We're drooling over this new elevated welcome offer

Good morning 😏

Just like how Gangnam Style captivated the world in 2013, I’m here to captivate you by showcasing the best travel news, tips, and deals from the week.

…but I won’t be dancing.

✅ Last chance (‼️) to earn up to 120k Southwest points + Companion Pass

✅ One of our most common questions: How many cards are too many?

✅ Are you a Delta diehard? The airline just launched elevated welcome offers on both its consumer and business cards.

✅ To burn points on business class or not? That is the question, and this week’s YouTube video does just that with Virgin Atlantic’s economy and upper-class seats.

✅ If you’ve been waiting for a deep-dive on ThankYou points and the associated cards that earn them, this week’s podcast is for you.

🏆 Favorite pick of the week: We’re drooling over this new elevated welcome offer

I’ll admit, that level of drool is a bit aggressive, but our excitement for this card is quite high.

We’re excited because just this week, this fantastic, $0-annual-fee card launched a big ol’ elevated welcome offer where you can earn 90,000 UR points after spending $6,000 in the first three months!

I do have to stop you right there, though, because this card is actually a cash-back card… 👀

BUT there’s a seamless way to turn that $900 cash-back into those coveted 90,000 UR points that I speak of.

And that is a lot of freaking points.

Better yet, we managed to pull some strings and sweet-talk the bank into letting us use actual card names in our original newsletter. GASP 😱

So rather than keeping you guessing here, I’ll direct you to our OG newsletter to read all about why this is a great card with a GREAT offer right now—no guesswork required 😎

🏃🏻‍♀️ Runner-Ups

🥇Brace yourselves for the BEST new online transfer partners tool

You guys, we are so proud of this 🥹

Some members of the DD team have worked SO hard to create this beautiful new resource which should now be your go-to cheat sheet for all things airline and hotel transfer partners!

It is NO secret that trying to keep up with which bank points transfer to which airline… is a lot. Even for me 😵‍💫

This page is also highly customizable so you’re able to filter your results by airline alliance or non-alliance program for more specific results.

You can even search for a particular program if you’d like.

It also details transfer ratios, how long it’ll typically take to transfer those points, and when you can expect airlines to release award seats.

Plus, we’ll keep you up to date on all the current transfer bonuses at the bottom, so it truly is a one-stop shop for everything you need to know when it comes to transferring your miles and points 🎉

🥈 Singapore Airline’s Global Redemption Sale

One of the best airlines in the world has launched a Global Redemption Sale which is offering up to 25% off award tickets!

It’s been a whole year since Singapore last offered a sale like this, so it’s always fun to see it return 😎

Here are the details:

• Valid for bookings between now and September 22, 2024

• Eligible for travel between January 15 and May 29, 2025 (yay!)

• Valid for ALL Singapore Airlines destinations in economy (with some award sales for premium economy and business)

• You must make the booking via Singapore’s website or mobile app

• There are some blackout dates which you can find here

I like this particular promo because of the large travel window starting early next year.

If you have a trip in mind with an eligible route, this gives you plenty of time to lock in a discounted award rate for a flight that is months away.

The booking window may be coming to a close in about a week, but the urgency to also travel during a last-minute time frame is diminished, which feels nice.

Singapore Airlines not only offers tons of routes to and around Southwest Asia, but they’ve also got plenty of routes to and from Northern Asia (hellooo Japan), Africa, the Southwest Pacific, and of course, EUROPE.

You can find all eligible routes, destinations, and award rates here.

📣 Quick Callouts

• 😊 Sweet: There’s a 30% transfer bonus from MR points to Hilton right now that’s better than you think…

• 😄 Quick tip: Earn 500 bonus Hyatt points per night

• 😎 Interesting: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) dropped Star Alliance and joined SkyTeam—offering new cheap ways to fly to Europe with points

• 🏃‍♂️Mike on the move: His favorite airline to book with points

• 🤓 Travel trivia: How many weekly flights operate between the two most populous countries in the world?

• 🤗 Good to know: Spirit Airlines’ new fares, explained

That’s all for now! Have a lovely weekend, and I’ll see you next time 🙋🏻‍♀️

52°22'35.4"N 52°15'17.4"W