From January 1, 2027, the Amex Platinum’s $600 hotel credit only pays out on Fine Hotels + Resorts stays of two nights or more. JetBlue went the other way and will upgrade every Mosaic member to BlueFirst for free, and Delta’s Reserve Business card pays 200,000 miles if you apply by November 4.
Below is every deal, deadline and rule change TravelPointsPro tracked from October 18 to October 24, each one linked to its source. Seventeen deadlines fall between today and November 5, and 13 of them close by October 31, so start with the table.
The short version
- The Amex Platinum hotel credit requires a two-night minimum at Fine Hotels + Resorts from January 1, 2027. Book any one-night stays you planned for the credit before then.
- Delta’s Reserve Business card pays 200,000 miles after $20,000 of spend in 6 months, through November 4. That’s about $1,990 of value after the $650 fee, at 1.2 cents a mile.
- JetBlue Mosaic members and Premier cardholders get free space-available BlueFirst upgrades, cleared 60 minutes before departure, starting with the first BlueFirst flight on December 8.
- Eight deals end on October 30 or 31, including United’s 100% buy-miles bonus and Amex’s 25% bonus to Flying Blue.
- The Southwest Plus card pays 80,000 points through a public link until December 2, the last approval date that still counts a welcome bonus toward the 2027 Companion Pass.
Deadlines this week
Two Citi transfer bonuses end today. The October 29 to 31 cluster is the one to plan around.
| Deal | Details | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Citi to Japan Airlines and LifeMiles | 30% transfer bonus to Japan Airlines and 25% to Avianca LifeMiles on ThankYou points (Frequent Miler). | October 24, 2026 |
| Marriott Bonvoy Escapes | Up to 20% off rates at participating hotels for stays October 30 to November 15 (Upgraded Points). | Book by October 25, 2026 |
| Avios cards from Chase | British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus cards pay 90,000 Avios after $5,000 of spend (Frequent Miler). Chase’s British Airways page showed 75,000 Avios when we checked on October 24, so confirm the number before you apply. | October 29, 2026 |
| Southwest buy points | 50% off Rapid Rewards points, about 1.5 cents each (One Mile at a Time). | October 29, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT |
| Aeroplan points sale | Up to a 90% bonus from 80,000 points, about 1.38 cents per point, targeted. | October 29, 2026 |
| Amex to Aeromexico | 20% transfer bonus on Membership Rewards points (Frequent Miler). | October 30, 2026 |
| Wyndham to United | 100% transfer bonus from Wyndham Rewards to MileagePlus. | October 30, 2026 |
| United buy miles | Up to a 100% bonus, about 1.88 cents per mile, targeted, with a 50,000-mile cap every 90 days (United’s terms, One Mile at a Time). | October 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT |
| Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes | 30% off Saver awards for November travel, with Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle to Singapore at 30,800 miles in economy (Singapore Airlines). | Book by October 31, 2026 |
| Japan Airlines award sale | 30% off Mileage Bank awards to and from Japan for travel through February 27, 2027 (Frequent Miler). | Book by October 31, 2026 |
| Amex to Flying Blue | 25% transfer bonus on Membership Rewards points. Flying Blue’s October Promo Rewards also take 25% off some awards to Europe. | October 31, 2026 |
| Capital One to British Airways | 20% transfer bonus to Avios. | October 31, 2026 |
| Etihad Guest promo awards | Up to 50% off awards to and from Abu Dhabi for travel through December 15 (LoyaltyLobby). | Book by October 31, 2026 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles package | 250,000 Asia Miles plus extras for $3,940 (LoyaltyLobby). | November 3, 2026 |
| Delta Reserve Business card | 200,000 bonus miles after $20,000 of purchases in 6 months, $650 fee (Delta). | November 4, 2026 |
| IHG buy points | Up to a 100% bonus with a higher purchase limit (LoyaltyLobby). | November 5, 2026 |
| JetBlue buy points | 120% bonus on TrueBlue points (Upgraded Points). | November 5, 2026 |
Two longer bonuses started this week too. Capital One miles transfer to Virgin Atlantic at 1:1.3 through November 20, and Amex points go to Marriott at 1:1.35 through December 10. We’d use the Virgin bonus for a seat you’ve already found and skip the Marriott one, since it turns 2-cent Amex points into hotel points worth about 0.95 cents per Amex point.
New & elevated card offers
- The Delta Reserve Business card leads at 200,000 miles. Delta’s page says you “Earn 200,000 bonus miles after you make $20,000 in eligible purchases” in the first 6 months. The Platinum Business pays 100,000 after $8,000 and the Gold Business 90,000 after $6,000, all through November 4.
- Capital One’s Venture X Business pays 150,000 miles after $40,000 in 4 months, then another 150,000 miles and a $1,000 travel credit after $120,000 in total. The fee is $395, and Capital One lists no end date.
- Alaska’s Atmos Rewards Summit card pays 100,000 points plus a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after $6,000 in 90 days, with a $395 fee (Alaska). The Atmos business card is up to 85,000 points (Frequent Miler).
