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, we've got exciting new Airbnb benefits and coworking benefits on two of our favorite travel cards. Plus, time is running out to score the highest-ever welcome bonus on this popular airline card.
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 award flights to Japan
Thanks to an award sale from JAL Mileage Bank, you can save 30% on select tickets, including economy seats from the U.S. to Japan. That brings the price down to as low as 18,900 miles each way, plus taxes and fees, from Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.
Book by Oct. 31, 2026, for travel through Feb. 28, 2027.
Earn bonus Southwest points on a cruise
If a cruise is calling your name, this Southwest Rapid Rewards deal is for you.
For a limited time, members can quadruple their earnings on eligible Norwegian Cruise Line sailings booked through Southwest Cruises. That means you could earn 4 points per dollar spent through the platform instead of the usual 1 point per dollar.
Book online or by phone at 800-211-2933 by Oct. 31, 2026, for cruises departing on or before Dec. 31, 2027. Port charges, port expenses, taxes, fees and travel insurance do not earn points.
Related: Southwest announces major loyalty shake-up
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.
Earn up to 25k bonus points with Wyndham
The latest promo from Wyndham Rewards is a potentially lucrative one. Members can earn four times the base points at participating Wyndham properties this winter, up to a maximum of 15,000 bonus points.
Even better, the earning cap is higher for Insider subscribers and Wyndham credit and debit cardholders (20,000 points) as well as Premier cardmembers (25,000 points). Since Wyndham redemptions start at just 5,000 points per night, that could translate to up to five free nights.
Register and book by Jan. 15, 2027, then complete your stay(s) by Jan. 19, 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 Best Western
Amex has a slew of hotel offers out right now. The first one, which we found on the American Express® Gold Card, applies to participating Best Western and SureStay Hotels in the U.S. and Canada.
If targeted, you could earn a $50 statement credit after spending at least $250 in qualifying purchases of room rate and room charges by Dec. 31. That's up to a 25% savings.
Targeted Amex Offer at Leading Hotels of the World
If you have the American Express Platinum Card® and are considering a stay at Leading Hotels of the World, Amex's newest transfer partner, check your account.
This offer could earn you 15,000 bonus Membership Rewards points — worth $300 by TPG's October 2026 valuations — when you spend $700 in one or more purchases at select properties. You must activate and use this offer by Dec. 31.
Targeted Amex Offer at Hilton
We've also seen a great Hilton deal on select Hilton Amex cards. It's offering 20,000 Hilton Honors bonus points when you spend $200 or more at participating U.S. properties through Dec. 31. That's an earn rate of up to 100 points per dollar, on top of what you would normally earn for your stay.
Targeted Citi Merchant Offer at JetBlue
Thinking about booking your next flight on JetBlue? Be sure to check your account for this offer, which could earn you $50 back on a JetBlue purchase of $300 or more by Nov. 30.
Targeted Citi Merchant Offer at Marriott
Citi cardholders can also save up to 10% on a Marriott stay with this offer. If targeted, you could get $30 back when you spend at least $300 in a single transaction at any Marriott Bonvoy property. This offer is valid in-store only through Nov. 30.
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 October 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).
- Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 20,000 bonus points on a qualifying vacation package (four-plus nights and a flight, rental car or both) in the Caribbean, Latin America and Mexico. Book through Vacations by Marriott by Oct. 31, 2026, and complete your trip by March 31, 2027.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer's latest Spontaneous Escapes deals 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).
- 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 $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.
- Earn a whopping 30,000 bonus Membership Rewards points 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.
- 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.
- Earn a $125 statement credit after spending a minimum of $500 USD on WorldHotels purchases through Dec. 31.
Targeted Chase Offers
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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