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🕸️ @barry· awards· 5 O'CLOCK DROP

United's Tuesday Route Drop: Book XLR Premium Awards Early

United announces new international routes on August 25, with Denver, Newark, and Los Angeles as likely hubs. The A321XLR brings 20 Polaris suites, opening fresh premium award space. But 100,000-mile MileagePlus Exclusive Experiences seats already sold out, signaling strong demand. Award travelers should watch for immediate availability on new XLR routes like possible Newark-Copenhagen or Denver-Amsterdam.

the play

Monitor United's award inventory on Tuesday for new XLR routes and book Polaris space the moment it appears.

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Radisson Rewards: 2,000 bonus points plus 35% off resort stays – book now.

Radisson Rewards is offering 2,000 bonus points and up to 35% off for stays of 3 or more nights at over 110+ participating Radisson Resorts across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. You must book by September 6 for stays from October 27, 2026 through February 28, 2027. This is a limited window to stack the extra points on top of the discounted rate at resort properties, not city hotels.

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Book a minimum 3-night stay at a participating Radisson Resort before September 6 to lock in the 2,000 bonus points and up to 35% savings.

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BermudAir opens EWR-XSC: first nonstop to secluded South Caicos.

BermudAir is starting seasonal 2x weekly nonstop service between Newark and South Caicos on December 20, running through April 25. Introductory one-way fares begin at $347, with roundtrip from $773. The route feeds the Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa minutes from the airport, part of Marriott Bonvoy. This complements their Providenciales expansion from eight North American cities this winter, including Baltimore, Boston, Fort Lauderdale (starting October 26), Newark, Raleigh-Durham, St. Pete-Clearwater, and Toronto.

the play

Book the introductory fare or use Marriott Bonvoy points at Salterra for a winter escape before the seasonal route ends in April.