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Credit Cards

Bilt Just Reinvented Rent Rewards—Here's What Changed Overnight

Jan 16, 2026

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Bilt Just Reinvented Rent Rewards—Here's What Changed Overnight

Three new credit cards, unlimited mortgage points, and a confusing new currency called Bilt Cash—here's what you need to know about Bilt 2.0

Hilton Honors

Hilton Under Fire: DHS Accuses Hotel of Canceling Federal Reservations

Jan 7, 2026

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Hilton Under Fire: DHS Accuses Hotel of Canceling Federal Reservations

From government standoffs to spa disasters, today's lineup includes a Hilton controversy, injury at Conrad Maldives, British Airways' hidden guarantee, and Hawaiian's oneworld debut.

Status Match

Jan 5, 2026

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Spirit Airlines Melting Down, Venezuela Travel Chaos, & Alaska Status Match Opens

Spirit can't operate reliably, Caribbean flights grounded by military action, Alaska offers fast-track status, plus a Scoot flight attendant's 366-flight stealing spree

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Jan 4, 2026

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Got $250 Better — Plus Emirates First Class Hacks & Southwest's Coming Premium Shift

Chase's new hotel credits go live today, Emirates first class award space opens up (with a catch), and why Southwest's first class is inevitable despite bare-bones reality.

Delta Airlines

Delta's 689-Flight Meltdown, JetBlue Ends Japan Redemptions, Capital One's Massive 400K Bonus

Jan 1, 2026

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Delta's 689-Flight Meltdown, JetBlue Ends Japan Redemptions, Capital One's Massive 400K Bonus

From pilot scheduling chaos that grounded Delta to JetBlue cutting Japan partnerships and limited-time card bonuses worth thousands—here's what matters in miles & points today.

hotel security

American, Delta & United Now Own Your Regional Carrier—Here's What Changed Yesterday

Dec 25, 2025

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American, Delta & United Now Own Your Regional Carrier—Here's What Changed Yesterday

The big three airlines just took majority control of Republic Airways, hotel room privacy lights spark security concerns, and Peninsula Hotels launches the industry's most flexible check-in policy.

Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Retention Offers Hit $400 + Mesa Card Shutdown Fallout

Dec 24, 2025

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Retention Offers Hit $400 + Mesa Card Shutdown Fallout

Chase is quietly offering massive retention bonuses, Mesa cardholders get 0.6¢ per point after sudden closure, and Transportation Secretary Duffy sits down with an etiquette coach to discuss airplane behavior.

Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Upgrade + American's A321XLR Woes

Dec 21, 2025

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Upgrade + American's A321XLR Woes

Chase just made Reserve credits actually usable, American compensates passengers for broken suite doors, and Emirates auctions off up to 20 years of Platinum status

Singapore Airlines

Southwest 85K Bonus Expires Tomorrow 9 AM | American's Sneaky Upgrade Pitch | Singapore Sale

Dec 16, 2025

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Southwest 85K Bonus Expires Tomorrow 9 AM | American's Sneaky Upgrade Pitch | Singapore Sale

Southwest's massive bonus disappears at 9 AM ET Tuesday, American Airlines now pitches paid upgrades while you're using certificates, and Singapore's 30% off award sale just dropped.

Rove Miles

Spirit Shutdown Watch, Premium Card Math, & United's Engine Fire Today

Dec 15, 2025

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Spirit Shutdown Watch, Premium Card Math, & United's Engine Fire Today

Spirit could shut down this weekend, why paying $2,680 in annual fees actually makes sense, plus a United 777 starts a brush fire at Dulles

American Airlines

American Debuts New A321XLR Business Class, Alaska's $500 Award Glitch, JetBlue's Tiny Lounge Surprise

Dec 13, 2025

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American Debuts New A321XLR Business Class, Alaska's $500 Award Glitch, JetBlue's Tiny Lounge Surprise

