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An editor shares her personal journey of using the Petal 2 Visa to build credit after college, explaining how a strong credit score enables approval for premium travel rewards cards
American Airlines is offering 10X AAdvantage Miles on donations to the American Red Cross to support earthquake relief efforts
Wyndham Rewards will expand its fixed award chart from three to four tiers effective Sept. 15, 2026, introducing a new 5,000-point bottom tier and a 45,000-point top tier for elevated properties
A Sunward SA 60L Aurora crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower on June 26, 2026. International authorities suggest pilot suicide; damage was limited to glass panels
Hyatt's dynamic award pricing allows 3-night stays at all-inclusive resorts like Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya and Secrets Playa Esmeralda for under 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points
The Thai cabinet has proposed reducing the visa-free entry period from 60 to 30 days for most nationalities and limiting visa-free entries to two per calendar year. Changes await Royal Gazette publication
Universal Kids Resort has opened in Texas, currently bookable via Amex Travel. The article also details how Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be used for Universal Orlando hotels, with Sapphire Reserve holders getting 2 cents per point
Wyndham Rewards is updating its award chart to four pricing tiers (5k, 15k, 30k, 45k points) effective September 30, 2026, replacing the current three-tier structure
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Tokyo-Narita after a dispute with a flight attendant escalated, resulting in the passenger being removed by police
Grand Hyatt Los Cabos Resort, Golf and Spa, the brand's first all-inclusive property, is now open for booking for stays starting February 15, 2027
A senior Delta flight attendant trainer is accused of harassing multiple trainees during uniform checks, with the airline allegedly dismissing complaints as unsubstantiated before settling a lawsuit
Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders can activate a complimentary one-year Apple TV subscription through December 31, 2026, by linking their Apple ID via the Chase app or website
A Marriott Bonvoy member received 230,717 points for an 8-night AC Hotel stay costing ~$645, but only 2 elite night credits. The article discusses whether Marriott might audit and correct the posting
Arkia and catering company TMM are disputing liability after a service cart infested with baby rats was discovered on an Arkia flight from Greece to Israel. Arkia blames TMM's storage facility, while TMM claims the cart was inspected and approved by Arkia crew before loading
Flying Blue members earn double miles on up to two segments on Air France and KLM flights from the US, Canada, or Mexico. Book between June 25 and July 23, 2026, for travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026
Effective June 25, 2026, Ryanair updates its family seating policy: families opting for random free seats will be allocated after check-in (likely rear cabin), while those choosing seats at booking must pay full price for all passengers
