Every week we scan for promotions that help you earn and redeem points and miles more effectively. This week’s highlights include premium-economy flights to Paris from 34,000 Chase points, special American Express® Gold Card 60th-anniversary offers, a Clear+ membership discount, ways for Sapphire and Freedom cardholders to earn an extra 10 points per dollar, and a new rent-earning benefit for Air France–KLM cardholders (3 miles per dollar).
Below is a concise roundup of notable May promotions across airlines, hotels and credit-card offers. Dates, registration and booking windows are noted where relevant — always check terms before you book.
Airline loyalty promotions
– Qantas Frequent Flyer: Save 20% on Classic Flight Rewards in economy on Qantas-operated domestic routes in Australia. Book by May 25 and travel between June 1, 2026 and May 9, 2027. If you need points, transfers from major card programs are available.
– Emirates Skywards status boost: Earn a 20% bonus on tier miles for flights through Aug. 31, 2026, and qualify for elite status with 80% of the usual requirements through Aug. 31. (Silver: 20,000 tier miles or 20 qualifying flights; Gold: 40,000 tier miles or 40 qualifying flights; Platinum: 120,000 tier miles plus one first- or business-class flight.)
Hotel loyalty promotions
– Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 3x points on eligible vacation rentals in the Caribbean and Latin America for stays of five or more consecutive nights. Book by June 26 for stays between June 1 and Dec. 31, 2026.
– WorldHotels Rewards (BWH portfolio): Earn 1,000 bonus points per night, with no limit, at participating properties through Sept. 7, 2026. Members should register before booking.
Credit-card and targeted offers
Note: Many offers are targeted and require activation on your card before purchase.
– Targeted Amex Offer (WorldHotels): Selected American Express cardholders can get a $125 statement credit after spending $500+ on room rate and room charges at eligible WorldHotels properties when booked at worldhotels.com. Complete purchases by Aug. 31, 2026.
– Targeted Chase Offer (Cambria Hotels): Some Chase cardholders have an offer for 5% cash back at participating Cambria Hotels in the U.S., with a $12.25 cash-back cap. Offer expires June 26, 2026.
– Targeted Chase Offer (Airalo): Eligible Chase cardholders may earn 15% cash back (up to $25) on one Airalo eSIM purchase of $15+ by May 31, 2026 — useful for avoiding international roaming fees.
Ongoing and notable deals to consider
Rather than reproducing every promotion, here are several still-active offers worth checking and registering for where required:
– Frontier: Earn 5,000 bonus miles per round-trip (up to 20,000) by registering — register by May 31 and fly by Aug. 31, 2026.
– Homes & Hideaways (World of Hyatt): Double base points on qualifying stays completed by May 31, 2026 (no registration required).
– Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save up to 25% on select Europe routes; book by May 31 for travel through Oct. 31, 2026 (economy deals from ~18,750 miles one-way).
– Wyndham x Miles & More: Earn 5x Miles & More miles at thousands of Wyndham properties; sign in and change earning preference, then book by May 31 and stay by Aug. 31, 2026.
– National Car Rental Emerald Club: “One Two Free” promotion — earn a free day for every two eligible rentals through June 7, 2026 (preregister online).
– World of Hyatt and other hotel chains: Multiple seasonal promotions (Under Canvas bonus points, extended-stay bonuses, and point-back offers in Las Vegas) that may require registration and have varying booking/stay windows.
Selected targeted Amex Offers (examples)
Amex is running several targeted travel credits and bonus-point offers through late spring and summer — examples include:
– $225 credit after $1,500 on Icelandair (U.S. origin) — purchase by May 24.
– $250 credit after $1,000 at participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy — offer expires May 24.
– $40 credit after $200 at select Caesars Rewards properties — expire May 24.
– $50 credit after $250 at select IHG properties — expire May 26.
– $100 credit after $500 at Sixt rentals by May 31.
– Multiple additional hotel and cruise credits or extra-points offers through June–August; availability is targeted.
Selected targeted Chase Offers (examples)
– 10% cash back (up to $32) at participating Best Western brands — offer ends May 24.
– 10% cash back on Caesars Rewards room charges (up to $50) — ends May 31.
– $50 cash back on Cruise America purchases $400+ by May 31.
– Other short-window cash-back offers for travel experiences (Viator/Tripadvisor), Turo, and IHG stays — check your Chase account and activate any targeted deals.
How to use these offers effectively
– Always check whether an offer is targeted and requires activation. If you don’t activate, you won’t receive the bonus.
– Register for promotions that require enrollment before booking or traveling.
– Stack offers where possible: targeted card credits + hotel/brand promotions + loyalty-earning preferences can multiply value.
– Transfer flexible points only when you have confirmed award availability or a clear plan to avoid stranded balances.
Bottom line
May brings a mix of short-window award discounts, targeted card credits and ongoing loyalty promotions across airlines, hotels and rental partners. Prioritize the offers that match your travel plans, register or activate required promotions, and stack where possible to maximize points, miles and savings.