Hurricane Marie, Higher Airfare, a Frequent-Flyer Points Mistake, and Hotel Credits — Weekly Recap

September 5, 2026

Hurricane Marie stays offshore, airfare remains sharply higher, René looks at a frequent-flyer points mistake, and I’m already nagging everyone about hotel credits. Plus: good luck to most -- but not all -- people drafting fantasy football this weekend.

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