Your Guide to Earning Bonus Hotel Points and Airline Miles in August 2024

As the final full month of summer unfolds, savvy travelers can take advantage of numerous promotions and bonus opportunities to maximize their points and miles. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, attending the Olympics in France, or simply gearing up for back-to-school shopping, here are key strategies to earn extra rewards this August.

Hotel Loyalty Programs: Boost Your Points Balance

• Accor All Live Limitless (ALL): Staying in Paris or the Île de France region? Accor’s ALL program offers double or triple points for stays of two nights or more until September 30. Book by August 30 via the Accor app to receive an additional 20% points bonus.
• World of Hyatt: Earn double points at Hyatt House or Hyatt Place locations worldwide through October 15. Register by September 15 and potentially accumulate up to 25,000 points. In the Caribbean or Latin America, members can gain 5,000 bonus points for every three-night stay until October 15.
• Wyndham Rewards: Extend your stay to maximize rewards—two consecutive nights earn a 7,500-point bonus, three nights 12,500 points, and four nights or more 15,000 points. Register by the end of August and complete your stay by September 3.
• Marriott Bonvoy: Engage in a luxurious experience in New York City with selected suites at Marriott properties offering a complimentary roundtrip helicopter transfer from major NYC airports for stays through September 2. Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus members can also earn bonus points and miles for flights and stays through the end of August.

Airline Miles: Earn More with Everyday Activities

• United MileagePlus Shopping: Earn up to 2,500 bonus miles by spending up to $600 through August 12.
• Alaska Airlines, American, and Delta: Take advantage of back-to-school shopping through their respective portals, with promotions running through early August.
• Air France-KLM Flying Blue: Save 25% on economy award redemptions between select North American cities and Europe. Enhance your Flying Blue miles by 25% when transferring from Citi ThankYou Rewards by August 17.

More Ways to Earn Through Credit Cards

• American Express Gold Card: Prepare for new benefits and a fee increase this fall. Enjoy new credits like a monthly Dunkin’ credit and annual Resy credits. Anticipate new Centurion Lounges in strategic locations, enhancing travel comfort.
• Citibank: The ThankYou Rewards program now includes Virgin Red, allowing for diverse redemptions from cruise vacations to unique experiences.
• Chase: Activate bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex to earn quintuple points at movie theaters, gas stations, and on select entertainment through September 30. United Gateway Card holders can earn enhanced miles at grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants.

August presents an excellent opportunity for travelers to leverage these promotions to significantly boost their points and miles, enriching their travel experiences and potentially saving on future trips. Whether you’re planning to travel or shop, integrating these strategies can provide substantial rewards.