Everything went wacky (whacky?) for Wednesday, but in a good way. Let’s dive in!
- Capital One added three new transfer partners:
– Japan Airlines Mileagebank: 4:3 ratio normally, 30% bonus through October 22
– Qatar Airlines Privilege Club Avios: 1:1 ratio
– I Prefer Hotel Rewards: 1:2 ratio
JAL’s Mileagebank is a quirky program and there’s plenty of value for those with completely flexible schedules, Qatar is a nothingburger, and I Prefer points are a good value for high end properties assuming you can find bookable ones. - Southwest is launching a debit card issued by Sunrise bank, and FM sleuthing found the following:
– 2,500 point sign-up bonus after $100 spend in 90 days
– 1x on dining, Southwest, and “subscriptions”
– 0.5x elsewhere
Sunrise’s other debits don’t typically earn points on PIN transactions, so likely this won’t either. That doesn’t mean there isn’t value here though, always be probing. (Thanks to David and FM) - AirFrance / KLM’s FlyingBlue has a promotion for 10,000 bonus miles on paid economy flights originating in the US and connecting through Amsterdam or Paris, but only for US residents.
If this doesn’t tell you about the state of international economy travel bookings for airlines, I don’t know what will; I can’t remember the last time a promotion like this targeted US passengers on economy bookings. - Bank of America Spirit Visa credit card holders now get two free checked bags on flights booked directly with Spirit, but whether Spirit goes Chapter 7 liquidation or your flight happens first is a coin-toss.
- Breeze has a promotion for 35% off of base round-trip fares using promo code NATURE for bookings by Friday and travel between October 7 and February 3, 2026.
I don’t think this airline is going out of business anytime soon, especially given their new Pasco, WA to Provo UT route (PSC-PVU). I mean, how could you lose with that one? - The Park Hyatt Tokyo, an aspirational and (formerly?) tired cult-famous hotel, has seemingly completed its remodel and is now bookable for stays in December and later after an 18 month remodel. (Thanks to changmander)
Happy Wednesday!
Pictured: Diving into wacky (whacky?)