals to consider when booking your next stay.
Score 20k Bonvoy points on a beach vacation
Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 20,000 bonus points on a qualifying vacation package in the Caribbean, Latin America and Mexico. You must stay at least four consecutive nights and book a flight, rental car or both along with your hotel stay.
Book through Vacations by Marriott by Oct. 31, 2026, and complete your trip by March 31, 2027.
Related: Why you should register for hotel promotions — even if you don't think you'll use them
Credit card promotions (October 2026)
Card issuers offer deals and discounts on a wide range of products, from airfare to dining. Here are some of the offers we've rounded up this week. Note that these are targeted, so they may or may not be available on your account. You must activate these offers on your card and use the enrolled card to make the purchase in order to earn bonus rewards.
Targeted Amex Offer at WorldHotels
This offer, which we spotted on the American Express® Gold Card, could save you up to 25% on your next hotel stay.
You could earn a $125 statement credit after spending a minimum of $500 USD on WorldHotels purchases through Dec. 31. Even better, you could stack this offer with one (or both) of Best Western's current promos to earn 2,000 bonus per stay and double points.
Targeted Amex Offer at ANA
If you're considering flying All Nippon Airways soon, check your Amex account for this lucrative offer.
Targeted cardmembers can earn a whopping 30,000 bonus Membership Rewards points — worth $600 by TPG's October 2026 valuations — after spending at least $2,500 on qualifying ANA flight purchases. Flights must originate in the U.S. and be booked online by Nov. 30.
Targeted Chase Offer on tours and activities
One of Chase's most common offers has come back around to help you save on fun things to do during your next trip.
After activating this offer, you'll earn 5% cash back on your first two payments at Viator or Trip Advisor Experiences, up to $10 cash back total. Book online by Oct. 31.
Targeted Chase Offer at Airalo
This Chase Offer, which we noticed on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), could help you beat high roaming fees.
You can get 15% cash back on an Airalo e-SIM purchase of $15 or more by Oct. 31, up to a $25 cash back maximum.
Targeted Citi Merchant Offer at IHG
Eligible Citi cardholders can save $50 on a hotel stay of $300 or more at any IHG property booked through Citi Travel. There is no minimum stay length, but you must prepay for your stay by Oct. 22 with your enrolled credit card; the $50 discount will be applied at the time of booking.
Related: The ultimate guide to saving money with Amex Offers
Ongoing travel deals
In addition to these new offers, many others from previous weeks are still available:
- If you haven't yet joined IHG One Rewards, the program is offering 3,000 bonus points for new members who enroll through this page and stay at an IHG destination within 21 days of joining. The deal page states that this is a limited-time offer but does not specify when it ends.
- New players can earn 7,500 bonus Bonvoy points by joining BetMGM, placing a bet of at least $5, and linking their Marriott Bonvoy account. Those points are worth around $56 by TPG's September 2026 valuations, so you'll come out ahead even if you don't win your $5 bet.
- If you live in Washington State, you can earn one Delta SkyMile for every passing yard the Seahawks complete this season. Sign up to start earning.
- Triple your ALL Accor earnings on stays of two or more nights at participating hotels in Middle East destinations, including Egypt and Turkiye. Plus, you'll be automatically entered to win 100,000 bonus points and more. Activate the offer, then book by Oct. 25, 2026, and stay by Jan. 31, 2027.
- Earn 2,000 Best Western Rewards bonus points on every stay at a Best Western branded property between October 1-28, up to a maximum of 20,000 bonus points. This offer may be targeted; log in here to see if you're eligible, in which case you will be automatically registered.
- Save 25% on select award flights with the latest Promo Rewards deals from Air France-KLM Flying Blue, with flights to Europe starting from 18,750 miles each way in economy. Book by Oct. 31, 2026, for travel through March 31, 2027.
- United MileagePlus is awarding extra miles on car rentals booked through the program's portal: 2,000 bonus miles on rentals of three to five days, or 2,750 bonus miles on rentals of six-plus days. Book and complete your rental by Oct. 31 (blackout dates apply).
- Turkish Airlines' Miles&Smiles program partners with Wyndham Rewards to let members earn miles on hotel stays, and right now, you can triple your miles. Book by Nov. 4, stay by Dec. 31, and make sure your Wyndham Rewards account preferences are set to Miles&Smiles miles instead of Wyndham points.
- Hilton Honors Amex cardholders can earn 10,000 bonus Hilton points on a single stay. Register by Nov. 9, 2026, then book a stay of three-plus nights with your card through Hilton's site or mobile app and complete your stay by Jan. 3, 2027.
- Double your earnings at Thompson properties this fall when you register, book through the World of Hyatt app and stay by Nov. 10. Even better, you can take advantage of this promotion multiple times up to a cap of 30,000 bonus points.
- Earn up to 4,500 bonus Bonvoy points per qualifying stay: 1,500 bonus points when you stay two or more nights, plus an additional 3,000 bonus points at resort properties. Register by Nov. 13 for stays from Sept. 22 through Nov. 22.
- Marriott Bonvoy elite members can earn 3,000 bonus points per night (up to 12,000 total) on vacation rental stays through Marriott Homes & Villas. Each stay must be at least two consecutive nights and have a minimum spend of $1,500. Register and book by Nov. 13, 2026, for stays through March 31, 2027.
