JetBlue's 120% Points Sale Dies Tonight - While Alaska Slashes Awards 50% And Citi Gives Turkish a 40% Bump

Quick question before we start: when was the last time you checked whether a buy-points sale was actually worth it? Tonight is a good night to find out, because one of the biggest bonuses of the month closes at midnight.

Meanwhile, there is a window of cheap award flights open right now that closes in just a couple of days. Let's get into it.

The answer is chillin' near the bottom of today's newsletter... keep scrolling.👇

JetBlue TrueBlue is offering a 120% bonus on purchased points, and that offer ends today, Thursday, November 5. If you were waiting for a sign, this is the final one.

Bonuses like this can make points cheap enough to be interesting, but only if you have a specific redemption in mind. Buying points on spec rarely ends well, so check the math before you pull the trigger.

If you miss JetBlue, there is more time on other programs. Alaska has a 110% bonus that ends this Saturday, Southwest has 45% off through Tuesday, November 17, and Virgin Atlantic has a 50% bonus through November 26.

We keep every live sale in one place on our buy points promotions tracker, so you can compare before you spend.

Only buy JetBlue points tonight if you already have a flight in mind and the cost per point beats the cash fare. Otherwise, let this one go and wait for the next sale.

Alaska Atmos Rewards launched its November Global Getaways on Wednesday, the program's Members Day, and the savings run as deep as 50% on award tickets in select regions. (Alaska Airlines)

The headline fares include Venice, Italy, from 25,000 points and Hawaii from 11,500 points. Each destination has its own eligible travel dates, but you have to book by this Saturday, November 7.

Hunting for specific dates? Award Travel Finder just added more programs to its award search, including Singapore KrisFlyer, JAL Mileage Bank and Finnair Plus, which makes comparing against Alaska's sale prices much easier.

If you have Atmos points and a flexible calendar, Venice at 25,000 or Hawaii at 11,500 are strong prices worth locking in before Saturday. If your dates are fixed, check whether the sale even covers them before getting excited.

Between November 1 and November 30, you can earn a 40% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou points to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. Note that the bonus is funded on Turkish's end rather than by Citi, which is worth knowing when you read the fine print. (Frequent Miler)

Turkish has long been a favorite for award bookings on partner airlines, so a 40% boost makes the program more attractive than usual for anyone sitting on ThankYou points.

Don't transfer just because there is a bonus. Find the specific award first, confirm space, then move the points with plenty of time left in November.

The single best way to earn American AAdvantage Loyalty Points with credit card spending often flies under the radar, and it was recently made an official card perk rather than an unofficial quirk. (Upgraded Points)

We covered the card's welcome offer earlier this week in our Citi AAdvantage business 75K bonus breakdown, and this double-dip angle makes the card even more interesting for small-business owners chasing status.

If you spend heavily on a business card and care about American elite status, this is the kind of perk that quietly adds up all year.

The most popular way to use World of Hyatt points is free night awards, but the program also offers a Points + Cash option, where you pay part points and part cash toward a stay.

The value of that option has fluctuated significantly over the years. A decade ago it was one of the best ways to redeem for some travelers, and its usefulness has bounced around since.

Run the numbers every time. Compare the cash price, the points price and the Points + Cash price side by side before booking, because the right answer changes by property and date.

The Park Hyatt Riviera Maya Cancun, the brand's first all-inclusive, is set to open on January 8, 2027 with 148 rooms (Caribbean Journal). It's a notable move for Hyatt's luxury tier, which has not typically played in the all-inclusive space.

Keep an eye on award pricing once booking opens, since new luxury resorts often launch with eye-catching rates before demand settles.

Clear has been rolling out its new e-gates across the country all year, a streamlined setup that lets passengers pass through without stopping at one of its famous blue kiosks. The e-gates are now at more than 50 airports (Pulse 2.0), with more on the way.

Before your next trip, check FlightQueue for estimated security wait times at your airport.

Beyond JetBlue and Alaska, several more programs are running buy-points promotions with comfortable deadlines.

• ✈️ American AAdvantage: 40% discount through November 23

• 🇶🇦 Qatar Privilege Club: 20% bonus through November 23

• 🇦🇪 Etihad Guest: 25% bonus through November 23

• 🇫🇮 Finnair Plus: 50% discount through Monday, November 16

• 🇩🇪 Lufthansa Miles & More: 50% bonus through December 2

The answer is 🎉 Atmos Members Day. Atmos Rewards launches its Global Getaways promotion on the first Wednesday of each month, which the program calls Atmos Members Day.

Do you ever buy points on a sale, or do you stick to earning them through cards and flying? I'm curious how many of you pull the trigger on bonuses like JetBlue's tonight. Hit reply and tell me - I read every response!

That's it from me today. If JetBlue's sale was on your radar, tonight is the night to decide.

- Jack

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Whether you're spending hotel points or airline miles, these are the standout deals right now via Award Travel Finder:

Hotels:

• The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, US | 1.7cpp value | 88,000 pts/night

• The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki - Honolulu, HI, US | 3.6cpp value | 82,000 pts/night

• Conrad Bora Bora Nui - Bora Bora, PF | 2.3cpp value | 120,000 pts/night

• Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island - Platte Island, SC | 2.5cpp value | 130,000 pts/night

• Six Senses Kyoto - Kyoto, Kyoto Prefect..., JP | 1.9cpp value | 259,000 pts/night

Status Matches & Challenges:

• Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles Status Match - Philippine Airlines

• TAP Miles&Go Status Match - TAP Air Portugal | Star Alliance

• GHA DISCOVERY Status Match

Buy Points & Miles Deals:

• Alaska Airlines (Atmos Rewards): 110% bonus - ends this Saturday (November 7, in 2 days)

• American Airlines (AAdvantage): 40% discount - ends November 23 (in 18 days)

• Etihad Airways (Etihad Guest): 25% bonus - ends November 23 (in 18 days)

• Finnair Plus: 50% discount - ends Monday November 16 (in 11 days)

• Garuda (GarudaMiles): 25% bonus - ends December 5 (in 30 days)

• JetBlue Airways (TrueBlue): 120% bonus - ends today (November 5)

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