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15+ years of trial, error, and triumph in the world of travel rewards. Here's everything I've learned about maximizing points, booking award flights, and turning everyday spending into extraordinary trips.
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Review: Chase Freedom Flex
The Chase Freedom Flex offers 5% back or 5x points on rotating quarterly categories
Chase Freedom Flex Q4 2026 Bonus Categories
Earn 5x points on dining, grocery stores, and American Red Cross donations between October 1st and December 31st, 2026. Activation is required.
Chase Sapphire Preferred Changes
Chase announced new changes to the Sapphire Preferred starting June 15th. They are both good and bad changes.
Bilt Rent Day June 2026 Up to 125% Bonus to TAP Air Portugal
Earn up to a 125% transfer bonus toTAP Air Portugal with Bilt’s Rent Day promo on June 1st, 2026.
American Express Gold Updated Benefits
American Express just made a few minor changes to the benefits on the Gold card. They added two new dining partners while removing two others.
Bilt Rent Day May 2026 Up to 100% Bonus to Avios
Earn up to a 100% transfer bonus to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus with Bilt’s Rent Day promo on May 1st, 2026.
Amex Removing Lufthansa Lounge Access
American Express and Lufthansa are ending their partnership giving Platinum and Centurion cardholders access to Lufthansa lounges on October 1st, 2026.
Airlines Raise Bagge Fees- Blame Oil Prices
All US airlines have raised checked baggage fees while blaming the rising oil prices.
Amex Platinum Removes Saks Credit
The Amex Platinum has removed the $50 bi-annual Saks credit for all new applicants as of 3/26/26.
Amex Adding ChatGPT Credit to Business Platinum and Gold Cards
American Express is adding a $300 credit for a ChatGPT Business subscription to both the American Express Business Platinum and Business Gold.
American Express Launches New Graphite Business Cash Unlimited
American Express just launched the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited. You can earn a $1,500 cash back bonus after spending $50,000 in the first 6 months in addition to earning 2% cash back on all purchases.
Chase Freedom Flex Q2 2026 Bonus Categories
Earn 5x points on Amazon, Chase Travel, and Feeding America between April 1st and June 30th, 2026. Activation is required.
Bilt Rent Day March 2026 Up to 125% Bonus to JAL
Earn up to a 125% transfer bonus to Japan Airlines with Bilt’s Rent Day promo on March 1st, 2026.
TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Suspended…
DHS has suspended TSA Precheck and Global Entry “due to the partial government shutdown:.
40% Transfer Bonus from Chase to Virgin Atlantic
Chase has a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic from 2/14/26 through 2/28/26.
Capital One Landing Opening at LGA
Capital One is opening their second Capital One Landing at Laguardia Airport on Feburary 18th. These Capital One Landings are a mix of an airport lounge and an upscale restaurant.
Southwest to Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi
Southwest is rolling out fast and free Wi-Fi this summer with a new partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink.
El Paso Airport Shutdown for 10 Days
The FAA has mysteriously closed El Paso International Airport overnight due to “special security reasons” for the next ten days.
American Express Changes Centurion Access
American Express is updating their Centurion Lounge entry requirements starting July 1st, 2026.
Chase announced new changes to the Sapphire Preferred starting June 15th. They are both good and bad changes.