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Chase Sapphire Preferred Still a Steal at $95?
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Chase Sapphire Preferred Still a Steal at $95?

On paper this looks like a $95 card with premium perks – here’s why that actually matters. First, the fee hasn’t budged since the card launched in 2009. That alone makes the Sapphire Preferred a rari...

Jun 30, 2026
Qatar Airways Tightens Avios Award Rules for Family and Friends
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Qatar Airways Tightens Avios Award Rules for Family and Friends

These new Qatar Airways rules sound simple, but they really cramp your Avios flexibility. If you’ve been using your stash to book seats for parents, siblings, or travel buddies, you’ll now have to jum...

Jun 19, 2026
Chase Sapphire Lounge Plans Unveiled for Miami International Airport
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Chase Sapphire Lounge Plans Unveiled for Miami International Airport

Chase is moving forward with a brand‑new Sapphire Lounge at Miami International Airport. The county’s documents show a 13,793‑square‑foot space slated for Concourse E, perched on the third floor above...

Jun 19, 2026
Verizon Shine: 3% Back, Weekly Freebies, and Fee Waivers—Is It Worth Signing Up?
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Verizon Shine: 3% Back, Weekly Freebies, and Fee Waivers—Is It Worth Signing Up?

Verizon just tossed a loyalty program into the ring that actually waives its activation and upgrade fees. The Shine program isn’t a gimmick; it’s a modest cash‑back scheme bundled with a few “surprise...

Jun 19, 2026
Flying Blue Launches Apple Store Portal for Miles
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Flying Blue Launches Apple Store Portal for Miles

This portal sounds handy, but only if you were already planning an Apple purchase. Flying Blue has opened a dedicated Apple Store shopping portal that finally counts the newest iPhones, MacBooks and o...

Jun 19, 2026
Chase Cuts Hyatt Transfer Ratio for Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred to 4:3
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Chase Cuts Hyatt Transfer Ratio for Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred to 4:3

Chase just announced that the sweet 1:1 bridge between Ultimate Rewards and World of Hyatt is getting a makeover. If you were counting on a Sapphire Preferred or Ink Business Preferred to turn every p...

Jun 10, 2026
American Express adds $300 ChatGPT Business credit to Business Platinum and Gold cards
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American Express adds $300 ChatGPT Business credit to Business Platinum and Gold cards

Amex has quietly slipped a $300 statement‑credit perk onto its two premium business cards, aimed at the ChatGPT Business subscription. The credit refreshes each calendar year and can be applied in a s...

May 17, 2026
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Rove’s New Aeroplan Transfer Partner Comes with a 25% Bonus – Act Fast

Rove has been on a partnership binge lately – Japan Airlines, SAS, Virgin Atlantic, and now Air Canada’s Aeroplan. While adding another airline sounds nice on paper, the real question is whether the t...

May 10, 2026
Delta Doubles Down on Airbnb Earnings — But Only for the Fun Stuff
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Delta Doubles Down on Airbnb Earnings — But Only for the Fun Stuff

So, what’s the big deal here? If you’ve ever booked an Airbnb stay, you’re already familiar with earning 1 SkyMile per dollar — a decent, if unexciting, perk. But Delta’s cranked it up to 11 for the s...

May 8, 2026
Citi ThankYou Points Sharing Ends May 17 — Here's What You Need to Know
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Citi ThankYou Points Sharing Ends May 17 — Here's What You Need to Know

So Citi finally pulled the trigger — the days of sharing ThankYou points with your travel buddy, spouse, or that cousin who “forgot” to pay you back for their flight are numbered. Effective May 17, yo...

May 2, 2026
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Wells Fargo Shocks the Points World with 1:2 Wyndham Transfer Ratio

Let’s set the scene: You’re sitting at your desk, sipping lukewarm coffee, when you realize Wells Fargo — yes, *Wells Fargo* — just became relevant in the points game. How? By adding Wyndham as a 1:2 ...

Apr 21, 2026
Hyatt Regency Kyoto Checks Out for Good in May 2027: Book Now or Never
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto Checks Out for Good in May 2027: Book Now or Never

If you’ve ever daydreamed about sipping matcha in a ryokan-style room or wandering Kyoto’s bamboo groves from a Hyatt base, here’s your deadline: May 9, 2027. That’s when the Hyatt Regency Kyoto — a h...

Apr 15, 2026
American Express Rebrands Airline Discounts — Here’s What Actually Changed
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American Express Rebrands Airline Discounts — Here’s What Actually Changed

If you’ve ever felt like your Platinum card was just a fancy piece of metal, here’s a reason to dust it off. American Express has rebranded its airline discount program into “Platinum Member Airfares,...

Apr 11, 2026
Alaska Lounge SFO Back in Priority Pass — With a $15 Co-Pay
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Alaska Lounge SFO Back in Priority Pass — With a $15 Co-Pay

If you’ve ever tried to squeeze into a crowded airport lounge during peak travel hours, the idea of paying extra for access might sound about as appealing as a middle seat on a transcontinental flight...

Apr 11, 2026
Airlines Keep Raising Bag Fees: American and Southwest Join the Trend
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Airlines Keep Raising Bag Fees: American and Southwest Join the Trend

Let’s get real: airline fees are the ex who just won’t stop texting. American Airlines is the latest to slide into your DMs with a “surprise” fee hike, because apparently $50 for a first checked bag i...

Apr 10, 2026
ITA Airways Flies Into Star Alliance — What It Means For Your Miles
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ITA Airways Flies Into Star Alliance — What It Means For Your Miles

So ITA Airways is finally in Star Alliance. Cue the confetti? Maybe, but only if you’re the type who gets excited about airline alliances. Let’s break this down like we’re splitting a pizza in Rome — ...

Apr 2, 2026