Fresh Summer Offerings: Miles and Points Promotions, Competitions, and Deals Extended into Late Summer Season
As summer 2025 draws to a close, a host of enticing travel deals are up for grabs, offering travellers the chance to earn and use miles, points, and even win exclusive experiences. Here's a roundup of some of the most noteworthy offers currently available.
Hotel Partnerships
World of Hyatt has expanded its earning-and-redemption portfolio by welcoming Bunkhouse Hotels into the fold. This partnership means that travellers can now earn and redeem points when they stay at these unique properties. Additionally, Bunkhouse Hotels is now part of the Brand Explorer perk, providing members with a free night each time they stay at five more brands within its portfolio.
Another exciting development is the addition of the famous Austin Motel, Hotel St. Augustine, and Hotel San Cristobal to the World of Hyatt loyalty program.
New Lounges
Two new Centurion Lounges are on the horizon, set to open in Amsterdam and Tokyo. The Amsterdam lounge, expected to open in 2026 at Concourse E, will honour Dutch heritage, design, the city's canal houses, and even coffee culture. Meanwhile, the Tokyo Haneda lounge will feature Japanese design principles, private phone booths, and a dedicated VIP room.
Miles Promotions
For those looking to boost their airline miles, several carriers are offering purchase bonuses and discounts. FrontierMiles, for instance, is offering up to 150% bonus on purchased miles until September 10, 2025, at about 1.08¢ per mile. United MileagePlus, Southwest Rapid Rewards, Lufthansa Miles & More, American Airlines AAdvantage, and Emirates Skywards are also offering significant bonuses and discounts on miles purchases.
Credit Card Offers
American Express Gold and Platinum cards offer up to 200,000 points in bonuses and include perks like a $200 annual travel credit via American Express Travel or Platinum Card Travel Service. Various credit card programs frequently offer access to airport lounges with their premium cards, with American Express Platinum being particularly well-known for lounge access.
Other Travel Deals
Cruise offers include 20% off voyages plus category upgrades and shipboard credits, while hotel programs such as Marriott Bonvoy currently provide up to 40% bonus points on purchased points. Occasional free points promotions, such as 500 free JetBlue TrueBlue points, add extra value temporarily.
Sweepstakes and Special Credits
Choice Hotels is running a Million Point Sweepstakes, with more than 600,000 American Express cardholders transitring through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol each year, and the Tokyo Haneda lounge will cater to Centurion Card members. Eleven other winners will each receive 100,000 points in the Million Point Sweepstakes.
In addition, World of Hyatt members can receive a 15% rebate on points when staying with Under Canvas, a new glamping partner, if they register for the promotion by Nov. 28 and complete their stay by Dec. 1. One lucky member will be drawn each week between now and the end of the promotion.
Hyatt 777 Jackpot
Hyatt is offering a 777 Jackpot in Las Vegas, but no specific details about the offer are provided in the paragraph.
AAdvantage and Citi Partnership
American Airlines and Citibank have partnered, allowing Citi ThankYou point transfers to American Airlines at a 1:1 ratio for certain Citi credit card holders. This partnership is significant as it allows the transfer of points into American's own loyalty program, which was not previously possible. The transfer of Citi ThankYou Points to Leaders Club, the loyalty program from The Leading Hotels of the World, offers a 25% bonus if done by Aug. 23.
Caveats
Always review terms carefully—points purchases are typically final and non-refundable. Maximize value by considering partners where miles can be redeemed. Keep abreast of expiration dates, as many promotions end within days to weeks.
- To enhance your travel experience during Labor Day 2025, consider utilizing American Airlines' airline miles for discounted flights from LaGuardia Airport, especially with the ongoing partnership between American Airlines and Citibank that allows Citi ThankYou points transfers to AAdvantage at a 1:1 ratio.
- For a stylish, budget-friendly lodging option this summer, explore hotel partnerships such as Bunkhouse Hotels under the World of Hyatt loyalty program. By earning and redeeming points, you can enjoy free hotel upgrades or even enter finance-savvy free travel sweepstakes like Choice Hotels' Million Point Sweepstakes.
