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Hilton’s “Black Diamond” has surfaced in internal materials, suggesting another status tier above Diamond Reserve could push ordinary Diamonds further down the ranks. Also: a $50 Rakuten signup offer ending soon, CardPointers’ coming price increase, Southwest flight attendants challenging their union, and the American Airlines barbecue platter worth ordering.

Chase 3/24 Rule If you’ve been around award travel for more than an hour, you’ve heard of Chase’s infamous 5/24 rule. While it isn’t the end-all, be-all, it certainly is a BIG deal and dictates what cards people should, and should not, open as they start learning all about award travel. Well, we might need [...] Read More... from (UPDATES) Three’s Company: Did 5/24 Suddenly Change to 3/24? The pos

Spirit borrowed heavily against its loyalty program, lost cost discipline, and posted a negative 30% operating margin months before the Iran war. A New York Times essay blames lack of access to credit card funds for the airline's failure while leaving out the facts that explain what really happened.

Turkish Airlines recently amended its upgrade award chart, which is terrible news for travelers. Now, the airline distinguishes between EcoFly fares and other economy tickets — and the new chart includes some glaring devaluations of up to 38%. Here's what to know.

Citi has added new language to the terms and conditions for earning a welcome offer on select cards. Instead of a 48-month policy, Citi is moving to once-per-lifetime policy. Here's which cards are impacted.

As first reported by VFTW Chase will open a Sapphire Lounge in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The lounge will be 16,000 square feet and be located next to the Delta lounge complex. As part of the deal Chase would sign a 15 year lease and invest $70 million for the initial build out and a midterm refurb

Hyatt has long been one of, if not the most valuable transfer partners in the Chase Ultimate Rewards portfolio, but for many Chase cardholders, the Hyatt relationship loses a bit of its luster as of October 1, 2026. Should you transfer now or continue to hold on to your points? We'll go over all the details.