News
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Earn 50k Alaska Miles with a Rate.com Mortgage
If you’re in the market for a house or looking to refinance your existing one, you might be eligible to earn 50,000 Alaska Airlines miles through Rate.com.
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TSA to Allow Shoes to Stay On in Policy Reversal
The Transportation Security Administration has announced that all passengers could now keep their shoes on when going through airport security, including those with and without TSA PreCheck.
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American Express Announces Plans for New Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport
Today American Express announced plans to expand the Centurion® Lounge Network with a new Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), expected to open between Concourse E and F in 2026.
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Hilton Opens First LivSmart Studios Hotel in Tullahoma, Tennessee
Hilton today debuted the first hotel of its new extended-stay brand, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, which was first announced in January of 2024. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Tullahoma, an 89-room property in Middle Tennessee, will soon be joined by the brand’s second hotel in Kokomo, Ind.
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Southwest Airlines Sale with Up to 50% Discount, Book by July 10
If you’re looking for an excuse to book your next getaway, Southwest Airlines has just the deal for you. This week, you can enjoy up to 50% off base fares with the airline’s latest sale.
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Delta Airlines Expands Routes Serving Shake Shack
Delta Air Lines recently rolled out a delicious meal option for select passengers flying in first class. As of March 4, 2025, Delta is offering this as a pre-select option for first class flights over 900 miles out of select airports.
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Save 15% on Marriott Stays in Select Cities with Chase Cards
Earn up to 15% cash back on your Marriott Bonvoy stay, when you spend $100 or more at hotels in select cities.
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Learn How to Check Your Chase 5/24 Status!
The Experian app or the Credit Karma site will help you check your Chase 5/24 status. This is an important piece of information when you apply for any Chase credit card.
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Flyer Sues Airline After Going Viral, Avios Subscription, New TSA PreCheck Benefits for Military, Boring Bora Bora & More
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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Chase Freedom Flex Card No Longer Available for Applications/Downgrades, Possibly Switching to Visa
Chase has removed the Freedom Flex card from its website and it is now no longer available for applications.
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Hyatt Sells Playa’s Portfolio, Oman Air Joins oneworld, JdV by Hyatt Debuts in Caribbean, Renting Pools with Swimply & More
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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Bad News! Amex Will Reduce Emirates Transfer Ratio to 5:4
American Express has revealed an upcoming change for points transfers to the Emirates Skywards Miles program, and it’s bad news. The transfer ratio will go from 1:1 down to 1:0.8.
