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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

Credit Cards

Rakuten Is Handing Out 100x Points Per Dollar - And the Marriott Transfer Bonus Expires in 48 Hours

May 13, 2026

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3 min read

Rakuten Is Handing Out 100x Points Per Dollar - And the Marriott Transfer Bonus Expires in 48 Hours

A shopping portal just went nuclear, a key Chase transfer bonus closes Thursday, and the WHOOP perk that disappeared overnight

Credit Cards

A United 767 Clipped a Truck on the NJ Turnpike - Plus Singapore Airlines Free WiFi Has a Big Catch

May 5, 2026

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8 min read

A United 767 Clipped a Truck on the NJ Turnpike - Plus Singapore Airlines Free WiFi Has a Big Catch

A 767 on approach hit a bakery truck on a highway, Singapore's Starlink rollout disappoints, and a 75K AAdvantage card with no first-year fee just dropped.

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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

United Airlines

Rotisserie Chickens, Cartel Chaos & United's Expensive Chicago Gamble

Feb 24, 2026

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3 min read

Rotisserie Chickens, Cartel Chaos & United's Expensive Chicago Gamble

Mexico flight disruptions you need to know about, plus a Rakuten deal that's almost too good to be true and the World of Hyatt offer closing soon

Credit Card Bonuses

United CFO Mocks American's 'Temporary Hub' & Rakuten's 1¢ Miles Deal Returns

Feb 20, 2026

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8 min read

United CFO Mocks American's 'Temporary Hub' & Rakuten's 1¢ Miles Deal Returns

United's CFO openly ridicules American Airlines at Chicago O'Hare while hinting at merger plans. Plus, Rakuten's legendary 100% rebate deal lets you buy miles for just 1 cent each.

Rakuten

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

Rakuten Is Handing Out 100x Points Per Dollar - And the Marriott Transfer Bonus Expires in 48 Hours

A United 767 Clipped a Truck on the NJ Turnpike - Plus Singapore Airlines Free WiFi Has a Big Catch

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

Rotisserie Chickens, Cartel Chaos & United's Expensive Chicago Gamble

United CFO Mocks American's 'Temporary Hub' & Rakuten's 1¢ Miles Deal Returns

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