Gooood morning, friend, and happy first weekend in October!
I’m feeling the urge to sip a pumpkin spice latte while wrapped in a flannel scarf… but before I do that, let’s talk about travel. 🍁🎃
🕵🏻♀️ Points Mythbusters: Can you get two cards in one day?
🌲 Marriott just launched a new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy for nature-forward stays and activities.
🎥 This week’s YouTube video dives into which is better: cash-back or points.
🏆 Our Favorite Pick: Flying Blue’s Promo Rewards just got even better
Through October 31 — this bank is giving your points a caffeine boost with a 20% transfer bonus to Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France and KLM.
Translation: every 1,000 MR points magically turn into 1,200 Flying Blue miles. And we are always here for a little boost!
But wait — the plot thickens (and gets way better). Flying Blue’s October Promo Rewards also just dropped, offering up to 25% off flights between the U.S. and Europe.
You can book those flights until October 31, 2025, for travel through March 2026, which means plenty of time to plan your grand Euro entrance.
Screenshot from flyingblue.com
Economy flights are as low as 18,750 miles one-way from cities like Seattle (SEA), New York (JFK), Miami (MIA), and Los Angeles (LAX). We’re even seeing Premium Economy from Boston to Europe for just 30,000 miles (aka 25,000 points with the bonus). That’s “economy pricing” for a seat where your knees aren’t in your chin.
Bottom line
A points bonus + discounted flights = one of those rare alignments in travel. If Europe is calling (and when isn’t it?), this is your sign to answer.
💡 Pro Tip: Need a card that earns transferable MR points? My two favorites are this premium one for 5x spent on flights and this mid-tiered one for 4x spent on foodie favorites.
👀 This Week’s Must-Reads
 | How to Spend a Weekend in Nashville with Points (Local Tips!) Heading to Nashville? Here’s how to plan a weekend itinerary with points, including hotels, restaurants, and must-see music spots. |
 | 7 Ways to Avoid Paying Checked Bag Fees Tired of baggage fees? Here are seven ways to avoid checked bag fees with credit cards, loyalty programs, and packing tips. |
 | Complete Guide to Credit Card Rental Car Insurance Learn how credit card rental car insurance works, what’s covered, and the best cards for primary coverage. |
🌍 Week in Review
Monday: 💳 My two newest travel cards
Tuesday: 😬 What to do if your airline strands you
Wednesday: 💰 From cash-back to business class
Thursday: 🔥 Earn points by the campfire
Friday: 🥂 Shortcut to domestic lounge access
That carries us through another week! Have a lovely weekend, and we’ll be back at it on Monday. 😇
With contributions by McKay Moffitt
