The Basics of Capital One Rewards
June 5, 2020
In case you're joining us for the first time, or missed a prior post in this series, please check out the index below:
Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers: An IntroductionThe Basics of American Express Membership Rewards The Basics of Chase Ultimate RewardsThe Basics of Capital One Rewards (this post)The Basics of Marriott BonvoyThe Basics of Citi ThankYou Points
Today we’ll take a look at an underrated player in the points and miles world: Capital One.
Capital One offers cards desirable to travelers, including those which earn transferable points as well as cards offering cash back.
32k Flying Blue Miles to Europe in Business Class
October 15, 2019
Update, 11:35 pm ET, 10/15: The Flying Blue Promo Awards Special Edition deals are now live!
Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France and KLM, looks like they've got some great deals coming via their new Promo Awards Special Edition sale.
ThankYou Points,Flying Blue,Air France,KLM
Stack Promo Award + ThankYou Transfer Bonus = 8k Points to Europe (ENDS SOON)
August 28, 2018
There are just two days left to take advantage of the 30% transfer bonus between Citi ThankYou Points and Flying Blue, and three days left to book Flying Blue's August Promo Awards...the cheapest of which will get you from New York City to Paris for only 8,000 ThankYou Points if you stack both promotions.
Less than 20k Points Roundtrip to Europe from IAH & IAD this Fall
July 12, 2018
Flying Blue's latest Promo Awards, stacked with the current 30% Citi ThankYou Point to Flying Blue transfer bonus, can get you between Houston or Washington, D.C. and Europe this September or October for as little as 18k ThankYou points roundtrip.
American Express,Flying Blue,Delta,Air France,KLM
New Amex Offers: 20k points for $1k Spend with Air France or KLM
June 1, 2018
American Express is offering some lucrative incentives to spend on their cards right now. Not everyone will have these Amex Offers available as they are targeted.
Big Changes to Flying Blue Effective June 1
May 28, 2018
REMINDER: These changes kick in this Friday, June 1. If you had your eye on a Flying Blue award, check this post and/or the Flying Blue Calculator to see if you should book now or post-June 1. I have updated the pricing changes section since last publication to include more Flying Blue award chart sweetspots, and how those prices will fare come June 1.
As of June 1, Flying Blue--loyalty program of Air France, KLM, Aircalin, Hop!, Joon, Kenya Airways, Tarom, and transavia--is changing the way awards are priced.
New Flying Blue Promo Awards: 25% Off to Europe, Israel, Morocco for Holiday Travel
October 3, 2017
Flying Blue–the loyalty program of Air France/KLM, Air Europa, Kenya Airways, and TAROM Romanian–has released its newest Promo Awards that let you fly from select North American cities to anywhere in Europe or to Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, or Algeria for 25% off standard economy and Business Class award prices.
Buy Flying Blue Miles & Earn 100% Bonus
September 18, 2017
Through September 25, 2017 you can buy Flying Blue miles with a 100% bonus. That brings the standard price of 3.28 cents a mile down to 1.64 cents a mile.
The minimum amount of miles you have to buy to earn the 100% bonus is 4,000 (for paying roughly $131.50 you'll receive a total of 8,000 miles).
New Flying Blue Promo Awards: 25% Off to Europe, Israel, Morocco for Late Summer Travel
June 3, 2017
Flying Blue–the loyalty program of Air France/KLM, Air Europa, Kenya Airways, and TAROM Romanian–has released its newest Promo Awards that let you fly from select American cities to anywhere in Europe or to Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, or Algeria for 25% off standard economy and Business Class award prices.
New Flying Blue Promo Awards: 25% Off to Europe, Israel, Morocco for Summer Travel
May 4, 2017
Flying Blue–the loyalty program of Air France/KLM, Air Europa, Kenya Airways, and TAROM Romanian–has released its newest Promo Awards that let you fly from select American cities to anywhere in Europe or to Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, or Algeria for 25% off standard economy and Business Class award prices.