Citi Halves ThankYou to I Prefer Transfer Ratio, Closes Author's Portfolio
Citi reduced the transfer ratio of ThankYou points to I Prefer by half effective April 19, 2026. Shortly after, the author's entire Citi credit card portfolio was closed
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Citi reduced the transfer ratio of ThankYou points to I Prefer by half effective April 19, 2026. Shortly after, the author's entire Citi credit card portfolio was closed
The Points Guy reviews top gas credit cards including Amex Blue Cash Preferred, BofA Customized Cash, and Citi Costco Visa, detailing earning rates, annual fees, and welcome bonuses
Uber introduces fixed-price shuttle services in four U.S. host cities and a $4.99 Travel Pass for rides and food, valid for 14 days starting June 1
The Points Guy's 2026 best airlines report ranks American Airlines as the top carrier for lounge access, driven by the Citi Executive Card's Admirals Club membership and guest policies. Delta Air Lines ranked second due to its extensive network and Delta SkyMiles Reserve card…
Effective June 15, 2026, most UberX and Taxi rides in the UK and Ireland will no longer earn Avios for British Airways Club members. Earnings are restricted to Uber Reserve, airport trips, and select premium options
Alaska Airlines is eliminating Atmos points and status earning on basic economy (saver) fares effective August 1 and increasing partner award booking fees from $12.50 to $20 each way starting July 1
Starting June 30, 2026, World of Hyatt Globalists and Explorists can book award nights 12 months in advance, up from the previous 11-month window. Cardholders also receive this benefit
American Express has removed Qantas Frequent Flyer from its list of Membership Rewards transfer partners, ending the ability to transfer points directly to the Australian airline
Wyndham Rewards is offering up to 30,000 bonus points for summer stays. Members must register by Sept 3 and complete stays by Sept 30. Stacking bonuses available for cardholders and Insider members
American Express is offering a 25% transfer bonus when moving Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program. The promotion is highlighted as a flash sale event
Atmos Rewards is raising its partner award booking fee from $12.50 to $20 per passenger per direction, effective July 1, 2026. The fee applies to awards including partner airlines; the Summit Visa Infinite card retains its fee waiver
Qatar Airways is offering a 30% bonus Avios on transfers from select hotel and financial partners. The promotion runs from June 1 through June 30, 2026
Eligible Capital One cardholders can access presale tickets for Gracie Abrams' 'The Look at My Life Tour' starting June 3 at 9 a.m. local venue time. All Capital One cards are eligible except Discover-branded and private-label cards
Allegiant president outlines plans to merge Allways Rewards with Sun Country Rewards and expand service from Minneapolis-St. Paul following the $1.5B merger
American Express is offering a targeted deal: spend $2,000+ on Virgin Atlantic flights booked directly through their website to receive a $200 statement credit. Registration required by July 31, 2026
A targeted Amex Offers deal gives $100 back when you spend $500+ on eligible room rates at select Mandarin Oriental properties. Valid for bookings made between June 1 and September 30, 2026
Amex Offers has a targeted deal: spend $1,250+ on ITA Airways flights booked directly via website/app to receive a $225 statement credit. Registration required by July 31, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway has re-entered the airline sector by purchasing a stake in Delta Air Lines, marking a return to airline investing after selling its stakes during the pandemic
TD has updated the welcome bonus for its TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite card to up to 146,000 TD Rewards points, effective June 1, 2026. The offer requires $7,500 in spending within 180 days
Hyatt CEO Tom Papanikolaou states that recent program adjustments, including expanding from three to five redemption tiers, have received a positive reception and that the hotel chain is maintaining its fixed award chart rather than moving to dynamic pricing
Bilt Rent Day on June 1 offers up to a 125% transfer bonus to TAP Air Portugal for Bilt members, with the bonus tier determined by the member's elite status. Members can also pay $150 in Bilt Cash to temporarily upgrade their status for a higher bonus tier
Wells Fargo has launched a sweepstakes exclusively for Choice Privileges credit cardholders, offering a chance to win up to 1 million Choice Privileges points
