News
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Solo Fliers Paying More, United Narrows Check-In Window, Capital Shopping Redemptions & More
Solo & Biz travelers are paying higher fares, United is narrowing its check-in window, Capital One Shopping pulls even more gift card redemption options, Alaska Airlines launches new era of inflight dining, SFO Amex Centurion Lounge closes.
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Those Two Free Checked Bags Will Now Cost You $160 on a Southwest Round-Trip Flight
Southwest has posted the pricing for checked bags on its website with the first checked bag costing $35, ands a second checked bag $45. So those two checked bags that were previously free, will cost you $160 on a round-trip flights.
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Etihad Challenge: Visit 15 Cities and Win 5 Million Miles
Etihad has launched a new challenge, offering a grand prize of 5,000,000 Etihad Guest Miles to whoever is first to visit all their 15 new destinations by May 25, 2026.
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Amex Referrals Are Gone Again for Some Cardholders!
Some of those who got back the ability to refer from their Amex Gold/Platinum cards just over a month ago, have lost it again.
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Buy Wyndham Rewards Points with Up to 60% Bonus (0.81cpp)
Wyndham Rewards has launched a new promotion where members can purchase points for as little as 0.81 cents each.
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CLEAR Plus Annual Membership Price to Increase to $209
The price of the CLEAR Plus membership will go up to $209 a year, beginning July 1st. That’s an increase of $10 from the current price of $199.
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Marshalls Opens “The Upgrade Lounge” at JFK Airport
Marshalls is elevating travel just in time for Memorial Day weekend with the debut of The Upgrade Lounge. Yes, we’re talking about Marshalls the department store.
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United Airlines Making Negative Changes to MileagePlus Program, Axing Excursionist Perk & More
United Airlines revealed today upcoming changes to its MileagePlus loyalty program. The Excursionist Perk and instant upgrades are going away.
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New Barclays GM Card, Iberia Changes, The Shops at Chase, T’way Air Plans North America Debut
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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Hyatt Members Can Now Earn and Redeem at Participating Standard Hotels, Plus New Experiences
Hyatt Hotels officially announced today that World of Hyatt members can now earn or redeem World of Hyatt loyalty points for stays at participating The Standard and The StandardX hotels. Hyatt is also launching new experiences at these properties.
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Bilt and Qatar Airways Announce Points Transfer Partnership
Starting today, Bilt members can transfer their Bilt Points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios at a 1:1 ratio.
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Marriott Announces New Regional Collection Brand: Series by Marriott
Marriott International today announced the global launch of its new collection brand for the midscale and upscale lodging segments called Series by Marriottâ„¢.