American unveils Flagship Suites on game-changing aircraft, Alaska accidentally charges fuel surcharges on its own flights, and JetBlue's first lounge is smaller than you'd expect

Hilton Honors

Hilton Unveils Secret Ultra-Elite Tier + Turkish Miles Slashes Hawaii Sweet Spot

Dec 6, 2025

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Hilton Unveils Secret Ultra-Elite Tier + Turkish Miles Slashes Hawaii Sweet Spot

Hilton confirms invitation-only status above Diamond Reserve, Turkish Miles kills 7,500-mile Hawaii redemptions, Air France expands first class to four US cities, and Korean Air announces free Starlink Wi-Fi

Credit Cards

🚨 American's Baffling $5,000 Status Bundle & Turkish Airlines Kills Its Last Sweet Spot

Dec 5, 2025

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🚨 American's Baffling $5,000 Status Bundle & Turkish Airlines Kills Its Last Sweet Spot

American launches a confusing new status package while Turkish wipes out the United awards that made it worth using. Plus: Capital One Venture X's 100,000-mile bonus returns.

American Airlines

Ryanair Kills Its Own Program After 8 Months, Marriott's Late Checkout Under Fire, Airbus A320 Emergency Fix

Nov 30, 2025

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Ryanair Kills Its Own Program After 8 Months, Marriott's Late Checkout Under Fire, Airbus A320 Emergency Fix

From Ryanair's spectacular loyalty program failure to Marriott quietly walking back elite benefits, plus why thousands of A320s need immediate software updates

Hotel Fees

New Pacific Airlines Shuts Down + Delta Hong Kong Awards Wide Open From 93.5K Miles

Nov 28, 2025

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New Pacific Airlines Shuts Down + Delta Hong Kong Awards Wide Open From 93.5K Miles

The airline that couldn't stop rebranding finally closes, Delta opens unprecedented Asia award space, and Chicago hotels are charging $125 resort fees on $15 rooms

Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Finally Worth It + Hyatt Austin Sweet Spot + Robot Flight Attendants?

Nov 25, 2025

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Finally Worth It + Hyatt Austin Sweet Spot + Robot Flight Attendants?

Chase's premium card makes a comeback, Hyatt Regency Austin completes renovation at Category 4 pricing, plus Russian airline tests humanoid flight attendants

Credit Cards

Swiss Business Class Wide Open for Summer 2026 + Citi's Premium Card Math Doesn't Add Up

Nov 24, 2025

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Swiss Business Class Wide Open for Summer 2026 + Citi's Premium Card Math Doesn't Add Up

Swiss releases up to 9 business class award seats per flight, Citi's new Strata Elite delivers shocking first-year value, plus Holiday Inn's breakfast downgrade begins December 1st

Flying Blue

Nov 21, 2025

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United Shuts Down DFW Lounge Over Roaches & Mold—Plus Flying Blue's Elite Game-Changer

Photos expose shocking conditions at United's DFW club, Flying Blue Elite members get secret award perks, JetBlue opens Barcelona and Milan, plus Delta's Europe flash sale from 20,400 miles

Credit Card Bonuses

United Slashes Close-In Awards by 33% — Plus Amex Business Platinum Hits 200K

Nov 20, 2025

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United Slashes Close-In Awards by 33% — Plus Amex Business Platinum Hits 200K

United's stealth devaluation, a stunning Amex Business Platinum offer, and Hilton's biggest elite status changes in years

United MileagePlus

Delta's Asia Bombshell + Alaska's 50% Award Sale + United's Surprising Debit Card Launch

Nov 6, 2025

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Delta's Asia Bombshell + Alaska's 50% Award Sale + United's Surprising Debit Card Launch

Delta pivots hard to Asia, Alaska slashes award prices up to 50%, United launches debit card rewards, and Capital One signals major travel cobrand ambitions

Credit Cards

American Returns to Tel Aviv, New Hyatt in Rome & Delta's First Class Controversy

Oct 26, 2025

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American Returns to Tel Aviv, New Hyatt in Rome & Delta's First Class Controversy

AA's big Middle East comeback, a stunning points opportunity in Italy, plus the strange case of toxic weeds in Delta first class

American Airlines

🔥 American's Status Match Upgrade + Park Hyatt Tokyo Returns

Sep 26, 2025

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🔥 American's Status Match Upgrade + Park Hyatt Tokyo Returns

American Airlines launches aggressive status match program, Park Hyatt Tokyo reopens for bookings, and Delta exits a major European route.

