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Amex Is Cutting Etihad as a Transfer Partner in 6 Days - Plus United's 100% Bonus Expires Tonight

Jun 24, 2026

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Amex Is Cutting Etihad as a Transfer Partner in 6 Days - Plus United's 100% Bonus Expires Tonight

A transfer partner exit you can't ignore, Southwest's Companion Pass shortcut, and a same-day buy-points window closing tonight

Credit Cards

Qatar Qsuite Just Got Harder to Book for Two - Plus Chase Ink's 100K Offer Is Back

Jun 23, 2026

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Qatar Qsuite Just Got Harder to Book for Two - Plus Chase Ink's 100K Offer Is Back

Qatar's new companion booking restrictions, the Chase Ink Preferred's 100K bonus, Park Hyatt's first all-inclusive, and transfer bonuses expiring in 7 days.

Credit Cards

Chase Cards Get 10x on Apple Purchases Today - Plus the W South Beach Is Leaving Marriott in August

Jun 22, 2026

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Chase Cards Get 10x on Apple Purchases Today - Plus the W South Beach Is Leaving Marriott in August

A Chase Paze bonus runs out soon, Apple shopping portals hit 4x airline miles today, and the W South Beach exits Marriott this summer.

Credit Cards

Chase Is Clawing Back the $100 Hotel Credit - Plus JAL Just Gutted Award Availability

Jun 21, 2026

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Chase Is Clawing Back the $100 Hotel Credit - Plus JAL Just Gutted Award Availability

A hidden CSP gotcha, JetBlue Mint's new route, and transfer bonuses running out of time this week

Chase Credit Cards

Delta One to Europe for 115K Miles This Summer - Plus IHG's 185K Bonus Expires Soon

Jun 20, 2026

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Delta One to Europe for 115K Miles This Summer - Plus IHG's 185K Bonus Expires Soon

A rare Delta One business-class window just opened for summer travel, and the IHG Premier's best-ever offer is running out of time.

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Emirates First Class Just Got 50% Easier to Upgrade - Plus Qatar PHL Route Back With Wide-Open Business Class

Jun 11, 2026

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Emirates First Class Just Got 50% Easier to Upgrade - Plus Qatar PHL Route Back With Wide-Open Business Class

Emirates upgrade windows opening up, Qatar's Philadelphia comeback, a new Andaz in Turks & Caicos, and two buy-points deadlines hitting this Saturday

Credit Cards

Chase Points Transfer 30% Bonus to Virgin Atlantic - Plus Hawaii's First Curio Collection Opens

Jun 10, 2026

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Chase Points Transfer 30% Bonus to Virgin Atlantic - Plus Hawaii's First Curio Collection Opens

A Chase transfer bonus worth acting on, Frontier filling Spirit's routes, and a new Hilton property on Kauai accepting reservations now

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Is Sitting at 150K Points - And Riyadh Air Just Put London on Sale

Jun 8, 2026

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Is Sitting at 150K Points - And Riyadh Air Just Put London on Sale

A sky-high CSR bonus, a brand-new airline launching with cheap intro fares, and buy-points windows closing this week

Singapore Airlines

Delta Amex Cards Just Added a Free 2nd Bag - Plus Lufthansa First Class Awards Vanished Overnight

Jun 5, 2026

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Delta Amex Cards Just Added a Free 2nd Bag - Plus Lufthansa First Class Awards Vanished Overnight

Delta's Amex co-brand gets a surprise perk upgrade, Lufthansa's first class partner awards go dark, and Virgin Atlantic has a rare buy-points window open now

Credit Cards

Chase Ink Business Preferred Is Back at 100K Points - And Alaska Just Launched a 90% Buy Bonus

Jun 4, 2026

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Chase Ink Business Preferred Is Back at 100K Points - And Alaska Just Launched a 90% Buy Bonus

Two high-value card and points plays collide today, plus a new oneworld loyalty partnership and a stunning new lounge opening in Portland.