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is on the verge of bankruptcy, having lost $700M since 2017, with creditors deferring $171M in repayments while owners inject more equity
Citi has officially discontinued the Citi Custom Cash credit card. The post also covers new bonuses for Chase Southwest and Wells Fargo Choice Privileges cards, and Amex Hilton spending offers
American Express is providing a 20% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy. The promotion is valid through June 2026
Amex Membership Rewards is offering a 20% bonus on transfers to Marriott Bonvoy from June 1 through June 30, 2026. The transfer ratio is 1,000:1,200, and transfers are generally instant
American Airlines has started blocking last-minute domestic saver award space, reducing availability for bookings made close to departure. Other news includes United CEO dismissing a JetBlue merger and Alaska facing fines for intoxicated passengers
Effective June 30, 2026, World of Hyatt Explorist, Globalist, and cobranded cardholders can book award nights more than 12 months in advance, gaining early access before standard members
Castlelake is considering taking EasyJet private, with options including selling to Air France-KLM or breaking up the carrier, potentially sparking further M&A interest
A trip report covering point redemptions on Iberia and Air Canada, including Avios and Aeroplan usage, alongside experiences with baggage delays and flight cancellations in Spain
Analysis of the Bilt Palladium Card's first-year value, noting the $300 Bilt Cash approval bonus, 50,000 point welcome offer, and high spending requirements to justify the $495 annual fee
A first-person retrospective on the World of Hyatt Credit Card, arguing it is worth the $95 annual fee due to the anniversary free night award and elite night progression, with a $15,000 spending sweet spot
Southwest Airlines' three personal Rapid Rewards credit cards are offering limited-time welcome bonuses through July 1, 2026. The Plus card offers 80,000 points, Premier offers 85,000, and Priority offers 90,000 points after meeting respective spend requirements
Effective June 30, 2026, World of Hyatt will allow Explorist, Globalist, and credit card members to book award nights up to 13 months in advance, one month earlier than the standard window
Guide to Hyatt Category 1 hotels, detailing award costs (3,500-6,500 points) and highlighting properties like Hyatt Regency Wichita and Rochester
American Express is updating Centurion Lounge access for Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders starting July 8, 2026, introducing a 5-hour layover limit and requiring guests to travel on the same flight
Aeroplan has extended its Fourth Night Free benefit for HotelSavers properties through the end of 2026. Cardholders booking four or more consecutive nights receive the points for the fourth night back after the stay
American Express limits consumers to five credit cards at a time, excluding hybrid cards like Platinum, Gold, and Green. This rule is key for managing multiple Amex accounts
Explains three methods to redeem Chase points for American Airlines flights: transferring to Oneworld partners (BA, Aer Lingus, Iberia) or booking via the Chase Travel portal, with specific award cost examples
Capital One Venture Business is offering up to 150,000 miles through June 8, 2026: 75k after $7,500 spend in 3 months, plus another 75k after $30k total spend in 6 months
Bilt Rent Day on June 1 offers a transfer bonus to TAP Air Portugal's Miles&Go program, with Platinum members eligible for up to 125% bonus on the first 100,000 points. The event also includes double points on non-rent purchases for all card tiers
Internal documents indicate the Citi Custom Cash Card will be discontinued for new customer acquisition starting May 29, 2026. Existing cardholders will retain their benefits
An evergreen guide explaining the rules and timing for downgrading credit cards across major issuers like American Express, including waiting periods and family restrictions
SAS has launched the EuroBonus Executive Business Card (Mastercard World Elite) for SMEs in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. The card offers 25 EuroBonus miles per 100 SEK/DKK/NOK, 20,000 annual status points, lounge access, and Scandic status match
Eligible Citi cardmembers can save $50 on prepaid hotel bookings of $300 or more through Citi Travel from May 27 through May 29, 2026
American Express offers a one-time $40 statement credit for spending $200+ on room rates and charges at Caesars Entertainment properties in Las Vegas. The offer is valid until August 31, 2026