Credit Cards

🤖 Delta's AI Revolution: The Future of Airline Pricing Is Here

Sep 15, 2025

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🤖 Delta's AI Revolution: The Future of Airline Pricing Is Here

Plus: Ultra-Premium Cards Push $650+ & Korean Air's Seating Victory

Loyalty Programs

🏨 Hilton's Major Devaluation: Standard Awards Now 250K Points Per Night

Sep 11, 2025

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🏨 Hilton's Major Devaluation: Standard Awards Now 250K Points Per Night

Plus: BA-Iberia transfers return, Delta's Austin expansion & hot deal alert for Europe flights

Singapore Airlines

Sep 10, 2025

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🔥 Singapore Airlines 20% Off Sale + Major Point Buying Deals You Can't Miss

Plus: Free cocktails at Alaska lounges & important JFK airport changes for travelers

award travel

Bilt Just Reinvented Rent Rewards—Here's What Changed Overnight

Hilton Under Fire: DHS Accuses Hotel of Canceling Federal Reservations

Spirit Airlines Melting Down, Venezuela Travel Chaos, & Alaska Status Match Opens

Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Got $250 Better — Plus Emirates First Class Hacks & Southwest's Coming Premium Shift

Delta's 689-Flight Meltdown, JetBlue Ends Japan Redemptions, Capital One's Massive 400K Bonus

American, Delta & United Now Own Your Regional Carrier—Here's What Changed Yesterday

Chase Sapphire Reserve Retention Offers Hit $400 + Mesa Card Shutdown Fallout

Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Upgrade + American's A321XLR Woes

Southwest 85K Bonus Expires Tomorrow 9 AM | American's Sneaky Upgrade Pitch | Singapore Sale

Spirit Shutdown Watch, Premium Card Math, & United's Engine Fire Today

American Debuts New A321XLR Business Class, Alaska's $500 Award Glitch, JetBlue's Tiny Lounge Surprise

Hilton Unveils Secret Ultra-Elite Tier + Turkish Miles Slashes Hawaii Sweet Spot

🚨 American's Baffling $5,000 Status Bundle & Turkish Airlines Kills Its Last Sweet Spot

Ryanair Kills Its Own Program After 8 Months, Marriott's Late Checkout Under Fire, Airbus A320 Emergency Fix

New Pacific Airlines Shuts Down + Delta Hong Kong Awards Wide Open From 93.5K Miles

Chase Sapphire Reserve Finally Worth It + Hyatt Austin Sweet Spot + Robot Flight Attendants?

Swiss Business Class Wide Open for Summer 2026 + Citi's Premium Card Math Doesn't Add Up

United Shuts Down DFW Lounge Over Roaches & Mold—Plus Flying Blue's Elite Game-Changer

United Slashes Close-In Awards by 33% — Plus Amex Business Platinum Hits 200K

Delta's Asia Bombshell + Alaska's 50% Award Sale + United's Surprising Debit Card Launch

American Returns to Tel Aviv, New Hyatt in Rome & Delta's First Class Controversy

🔥 American's Status Match Upgrade + Park Hyatt Tokyo Returns

🤖 Delta's AI Revolution: The Future of Airline Pricing Is Here

🏨 Hilton's Major Devaluation: Standard Awards Now 250K Points Per Night

🔥 Singapore Airlines 20% Off Sale + Major Point Buying Deals You Can't Miss

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