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U.S. Bank Finally Gets Transfer Partners - And Ethiopian's 15k Business Class Is the Hidden Gem

Aug 13, 2026

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U.S. Bank Finally Gets Transfer Partners - And Ethiopian's 15k Business Class Is the Hidden Gem

U.S. Bank adds Flying Blue, Qantas and more - plus Amex Platinum just expanded its hotel footprint by 350 properties

Credit Cards

Amex Just Added 425 Luxury Hotels as a Transfer Partner - But the 4:1 Ratio Has a Catch

Jul 29, 2026

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Amex Just Added 425 Luxury Hotels as a Transfer Partner - But the 4:1 Ratio Has a Catch

Amex's new LHW partnership unlocks the Ritz Paris on points, Air Canada launches business class basic fares, and Alaska's Philippine Airlines sweet spot won't last

Credit Cards

Amex Business Gold Hits 200K Points - Plus Amex Platinum Just Cut a Peacock Credit

Jul 14, 2026

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Amex Business Gold Hits 200K Points - Plus Amex Platinum Just Cut a Peacock Credit

A massive Amex Business Gold offer you need to check today, a Peacock benefit change hitting August 1st, Turkish Airlines' free hotel secret, and a Rakuten trick worth 16K points.

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Hyatt's New Award Chart Is Live - And a Hotel Scam Just Got Exposed

Jun 30, 2026

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Hyatt's New Award Chart Is Live - And a Hotel Scam Just Got Exposed

Hyatt point values just shifted, hotels are gaming award stays, United eyes Turks and Caicos, and three transfer bonuses die tonight

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Wyndham Just Added a 45,000-Point Tier - And Bilt's 200% Hilton Bonus Isn't What It Seems

Jun 26, 2026

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Wyndham Just Added a 45,000-Point Tier - And Bilt's 200% Hilton Bonus Isn't What It Seems

A Wyndham devaluation deadline, the Bilt Rent Day math that doesn't add up, a new St. Regis in Cancun, and transfer bonuses expiring in 4 days

Credit Cards

Amex Is Cutting Its Resy Credit August 1 - And the Chase Sapphire Reserve 150K Window Closes This Week

Jun 15, 2026

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Amex Is Cutting Its Resy Credit August 1 - And the Chase Sapphire Reserve 150K Window Closes This Week

Amex Gold and Platinum Resy credit changes hit August 1, plus Citi's 50% Accor bonus and why the CSR 150K offer can't wait

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

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

United Just Walled Off Its Best Perks Behind a Credit Card - Plus Amex Is Offering 300K Points

May 6, 2026

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United Just Walled Off Its Best Perks Behind a Credit Card - Plus Amex Is Offering 300K Points

United's MileagePlus overhaul rewards cardholders and punishes everyone else, plus a monster Amex Business Platinum offer and a hotel scam you need to know about

American Airlines

Alaska Just Landed in Europe for the First Time - Plus Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than You Think

May 1, 2026

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Alaska Just Landed in Europe for the First Time - Plus Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than You Think

Alaska Airlines touches down in Rome, Hyatt's May 20th changes analyzed, Delta cuts a key Diamond perk, and American's cabin crisis gets a deadline

Credit Cards

Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than They're Letting On - And Aeroplan Is Next

Apr 26, 2026

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Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than They're Letting On - And Aeroplan Is Next

Two major loyalty programs raising award prices, Emirates planning private bathrooms, and a 200k IHG bonus in its final days

Airline Fees

Air France Billed a Man Twice for the Same Business Class Seat - Plus Europe's Carry-On Fee Ban and a Ritz-Carlton Nightmare

Apr 21, 2026

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Air France Billed a Man Twice for the Same Business Class Seat - Plus Europe's Carry-On Fee Ban and a Ritz-Carlton Nightmare

A customer service disaster at 35,000 feet, a Citi transfer bonus worth knowing about, and the EU move that could reshape budget flying

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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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

Rove Miles

200,000 IHG Points, JetBlue's Pilot Mutiny & The Hotel Trick That Breaks All the Rules

Mar 23, 2026

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200,000 IHG Points, JetBlue's Pilot Mutiny & The Hotel Trick That Breaks All the Rules

Chase brings back a record hotel bonus, JetBlue's pilots sue to kill the United deal, and Rove Miles does something no other points currency does

Credit Cards

Citi Just Quietly Devalued Two Hotel Partners & Hyatt Is Eyeing a Tier Above Globalist

Mar 22, 2026

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Citi Just Quietly Devalued Two Hotel Partners & Hyatt Is Eyeing a Tier Above Globalist

Citi cuts ThankYou transfer ratios by up to 50%, Hyatt hints at big elite changes, and Chase brings back a 100k offer

Chase Credit Cards

175,000 IHG Points, Marriott's Quiet Admission & United's Chef's Table Upgrade

Mar 14, 2026

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175,000 IHG Points, Marriott's Quiet Admission & United's Chef's Table Upgrade

A record IHG card bonus expires soon, Marriott reveals inflation through a 'positive' change, and United finally admits its food was bad

Credit Cards

Hyatt's 'Pointpocalypse', Delta's Manila Secret & A Bilt Card Betrayal

Mar 13, 2026

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Hyatt's 'Pointpocalypse', Delta's Manila Secret & A Bilt Card Betrayal

Hyatt's devaluation strategy revealed, Delta sneaks a Manila route past regulators, and Bilt 2.0 has a foreign fee problem

