American Airlines Cut Basic Economy Miles To Zero — Now It Is Saving Pennies To Lose Credit Card Customers
American Airlines stopped awarding miles on basic economy tickets, and they did it with no notice whatsoever. I was even looking at tickets on their website right after they made...
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Marriott Manager Doesn’t Care About Status, “Gross” Elites Aren’t Royals
I’m not sure what’s worse — that a Marriott manager feels this way, or that she feels comfortable enough writing this online using her real name… Marriott manager: “you’re just...
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Details: Bilt Launching Three Cardless Credit Cards, Ditching Wells Fargo
In July 2025, Bilt announced plans to make major changes to its credit card portfolio, which includes working with a new issuer, and going from having one co-branded card, to...
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When Does American Open Blocked, Desirable Economy Seats?
Many airlines block some bulkhead economy seat assignments in advance, primarily in the event that those with reduced mobility need to assign these seats. However, a certain amount of time...
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Bilt Card 2.0 Transition Plan Is Here — The Rules And Deadlines Every Cardholder Needs Before January 14
We’ve been waiting on Bilt Card 2.0 for a year. It’s coming February 7. Details will be shared January 14. There will be three cards, and that’s the date existing...
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American Increasing Flight Block Time, Padding Schedules: Smart Move?
American Airlines is trying to improve the financial mess that it’s in (at least in comparison to Delta and United), and management at the airline realizes that this requires focusing...
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Your guide to Chase’s trip insurance coverage
Chase credit cards are often top of mind when travelers book trips, largely due to their travel protections. Many of Chase’s premium credit cards offer a full suite of travel...
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“You Are Just A Number, Not Royalty” — Marriott GM Shows Why Bonvoy Is Losing Value
A Marriott hotel general manager reveals what she really thinks of the Bonvoy program’s top elite guests, and in so doing offers a window into how the chain is undermining...
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United Airlines Basic Economy: What Are The Restrictions, And Is It Worth It?
Back in 2016, United Airlines introduced basic economy. In this post, I’d like to go over the details of that — what restrictions are there when booking basic economy fares,...
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Special This Holiday Season: Use Your Miles So People Can Say Their Last Goodbyes
I’ve written about opportunities to do some good with your miles, and end of year and the holidays are a time when that becomes even more focal. We hoard miles...
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