Scene+ points program is now active at over 1,400 Shell stations across Canada, replacing AIR MILES. Linked Scotiabank and Tangerine cards offer instant savings and bonus points through mid-2027
Choice Hotels is offering a 40% bonus on purchased Choice Privileges points, bringing the cost to approximately 0.74 cents per point
BA and Amex offer a 25% Avios rebate (max 50K or 200K) when using a Companion Voucher for British Airways Holidays packages, valid until March 31, 2027
Park Hyatt Sydney has officially designated itself as a resort property, meaning World of Hyatt Globalists will no longer receive guaranteed 4 PM late checkout. The benefit is now based on availability, a change mirroring a recent move at Park Hyatt Tokyo
American Express cards including Platinum, Business Platinum, Green, and Hilton Aspire offer up to $209 in annual Clear+ statement credits. Enrollment is required to activate the benefit for expedited airport security
A side-by-side comparison of Amex's Blue Business Cash and Graphite Business Cash Unlimited cards, detailing annual fees, earning structures, welcome bonuses, and key benefits for business spending
Citi is offering a 10% discount on select gift card redemptions using ThankYou Points. The promotion runs through May 31, 2026
Hilton Honors members can earn 2,000 bonus points for 1–3 night stays and 4,000 for 4+ night stays. Promotion runs June 1 through August 15, 2026; registration required
The new Citi AAdvantage Globe Card is offering a best-ever welcome bonus of 90,000 AAdvantage miles after spending $5,000 within four months of cardholder status
Chase Sapphire Reserve now offers 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first three months, a significant update to its welcome offer
World of Hyatt has implemented significant award pricing changes this week, with some rates increasing by up to 67%. The update affects the program's award chart and redemption values
Sturdy Savings Bank is offering a $150 bonus for opening a new student checking account in NJ branches. The offer is valid until August 26, 2026, and does not require direct deposit
Chase Sapphire Reserve now offers 150,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points for new applicants who spend $6,000 in the first 3 months, a major increase from the recent 125,000-point offer
HSBC Taiwan cardholders transferring Traveller’s Points to ALL Accor receive a 50% bonus (1:1.5 ratio) from May 15 to May 31, 2026
The Citi Strata Elite card is currently offering 75,000 transferable ThankYou Points as a welcome bonus for new cardholders
Citi is offering 75,000 transferable ThankYou Points as a welcome bonus for the Citi Strata Elite card, with the offer dated May 22, 2026
The Points Guy outlines credit cards that accelerate elite status, including Citi's AAdvantage Executive card's Loyalty Point structure, Delta Reserve's MQD boost, and cards offering automatic status like the Hilton Aspire and IHG Premier
American Airlines has moved its co-branded credit cards exclusively to Citi following the discontinuation of Barclays cards. Eligibility now follows Citi's rules: 48-month bonus rule per card, max one Citi card every 8 days, and max two every 65 days
Eligible Delta SkyMiles Amex cardholders will receive a free second checked bag on Delta and Delta Connection flights within the U.S. starting June 4, 2026
American Express is updating the Platinum Card benefits, increasing the Clear+ statement credit to $209, raising the Resy credit to $400, and adding complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold elite status
American Express is removing Etihad Guest as a transfer partner for American Express Membership Rewards worldwide, eliminating the ability to transfer points directly to the airline
Garuda Indonesia is offering up to a 100% bonus when buying GarudaMiles directly, valid through June 2
American Express has added Resy dining statement credits to the Platinum Card and Delta SkyMiles card suite. Platinum gets up to $400/year; Delta cards get $120-$240/year depending on tier
Rove is running a shopping promotion through May 31, 2026, offering up to 15x Rove Miles at select merchants. Eligible Chase cardholders can stack an additional 10x Ultimate Rewards points via Paze
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can buy Avios with up to 50% bonus through May 25, 2026. Bonuses scale with purchase volume, starting at 20% for 3,000+ miles
World of Hyatt is implementing a new five-tier award chart on May 20, 2026, increasing point costs for luxury and peak stays. Staff advise booking before the deadline to avoid higher rates
