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IHG's Huge 175K Bonus Returns, Chase Gives 50% Marriott Boost & American's Wild Week

Feb 6, 2026

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IHG's Huge 175K Bonus Returns, Chase Gives 50% Marriott Boost & American's Wild Week

IHG's best-ever bonus is back, Chase adds 50% to Marriott transfers through month-end, plus American's operational chaos reaches fever pitch

Credit Cards

Barclays AAdvantage Cards Convert to Citi April 24 + United Goes Dark Next Week

Feb 2, 2026

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3 min read

Barclays AAdvantage Cards Convert to Citi April 24 + United Goes Dark Next Week

Major shake-up for AAdvantage cardholders, United's planned outage pre-cancels flights, and Bilt's seamless switch deadline hits tonight

Credit Cards

Citi's Strata Elite Just Quietly Beat Every AAdvantage Card + Southwest's Numbers Tell A Different Story

Jan 30, 2026

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Citi's Strata Elite Just Quietly Beat Every AAdvantage Card + Southwest's Numbers Tell A Different Story

A transferable points card now earns American miles faster than co-brands, Southwest's 'turnaround' hits turbulence, and American's operational meltdown sparks CEO drama

Avianca Lifemiles

Allegiant-Sun Country Merger, Southwest's Seating Revolution & Capital One's 15% LifeMiles Bonus

Jan 13, 2026

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Allegiant-Sun Country Merger, Southwest's Seating Revolution & Capital One's 15% LifeMiles Bonus

Two budget airlines merge in $1.5B deal, Southwest ends open seating chaos after decades, and Marriott quietly removes your ability to make special requests

Credit Cards

American Airlines Just Killed Its Own Pipeline — And Bilt Card 2.0 Demands Your Attention By January 14

Dec 29, 2025

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American Airlines Just Killed Its Own Pipeline — And Bilt Card 2.0 Demands Your Attention By January 14

American's basic economy gamble backfires, Bilt's massive transition hits critical deadline, and one Marriott GM's viral rant reveals what loyalty programs are really worth

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 Just Quietly Gutted This Popular Perk (Plus American's Zero-Mile Bombshell)

Dec 19, 2025

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Chase Just Quietly Gutted This Popular Perk (Plus American's Zero-Mile Bombshell)

Chase walks back its Points Boost guarantee, American makes basic economy worthless for AAdvantage members, and a British Airways scam that cost one traveler $17,511 to get home.

Loyalty Programs

Spirit-Frontier Merger Talks Back On, Marriott Guest Quits After $200K Spend & British Airways Devaluation Hits

Dec 18, 2025

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Spirit-Frontier Merger Talks Back On, Marriott Guest Quits After $200K Spend & British Airways Devaluation Hits

Spirit and Frontier eye December deal, longtime Marriott Ambassador walks away after $200K in spending, BA Avios prices jump 14%, plus Lufthansa's massive fraud problem

American Express

Lufthansa Loses Court Fight Over Skiplagging + Amex Slashes Cathay Transfer Rate

Dec 8, 2025

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Lufthansa Loses Court Fight Over Skiplagging + Amex Slashes Cathay Transfer Rate

A German court just forced Lufthansa to rewrite its rules on throwaway ticketing, while Amex is cutting the Cathay Pacific transfer rate from 1:1 to 5:4 starting March 2026.

American Express

Amex Slashes Cathay Transfer Ratio, British Airways Surveys Passengers on Which Perks to Cut Next

Dec 7, 2025

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3 min read

Amex Slashes Cathay Transfer Ratio, British Airways Surveys Passengers on Which Perks to Cut Next

American Express just dropped a devaluation bomb on Cathay Pacific transfers, while British Airways is asking passengers which amenities they'd like to lose. Plus: Park Hyatt Los Cabos finally opens and Hilton unveils its most exclusive tier yet.

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 Card Bonuses

JetBlue's A320 Meltdown: What Happened & Why Other Airlines Escaped

Dec 2, 2025

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3 min read

JetBlue's A320 Meltdown: What Happened & Why Other Airlines Escaped

From a massive A320 software crisis to stunning Citi AAdvantage offers, plus Chase transfer bonuses and Bilt's December deals that expire soon

hotel security

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

Nov 29, 2025

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3 min read

🚨 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

British Airways

Royal Air Maroc Just Made Oneworld Lounges Incredibly Cheap + 100% Bilt Bonus Returns December 1st

Nov 27, 2025

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Royal Air Maroc Just Made Oneworld Lounges Incredibly Cheap + 100% Bilt Bonus Returns December 1st

Buy your way into Oneworld status with lounge access, Bilt's massive British Airways bonus is back, and JSX launches controversial Santa Monica flights before the airport closes forever.

Credit Cards

Citi's Biggest AAdvantage Offer Yet + Chase Launches Tiered Aeroplan Bonus (Up to 35%)

Nov 26, 2025

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Citi's Biggest AAdvantage Offer Yet + Chase Launches Tiered Aeroplan Bonus (Up to 35%)

Limited-time 75,000-mile business card with waived fee, Chase's new transfer bonus structure, and why Hyatt elite benefits keep disappointing

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

Credit Cards

🚨 TSA's New $18 Fee, Virgin Atlantic 40% Bonus & Hilton's Million Diamond Members

Nov 22, 2025

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3 min read

🚨 TSA's New $18 Fee, Virgin Atlantic 40% Bonus & Hilton's Million Diamond Members

TSA introduces controversial biometric fee for travelers without ID, Amex launches rare 40% Virgin Atlantic transfer bonus, and Hilton's elite status numbers reveal a stunning reality

Credit Cards

Hilton Just Shook Up Elite Status — Diamond Reserve Tier With Confirmed Upgrades Drops January 2026

Nov 19, 2025

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Hilton Just Shook Up Elite Status — Diamond Reserve Tier With Confirmed Upgrades Drops January 2026

Hilton's biggest loyalty overhaul in years brings confirmed upgrades and guaranteed late checkout, while travel portals now let you double-dip airline rewards.

