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JetBlue Checked Bag Fees Rise Again: Now $50 to $70

JetBlue raised checked bag fees again for tickets bought from November 3, 2026. Here is the new fee chart, what it costs on a real trip, and how to avoid paying.
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Bank Sign-Up Bonuses

Huntington Bank Bonus: Earn $400 or $600 With New Checking

Huntington is paying $400 for Perks Checking with direct deposit or $600 for Platinum Perks with $25,000 in new money. Here is how to qualify by January 15, 2027.
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Airlines

American Airlines LAX Route Changes: 9 Routes Shift in 2027

American Airlines LAX route changes bring new flights to Reno, Bozeman and Grand Junction, more Dulles service, and two cuts. See what changes for you.
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New to points? Start here.

Four guides that explain how the game works right now, from the cards worth holding to the hotel programs that still deliver value.

  1. The truth about travel hacks in 2026What still works, what stopped working, and where to focus first.
  2. Chase Sapphire Preferred changes 2026The good, the bad, and what the Hyatt devaluation means for your points.
  3. World of Hyatt award chart changesThe new pricing explained, and how to still get strong value per point.
  4. World of Hyatt and Aeroplan partnershipHow the partnership works across points, status challenges and benefits.

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Airline miles and award travel

Airlines

JetBlue Mosaic Changes 2027: Free BlueFirst Upgrades, Fewer Perks

If you have chased JetBlue Mosaic status for a few years, you know the routine: every new...
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Airlines

Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: 30% Off November Awards

Singapore Airlines cut KrisFlyer Saver awards 30% for November 2026, including LA, San Francisco and Seattle to Singapore for 30,800 miles each way.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Wins TAP Air Portugal Stake: What It Means for You

Lufthansa beat Air France-KLM for a stake in TAP Air Portugal. Here is what the deal means for Star Alliance awards, TAP Miles&Go and flights to Portugal.
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Airlines

Southwest Elite Status 2027: Goodbye A-List, Hello Platinum

Southwest named its elite tiers after boarding groups. Now that open seating and the A, B and...
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Hotel points

Cards

World of Hyatt Business Card: 70,000-Point Offer Explained

The World of Hyatt Business Card offers 70,000 World of Hyatt points after $7,000 in spend. Here is what the bonus is worth and who qualifies.
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Deals

Caesars Rewards Citi Offer: Get $25 Back on a $250 Stay

A $25 statement credit won't change your life, but on a Las Vegas weekend it...
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Deals

Hyatt Promotion: How to Earn Up to 36,000 Bonus Points

Register for the Hyatt promotion paying 3,000 bonus points every 3 nights through December 15, plus double points at new Hyatt hotels.
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Credit card rewards

Cards

Amex Platinum Hotel Credit Now Requires 2 Nights in 2027

For years, the easiest way to justify the Amex Platinum's $895 annual fee was almost...
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Cards

Amex Centurion Lounge Expansion: Newark, Heathrow T5 and More

Amex is adding a record-size Newark lounge and a second Heathrow lounge, and expanding Houston and Philadelphia. Philadelphia is closed now.
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Cards

Flex Elite Credit Card: Up to 5% Cash Back, No Annual Fee

Flex Elite pays 3% back on eligible spend with no annual fee, and up to 5% with Flex business deposits. Here is how the tiers really work and who the card is for.
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Deals

Amazon Shop With Points: Up to 50% Off With Amex or Citi

Most of the time, spending Membership Rewards or ThankYou points on Amazon is one of the worst...
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News

TSA Gateside Rollback: PreCheck Gate Pass Back to 13 Airports

For about two weeks this month, almost any TSA PreCheck member in the country could walk a...
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Bank Sign-Up Bonuses

Capital One Savings Bonus: Earn Up to $1,500, No Direct Deposit

Capital One is paying up to $1,500 for a new 360 Performance Savings account with no direct deposit. Here are the tiers, the real return with interest, and how to qualify.
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Bank Sign-Up Bonuses

Amex Business Checking Bonus: 35,000 Membership Rewards Points

American Express raised its Business Checking welcome offer to 35,000 Membership Rewards points with no direct deposit needed. Here is how to earn it and what the points are worth.
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Bank Sign-Up Bonuses

Bank of America Checking Bonus: Earn Up to $500 With Direct Deposit

Bank of America is paying up to $500 for a new checking account with direct deposit. Here are the three tiers, the rules, and which tier is actually worth chasing.
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Airlines

Southwest Companion Pass Changes 2027: What You Need to Know

For years, the Southwest Companion Pass was the rare airline perk you could earn without stepping onto...
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Hotels

Hyatt Points Transfers Go Digital: Free, Instant, and Capped

If you have ever tried to move World of Hyatt points to your partner's account, you know...
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Airlines

United Premier Status Changes 2027: PQFs Gone, 1K Gets Pricier

If you have been keeping United status by flying a lot of short, inexpensive segments, 2027 is...
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