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Travel news affecting US points and miles collectors, including airline policy changes, airport developments, government updates and industry shifts.

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

Marriott Hotels

British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Passenger's 'Gift' Backfires & Southwest's Strict Seat Policy

Feb 14, 2026

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British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Passenger's 'Gift' Backfires & Southwest's Strict Seat Policy

Flight attendants unknowingly consume weed gummies mid-flight, Southwest blocks passengers from empty rows, and Marriott hotels quietly undercut their own prices on Airbnb by hundreds.

United Airlines

United Passenger Boards Wrong Plane, Lands in Tokyo Instead of Nicaragua

Feb 8, 2026

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United Passenger Boards Wrong Plane, Lands in Tokyo Instead of Nicaragua

A United gate agent's massive oversight sends a traveler 6,000 miles off course. Plus: Capital One Venture's best offer in years and American celebrates 100 years with caviar.

Credit Cards

United's MileagePlus Shakeup & Bilt's Complete Overhaul—What Just Changed

Jan 17, 2026

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3 min read

United's MileagePlus Shakeup & Bilt's Complete Overhaul—What Just Changed

United brings in Apple Card veteran to run loyalty, Bilt unveils three new cards with massive changes, and ICE agents patrol airport gates for three weeks

Status Match

Jan 5, 2026

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Spirit Airlines Melting Down, Venezuela Travel Chaos, & Alaska Status Match Opens

Spirit can't operate reliably, Caribbean flights grounded by military action, Alaska offers fast-track status, plus a Scoot flight attendant's 366-flight stealing spree

United Airlines

British Airways Cuts Breakfast, Delta's On-Time Crown Slips & American's Passenger Removal Scandal

Jan 2, 2026

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British Airways Cuts Breakfast, Delta's On-Time Crown Slips & American's Passenger Removal Scandal

BA downgrades short-haul breakfast to yogurt and pastry, United catches Delta in reliability, plus a controversial JFK incident that left the wrong passenger stranded overnight

Holiday Travel

American Airlines Hikes Bag Fees Today + Spirit's Second Bankruptcy & Weekend Storm Disrupts 2,200 Flights

Dec 1, 2025

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American Airlines Hikes Bag Fees Today + Spirit's Second Bankruptcy & Weekend Storm Disrupts 2,200 Flights

American raises checked bag fees to $40 starting today, Spirit faces securities fraud claims, and a major winter storm cancels thousands of Thanksgiving return flights

Credit Cards

Air India Lost a Plane for 13 Years (Plus: Seattle's Fuel Crisis & Emirates A380 News)

Nov 23, 2025

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Air India Lost a Plane for 13 Years (Plus: Seattle's Fuel Crisis & Emirates A380 News)

From airlines literally forgetting their aircraft to Seattle's fuel shortage impacting Thanksgiving travelers, today's stories show just how chaotic aviation can get

Credit Card Bonuses

Nov 14, 2025

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Capital One Venture X Bonus Returns, Starwood Loyalty Reborn + All-Business Class Airline Launch

The 100K Venture X bonus is back, Starwood resurrects its loyalty program with 1 Hotels, and two startups merge to launch premium-only US flights

Hilton Honors

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

Nov 9, 2025

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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

Loyalty Programs

🚨 Breaking: Alaska Airlines Drops Major Partners & Critical Program Changes

Sep 3, 2025

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🚨 Breaking: Alaska Airlines Drops Major Partners & Critical Program Changes

Last chance for Singapore redemptions, Amex transfer bonus, and more travel rewards updates you need to know

Credit Cards

✈️ Pool Chair Wars & Status Boosts: Your Travel News Roundup

Aug 30, 2025

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✈️ Pool Chair Wars & Status Boosts: Your Travel News Roundup

From overnight pool chair camping to Delta's status shortcuts - catch up on the latest travel industry drama and opportunities

hotel security

Travel Drama Unveiled: Baby's First-Class Bonus & St. Regis Scandal

Jun 6, 2025

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Travel Drama Unveiled: Baby's First-Class Bonus & St. Regis Scandal

Discover today's top travel stories, exclusive credit card offers, and vital travel tips!

travel news

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

British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Passenger's 'Gift' Backfires & Southwest's Strict Seat Policy

United Passenger Boards Wrong Plane, Lands in Tokyo Instead of Nicaragua

United's MileagePlus Shakeup & Bilt's Complete Overhaul—What Just Changed

Spirit Airlines Melting Down, Venezuela Travel Chaos, & Alaska Status Match Opens

British Airways Cuts Breakfast, Delta's On-Time Crown Slips & American's Passenger Removal Scandal

American Airlines Hikes Bag Fees Today + Spirit's Second Bankruptcy & Weekend Storm Disrupts 2,200 Flights

Air India Lost a Plane for 13 Years (Plus: Seattle's Fuel Crisis & Emirates A380 News)

Capital One Venture X Bonus Returns, Starwood Loyalty Reborn + All-Business Class Airline Launch

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

🚨 Breaking: Alaska Airlines Drops Major Partners & Critical Program Changes

✈️ Pool Chair Wars & Status Boosts: Your Travel News Roundup

Travel Drama Unveiled: Baby's First-Class Bonus & St. Regis Scandal

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