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Credit Cards

Hyatt Just Added Early Check-In for Elites - Plus Virgin Atlantic Points Hit a 70% Buy Bonus Ending Tomorrow

Jul 6, 2026

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Hyatt Just Added Early Check-In for Elites - Plus Virgin Atlantic Points Hit a 70% Buy Bonus Ending Tomorrow

Hyatt's new elite perk drops today, plus a buy points window closing Tuesday and a Capital One Klook deal worth 40x miles

Credit Cards

Chase Ink Unlimited at 100K Points - Plus Guerrilla Tactics That Could Save Your Next Trip

Jul 5, 2026

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Chase Ink Unlimited at 100K Points - Plus Guerrilla Tactics That Could Save Your Next Trip

A best-ever no-annual-fee bonus, 16 travel hacks worth stealing, and the Amex Waldorf deal hiding in your card app

American Express Platinum

Marriott's Secret Status Shortcut - Plus the Chase Points Boost Quirk Costing You Real Money

Jul 4, 2026

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3 min read

Marriott's Secret Status Shortcut - Plus the Chase Points Boost Quirk Costing You Real Money

An unpublished Marriott challenge, a Chase Sapphire glitch worth knowing, the Amex $200 credit problem, and three transfer bonuses moving fast

Avianca Lifemiles

Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Got a 100K Bonus - But the Changes Are a Mixed Bag

Jun 16, 2026

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Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Got a 100K Bonus - But the Changes Are a Mixed Bag

The CSP refresh is live with new benefits and a higher bonus - plus a Finnair Avios deal at 1.3 cents each and a new Amex Lifemiles transfer bonus

Copa Airlines

Capital One Just Launched a Business Card With 100K Miles - Plus 8 Transfer Bonuses Running Out in 16 Days

Jun 14, 2026

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Capital One Just Launched a Business Card With 100K Miles - Plus 8 Transfer Bonuses Running Out in 16 Days

New Capital One Venture Business card, Copa's 15-day Panama stopover, Choice Privileges summer hack, and 8 bonuses expiring June 30

Business Cards

Chase Just Launched 200K Points on a Business Card - Plus Two No-Fee Cards Hit 100K Each

Jun 13, 2026

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Chase Just Launched 200K Points on a Business Card - Plus Two No-Fee Cards Hit 100K Each

Chase is going big on business card bonuses this week, United quietly improved MileagePlus pooling, and two transfer bonuses expire tonight

Flying Blue

Jun 12, 2026

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Flying Blue Gold Status Match Ends Tomorrow - $199 Gets You Delta Bags, Boarding, and Exit Rows

Two days left for a paid Flying Blue status match, plus the Chase Sapphire Reserve 150K bonus window is almost gone

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

IHG Premier Card Just Hit 185K Points - And the Chase Sapphire Reserve 150K Bonus Has 6 Days Left

Jun 9, 2026

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IHG Premier Card Just Hit 185K Points - And the Chase Sapphire Reserve 150K Bonus Has 6 Days Left

Two massive card bonuses collide this week, plus Flying Blue's family discount, Choice Privileges Japan devaluation, and buy-points deadlines expiring tomorrow

Credit Cards

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

American Express

Citi's Transfer Bonus to Wyndham Ends Saturday - Plus JetBlue Is Selling Miles at 125% Bonus Right Now

Jun 7, 2026

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Citi's Transfer Bonus to Wyndham Ends Saturday - Plus JetBlue Is Selling Miles at 125% Bonus Right Now

Two deadlines hitting this week, semi-annual credits bleeding away, and a Marriott Business card offer worth 150K points

Credit Cards

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Just Hit 125K Points - And Chase's 55% Transfer Bonus Disappears June 30

Jun 6, 2026

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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Just Hit 125K Points - And Chase's 55% Transfer Bonus Disappears June 30

A rare triple-stacked Marriott offer, the Colorado credit card bill that was just vetoed, and transfer bonus deadlines worth acting on today

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.

Flying Blue

Jun 3, 2026

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Alaska Just Killed Earning on Saver Fares - And Amex's 25% Flying Blue Bonus Is Live Now

Alaska's Atmos Rewards gutted, a fresh Amex transfer play, elite upgrade economics are broken, and Wyndham wants your summer stays

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

Credit Cards

Citi Strata Elite 75K Bonus Is Live - Plus Hyatt's Targeted Promos Could Net You 20K Free Points

May 27, 2026

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Citi Strata Elite 75K Bonus Is Live - Plus Hyatt's Targeted Promos Could Net You 20K Free Points

A premium card worth a serious look, targeted Hyatt promos running now, and a no-fee card offering 60K points with just $1K spend

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

Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Hit 150K Points - And Frontier Is Lying to the DOT

May 23, 2026

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Hit 150K Points - And Frontier Is Lying to the DOT

The biggest Chase bonus in years, a Rove Miles promo worth knowing, and Frontier's booking fee that isn't actually optional

Credit Cards

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

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

United Airlines

Bilt's 100% Avios Bonus Is Back Tomorrow - But There's a Catch You Need to Know

Apr 29, 2026

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3 min read

Bilt's 100% Avios Bonus Is Back Tomorrow - But There's a Catch You Need to Know

Bilt Rent Day returns May 1 with a 100% Avios transfer bonus, TSA PreCheck goes touchless at 60+ airports, and Scott Kirby's bizarre American Airlines pitch

United Airlines

United's CEO Was Banned From Casinos - And Airlines Are Selling Your Data to the Feds

Apr 28, 2026

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United's CEO Was Banned From Casinos - And Airlines Are Selling Your Data to the Feds

A wild story about Scott Kirby, a major privacy lawsuit, new power bank rules, and transfer bonuses expiring in days

Buy Points

Hyatt Just Added Early Check-In for Elites - Plus Virgin Atlantic Points Hit a 70% Buy Bonus Ending Tomorrow

Chase Ink Unlimited at 100K Points - Plus Guerrilla Tactics That Could Save Your Next Trip

Marriott's Secret Status Shortcut - Plus the Chase Points Boost Quirk Costing You Real Money

Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Got a 100K Bonus - But the Changes Are a Mixed Bag

Capital One Just Launched a Business Card With 100K Miles - Plus 8 Transfer Bonuses Running Out in 16 Days

Chase Just Launched 200K Points on a Business Card - Plus Two No-Fee Cards Hit 100K Each

Flying Blue Gold Status Match Ends Tomorrow - $199 Gets You Delta Bags, Boarding, and Exit Rows

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

IHG Premier Card Just Hit 185K Points - And the Chase Sapphire Reserve 150K Bonus Has 6 Days Left

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

Citi's Transfer Bonus to Wyndham Ends Saturday - Plus JetBlue Is Selling Miles at 125% Bonus Right Now

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Just Hit 125K Points - And Chase's 55% Transfer Bonus Disappears June 30

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

Alaska Just Killed Earning on Saver Fares - And Amex's 25% Flying Blue Bonus Is Live Now

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

Citi Strata Elite 75K Bonus Is Live - Plus Hyatt's Targeted Promos Could Net You 20K Free Points

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

Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Hit 150K Points - And Frontier Is Lying to the DOT

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

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

Bilt's 100% Avios Bonus Is Back Tomorrow - But There's a Catch You Need to Know

United's CEO Was Banned From Casinos - And Airlines Are Selling Your Data to the Feds

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