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Citi Just Added 20% More Flying Blue Miles - Plus Hyatt Certs Expire Sooner Than You Think

Jul 20, 2026

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Citi Just Added 20% More Flying Blue Miles - Plus Hyatt Certs Expire Sooner Than You Think

A Citi transfer bonus worth acting on, a Hyatt expiration trap to avoid, a Chase Sapphire offer at 100K, and today-only bonus miles on Apple purchases.

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

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

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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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

United MileagePlus

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

Apr 17, 2026

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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

Travel Safety

LaGuardia Runway Crash, FAA's Fragile Infrastructure & Citi's Transfer Bonuses Expire Soon

Mar 24, 2026

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LaGuardia Runway Crash, FAA's Fragile Infrastructure & Citi's Transfer Bonuses Expire Soon

A fatal accident at LGA exposes deeper cracks in FAA infrastructure, plus Citi's best transfer bonuses close in April and today-only Apple shopping portal deal

Delta Airlines

Delta's 44-Seat First Class Gamble, Bad Bunny's A380 Charter & The Hotel Coffee Maker You Should Never Use

Feb 25, 2026

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Delta's 44-Seat First Class Gamble, Bad Bunny's A380 Charter & The Hotel Coffee Maker You Should Never Use

Delta's surprise first class overhaul, a pop star's jaw-dropping plane charter, and a viral hotel hack that will ruin your morning coffee forever

United Airlines

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

Feb 24, 2026

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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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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.

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🚨 Hyatt Just Hit Rakuten With 12× Points — Full Status Credit Still Earns

Nov 29, 2025

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🚨 Hyatt Just Hit Rakuten With 12× Points — Full Status Credit Still Earns

Stack Hyatt stays with Rakuten's surprise 12× offer, snag sub-$2,000 business class to Europe, and learn why your old hotel keys still work everywhere

Credit Cards

Flight Chaos Hits 40 Airports, Hotel Washing Sheets in Hot Tub & Visa's Game-Changing Settlement

Nov 10, 2025

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Flight Chaos Hits 40 Airports, Hotel Washing Sheets in Hot Tub & Visa's Game-Changing Settlement

Thousands of delays plagued travelers this weekend, a shocking hotel hygiene scandal went viral, and credit card fees are about to change forever

Shopping Portals

Citi Just Added 20% More Flying Blue Miles - Plus Hyatt Certs Expire Sooner Than You Think

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

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

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

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

LaGuardia Runway Crash, FAA's Fragile Infrastructure & Citi's Transfer Bonuses Expire Soon

Delta's 44-Seat First Class Gamble, Bad Bunny's A380 Charter & The Hotel Coffee Maker You Should Never Use

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

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

🚨 Hyatt Just Hit Rakuten With 12× Points — Full Status Credit Still Earns

Flight Chaos Hits 40 Airports, Hotel Washing Sheets in Hot Tub & Visa's Game-Changing Settlement

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