The bonus is issued directly by Avianca, so it won't appear in your Amex | You need to be new or lapsed for at least 18 months, and the coupon expires
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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| 🔥 FIRE | | Amex to LifeMiles: 15% Bonus Through Mid-July | | Amex Membership Rewards transfers to Avianca LifeMiles are getting a 15% bonus through July 15th. The bonus is issued directly by Avianca, so it won't appear in your Amex account—just transfer normally and it will post within 24 hours. Since LifeMiles is already one of the better options for Star Alliance awards including United flights, this bonus makes for strong redemptions with no cap on transfer amounts and no registration required. | | source → |
| 🔥 FIRE | | Groupon's Costco Deal: Free Membership + Coupon Stacking | | Groupon is selling Costco memberships at regular price ($65 Gold Star, $130 Executive) but you'll get a $50 or $100 Costco.com coupon, effectively making the membership free if you were planning to shop online anyway. You need to be new or lapsed for at least 18 months, and the coupon expires August 9th. The real play is stacking: there's a $10 off $50 Amex Offer on Groupon (through July 26th) and Rakuten is offering 10x points on Groupon purchases. | | source → |
| 🔥 FIRE | | United's Baltimore-Nagoya Flash Sale: $939 in Basic Economy | | United is offering roundtrip fares from Baltimore to Nagoya starting at $939 in Basic Economy or $1,179 in regular economy, with travel in September, November through early December, and mid-January through early February 2027. The $240 difference gets you 2 checked bags instead of 1, advance seat selection, and the ability to earn miles without a United credit card—though Basic Economy can't be canceled for future credit. Book at least 3 days out with a Sunday night minimum stay required. | | source → |
| ✅ SOLID | | Amex Resy Credit Gets New Eligibility Rules August 1st | | American Express is changing how its Resy dining credit works on Gold and Platinum cards starting August 1st: only restaurants marked as eligible on Resy will trigger the statement credit, not every restaurant on the platform. Amex claims this adds clarity rather than cuts restaurants, and they're promising more eligible venues later this year when Tock restaurants join Resy, which could expand the benefit. Check the eligible badge on Resy before you book after August 1st. | | source → |
| 🔥 STEAL OF THE DAY | | Steal of the Day: Finnair Plus is running a 40% discount on Avios purchases, bringing the per-point cost down to 1.30¢ each. You can buy directly through Finnair or transfer to another Avios partner—the arbitrage works either way. At this rate, you can piece together a business class award between Europe and North America for under $900 all-in. Check the offer terms for any deadlines before you buy. | | source → |
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| 💳 CARD OF THE DAY | | Card of the Day: Chase Freedom Flex. Chase just opened registration for Q3 2026's 5% cash back categories (gas stations, public transit, EV charging, live entertainment, and donations), letting cardholders earn up to $75 per quarter on $1,500 in combined eligible spending. You'll need to activate before the September 14 deadline to earn the bonus. | | Apply here → (referral link) |
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