Yesterday's News: Bonus Points with United and Marriott, Oneworld Availability & More
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here – The Blue for Business Credit Card from American Express, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
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How To Search for Oneworld Award Availability
Oneworld isn't the biggest alliance, but it does have some major carriers with extensive global route networks. In this guide, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen opens up his bag of tricks for finding awards on the various Oneworld airlines, from American to Qantas. Read more.
Earn 20,000 Bonus Points with the Amex Blue for Business Card
For a limited time, signing up for the Blue for Business Credit Card from American Express gives you the chance to earn an additional 10,000 Membership Rewards points (after spending $5,000 in six months). TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Nick Ewen explains why having this under-the-radar card in your wallet could be a smart move. Applications must be received by 07/29/2016. Read more.
Rewards Card of the Week: Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
You can earn 75,000 bonus AAdvantage miles after you spend $7,500 in the first three months with the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard. After you earn the bonus, you'll have enough miles for a one-way international first-class flight on American Airlines or its Oneworld partners, including Cathay Pacific.
Earn Bonus Points and Miles With United and Marriott This November
Chase just announced a Double Stay, Double Go promotion in which you can earn bonus miles for using a Marriott card with United, and a United card with Marriott during the month of November. We break down exactly what you'll earn when you use different eligible cards (based on their bonus spending categories). Read more.
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| 5X miles | Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel |
| 2X miles | Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day |
Pros
- Stellar welcome offer of 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, a $250 Capital One Travel credit to use in your first cardholder year upon account opening.
- You'll earn 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, which means you won't have to worry about memorizing bonus categories
- Rewards are versatile and can be redeemed for a statement credit or transferred to Capital One’s transfer partners
Cons
- Highest bonus-earning categories only on travel booked via Capital One Travel
- LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
- Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
- Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
- Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel
- Enjoy a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Lifestyle Collection
- Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
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