The new year is an excellent opportunity for travelers seeking to maximize their miles and points. 2025 offers a range of new promotions and perks from various airlines and hotel chains, making travel more accessible and rewarding. Here are some of the top deals worth considering:
Earn or Save Miles and Points in Your Travels
Hilton Double Your Stay Promo
Hilton Honors members who register for the Double Your Stay offer can earn double points on eligible spending at Hilton properties until April 30. New members can also earn up to 3,000 extra points after signing up.
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards
Travelers booking mileage trips before the end of January can benefit from savings through June 30. Discounts are available for flights between Miami or Phoenix and Europe, with a 25% reduction on miles required for economy and premium economy class awards.
Extra Best Western Points
Best Western members can earn 5,000 bonus points after staying two nights at any participating hotel in the U.S., Canada, or the Caribbean until February 2. It is necessary to register for the promotion before the stay.
Bonus GHA DISCOVERY Dollars
Global Hotel Alliance’s DISCOVERY members can earn an extra $5 for each booking made through their app until the end of March. Additionally, members can accumulate bonus DISCOVERY Dollars for stays through June.
Unlimited Double IHG One Rewards
IHG One Rewards members can earn double points through the end of March after registering for its Unlimited Double Points promotion.
Free Qatar Airways Avios Points
New customers booking on the Qatar Airways website can earn 2,000 bonus Avios points for their first reservation, with up to 500 points for subsequent bookings.
More World of Hyatt Points
Hyatt is running its Bonus Journeys program offering double points for qualifying stays until March 28. Registration is required before March 10 via this link.
Elite Status and Credit Card Updates for 2025
American Airlines AAdvantage
American AAdvantage continues the year without changes to its elite status qualifications. Members can earn status through various methods including credit card spending and partnering businesses.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
The Alaska Mileage Plan now allows members to earn elite status from both paid flights and award trips. Frequent flyers can match their tier with Hawaiian Airlines.
United MileagePlus
United introduces changes to its elite status requirements but offers a Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) bonus next month to help members achieve status more easily.
British Airways Executive Club Changes
British Airways has shifted to a revenue-based program for earning elite status, effective April 1, which has implications for how members accrue benefits based on spending rather than miles flown.
Other Exciting Travel News for the Year
Delta Air Lines opened a new Sky Club at Charlotte Airport with extensive amenities for eligible travelers. Additionally, LOT Polish has launched a new lounge at Chicago O’Hare for Star Alliance members. Etihad Airways has reinstated U.S. Pre-Clearance facilities at Abu Dhabi’s airport, streamlining the travel process for passengers heading to the U.S.
As 2025 unfolds, these travel offers and updates present an exciting opportunity for frequent flyers and hotel guests alike to make the most of their journeys.