Credit Cards

175,000 IHG Points, 5 Free Marriott Nights & AA's Wine Box Scandal

Mar 7, 2026

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175,000 IHG Points, 5 Free Marriott Nights & AA's Wine Box Scandal

Two massive hotel card offers closing soon, American Airlines serves boxed wine in business class, and a United policy that could get you kicked off the plane

Chase Credit Cards

Southwest Just Made A Huge Mistake (Plus: Marriott's Biggest Bonus Ever)

Feb 5, 2026

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Southwest Just Made A Huge Mistake (Plus: Marriott's Biggest Bonus Ever)

Southwest copies the worst airline boarding tactic, Marriott drops 5 free nights on one card, and a teen learns a painful lesson about seat kicking

Hilton Honors

American's Free Wi-Fi Rollout Complete + Star Alliance Sweet Spots Revealed

Jan 27, 2026

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American's Free Wi-Fi Rollout Complete + Star Alliance Sweet Spots Revealed

American Airlines finishes its free Wi-Fi rollout ahead of schedule, plus strategic insights on maximizing Star Alliance programs and Hilton points after recent devaluations.

Singapore Airlines

United A321neo Loses Nose Wheel in Wild Orlando Landing—Plus World of Hyatt's Stunning New Bonus

Jan 20, 2026

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United A321neo Loses Nose Wheel in Wild Orlando Landing—Plus World of Hyatt's Stunning New Bonus

A United aircraft loses its nose wheel in Orlando, World of Hyatt drops a massive welcome bonus, and Singapore Airlines reveals new cabin timeline

Credit Cards

Bilt Just Changed Everything Again (Two Days After Launch)

Jan 18, 2026

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Bilt Just Changed Everything Again (Two Days After Launch)

Bilt pivots on its new card structure, World of Hyatt drops 5 free nights bonus, and Chase Sapphire Reserve business deadline hits tomorrow

Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve's New $250 Hotel Credit Just Landed • Spirit's Bizarre Cleanup Hack • IHG Double Points

Jan 3, 2026

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Chase Sapphire Reserve's New $250 Hotel Credit Just Landed • Spirit's Bizarre Cleanup Hack • IHG Double Points

Chase adds surprise hotel benefit, Air France slashes award prices 25%, and the strangest flight attendant trick you'll see today

Chase Credit Cards

American Airlines Rewrites Schedules to Fix Delays + Overhead Bin Thefts Hit Premium Cabin

Dec 28, 2025

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American Airlines Rewrites Schedules to Fix Delays + Overhead Bin Thefts Hit Premium Cabin

AA's radical April schedule overhaul targets on-time performance, while Etihad flights face repeated theft reports. Plus: Chase offers $50 back on airfare and Peninsula's secret booking advantage.

Credit Cards

Delta's President Steps Down, Chase Issues Points Make-Good, American's A321XLR Service Flow Problem

Dec 20, 2025

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Delta's President Steps Down, Chase Issues Points Make-Good, American's A321XLR Service Flow Problem

Delta's revenue architect exits, Chase credits back Points Boost cuts, and American's new business class has a surprising meal service restriction that has everyone talking.

hotel points

U.S. Bank Finally Gets Transfer Partners - And Ethiopian's 15k Business Class Is the Hidden Gem

Amex Just Added 425 Luxury Hotels as a Transfer Partner - But the 4:1 Ratio Has a Catch

Amex Business Gold Hits 200K Points - Plus Amex Platinum Just Cut a Peacock Credit

Hyatt's New Award Chart Is Live - And a Hotel Scam Just Got Exposed

Wyndham Just Added a 45,000-Point Tier - And Bilt's 200% Hilton Bonus Isn't What It Seems

Amex Is Cutting Its Resy Credit August 1 - And the Chase Sapphire Reserve 150K Window Closes This Week

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

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

United Just Walled Off Its Best Perks Behind a Credit Card - Plus Amex Is Offering 300K Points

Alaska Just Landed in Europe for the First Time - Plus Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than You Think

Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than They're Letting On - And Aeroplan Is Next

Air France Billed a Man Twice for the Same Business Class Seat - Plus Europe's Carry-On Fee Ban and a Ritz-Carlton Nightmare

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

200,000 IHG Points, JetBlue's Pilot Mutiny & The Hotel Trick That Breaks All the Rules

Citi Just Quietly Devalued Two Hotel Partners & Hyatt Is Eyeing a Tier Above Globalist

175,000 IHG Points, Marriott's Quiet Admission & United's Chef's Table Upgrade

Hyatt's 'Pointpocalypse', Delta's Manila Secret & A Bilt Card Betrayal

175,000 IHG Points, 5 Free Marriott Nights & AA's Wine Box Scandal

Southwest Just Made A Huge Mistake (Plus: Marriott's Biggest Bonus Ever)

American's Free Wi-Fi Rollout Complete + Star Alliance Sweet Spots Revealed

United A321neo Loses Nose Wheel in Wild Orlando Landing—Plus World of Hyatt's Stunning New Bonus

Bilt Just Changed Everything Again (Two Days After Launch)

Chase Sapphire Reserve's New $250 Hotel Credit Just Landed • Spirit's Bizarre Cleanup Hack • IHG Double Points

American Airlines Rewrites Schedules to Fix Delays + Overhead Bin Thefts Hit Premium Cabin

Delta's President Steps Down, Chase Issues Points Make-Good, American's A321XLR Service Flow Problem

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