- Earn up to 6,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles bonus miles: 1,000 on your first stay, 2,000 on your second and 3,000 on your third. Register by Nov. 30, and complete your stay(s) by Dec. 31.
- Get a 15% points rebate on stays at World of Hyatt's Under Canvas locations. Register by Nov. 30 for stays through Dec. 1.
- World of Hyatt is awarding 3,000 bonus points for every three nights you stay at any hotel participating in the program, up to 36,000 bonus points total. Register first, then book and complete your stay(s) by Dec. 15.
- New members of the Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards program can save up to $50 on their next flight simply by joining the program by Dec. 31. U.S. residents outside Alaska, California and Hawaii can register here for their discount code; residents of Alaska, California and Hawaii can register here.
- Earn 5,000 bonus Hyatt points on each stay of five-plus nights at participating Hyatt House and Hyatt Studios properties. Register, book and stay by Dec. 31.
- Best Western is awarding double points at more than 4,000 participating hotels worldwide with this promo. Register first, then book and stay by Dec. 31.
- IHG One Rewards members can earn double points starting on their second stay, or triple points when booking through the IHG One Rewards app, LINE or WeChat — with no limit to the number of points you can earn. Register first, then book and stay between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31.
- Hertz is offering a fifth day free when you book an SUV or minivan for 4-27 days at participating Hertz locations in the U.S. Book with promo code 212109 and pick up your vehicle by Dec. 31.
- If you're targeted for Hilton's "Stay More, Earn More" offer, you can earn up to 15,000 bonus points in total on your next five stays. Check to see if you're targeted and register here by Dec. 31, then complete your stay(s) within six months of registration.
- Earn 50,000 Atmos Rewards points when you apply for a home loan through this link by Dec. 31 and are approved. Your bonus points should post within six to eight weeks of closing.
- Earn 3,000 bonus points per stay this fall at Hilton's luxury, lifestyle, resort or all-inclusive hotels and 1,000 bonus points per stay at any other property in the Hilton portfolio. Register first, and stay between Oct. 15 and Dec. 31.
Targeted Amex Offers
- Earn a $15 statement credit on a pet boarding purchase of $75 or more at meowtel.com. You can use this offer up to two times, for a total of $30 back, through Oct. 19.
- Get a $30 statement credit on a purchase of $250 or more at Airbnb through Oct. 20.
- Earn $50 back when you spend at least $250 on prepaid Europcar rentals booked online by Oct. 21.
- Get a $200 statement credit after you spend a minimum of $750 in one or more qualifying Holland America purchases of cruise reservations. Book online, by phone at 1-877-932-4259, or through a Holland America travel advisor by Oct. 22.
- Earn a $100 statement credit when you spend a minimum of $500 on room rate and room charge purchases at select Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Luxury Destinations around the world. Book on the Wyndham website, and complete your purchase by Oct. 27.
- Earn $200 back when you spend at least $1,000 in one or more qualifying purchases online by Oct. 31. Excludes Canada locations.
- Earn a one-time $100 statement credit when you spend a minimum of $500 at participating Hyatt properties in the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America by Nov. 15.
- Earn 10 additional Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at AmaWaterways — up to 50,000 bonus points — including both cruise reservations and onboard spend. Book online by Nov. 18.
- Earn $200 back when you spend $450 or more at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean by Nov. 30.
- Get $40 back as a statement credit when you spend at least $200 on JetBlue purchases by Dec. 14. Flights must originate in the U.S. to qualify.
- Get $50 back on a single purchase of $250 or more with Italo Treno when you book online or through the Italo Treno mobile app by Dec. 27.
- Earn a $30 statement credit after spending $150 or more on a Turo rental in the U.S. or Canada. Your car must be returned and paid for by Dec. 31 to qualify.
- Through Dec. 31, get $50 back as a statement credit when you spend at least $250 on stays at select Radisson Hotels properties in Europe and Africa.
- When you spend at least $1,000 in one or more Homes & Villas purchases by Dec. 31, you can earn a statement credit of $350.
Targeted Chase Offers
- Earn 5% cash back, up to $100 total in savings, on your Emirates purchase between now and Oct. 18.
- Earn 10% cash back on your Best Western stay of $100 or more, with a $32 cash-back maximum. This offer ends Oct. 31 and does not apply at SureStay Hotels, WorldHotels, BW Signature Collection or BW Premier Collection.
- Earn 15% cash back, up to $50 maximum, on a single purchase with Uniworld River Cruises by Oct. 31.
- Receive $30 cash back after spending $150 or more at Turo by Oct. 31, for a savings of up to 20%.
- Get a $100 statement credit when you spend at least $600 in a single purchase through Chase Travel by Oct. 31.
- Earn $50 cash back on an Away purchase of $295 or more, after taxes and any discounts. Make your purchase online or in-store by Nov. 5.
Targeted Citi Merchant Offers
- Get a $30 statement credit after spending at least $250 in a single transaction with Avis, either in-store or online. You can use this offer up to twice before Oct. 31.
- Earn $10 back on up to two Uber Eats orders of $30 or more. Activate this offer by Oct. 24, and use it by Oct. 31.
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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 | 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. |
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Pros
- Valuable dining and food-related credits
- Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
- Multiple travel and purchase protections
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- 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
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- 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.
- Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
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- 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.
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- $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.
- Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status 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.
- Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
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