Summary
Each week we round up the best ways to earn and redeem points and miles. Highlights this week: nonstop Tahiti economy awards from about 25,000 Capital One miles each way, an American Airlines offer that can add up to 25,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on flights to Australia or New Zealand, and several generous credit card welcome offers (including targeted sign-up packages worth roughly 90,000 AAdvantage miles or 100,000 TrueBlue points if you qualify and meet spending requirements). Below are the notable promotions for May 2026 across airlines, hotels and cards, plus ongoing deals worth tracking.
Airline loyalty promotions (May 2026)
– Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles: 30% off economy award redemptions between Turkey and many U.S. gateways. Typical transatlantic economy awards priced at 40,000 miles each way drop to about 28,000 miles. Book by May 22 for travel Oct. 1–Dec. 10.
– Delta/Uber credits: Fly Delta Comfort Classic or Comfort+ on a domestic itinerary marketed and operated by Delta (excludes Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories), enroll in the SkyMiles promotion, and you can receive up to $80 in Uber credits (two rides up to $40 each). Book and fly by July 19; credits are valid for 60 days after they post or until Sept. 19, whichever comes first.
– Frontier “Fly One, Get One”: Earn 5,000 bonus Frontier miles for each round-trip flight you take, up to 20,000 total. Register by May 31 and complete travel by Aug. 31. You must register at least 24 hours before departure.
Hotel loyalty promotions (May 2026)
– Sonesta Travel Pass: Members can earn double points (capped at 10,000 bonus points per stay) and save up to 25% during Sonesta’s annual sale. Use promotional booking code and book by May 19 for stays through Sept. 30.
– Wyndham extended-stay brands: Earn 15,000 Wyndham Rewards bonus points for a stay of five or more consecutive nights at participating extended-stay properties. Register and book by June 30; complete your stay by Sept. 30. Some room types may be excluded.
– Choice Privileges: Earn 8,000 bonus points for every two stays, up to four times (max 32,000 points). Register and book by July 6; complete stays by July 7. Points can also be redeemed for discounted gift cards during the promotion window.
Credit-card promotions and targeted offers
– Targeted Amex offer — Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Selected American Express cardmembers can earn 5 extra Membership Rewards points per dollar on qualifying Regent purchases (online, via Amex Travel or with a consultant) through May 25, up to 50,000 bonus points.
– Targeted Chase offer — Cruise America: Selected Chase cardholders may get $50 back on Cruise America U.S. rentals of $400+ if booked by May 31.
– Targeted Chase offer — Turo: Some Chase cardmembers can earn $30 back after spending $150+ on Turo through May 31.
Note: Targeted offers only appear on eligible accounts and usually require enrollment/activation on the card prior to purchase.
Ongoing travel deals worth noting
– Alaska Atmos Rewards: Fans near Snapdragon Stadium can earn bonus Atmos points tied to in-game goals; check eligibility and register separately for men’s and women’s team promotions.
– World of Hyatt Homes & Hideaways: Double base points for qualifying stays completed by May 31; no registration required.
– Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Select Europe routes discounted up to 25% with economy awards starting from about 18,750 miles each way. Book by May 31 for travel through Oct. 31.
– Wyndham x Miles & More: Earn 5x Miles & More miles at thousands of Wyndham properties if you switch your earning preference; book by May 31 and stay by Aug. 31.
– National Car Rental Emerald Club “One Two Free”: Earn a promotional free day for every two qualifying rentals between April 6 and June 7; preregistration required.
– Southwest + Budget: Earn Rapid Rewards points for Budget rentals at participating airport locations; complete qualifying rentals by June 30 with the coupon code provided.
– ITA Airways / Miles & More: Earn up to 3,000 bonus Miles & More miles on promotional flights; activate and travel by June 30.
– World of Hyatt Under Canvas and select properties: Earn 2,000 bonus Hyatt points per night (up to 60,000 total) if you register by June 30 and complete stays by July 1.
– IHG One Rewards: Triple AAdvantage miles for IHG stays for a limited time; register and add your AAdvantage number before booking.
– Hyatt Las Vegas points-back: Get 20% of your World of Hyatt points back on award stays at participating Las Vegas hotels; register and stay by July 31.
– Accor Live Limitless: Earn double base points on eligible stays of two-plus nights in much of the Americas; activate, book by Aug. 8 and stay by Sept. 8.
– IHG “Pick Your Points”: Choose 2,000 bonus points for every two nights or 8,000 for every four nights this summer; register and stay between May 20 and Aug. 31.
– Lufthansa group summer promo: From June 1–Aug. 31, earn 50% more Miles & More miles and elite qualifying credits on premium economy flights if you include your Miles & More number when booking.
– Best Western Rewards: Earn 1,000 bonus points per eligible night for stays May 11–Sept. 7 (no registration required).
– Hyatt House/Hyatt Studios: 5,000 bonus Hyatt points for stays of five-plus nights at participating locations if you register and complete stays by Dec. 31.
– Hilton targeted “Stay More, Earn More”: Targeted members may earn up to 15,000 bonus Hilton points across five stays; check if you’re targeted and register by Dec. 31.
Selected targeted Amex Offers (examples and deadlines)
– $225 back after $1,500+ on Icelandair flights purchased by May 24 (U.S.-originating itineraries).
– $250 back after $1,000+ at participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties; expires May 24.
– $40 back after $200+ at participating Caesars Rewards properties by May 24.
– $50 back after $250+ on qualifying room charges at select IHG properties by May 26.
– $100 back after $500+ on Sixt rentals by May 31.
– $100 back after $500+ on Carnival cruise purchases by June 2.
– Bonus points offers for Oceania, Sonesta, Marriott and other brands with varying caps and expiration dates through summer.
– 10% back on prepaid Expedia bookings via Amex portal through Aug. 4 (cap $125).
Selected targeted Chase Offers (examples)
– 10% cash back (up to $32) after $100+ at participating Best Western brands; offer ends May 24.
– 10% cash back on room rates and room charges at select Caesars properties (up to $50); ends May 31.
– 8% cash back on first two Viator/Tripadvisor Experience payments through May 31 (small cap).
– 10% cash back (up to $62) on IHG purchases of $400+ by June 30 (terms exclude some properties).
Takeaway
Many of these promotions require registration or activation before booking, and a few are targeted to specific card accounts or loyalty members. If you see an offer that fits your travel plans, enroll or activate it now, confirm blackout dates and restrictions, then book early to lock in the savings or bonus earnings. If you want, I can highlight the best offers for a specific trip, loyalty account or credit card you have.