November 2-8 was a strong week for travelers with specific plans: several $95 hotel cards picked up headline offers, and transferable-points issuers opened enough bonuses to make award searches worthwhile. The biggest mistake would be treating every promotion as a reason to apply or transfer—use the deals that solve a real trip, then leave the rest alone.

Credit Card & Program News

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless jumps to 200,000 points plus up to $100 in airfare credits

The Boundless offer is now 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after $3,000 in purchases in the first three months, plus two $50 statement credits after qualifying $250 airfare purchases. The annual fee is still $95, and the current offer ends November 11, 2026, so this is one to decide on promptly. It is a genuinely compelling number for someone with a near-term Marriott plan, but 200,000 Bonvoy points are not automatically worth a new card slot without a redemption in mind.

World of Hyatt Credit Card trades points for four Category 1-4 free nights

The current Hyatt offer awards four Category 1-4 free-night certificates after $5,000 in purchases in the first three months. That can outpace a conventional points bonus at the right properties, but the certificates are much less flexible and come with an expiration clock. Take it only if you can realistically use four qualifying nights—not because “four free nights” sounds irresistible.

Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card moves to a 90,000-point path

Wyndham's $95 card now offers 45,000 points after $1,000 in purchases in 90 days, plus another 45,000 points after $500 or more in Wyndham-hotel spending within 180 days; the first-year annual fee is waived. The full 90,000 points are useful only if the second spending hurdle fits a stay you were already planning. Treat the first 45,000 points as the baseline and the hotel-spend piece as the upside.

Transfer Bonuses & Partners

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

Citi adds 40% to Turkish Miles&Smiles

The current Citi ThankYou-to-Turkish bonus adds 40% through November 30, 2026, turning 1,000 ThankYou points into 1,400 miles. That is a large enough bump to matter, particularly for a redemption already available in Turkish's program, but it does not fix the program's booking friction or turn a mediocre award into a great one.

Two 30% Virgin Atlantic bonuses deserve an award search first

Capital One and American Express Membership Rewards each have a 30% bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The Capital One-to-Virgin offer runs through November 20, while the Amex-to-Virgin offer runs through November 30. Virgin can offer real value, but availability and surcharges decide the outcome; move only the amount needed after you find seats.

Capital One adds Copa ConnectMiles, with a launch bonus

Capital One added Copa as a 2,000:1,500 transfer partner, and the current Capital One-to-Copa bonus brings the effective ratio to 2,000:1,950 through December 1, 2026. Copa's United awards and some partner premium-cabin redemptions make the new option worth understanding, even if its 24-month expiration policy means it is a poor place to park points speculatively.

Chase's November hotel and Avios bonuses are broad—but not universally valuable

Chase Ultimate Rewards has an 80% bonus to IHG One Rewards through December 3 and 30% bonuses to British Airways Club, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Wyndham Rewards. The Chase-to-IHG offer and Chase-to-British Airways offer can produce outsized results only when an award price beats the cash alternative. A giant percentage is marketing; the net cents-per-point is what matters.

Capital One-to-Flying Blue gets a 20% boost

Capital One miles transfer to Flying Blue with a 20% bonus through November 30, 2026. This is the more broadly useful Capital One promotion of the week for many U.S. travelers because Flying Blue can unlock Air France, KLM, and SkyTeam awards—but dynamic pricing means you should price the itinerary before moving miles.

Airline & Hotel Deals

Wyndham offers a one-tier elite-status bump through year-end

Eligible non-Diamond Wyndham members can register for a complimentary one-tier status upgrade through December 31, 2026; Diamond members can choose 3,000 bonus points instead. It is free value for a traveler with Wyndham stays already scheduled, but a status bump without stays is not a reason to change hotel loyalty.

JetBlue raises first checked-bag fees to $50-$70

JetBlue's higher first-bag fees make fare comparison more important, especially for families and travelers who routinely check luggage. The headline fare can now look much better than the final cost, so price bags and any card benefits into the booking rather than treating them as an afterthought.

Card Curator Take

The clearest action items are the Marriott Boundless offer before its November 11 deadline and the transfer bonuses for travelers who have already found an award. The 40% Citi-to-Turkish bonus and the 30% Virgin bonuses are powerful only after availability is confirmed; transfers are generally one-way, and a bonus cannot rescue a bad itinerary.

The broader theme is flexibility with a deadline. Capital One adding Copa is useful because it expands future options, while the November bonuses reward people who can act now with a concrete booking. Use Card Curator to put the offer dates and your existing cards in one place, then make the move that fits your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless 200,000-point offer end?

The current Marriott Bonvoy Boundless offer ends November 11, 2026. It includes 200,000 points after $3,000 in purchases in the first three months and up to $100 in airfare statement credits through two qualifying purchases.

Is the Citi to Turkish Miles&Smiles transfer bonus worth using?

The Citi ThankYou-to-Turkish bonus gives 40% more miles through November 30, 2026. It can be excellent for a confirmed award, but transfer only after you have checked availability and the program's pricing for your itinerary.

What is Capital One's new Copa ConnectMiles transfer ratio?

Capital One normally transfers to Copa ConnectMiles at 2,000:1,500. Through December 1, 2026, the current launch bonus makes the effective ratio 2,000:1,950.

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