Good morning, my dearest weekend people. 😙
Maybe it’s the moody weather, but my vibe today is very much “bare minimum with a massive side of coffee.” Anyone else?
That said, I’m choosing to ignore my to-do list and talk about travel instead. Join me?
🏨 Hyatt is showing up in several portals now — here’s what that means.
✈️ Aeroplan is blessing us with an (up to) 35% transfer bonus from this bank.
💳 This hotel membership could save you some serious cash — but should you bite the bullet?
🎥 You could track more than 30 cards with just one app — learn how in this week’s Daily Drop YouTube video.
🏆 Our Favorite Pick: Promo Rewards Are Back (yay!)
Some months, Promo Rewards feel like a throwaway.
This is not one of those months. 🙂
Flying Blue (the joint loyalty program for Air France and KLM) just dropped its December Promo Rewards, and the discounts are genuinely great. If Europe is on your 2026 wishlist, this might be the time to start booking.
We’re seeing flights between North America and Europe starting at 18,750 miles each way in economy.
And they didn’t skimp on the cities, either.
Pretty much everywhere got invited to the party: Houston, Boston, L.A., Detroit, Atlanta, DC, NYC, Raleigh/Durham, Portland, Ottawa…
What makes this batch extra spicy is something new…
Flying Blue Extra members (that’s their paid subscription tier — roughly $400+/year) get access to additional Promo Rewards.
We’re talking Miami to Europe for 30k in premium economy or from San Francisco to Europe for 45k in business class, baby!
👀 Heads Up: If you’re already paying for the membership because you fly AF/KLM all the time, these are legitimately great deals. If you’re considering dropping $400 just to unlock a couple of discounted routes… listen, I support a good impulsive travel move, but maybe not that impulsive.
For the deals everyone can book, availability looks super decent, especially for winter and spring dates.
And 18,750 miles each way to Europe? You just can’t argue with that. 🤷♀️
Before you lock something in:
Book by December 31, 2025
Travel by May 31, 2026
Only valid on Air France/KLM-operated flights
Taxes and fees are… still a thing
And don’t forget that all major banks transfer at a 1:1 ratio
So again, if Europe in 2026 has even lightly crossed your mind, this is one of the easiest low-mileage wins you’ll see all winter.
👀 This Week’s Must-Reads
 | This United Perk Unlocks Hidden Award Availability Discover how certain United credit cards reveal hidden Saver awards. See real examples and learn how to score hard-to-find premium flights for less. |
 | Ultimate Guide to Capital One 48-Month Rule Capital One's Venture eligibility rules can be tricky. This plain-English guide shows which cards you can still get (and when). |
 | Ultimate Guide to Double-Dipping Card Perks Learn how to double-dip travel credits and benefits by opening premium cards at the end of the year. |
🌍 Week in Review
Monday: 🙌 Extremely good portal news
Tuesday: 🏨 Get a 197% return on hotel spend
Wednesday: 🤯 Book Southwest flights for 2,000 points
Thursday: 🏨 The coolest hotel hack I’ve used in a while
That’s everything worth knowing this week. Close your laptop, silence your notifications, and go do something that doesn’t involve a screen.
You’ve earned it. ❤️
See yaaaaaaa,
With contributions by Mikey Dodge
