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Big moves in the airline world today as Southwest announces a major expansion, EVA Air debuts an impressive premium product, and a record-breaking shopping portal bonus hits the scene. Let's dive in...
✈️ Southwest Makes Historic Alaska Move
Southwest Airlines just announced service to its 50th state with new flights to Anchorage launching in May 2026. This marks a significant expansion for the carrier, opening up new opportunities for Rapid Rewards members to reach Alaska on points.
Taiwan's EVA Air made a splashy entrance at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) this week, launching nonstop service to Taipei with their newest aircraft featuring an upgraded premium economy product. This marks EVA's seventh U.S. destination, creating new opportunities for Star Alliance award redemptions.
💰 Best-Ever Rakuten Bonus Goes Live
New Rakuten members can now earn a $50 bonus (or 5,000 Membership Rewards points) after spending just $50 through the portal. This matches the highest offer we've ever seen and can be especially valuable if you opt for Membership Rewards points instead of cash back.
✈️ Lufthansa Miles & More Sale Returns
Lufthansa is offering a 50% bonus on purchased miles through their Miles & More program, bringing the cost down to 1.41 cents per mile. While this isn't the lowest price we've seen, it could be worthwhile for specific redemptions on Swiss or Lufthansa first class.
🚨 Boeing 777X Delays Continue
Boeing has pushed back deliveries of the highly-anticipated 777X to 2027. This latest delay impacts several major carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa, who were counting on these aircraft for fleet expansion.
💳 Today's Best Points & Miles Opportunities
Before we wrap up, I wanted to share some timely opportunities I've been tracking (courtesy of our friends at AwardTravelFinder). These deals won't last long, so let's dive in.
✈️ Current Transfer Bonuses
Active transfer bonuses worth considering:
Rove Miles → Air France KLM Flying Blue: +20% bonus
Rove Miles → Finnair Plus+: +20% bonus
Capital One Miles → JAL: Japan Airlines) Mileage Bank (+30% bonus
💰 Buy Points & Miles Promotions
Airline programs:
JetBlue TrueBlue: 130% bonus at 1.4¢ (expires October 28, 2025)
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 70% bonus at 1.48¢ (expires October 12, 2025)
American Airlines AAdvantage®: 35% discount at 2.45¢ (expires October 11, 2025)
United MileagePlus: 30% discount at 2.63¢ (expires December 31, 2025)
Hotel programs:
Wyndham Rewards: 90% discount at 0.68¢ (expires October 21, 2025)
World of Hyatt: 20% discount at 2.08¢ (expires October 06, 2025)
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