Credit Card Bonuses

Chase Launches 70% Marriott Bonus (But Don't Transfer Yet) + Delta Wins Big in Court

Nov 16, 2025

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Chase Launches 70% Marriott Bonus (But Don't Transfer Yet) + Delta Wins Big in Court

Chase's new 70% Marriott transfer bonus looks tempting, but the math reveals a better strategy. Plus, Delta's Aeromexico partnership gets a last-minute reprieve, Trump axes airline compensation rules, and more.

Hilton Honors

Chase Drops 40% Virgin Atlantic Bonus + Hilton's Secret Diamond Reserve Tier Leaked

Nov 9, 2025

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3 min read

Chase Drops 40% Virgin Atlantic Bonus + Hilton's Secret Diamond Reserve Tier Leaked

Chase just launched its biggest Virgin Atlantic bonus ever, Hilton accidentally revealed a new $18K elite tier, and flight cancellations are piling up at 40 airports

British Airways

FAA Cuts Flights TODAY: 40 Airports Affected + Rakuten-Bilt Game Changer

Nov 8, 2025

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3 min read

FAA Cuts Flights TODAY: 40 Airports Affected + Rakuten-Bilt Game Changer

Mass flight cancellations begin today at major airports, Qatar adds business class seat fees, and a new shopping portal partnership unlocks incredible value

Government Shutdown

Lufthansa Miles & More Opens Transfer Floodgates After 6-Year Freeze + Delta's Insane 1,500-Mile Upgrade Deal

Nov 5, 2025

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Lufthansa Miles & More Opens Transfer Floodgates After 6-Year Freeze + Delta's Insane 1,500-Mile Upgrade Deal

Major shakeup as Lufthansa returns to instant points transfers, Delta practically pays you to upgrade, plus government shutdown chaos hitting airports nationwide

Avianca Lifemiles

Alaska Dumps Korean Air, Southwest's 737 Problem, and ATC's Shocking Near-Miss

Nov 4, 2025

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Alaska Dumps Korean Air, Southwest's 737 Problem, and ATC's Shocking Near-Miss

Alaska guts partnership with Korean Air, Southwest eyes a radical fleet solution, and a Cleveland near-collision that never should have happened

Las Vegas Travel

Nov 3, 2025

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3 min read

Delta's Loyalty Crisis: First Class Now Just $26 More Than Coach

Plus: Capital One launches rare 20% British Airways transfer bonus, Las Vegas tourism plunges, and a government shutdown triggers massive flight delays

Etihad Guest

Delta's Shocking Asia Expansion + 51x Points on Hotels (Too Good to Last?)

Oct 29, 2025

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3 min read

Delta's Shocking Asia Expansion + 51x Points on Hotels (Too Good to Last?)

Inside Delta's ambitious Asia growth, a jaw-dropping hotel points offer, and Bilt's biggest transfer bonus yet. Plus: Wells Fargo adds a game-changing partner.

Transfer Bonuses

IHG's Huge 175K Bonus Returns, Chase Gives 50% Marriott Boost & American's Wild Week

Barclays AAdvantage Cards Convert to Citi April 24 + United Goes Dark Next Week

Citi's Strata Elite Just Quietly Beat Every AAdvantage Card + Southwest's Numbers Tell A Different Story

Allegiant-Sun Country Merger, Southwest's Seating Revolution & Capital One's 15% LifeMiles Bonus

American Airlines Just Killed Its Own Pipeline — And Bilt Card 2.0 Demands Your Attention By January 14

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

Chase Just Quietly Gutted This Popular Perk (Plus American's Zero-Mile Bombshell)

Spirit-Frontier Merger Talks Back On, Marriott Guest Quits After $200K Spend & British Airways Devaluation Hits

Lufthansa Loses Court Fight Over Skiplagging + Amex Slashes Cathay Transfer Rate

Amex Slashes Cathay Transfer Ratio, British Airways Surveys Passengers on Which Perks to Cut Next

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

JetBlue's A320 Meltdown: What Happened & Why Other Airlines Escaped

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

Royal Air Maroc Just Made Oneworld Lounges Incredibly Cheap + 100% Bilt Bonus Returns December 1st

Citi's Biggest AAdvantage Offer Yet + Chase Launches Tiered Aeroplan Bonus (Up to 35%)

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

🚨 TSA's New $18 Fee, Virgin Atlantic 40% Bonus & Hilton's Million Diamond Members

Hilton Just Shook Up Elite Status — Diamond Reserve Tier With Confirmed Upgrades Drops January 2026

Chase Launches 70% Marriott Bonus (But Don't Transfer Yet) + Delta Wins Big in Court

Chase Drops 40% Virgin Atlantic Bonus + Hilton's Secret Diamond Reserve Tier Leaked

FAA Cuts Flights TODAY: 40 Airports Affected + Rakuten-Bilt Game Changer

Lufthansa Miles & More Opens Transfer Floodgates After 6-Year Freeze + Delta's Insane 1,500-Mile Upgrade Deal

Alaska Dumps Korean Air, Southwest's 737 Problem, and ATC's Shocking Near-Miss

Delta's Loyalty Crisis: First Class Now Just $26 More Than Coach

Delta's Shocking Asia Expansion + 51x Points on Hotels (Too Good to Last?)

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