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If you own a Citi Strata Elite card, you can stack promo code FUTBOL26 with your $100 semi-annual Blacklane credit for an even larger discount on rides booked through Blacklane. While Blacklane generally costs more than Uber or Lyft, combining the promo code with the Strata Elite credit could easily make a short airport transfer or ride in a major city completely free. The offer appears to be tied to the upcoming World Cup, so availability may vary by city and booking.

Flying Blue’s June 2026 Promo Rewards feature one-way flights to Europe starting at 18,750 miles in economy, a 25% discount from the normal saver award price. Discounted routes are available from New York, Houston, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Toronto. There is also one premium economy option from Las Vegas for 30,000 miles. Be sure to check multiple destinations, as availability extends beyond just Paris and Amsterdam. Keep in mind that Flying Blue recently increased taxes and fees, with economy awards now carrying roughly $160 in surcharges. Book by June 30, 2026 for travel through November 30, 2026. Full promotion details are available on Flying Blue’s website.

Check your Amex Offers for this targeted promotion. Spend $1,000 with Air France or KLM and earn 20,000 Membership Rewards points. You must enroll in the offer, flights must originate in the United States, and qualifying purchases must be made by August 30, 2026. The offer is limited and may disappear quickly. One potentially interesting angle is that taxes and fees should qualify, meaning travelers paying the often-high surcharges on Flying Blue award tickets, particularly in premium cabins, may be able to trigger the bonus without purchasing a cash ticket.

Citi ThankYou Rewards is offering a 30% transfer bonus to Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The standard transfer ratio is 1:1, so you'll receive 1,300 Avios for every 1,000 ThankYou points transferred. A minimum transfer of 1,000 points is required, and the offer expires June 30, 2026. One important caveat: this bonus is being provided by Qatar Airways rather than Citi, so it will not appear on Citi's transfer page. Bonus Avios are expected to be deposited by July 31, 2026, so if you're planning to book an award flight in the near future, don't count on having the bonus points available immediately.

Amex Membership Rewards is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy. The standard transfer ratio is 1:1, so with the bonus, you’ll receive 1,200 Marriott Bonvoy points for every 1,000 Amex Membership Rewards points transferred. Offer expires June 30, 2026.