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Luxury Hotels

The Burj Al Arab Just Closed - Plus a Record IHG Bonus and a $330 Status Shortcut That Could Get You Banned

Apr 18, 2026

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9 min read

The Burj Al Arab Just Closed - Plus a Record IHG Bonus and a $330 Status Shortcut That Could Get You Banned

The world's most iconic hotel goes dark for 18 months, a 200K IHG offer is back, and a United 1K shortcut with serious consequences

United MileagePlus

JetBlue on the Brink, United Locks Out Star Alliance Partners, and a 100x Points Shopping Moment

Apr 17, 2026

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3 min read

JetBlue on the Brink, United Locks Out Star Alliance Partners, and a 100x Points Shopping Moment

JetBlue's founder privately predicts bankruptcy, United slams the Polaris lounge door on partners, and a Rakuten deal that's almost too good to ignore

Credit Cards

Swiss Business Class for 50K Chase Points - Plus Air Canada's Cabin Glow-Up and Capital One's New Business Card

Apr 16, 2026

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3 min read

Swiss Business Class for 50K Chase Points - Plus Air Canada's Cabin Glow-Up and Capital One's New Business Card

A Swiss business class deal that deserves your attention, Air Canada's stunning new cabins, and the Capital One Venture Business is officially here

Credit Cards

Scott Kirby Wants to Buy American Airlines - The Airline That Fired Him

Apr 15, 2026

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13 min read

Scott Kirby Wants to Buy American Airlines - The Airline That Fired Him

A revenge takeover bid, Citi's hotel partner devaluation hits Friday, and Delta's stunning new cabins are official

Airline Fees

Volotea's Post-Purchase Fuel Fee, Virgin Atlantic's Free Starlink, and Citi's $2,300 First-Year Card

Apr 14, 2026

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3 min read

Volotea's Post-Purchase Fuel Fee, Virgin Atlantic's Free Starlink, and Citi's $2,300 First-Year Card

A European airline just crossed a line no carrier has crossed before - plus a premium card launch worth a serious look and free inflight WiFi is getting closer for Virgin flyers

Credit Cards

Southwest May Ban Carry-Ons, United's 110K Miles Offer, and Hotel Dark Patterns Getting Darker

Apr 13, 2026

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15 min read

Southwest May Ban Carry-Ons, United's 110K Miles Offer, and Hotel Dark Patterns Getting Darker

Southwest considers stripping carry-ons from cheap tickets, a 110K United bonus lands, and hotels are hiding fees in plain sight

American Airlines

American Boots a Boarded Passenger for Standby - Plus a 200K IHG Offer and Southwest's Double Points Weekend

Apr 12, 2026

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3 min read

American Boots a Boarded Passenger for Standby - Plus a 200K IHG Offer and Southwest's Double Points Weekend

A seated passenger gets removed for a standby traveler, a coat hanger fixes a Boeing 737, and a record IHG bonus lands just in time.

Airline Fees

Bag Fees Just Hit Every Major US Airline - And American Is Making It Worse For Its Own Elite Members

Apr 11, 2026

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12 min read

Bag Fees Just Hit Every Major US Airline - And American Is Making It Worse For Its Own Elite Members

All five major US carriers now charge more for checked bags, American strips elite perks from basic economy, and a 100K Chase bonus closes soon.

Credit Cards

Pilots Stuck in Starbucks Lines, Drip Pricing Hits Airport Lounges, and 175K Hilton Points Won't Last Much Longer

Apr 10, 2026

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15 min read

Pilots Stuck in Starbucks Lines, Drip Pricing Hits Airport Lounges, and 175K Hilton Points Won't Last Much Longer

American's coffee problem, a shocking Priority Pass loophole, a phantom seat 27E, and a record AAdvantage business card offer you shouldn't miss.

Airline Fees

Southwest Just Hiked Bag Fees Again - And Marriott Is Playing Both Sides Against You

Apr 9, 2026

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14 min read

Southwest Just Hiked Bag Fees Again - And Marriott Is Playing Both Sides Against You

Bag fees keep climbing, Marriott punishes its most loyal guests, and Etihad is slashing fares by 50%

Credit Cards

JetBlue Just Made Its Premium Card Worth Getting - Plus a Citi Card Nobody's Talking About

Apr 8, 2026

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3 min read

JetBlue Just Made Its Premium Card Worth Getting - Plus a Citi Card Nobody's Talking About

JetBlue adds a companion pass and award rebate to its $499 card, Citi's Strata Elite delivers $1,200 in year-one value, and Delta wants to count your hotel stays toward status.

Chase Credit Cards

Chase's 70% IHG Bonus Ends Soon - Plus the CSR Downgrade Math That Surprised Me

Apr 7, 2026

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13 min read

Chase's 70% IHG Bonus Ends Soon - Plus the CSR Downgrade Math That Surprised Me

A 70% Chase-to-IHG transfer bonus, a DoorDash credit headache, and why one writer ditched the CSR after 8 years

Archive

Dive into a collection of past posts and rediscover timeless content.

The Burj Al Arab Just Closed - Plus a Record IHG Bonus and a $330 Status Shortcut That Could Get You Banned

JetBlue on the Brink, United Locks Out Star Alliance Partners, and a 100x Points Shopping Moment

Swiss Business Class for 50K Chase Points - Plus Air Canada's Cabin Glow-Up and Capital One's New Business Card

Scott Kirby Wants to Buy American Airlines - The Airline That Fired Him

Volotea's Post-Purchase Fuel Fee, Virgin Atlantic's Free Starlink, and Citi's $2,300 First-Year Card

Southwest May Ban Carry-Ons, United's 110K Miles Offer, and Hotel Dark Patterns Getting Darker

American Boots a Boarded Passenger for Standby - Plus a 200K IHG Offer and Southwest's Double Points Weekend

Bag Fees Just Hit Every Major US Airline - And American Is Making It Worse For Its Own Elite Members

Pilots Stuck in Starbucks Lines, Drip Pricing Hits Airport Lounges, and 175K Hilton Points Won't Last Much Longer

Southwest Just Hiked Bag Fees Again - And Marriott Is Playing Both Sides Against You

JetBlue Just Made Its Premium Card Worth Getting - Plus a Citi Card Nobody's Talking About

Chase's 70% IHG Bonus Ends Soon - Plus the CSR Downgrade Math That Surprised Me

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