Reading Time: 6 minThis week JetBlue is rolling out new credit card bonuses worth up to 80,000 points. Plus, Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders can snag a free 5,000-point Air Canada certificate, and new Alaska Airlines frequent flyer members can earn up to $50 off their next flight.
We’ve also spotted a new targeted Amazon discount for Amex cardholders that can potentially save you up to 40%, and our own sale on points alerts is soon coming to an end. Here are all the latest ways to earn more points, save on flights, and travel smarter.
We’re in the final stretch — just three days left to grab Points Path Alerts at our discounted launch sale price.
With Points Path Alerts, you can track up to 10 one-way flights at a time right in the Points Path extension, and get notified by email when the price in points changes. You can even set target prices so we only alert you when a deal hits your sweet spot.
Points Path Alerts normally costs $34.99 a year, but right now I’m discounting it to $29.99 for the first year. That works out to less than $2.50 a month, and just one alert could save you hundreds of dollars or tens of thousands of points.
But the clock’s ticking. Once the 72 hours are up, so is this discount. So if you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to make your move. You can read more about our alerts plan here, and sign up for alerts with the discount at Points Path.
Here’s a simple, high-value move for those with Chase Sapphire Reserve cards: Air Canada’s Aeroplan is offering a free 5,000-point flight reward certificate when you register on the airline’s website.
To qualify for this certificate, you’ll just need to enter your name, Air Canada Aeroplan number, and the last four digits of your Sapphire Reserve card. You must register by August 18th, and according to the airline, the certificate will appear in your account within 14 days.
Once you’ve got the certificate, you can use it on any award booking through Air Canada for a full year from the date it’s issued. You can even use it on partner award flights, though you can’t split it up across multiple bookings — the certificate only applies to one trip.
While 5,000 points may not seem like much, short-haul Air Canada award flights start at around 6,000 points, meaning you could score a practically free flight with it. You can even use it to book for someone else just by making the booking through your own Air Canada account.
Don’t have a Chase Sapphire Reserve card? The current 100,000-point bonus offer that also comes with a $500 Chase Travel credit is ending soon. So if you've been thinking of applying, grab it with the higher bonus while you can.
JetBlue just launched a trio of upgraded sign-up bonuses across its credit card lineup, and they’re some of the best we’ve seen in a while. All three JetBlue cards are currently offering up to 80,000 bonus points to new card members.
The JetBlue Plus Card and the JetBlue Business Card each come with a two-tier bonus. You’ll earn 60,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days after opening the account ($2,000 for the business card), and another 20,000 points after reaching $6,000 in total spending in the first year — all for a $99 annual fee.
If you’re interested in the high-end JetBlue Premier Card, the bonus is more straightforward. You’ll get 80,000 bonus points plus 5 Mosaic tiles after spending $5,000 in the first 90 days, and paying the $499 annual fee.
For most travelers, the JetBlue Plus and Business versions probably make the most sense. They offer solid value with free checked bags, a 10% rebate on award bookings, inflight discounts, and annual bonus points.
But if you’re looking to score Mosaic elite status, the 5 extra Mosaic tiles on the JetBlue Premier might make sense. Just be aware that the card’s lounge access perk isn’t yet available, as JetBlue is still in the process of building its lounges.
If you have an American Express cash‑back card like the Blue Cash Everyday, Blue Cash Preferred, or the Cash Magnet, you might be eligible for a sweet Amazon perk.
Now through September 30th, targeted Amex cash back cardmembers can get up to a 40% discount at Amazon when using cash back to pay for their purchases, with a maximum savings of $40. Not everyone is eligible for this discount, but it’s easy to find out if you are by checking at this link.
If you’re targeted, you don’t need to pay for your entire Amazon purchase with cash back to get the discount — even using just 1 cent will do if you want to pay for the rest with your credit card. But there’s no downside to utilizing cash back at Amazon, as you’ll get the same value for your Reward Dollars as you would using them anywhere else.
To improve your chances of being targeted for this or other Amazon discount offers, read our guide on how to save money at Amazon using your credit card points and set yourself up for success with future promotions. Thanks to Danny the Deal Guru for flagging this latest offer.
Finally, if you haven’t already joined Alaska Airlines’ frequent flyer program, the airline rolled out a welcome offer for new Mileage Plan members this week.
Join the program by December 31, 2025, and you'll receive a digital discount code for $25 off your next Alaska Airlines flight. Alaska residents are excluded from this promotion, but if you're based in California or Hawaii, you're in for even better news: eligible residents can score a $50 discount instead of $25.
The code lands in your account within 72 hours of signing up, and must be used to book your ticket within 28 days, with travel wrapping up within 90 days. It applies to flights operated by Alaska, Horizon Air, or SkyWest, but excludes trips to or from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and doesn't stack with other discounts.
Although $25 or $50 may not be life-changing, it's a rare incentive simply for joining a loyalty program, and Mileage Plan is worth your attention even beyond the discount. With valuable miles and a great set of partner airlines, it’s one of the more enticing frequent flyer programs out there.
Those are this week’s top travel deals. But if you aren’t already stacking valuable Bilt points for free on top of your existing credit or debit card rewards, make sure to check out our guide on how to earn points effortlessly. Have a great weekend!
