News
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Marriott Bonvoy Once Again Offering Soft Landing for Elites in 2026
Elite members who are not able to maintain the same Elite status in 2025, will be downgraded only one tier next year.
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Visa & Mastercard Deal That Could Affect Rewards, Capital One $425M Settlement Rejected, Earning Delta Medallion, Flight Cancellations
This is a roundup of travel and financial news and other interesting pieces that I’ve come across over the last few days, and thought they are worth sharing.
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Marriott Ends Agreement with Sonder, Guests Getting Kicked Out
Marriott said Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy, adding that Sonder properties are no longer available for new bookings through Marriott’s channels.
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Hilton Waiving Change/Cancellations Fees for Bookings Affected by FAA Flight Cuts
Hilton is waiving fees for changes for changes and cancellation or reservations affected by FAA flight reductions.
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Buy Wyndham Rewards Points with Up to 100% Bonus (0.65cpp)
Wyndham Rewards has launched a new promotion where members can purchase points for as little as 0.65 cents each.
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Hilton to Introduce New Diamond Reserve Status Tier and Cut Requirement for Existing Tiers
Hilton is working on launching a new top tier status for its Hilton Honors members. It also looks like requirement will change for existing tiers.
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FAA to Reduce Air Traffic by 10% at 40 Major Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% at many busy airports.
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JetBlue Adds New Routes from Boston/New York to Destin-Fort Walton Beach
JetBlue today announced new nonstop service to Florida’s Emerald Coast, with flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) starting March 5, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly seasonal flights from both Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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Hilton’s 25th Brand Outset Collection Added to Lifestyle Portfolio, Now Accepting Reservations
Hilton today announced the launch of Outset Collection by Hilton, the company’s 25th brand and eighth in its Lifestyle portfolio.Â
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Lyft and United Team Up to Offer New Rewards, Plus 1,000 Miles Bonus
Lyft riders within the United States can now earn airline miles every time they book an eligible ride, thanks to a new collaboration with United Airlines.
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Southwest Airlines Launches New Partnership with Philippine Airlines
Southwest Airlines has announced a new partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to connect transoceanic travelers with Southwest-operated flights.
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American Airlines Award Sale: Domestic Flights from 6K, Caribbean7.5K, Asia 22.5K
American Airlines has launched a new award sale. For a limited time, book your next adventure with one-way flights starting from 6,000 AAdvantage miles for domestic flights and 7,500 AAdvantage miles for international flights.
