A 35% Qatar Avios Bonus and AA Stops Bumping

Points Wire · Oct 5, 2026 · 6m

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Citi points get a big boost to Qatar Avios, American Airlines quietly ends involuntary bumping, Alaska sweetens kids' awards, and fee-free Visa gift cards land at Staples.

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Frequent Miler: Up to 35% transfer bonus to Qatar Avios from Citi ThankYou

View from the Wing: American Airlines will no longer bump passengers

View from the Wing: Alaska adds 20% back on kids' award flights

One Mile at a Time: Buy Alaska Atmos points with 100% bonus

Frequent Miler: 20% transfer bonus from Capital One to British Airways Avios

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