We might be cooked. Okay, maybe not totally cooked, but the credit card points game is definitely trending in the wrong direction lately. A few negative updates have rolled out over the last couple weeks, and if you’re not paying attention, they could cost you points. Here’s what’s going on: New Referral Restrictions (Really Sneaky Ones) Starting October 7, 2025, a certain bank (you know the one… the one I can’t mention) is making it harder to earn referral points for their business credit...
30 days ago • 2 min read
American Airlines is one of the few major U.S. airlines that doesn’t partner with any major transferable credit card point programs. No Chase, no Amex, no Capital One, no Bilt, nothing. But just because you can’t transfer your points directly to AA doesn’t mean you can’t still use your points to fly on American Airlines flights. In this week’s episode of Book Here, Not There, I show you how to book an American Airlines flight from LAX to D.C. using your credit card points—without touching a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
How to Save 6,700 Points on the Same Delta Flight [YouTube Tutorial] Maximizing Strategy: Did you know the same Delta flight can cost you thousands of points more, depending on how you book it? In this week’s episode of Book Here, Not There, I show you how a Delta flight from LAX to Atlanta (Flight 390, Feb 11, 2026) costs: 22,700 miles via Delta SkyMiles 18,500 points via Virgin Atlantic 16,000 miles via Air France Flying Blue That’s a 6,700-point difference—enough for another short domestic...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Two New IHG Credit Card Offers Max Miles Points has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Max Miles Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by any of these entities. I want to highlight two new hotel credit card offers, and one of them could be one of the best hotel card offers of the year! 1. IHG One Rewards Premier...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
New 30% British Airways Avios Transfer Bonus If you log into your Amex account this morning, you'll see a 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia through July 15th. That means for every 1,000 Amex points you transfer to British Airways, you'll receive 1,300 Avios! How to Maximize The obvious thing to do is transfer points to British Airways to book British Airways flights but sometimes that's not the best deal because British Airways flies a majority of their flights to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Max Miles Points Miles & Points Newsletter Hey Travelers, I hope 2025 is treating you well so far. This week, I’ve got some updates for you—new travel rules for the UK, tips on flying to Japan with points, and some awesome welcome offers worth checking out. So, let's get into it! In This Newsletter: 🇯🇵 How many points does it cost to fly to Japan? 🇬🇧 New entry requirements for the UK 💳 A few increased welcome offers! 💬 Join the Discord Server ✨ Current Transfer Bonus ☎️ Book a one-on-one call...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Max Miles Points Miles & Points Newsletter Hey Travelers, This week’s newsletter brings valuable updates: last call for Hawaiian Airlines’ 100% bonus miles, hidden perks of Walmart+ with the Amex Platinum, new lounge openings, and more. Plus, join our Discord community to connect with fellow travelers. Let’s dive in! In This Newsletter: 🌟 New PHX Lounge + Upcoming SAN 🎟️ AirTags: A Must for Holiday Travel 💺 49K Points for Business Class to Europe ✈️ Last Day for Hawaiian Miles Bonus 🛒...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Max Miles Points Miles & Points Newsletter Hey Travelers, This week, we have a bonus opportunity with Hawaiian and Alaska Miles and updates from our growing Discord server. I’m also excited to share that I’ll be attending a U.S. State Department content creator event focused on travel safety and passports. If you have any specific questions about traveling abroad, travel safety, or passport tips, please reply to this email and let me know—I’ll do my best to get answers for you! In This...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Max Miles Points Miles & Points Newsletter Hey Travelers, This week is packed with exciting opportunities to maximize your points and miles. From lucrative transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic’s surprising award pricing changes, there’s plenty to explore. Let’s dive in! In This Newsletter: ✈️ New Discord Community for Miles & Points 💼 Elevated Card Offers to Jump On 🔄 Limited-Time Transfer Bonuses 🌍 Flying Blue Promo: U.S. to Europe for 15,000 Points 🛫 Virgin Atlantic’s Dynamic Pricing:...
9 months ago • 3 min read