October 12-18 brought a compact but useful set of rewards developments: select Chase Travel hotel redemptions got much better, two transfer bonuses opened paths to Avios and JetBlue, and Hyatt/Aeroplan gave loyalists a new stack of benefits. None is a reason to move points without a plan, but each can add real value to an already-booked trip.

Credit Card & Program News

Chase Ultimate Rewards adds eleven 2.5¢ PointsBoost hotel redemptions

Chase expanded the small group of Chase Travel properties that price at 2.5 cents per point, including Fairmont Empress, Raffles Paris, Six Senses Con Dao, and several other high-end hotels. That is materially better than a generic portal redemption, but it is also highly curated: compare the cash rate, taxes, and cancellation terms against a transfer-partner award before calling it a win. The best use is a stay you already want at one of the eligible properties, not a reason to bend an itinerary around a boost.

Rakuten’s $100 payout returns for the Chase Ink Business Cash and Chase Ink Business Unlimited

The Rakuten route again offers $100 for an approved Ink Cash or Ink Unlimited application. That can stack with each card’s current 75,000-point welcome offer after $6,000 in purchases in the first three months, making it a solid extra return for an applicant who already has a business-spend plan. Treat the portal payout as a bonus rather than the reason to apply—the welcome offer and the card’s long-term category fit matter far more.

Transfer Bonuses & Partners

For the live, continuously updated list rather than this week's snapshot, see current credit card transfer bonuses.

Capital One to British Airways Executive Club has a 20% transfer bonus through October 31

The current Capital One-to-British Airways bonus turns 1,000 miles into 1,200 Avios through October 31, 2026. Avios can be excellent for short nonstop flights and certain premium-cabin awards, but availability and carrier surcharges still decide the value. Find the award first, then transfer exactly what you need—there is no prize for holding orphaned Avios.

Rove adds JetBlue TrueBlue with a 20% launch bonus

Rove added JetBlue TrueBlue as a 1:1 partner, and its current Rove-to-JetBlue bonus makes the effective ratio 1:1.2 through November 14, 2026. That is a welcome option for travelers who can earn through Rove and have a real JetBlue fare in mind, though TrueBlue’s revenue-based pricing means the bonus is best when cash fares are already reasonable. It expands flexibility; it does not make speculative transfers smart.

Airline & Hotel Deals

World of Hyatt and Air Canada Aeroplan give frequent travelers a useful overlap

Hyatt members can register to earn 1.5x Aeroplan points on eligible stays through February 14, 2027, on top of their regular Hyatt earnings. The programs also introduced a reciprocal status-match challenge, which is much more situational than the earning promotion. Register if you have Hyatt stays on the calendar, but do not chase hotel nights solely for the incremental Aeroplan return.

Card Curator Take

The most actionable development is the Capital One-to-Avios bonus, but only for readers who can see an award before October 31. Chase’s 2.5¢ hotel list is a nice reminder that transferable points can sometimes beat an airline transfer even when a hotel program is available—cash rates and cancellation rules should settle that comparison.

This was also a good week for keeping points flexible. Rove’s JetBlue addition, Hyatt’s Aeroplan earning layer, and Chase’s targeted hotel boosts all add options rather than creating a must-transfer moment. Use Card Curator to connect an offer or transfer deadline to a real trip before moving a single point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Chase Travel hotels now redeem at 2.5 cents per point?

Chase Travel has eleven select properties at 2.5 cents per point, including Fairmont Empress, Raffles Paris, Six Senses Con Dao, and others. Availability, cash rates, and cancellation policies vary, so compare the total cash price and any transfer-partner award before redeeming.

When does the Capital One to British Airways transfer bonus end?

The current Capital One-to-British Airways bonus adds 20% and ends October 31, 2026. Transfer only after confirming the Avios award you want, since transfers cannot generally be reversed.

Is the Rove to JetBlue transfer bonus worth using?

The Rove-to-JetBlue bonus offers 20% more TrueBlue points through November 14, 2026. It can help when a specific JetBlue redemption is already priced favorably, but revenue-based awards mean the bonus alone does not guarantee strong value.

Use Card Curator to track how these changes affect your wallet.