The Citi AAdvantage Globe Card is offering a limited-time welcome bonus of 90,000 AAdvantage miles after spending $5,000 in the first three months, up from the previous 60,000-mile offer
American Amex and Fanatics announced a partnership where Fanatics will become an Amex Membership Rewards transfer partner within the next year, allowing points to convert to FanCash. A new Fanatics American Express Card is also launching later this year
Starting May 19, 2026, holders of the Air France KLM Visa Signature card can earn 3x Flying Blue miles on rent payments made through Bilt, up to $50,000 annually
Frontier Airlines is offering a 150% bonus on miles purchases through June 12, bringing the cost to approximately 1.08 cents per mile
As of May 2026, the Amex Platinum offers up to 175,000 points after $12,000 spend, while the Capital One Venture X offers 75,000 miles after $4,000 spend
Citi is sending targeted 5x spending offers for American Airlines AAdvantage miles and ThankYou Points, capped at 2,500, valid through July 31, 2026
Targeted Amex Offers provide 1,000-1,200 Membership Rewards points for Amazon spend, valid through July 19, 2026
American Express cardholders can earn bonus points, miles, or hotel points by referring friends via personalized links. Offers vary by card and account, with examples including 10,000 points for Blue Business Plus and Delta Gold
Finnair Plus members can purchase Avios directly through the airline's website with a bonus of up to 50% available through May 22, 2026
Chase offers an additional 10 points per dollar spent on up to $1,500 per month when using Paze at checkout for eligible Sapphire and Freedom cards, valid through December 31, 2026
Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus when moving Citi ThankYou points to Preferred Hotels and Resorts I Prefer. The promotion allows users to boost their point balance for hotel redemptions
A side-by-side comparison of the Atmos Rewards Summit and Citi/AAdvantage Globe cards, detailing their respective welcome bonuses, annual fees, earning rates, and key perks like lounge access and companion certificates
IHG is offering a 100% bonus on point purchases, effectively costing 0.5 cents per point, valid through June 6
Wells Fargo has expanded its Autograph card benefits by adding travel transfer partners, allowing points to be moved to airline and hotel loyalty programs at 1:1 ratios (with some exceptions), offering better redemption value than the standard 1 cent per point
The Chase Ink Business Premier Card offers a $1,000 cash back welcome bonus after spending $10,000 in the first three months. It is a cash-back only card with a $195 annual fee
The Citi AAdvantage Globe Card offers a $100 annual Splurge Credit usable at 1stDibs, AAdvantage Hotels, Future Personal Training, and Live Nation. Cardholders must register and select up to two merchants
Citi ThankYou points in the US are transferring to I Prefer Hotel Rewards with a 30% bonus from May 17 through June 13, 2026, yielding 2,600 points per 1,000 transferred
Rakuten has changed its Bilt points conversion ratio for non-elite members from 1:1 to 2:1, meaning they earn half as many Bilt points for the same cash back amount
The Citi AAdvantage Globe Card includes four annual Admirals Club passes. Passes are per calendar year, valid for primary member plus companions, and exempt from capacity controls
Ernst & Young Canada released a report on loyalty system fraud that was later found to be largely AI-generated, containing broken links, fake sources, and inconsistent data
Berkshire Hathaway purchased nearly 40 million shares of Delta Air Lines in Q1 2026 for $2.65 billion, making Delta its 14th largest holding
Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% bonus when transferring points to Southwest Rapid Rewards. The promotion runs from May 15 through June 5, 2026, with unlimited transfers allowed
To celebrate the Amex Gold Card's 60th anniversary, eligible cardmembers can earn statement credits for Clear+ memberships and Clear Concierge services through July 30
Royal Caribbean Group launches the Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature card, a $99 annual fee card earning 4x points on its three cruise lines, with redemption for onboard credit and discounts
World of Hyatt is offering a 20% bonus on purchased points until July 27, 2026. Buying at least 3,000 points yields an effective cost of 2.17 cents per point
Rove Miles has added Aeroplan as its 18th transfer partner, offering a 25% launch bonus on transfers through June 6, 2026. Transfers are 1:1 with a 2,000-mile minimum