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News Roundup
This is a roundup of news and other interesting pieces that I’ve come across over the last few days. I thought they are worth sharing so I hope you enjoy reading them.
Recent Applications = $4K Cash Money, 230K Airline Miles, 112K Bilt Rewards, $1200 On AA & $600 Uber Credit
Mark at Miles to Memories write about his Q1 applications, earning a total of: $4,000 in cash, 230,000 airline miles, 112,000 Bilt points, $1200 in American Airlines gift cards, $600 in Uber / Doordash credits.
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Issue With Product Changed Citi Strata Elite Splurge Credits
It seems that cardholders that product changed from another card to Citi Strata Elite aren’t getting the credits to post automatically and Citi reps are telling them to just to wait 1-2 billing cycles. Even after waiting the credits still aren’t appearing, so one reader filed a CFPB complaint and then followed up with the Citi executive response team that states it’s a known issue with an incomplete merchant ID.
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Two Plaza Premium Lounges Open At DFW, Including Swanky First Lounge!
On Monday, March 9, 2026, Plaza Premium is planning on opening two lounges at DFW Airport Terminal D. The lounges are located near gate D15, and the facility includes both a standard Plaza Premium Lounge (open daily from 7AM until 11PM), plus a Plaza Premium First Lounge (open daily from 7AM until 10PM).
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Maximizing the $200 Blacklane Credit on Citi Strata Elite
Some people might care for the white glove service, but even if not, you can use Blacklane as an Uber/Lyft alternative for an airport ride/pickup or the like. Blacklane typically doesn’t operate in smaller cities – check it out for an airport pickup, dropoff, or transfer, or look at them for a ride in a major city.
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Officials Investigating Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease Possibly Stemming from 5-Star Ritz Carlton Resort
Authorities in Colorado are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that they believe may have stemmed from a Ritz-Carlon hotel. The Eagle County Public Health and Environment (ECPHE) department announced on Friday, Feb. 27, that it, alongside the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), was “actively investigating” three cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in the resort town of Avon, Colo.
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Guru’s Wrap-up
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