Credit Cards

Citi's 30% Qatar Transfer Bonus Unlocks BA Avios - And Aeroplan Just Got More Expensive

Jun 2, 2026

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Citi's 30% Qatar Transfer Bonus Unlocks BA Avios - And Aeroplan Just Got More Expensive

A Citi transfer play most people are sleeping on, Flying Blue's June discounts, award change fees hitting $1,750, and more

American Express

Hyatt Quietly Drops an Elite Perk - And Southwest's 90K Bonus Is Back

May 30, 2026

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Hyatt Quietly Drops an Elite Perk - And Southwest's 90K Bonus Is Back

Hyatt's new early access benefit, Southwest's elevated 90K offer, award booking frustrations to avoid, and two buy-points deadlines expiring today

Transfer Bonuses

Bilt's 125% TAP Transfer Bonus Drops June 1 - Plus Hyatt's New Pricing Hits Harder Than Expected

May 29, 2026

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Bilt's 125% TAP Transfer Bonus Drops June 1 - Plus Hyatt's New Pricing Hits Harder Than Expected

A massive Bilt Rent Day transfer play, surprising Hyatt data, a robot bartender in MSP, and a buy-points deadline you can't ignore

Credit Cards

Capital One Venture Business 150K Bonus Ends June 8 - Plus Alaska for 12,500 Points This Summer

May 28, 2026

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Capital One Venture Business 150K Bonus Ends June 8 - Plus Alaska for 12,500 Points This Summer

A massive business card deadline, a Hilton free night hack, a Flying Blue status match update, and buy-points deals expiring this weekend

Hilton Honors

Hyatt's New 5-Tier Pricing Hits 19 Properties - And Citi's 48-Month Rule Could Cost You a Bonus

May 24, 2026

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Hyatt's New 5-Tier Pricing Hits 19 Properties - And Citi's 48-Month Rule Could Cost You a Bonus

Real numbers on Hyatt's award chart overhaul, a Hilton summer promo worth registering for, plus buy-points deals expiring in hours

Credit Cards

Amex Just Added Fanatics as a Transfer Partner - Plus Hilton Is Offering 175,000 Points Right Now

May 22, 2026

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Amex Just Added Fanatics as a Transfer Partner - Plus Hilton Is Offering 175,000 Points Right Now

A sports-world shakeup for Amex points, Hilton's biggest bonus offer of the year, and why Hyatt's new pricing stings more than expected

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Chase Just Unlocked 10x Points With Paze - Plus Air France Premium Economy from 34k

May 21, 2026

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Chase Just Unlocked 10x Points With Paze - Plus Air France Premium Economy from 34k

A surprise Chase bonus that could change your spending strategy, Paris premium economy on the cheap, and a Bilt-Flying Blue combo worth knowing

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Hyatt's New Award Pricing Is Live Today - And Qatar Just Unlocked a Surprising Asia Route

May 20, 2026

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Hyatt's New Award Pricing Is Live Today - And Qatar Just Unlocked a Surprising Asia Route

Hyatt's 5-tier pricing kicks in this morning, Qatar adds Philippine Airlines redemptions, and two buy-points deals expire before Sunday

Credit Cards

United MileagePlus Just Locked Out Non-Cardholders - Plus Citi Has 2 Transfer Bonuses Live Right Now

May 19, 2026

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United MileagePlus Just Locked Out Non-Cardholders - Plus Citi Has 2 Transfer Bonuses Live Right Now

United's MileagePlus overhaul goes live, Citi launches dual transfer bonuses, and Apple shopping portals hit 4x today only

Transfer Bonuses

Hyatt's Award Chart Dies Tomorrow - Plus Chase Just Dropped the Marriott Transfer Bonus

May 18, 2026

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Hyatt's Award Chart Dies Tomorrow - Plus Chase Just Dropped the Marriott Transfer Bonus

Your last 24 hours to lock in Hyatt's old pricing, plus the Chase-to-Marriott bonus dropped from 65% to 55% and the Rakuten-Bilt deal just changed on you

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Emirates Skywards Is Devaluing Miles on May 20 - Plus Hyatt's 3-Tier Pricing Dies in 3 Days

May 17, 2026

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Emirates Skywards Is Devaluing Miles on May 20 - Plus Hyatt's 3-Tier Pricing Dies in 3 Days

Emirates drops award rates in 72 hours, Hyatt kills off-peak pricing, and a Chase Sapphire Reserve hotel credit mistake that cost one reader $250

Credit Cards

Aeroplan Is Selling Points at 90% Bonus Right Now - And the Same Flight Costs 5x More Miles If You Book Wrong

