This Week in Miles & Points

  • 🚨 Deal Alert: Amex launches best-ever Platinum & Gold bonuses - 75,000 and 40,000 points respectively, with referral bonuses that are genuinely special

  • ✈️ Airline News: Etihad & Emirates follow Qatar Airways with status extensions and loyalty program relief for affected members

  • 🏨 Hotel News: Hilton expands portfolio with new YOTEL partnership - you'll soon be able to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points on stays

  • 💳 Credit Card: Chase transfer bonuses to British Airways, Aer Lingus & Iberia Avios - all at +20% - expire March 31. Don't sleep on these.

Welcome to This Week's Deals

If you've been sitting on a stash of Chase Ultimate Rewards points and eyeing a transatlantic trip, this week might be the one. There's a 20% transfer bonus to British Airways Avios running until March 31 - and right now there's some genuinely good availability on Avios-bookable routes out of London across every cabin class.

We've got 22 flight deals across economy, premium economy, business, and first class this week - almost all departing from London. There's also a First Class deal to Chicago that only has one date available, so if that's your route, keep reading and move fast.

And on the hotel side - a Hyatt property at 8.5 cents per point showed up in this week's data. That's not a typo. More on that below.

Miles & Points Trivia

Sticking with this week's theme of Avios sweet spots - which of the following is the off-peak Avios rate for a one-way economy flight from London to New York on British Airways?

  • A) 20,000 Avios

  • B) 27,500 Avios

  • C) 33,000 Avios

  • D) 40,000 Avios

The answer is at the bottom of today's newsletter - keep scrolling!

🚨 Deal of the Week: First Class to Chicago for 80,000 Points

London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) - First Class on British Airways

Just 80,000 Avios one-way. One date: Thursday, April 2.

This is the kind of deal that makes award travel worthwhile. British Airways First Class to Chicago is a genuine flat-bed suite experience with Champagne on demand, and it's priced at 80,000 Avios - which is the peak rate, yes, but still exceptional value for a transatlantic First cabin.

Here's where it gets even better: Chase Ultimate Rewards is currently offering a +20% transfer bonus to British Airways Avios until March 31. That means you can book this First Class seat with just ~66,700 Chase points after the bonus kicks in. That's outstanding.

  • Route: London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare

  • Cabin: First Class

  • Points: 80,000 Avios (or ~66,700 Chase points via transfer bonus)

  • Available: April 2 only - availability is LOW, act fast

  • Transfer bonus expires: March 31, 2026

Availability is listed as LOW, so there's likely just one or two seats. If Chicago is your destination, do not wait on this one.

How to book: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Executive Club before March 31 to capture the 20% bonus. Then search and book directly on the

✈️ Economy Deals: Departing from Europe (London)

All of this week's economy deals depart from London on British Airways. Availability is high across most routes - here's the quick breakdown.

London to New York - Economy

27,500 Avios one-way (off-peak rate). Available around Easter: Apr 8, Apr 14, Apr 15, Apr 16, Apr 17. Availability: High.

This is the off-peak sweet spot for transatlantic economy on Avios - solid value if you just need to get across the pond without burning too many points.

London to Los Angeles - Economy

33,000 Avios one-way (off-peak rate). Available near Easter: Apr 8, Apr 14, Apr 15, Apr 16, Apr 17. Availability: High.

London to San Francisco - Economy

33,000 Avios one-way (off-peak rate). Dates available: Apr 3, Apr 7, Apr 8 (around Easter), Apr 9, Apr 14. Availability: High.

London to Chicago - Economy

27,500 Avios one-way (off-peak rate). Dates: Apr 1, Apr 2, Apr 8, Apr 9, Apr 13. Availability: High.

London to Boston - Economy

33,000 Avios one-way (peak rate). Dates the week of Apr 1-5. Availability: High.

London to Miami - Economy

38,500 Avios one-way (peak rate). Available Apr 5-9 (around Easter). Availability: High.

London to Sydney - Economy

55,000 Avios one-way (off-peak rate). Limited dates: Apr 6, Apr 7, Apr 8. Availability: Low - this one won't last.

💡 Tip: Don't forget the Chase +20% transfer bonus to British Airways Avios ends March 31. Transfer now and book any of the above at a significant discount on the headline points price.

🏨 Featured Hotel Redemptions

Two standout hotel deals to flag before we hit the paywall. These are the best values in this week's data.

Hyatt House Anaheim - 8.5 Cents Per Point

Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort / Convention Center - just 15,000 World of Hyatt points per night at a value of 8.5 cents per point. This is one of the best hotel redemption values you'll find anywhere in the Hyatt portfolio. If you've got Hyatt points sitting around, Anaheim in spring is a seriously good use of them.

Kimpton Seafire Resort, Grand Cayman - 6.0 Cents Per Point

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in Grand Cayman - 70,000 IHG points per night at 6.0 cents per point. Beachfront luxury in the Cayman Islands. IHG's 4th Night Free benefit applies here too, so book 4 nights and one is on the house.

The full list of 12 hotel redemptions - including Waldorf Astoria New York at 2.5cpp, The St. Regis Bora Bora at 2.3cpp, and the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar at 5.5cpp - is waiting for you below the paywall. Or browse all options at awardtravelfinder.com/hotels.

Featured Hotel Redemptions

Top hotel award values this week:

  • Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort / Convention Center (Hyatt) - Anaheim, California, US | 8.5cpp value

  • Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa (IHG) - Grand Cayman, KY | 6.0cpp value

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