- Chase’s Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card pays 80,000 points after $1,000 in 3 months through a public link, with a $99 fee and a December 2 deadline (Doctor of Credit). Chase’s own Southwest Plus page still shows 50,000. Our Companion Pass post explains why December 2 matters.
- Discover it pays $200 after $500 of spend in 3 months, and another $100 if you apply through a referral link. Its first-year cash back match comes on top (Doctor of Credit).
Devaluations & program changes
- Amex Platinum’s hotel credit gets a two-night minimum. The Platinum page now says Fine Hotels + Resorts “bookings will require a minimum two-night stay to be eligible for the $600 Hotel Credit” from January 1, 2027. Two-night Airbnb Luxe stays booked through Amex Travel count toward it, and Platinum cards earn 5X on Airbnb bookings made there.
- From February 17, 2027, the Amex Business Platinum narrows two perks. 2X on shipping covers only seven companies, including UPS, FedEx and USPS, and the $10 monthly wireless credit covers 11 named carriers (Amex terms). The same card added a free ZO coworking membership on October 22.
- On the same date, the Amex Business Gold’s 4X categories shrink to 17 named merchants: six ad platforms and 11 wireless carriers.
- JetBlue will upgrade every Mosaic member to BlueFirst for free, space available, plus one companion (JetBlue). The rest of the 2027 Mosaic changes start February 1, 2027.
- Hilton now lets elite members pay hotel bills with points in the app at 150 U.S. hotels, with more than 6,000 in the U.S. and Canada planned for early 2027 (Hilton).
- Bilt added JetBlue TrueBlue as a 1:1 transfer partner on October 20, with no launch bonus.
- British Airways raises the tier points needed for Silver and Gold from April 1, 2027 (Upgraded Points). Delta said its Medallion requirements won’t change in 2027 (Frequent Miler).
Worth a read / deeper dives
- Amex Platinum’s $600 Hotel Credit Needs Two Nights at Fine Hotels + Resorts From January 1, 2027.
- JetBlue Will Upgrade Every Mosaic Member to BlueFirst for Free. Upgrades clear 60 minutes before departure.
- Hilton Now Lets Elite Members Pay Hotel Bills With Points.
- Amex Business Platinum Cuts 2X Shipping to 7 Companies.
- The Delta Reserve Business Card Pays 200,000 Miles Until November 4. We run the $20,000 spend math.
- The Venture X Business Pays Up to 300,000 Miles Plus $1,000.
- The Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offers 100,000 Points.
- Capital One Miles 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic Until November 20.
- Amex Points Turn Into Marriott Points at 1:1.35 Until December 10. Most people should skip it.
- Bilt Points Now Transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue at 1:1.
- Amex Business Gold Will Pay 4X at 17 Named Merchants From February 17, 2027.
- Southwest Takes Up to 40% Off Base Fares. The sale ended October 22, but the post shows how Southwest sales price out in points.
What to watch next week
Eleven deadlines land between October 29 and October 31, so make any Aeroplan, United or Southwest points purchase for a trip you’ve already found by Thursday night. The Delta Reserve Business offer and the IHG and JetBlue points sales follow on November 4 and 5.
JetBlue’s senior creditors have hired advisers, and its 2031 notes fell to 42 cents on the dollar this week, per One Mile at a Time. JetBlue told reporters it still expects its JetForward plan to return it to profit. Until that settles, we’d transfer points to TrueBlue only for a seat you’re booking that day, and skip the 120% points sale unless you have a booking in hand.
The bottom line
The Delta Reserve Business offer is the week’s strongest deal for a business that spends $3,333 a month anyway. The 200,000-mile bonus plus 20,000 miles from the spend comes to 220,000 miles, about $2,640 at 1.2 cents a mile, or roughly $1,990 after the $650 fee. If you’d have to carry a balance or pay fees to reach $20,000, skip it.
Amex Platinum holders should book any one-night Fine Hotels + Resorts stays they planned for the credit before January 1, 2027. After that date, the same $600 requires at least two nights per booking, which suits weekend trips better than work stopovers.
FAQ
Which deals end first this week?
Citi’s 30% bonus to Japan Airlines and 25% bonus to Avianca LifeMiles end October 24, 2026. Marriott Bonvoy Escapes bookings close October 25.
When does the Amex Platinum hotel credit change?
From January 1, 2027, Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings require a minimum two-night stay to earn the $600 credit. Two-night Airbnb Luxe stays booked through Amex Travel also count.
How do JetBlue’s free Mosaic upgrades work?
All Mosaic members and Premier cardholders get free space-available BlueFirst upgrades for themselves and one companion. Upgrades clear 60 minutes before departure, starting with the first BlueFirst flight on December 8.
How long does the Delta Reserve Business offer last?
Delta’s 200,000-mile offer runs through November 4, 2026. You need $20,000 of purchases in the first 6 months, and the card costs $650 a year.
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