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Bilt Rewards: A Beginner’s Guide (2026)

If you pay rent or a mortgage, Bilt Rewards is worth understanding. It’s one of the few rewards programs that lets you earn transferable travel points on housing payments, one of the biggest expenses in most household budgets. Those points can eventua

BMO VIPorter World Elite®* Mastercard®*: Split 50 Million Bonus VIPorter Points

New cardholders who spend $2,000 within 50 days will split a pool of 50 million bonus VIPorter points, on top of the welcome bonus of up to 70,000 points.

Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge - Munich Terminal 2

Lufthansa's First Class Lounge in Munich Airport's Terminal 2 features internal passport control, private shower suites, a dedicated cigar lounge with high-end audio, and restaurant-quality dining with à la carte options ranging from authentic Thai dishes to B

The Extra Mile, Nov. 12: United’s Misguided AI Crackdown, Domestic Lie-Flat Deal & More!

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American Airlines Award Sale: Winter Flights From 7,000 Miles

American Airlines has a new AAdvantage award sale, and this time it’s short. It covers travel between January 11 and February 28, 2027, an

Radiance of the Seas Will Leave Tampa Before Guests Can Board

Chase Offers: Get 10% Back at Lowe’s/Lowes.com ($50 Cashback Max)

Check your Chase Offers for the following deal: Got 15% cashback at Lowe's. Max $50 cashback. Expires ?? They sell various gift cards at Lowe's as well

Etihad Slashes Flights, Pulls Airbus A380 Off Two Routes (Including Toronto)

Etihad has filed an early 2027 schedule update cutting frequencies on about two dozen routes and pulling the A380 from Toronto and Singapore, as questions swirl around its commercial strategy.

Virgin Atlantic Ups The Ante In India, As The World Dials In

This week, Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25 years of flying to India. In Virgin fashion, it&#8217;s doing so in style, with a joint announcement among partners Delta... The post

Atmos Rewards Ascent Card Offer: Earn 80,000 Bonus Points

After briefly dropping, the welcome offer on the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card is on the rise again. The offer is back up to 80,000 points, making this one of the strongest airline card offers currently available. This welcome...

American Express Makes Changes To 10% Venue Collection Benefit

American Express has sent out an e-mail to cardholders informing them of changes to the American Express Venue Collection benefit. For those unfamiliar this offers 10% back up to $250 per calendar year at select revenues. Starting January 6, 2026 this benefit

Credit cards that offer instant card numbers upon approval

Some issuers let you start using your credit card immediately after you're approved by giving you a card number. Here's what you need to know.

Savewise: An awesome shopping tool (Black Friday Sale – 30% off)

I&#8217;ve been playing around with a new tool called Savewise (www.getsavewise.com), and I&#8217;m really impressed. If you&#8217;re an extreme stacker who wants to compare all the major shopping portals and see whether card-linked offers are available wit

Texas Man Confesses to Killing Victim Following Argument on Cruise Ship, Could Face Life in Prison

Jason Leon Watford of Tyler, Texas, admitted to an FBI investigator that he was responsible for the death of a female passenger while both were sailing on the MSC Seascape. A sworn affidavit submitted into evidence offers gruesome details, including how the cr

Ken Paxton Spotted Fleeing Texas With Girlfriend After Voters Reject His Senate Bid—Flying Coach To Fiji

Eight days after losing his U.S. Senate race, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was photographed at San Francisco airport with his girlfriend, Tracy Duhon, wearing a straw hat and carrying a Republican Attorneys General Association backpack. They were apparent

November 2026: Best Travel Credit Card Offers

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Kempinski Data Breach – Guests Targeted In Phishing Scams

Kempinski has been informing guests over the past 24 hours about a significant data breach. The hotelier warns that emails and WhatsApp messages may ask you to confirm your stay or even make a payment and that these are all fraudulent. You can access Kempinski

Amex Shop Small Promotion: Spend $30, Get $10

Earn a $10 credit on $30 in-store purchases at up to five Shop Small merchants with this targeted Amex Offer, for up to $50 per card.

Citi adds Copa ConnectMiles as a Transfer Partner

Citi ThankYou points now transfers to Copa ConnectMiles as of October 25, 2026

Delta One Updates: New Dining This Fall, New Suites in 2027

Delta is refreshing Delta One dining and service this fall, starting on transoceanic departures from Los Angeles and expanding across its network in 2027. The