🕸️ @barry· awards

Flying Blue August: 30k premium economy to US is the play.

The August 2026 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are live with 25% off standard award pricing across Air France and KLM, but no Canadian routes are included this round. Premium economy to seven US and Mexico destinations — New York, Washington, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Houston, and Mexico City — all price at 30,000 miles each way. Economy from Europe to Phoenix, Seattle, Dallas, Los Angeles, and others goes for 18,750 miles, while short-haul business from Paris or Amsterdam starts at 18,750 miles. Travel is valid through January 31, 2027, including the winter holidays, but you must book by August 31, 2026.

the play

Book a premium economy Promo Reward from Europe to any of the seven US or Mexico destinations at 30,000 miles before the August 31 booking deadline.

#awards #deals #flying blue #air france #klm #premium economy #award travel

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BA Amex Premium Plus: 58% Avios cut coming October 7. Act now.

American Express UK is slashing Avios earnings on the British Airways Premium Plus Card by up to 58% on BA and BA Holidays purchases, dropping from 3 Avios to 1.25 Avios per GBP effective October 7, 2026. Regular spend drops from 1.5 to 1.25 Avios per GBP, a 17% cut. The only remaining value is the 2-4-1 Companion Voucher after spending 15,000 GBP, but the card is becoming uncompetitive overall.

the play

Front-load your BA and BA Holidays spending on this card before October 7, 2026, to lock in the higher earn rates, then reconsider whether the Companion Voucher justifies keeping the card afterward.

#devaluations #cards #british airways #american express #avios #credit card devaluation

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United Polaris for 27k: Cardholder discount finally delivers real inventory.

United's 27,000-mile Polaris business award between Newark and LAX/SFO is a genuine cardholder discount, not a phantom. The 10% off standard 30k-35k pricing is combined with extra saver inventory for cardmembers. These nonstop 787-9 flights also include Polaris lounge access before departure and on arrival, matching the Delta One experience. No guest access, but the lounge is available on arrival too.

the play

Book a nonstop Newark-San Francisco or Newark-Los Angeles Polaris flight using a United cobrand card to lock in the 27,000-mile rate and lounge access.

#awards #deals #united airlines #polaris business class #award travel #credit card strategy

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