May 16, 2026

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Aeroplan Is Selling Points at 90% Bonus Right Now - And the Same Flight Costs 5x More Miles If You Book Wrong

A massive Aeroplan buy offer, the award booking mistake costing readers thousands of miles, plus Marriott's Bonvoy Brilliant eligibility rules just flipped

Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Hit 150,000 Points - And Airfare Is Up 27% This Summer

May 15, 2026

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Hit 150,000 Points - And Airfare Is Up 27% This Summer

A record Chase bonus changes the math on summer travel, plus airfare is spiking fast and two transfer deadlines expire tomorrow

Credit Cards

Citi's 90K AAdvantage Bonus Is Back - Plus Tahiti Nonstop for 25,000 Capital One Miles

May 14, 2026

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Citi's 90K AAdvantage Bonus Is Back - Plus Tahiti Nonstop for 25,000 Capital One Miles

A best-ever card bonus returns, Tahiti gets surprisingly cheap, and Amex Business just added a ChatGPT perk worth up to $300

Business Cards

Chase Ink Just Brought Back 100,000 Points - And Alaska Is Building a Premium Economy You'll Actually Want

May 12, 2026

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Chase Ink Just Brought Back 100,000 Points - And Alaska Is Building a Premium Economy You'll Actually Want

A business card bonus worth jumping on, Alaska going global, Amsterdam banning airline ads, and a Disney card that landed quietly

award travel

Amex Is Cutting Etihad as a Transfer Partner in 6 Days - Plus United's 100% Bonus Expires Tonight

Qatar Qsuite Just Got Harder to Book for Two - Plus Chase Ink's 100K Offer Is Back

Chase Cards Get 10x on Apple Purchases Today - Plus the W South Beach Is Leaving Marriott in August

Chase Is Clawing Back the $100 Hotel Credit - Plus JAL Just Gutted Award Availability

Delta One to Europe for 115K Miles This Summer - Plus IHG's 185K Bonus Expires Soon

Emirates First Class Just Got 50% Easier to Upgrade - Plus Qatar PHL Route Back With Wide-Open Business Class

Chase Points Transfer 30% Bonus to Virgin Atlantic - Plus Hawaii's First Curio Collection Opens

Chase Sapphire Reserve Is Sitting at 150K Points - And Riyadh Air Just Put London on Sale

Delta Amex Cards Just Added a Free 2nd Bag - Plus Lufthansa First Class Awards Vanished Overnight

Chase Ink Business Preferred Is Back at 100K Points - And Alaska Just Launched a 90% Buy Bonus

Citi's 30% Qatar Transfer Bonus Unlocks BA Avios - And Aeroplan Just Got More Expensive

Hyatt Quietly Drops an Elite Perk - And Southwest's 90K Bonus Is Back

Bilt's 125% TAP Transfer Bonus Drops June 1 - Plus Hyatt's New Pricing Hits Harder Than Expected

Capital One Venture Business 150K Bonus Ends June 8 - Plus Alaska for 12,500 Points This Summer

Hyatt's New 5-Tier Pricing Hits 19 Properties - And Citi's 48-Month Rule Could Cost You a Bonus

Amex Just Added Fanatics as a Transfer Partner - Plus Hilton Is Offering 175,000 Points Right Now

Chase Just Unlocked 10x Points With Paze - Plus Air France Premium Economy from 34k

Hyatt's New Award Pricing Is Live Today - And Qatar Just Unlocked a Surprising Asia Route

United MileagePlus Just Locked Out Non-Cardholders - Plus Citi Has 2 Transfer Bonuses Live Right Now

Hyatt's Award Chart Dies Tomorrow - Plus Chase Just Dropped the Marriott Transfer Bonus

Emirates Skywards Is Devaluing Miles on May 20 - Plus Hyatt's 3-Tier Pricing Dies in 3 Days

Aeroplan Is Selling Points at 90% Bonus Right Now - And the Same Flight Costs 5x More Miles If You Book Wrong

Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Hit 150,000 Points - And Airfare Is Up 27% This Summer

Citi's 90K AAdvantage Bonus Is Back - Plus Tahiti Nonstop for 25,000 Capital One Miles

Chase Ink Just Brought Back 100,000 Points - And Alaska Is Building a Premium Economy You'll Actually Want

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