The Points Daily: September 24, 2026
Today's briefing: Bilt partners with Amtrak, EVA Air discounts miles heavily, Wyndham runs targeted elite promos, and Air Canada prices Seattle-Singapore under $750.
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Bilt Launches Amtrak as Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards added Amtrak Guest Rewards as its 25th transfer partner at a 2-to-1 ratio. This is the first time a major transferable points program has directly connected to U.S. rail travel.
The catch: Amtrak points expire, and the math only works if you have a specific trip booked. A 400-point minimum redemption means 800 Bilt points to start. For people who've never grabbed an Amtrak card or bought points directly, this opens one new path to rail awards—but only if you're already planning to ride.
Source: Award Wallet
EVA Air Miles on Sale: Up to 40% Off Through October 8
EVA Air is selling Infinity MileageLands miles at tiered discounts, with the best rate hitting 2.4 cents per mile when you buy the full 150,000-mile cap for $3,600. The sale runs through October 8.
EVA's award chart has real bright spots—65,000 miles for U.S.-Europe business class, free date changes, and up to 2 stopovers—but the airline also tacks on fuel surcharges and sometimes prices above partners. This deal only makes sense if you've already mapped out a specific redemption and confirmed the value.
Source: Upgraded Points
Wyndham Sends Targeted Elite Night and Points Offers
Wyndham Rewards is emailing select members with one of two offers: 10 elite night credits or 4,000 bonus points after your next stay. You must register and book within 14 days, with travel completed by December 15.
The night credits are useful if you're close to a status bump. The points version is worth roughly $40, so it only justifies a booking you'd already planned. Check your email to see which offer landed in your account.
Source: Frequent Miler
Air Canada: Seattle to Singapore, $706 Roundtrip
Air Canada is pricing Seattle-Singapore roundtrip at $706 all-in, including a checked bag. Travel windows are November and mid-January 2027, with a minimum 7-day booking window.
The routing goes through Vancouver both ways on a full-service carrier. For a sub-$750 Pacific flight with a bag included, this is a solid Seattle option this fall.
Source: The Flight Deal
Steal of the Day: Chevron Texaco Rewards Signup Bonus
Chevron Texaco is giving new rewards members 1,000 points at signup, redeemable as $1 off per gallon on your first 5 fill-ups. That's up to 25 gallons per transaction, real money off fuel, not points theater. The offer ends September 30.
If you regularly fill up at either brand and haven't enrolled, sign up and use it before the deadline.
Source: Doctor of Credit
Card of the Day: Citi / AAdvantage Executive
The Citi / AAdvantage Executive Card is offering 125,000 miles after $15,000 spend in 5 months—the highest bonus on record for this card.
The 48-month rule applies: you're ineligible if you've earned a new-account bonus on any Citi AAdvantage card in the last 4 years. Citi enforces this strictly and will not waive it post-approval. Check your bonus history first.
Source: The Points Guy
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