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Fee changes across travel and travel cards: annual fees on credit cards, airline bag and seat fees, award booking and change fees, and hotel resort fees. Stories here give the old and new amounts and the effective date where the sources state them. Card annual fee changes are often paired with new benefits, which the stories list.
The second hike of 2026 applies to tickets bought from November 3, while Mosaic members and JetBlue Plus and Premier cardholders still get a free checked bag.
Existing cardmembers will pay $150 a year, up from $99, on Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select renewals beginning January 24, 2027.
The dual Loyalty Point credit from employee spend starts on January 24, 2027 and lets one stream of spend qualify two people for elite status through 2028.
Eligible Citi AAdvantage Executive cardholders began receiving a $100 inKind dining credit each half year on October 25, 2026.
The AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard now includes a permanent $200 a year in inKind dining credits for primary cardholders as of October 25.
Holders of the closed IHG Rewards Select card will pay $99 a year starting with each 2027 renewal, after agreement changes on December 2, 2026.
Existing holders of the closed Chase IHG Select Card will pay $99 a year from 2027, up from $49, as the anniversary free night rises to 50,000 points.
Chase Aeroplan cardholders can now redeem Pay Yourself Back at 2 cents per point against the $195 annual fee, up from 1.25 cents.
Existing holders of the discontinued IHG Select card will pay $99 a year from their 2027 anniversary, up from $49, for a free night of up to 50,000 points.
Holders of Chase's IHG Premier Select and Premier cards cannot use the new food and beverage credits unless they are checked in to an eligible stay.
Chase and IHG launched the Premier Select card with 200,000 points after $5,000 spend in the first three months through November 18, 2026.
Chase overhauled the US Air Canada Aeroplan co-brand on September 10, adding a 15% award discount and up to $100 in credits for new and existing cardmembers.
AwardWallet Blog released a review of the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express personal card so points travellers can weigh its perks against the annual fee.
Wells Fargo has introduced the One Key Card, a no-annual-fee credit card that earns 3% OneKeyCash on bookings made through Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card now offers up to $100 in airline statement credits: $50 for $250 spend by Dec 31, 2026, and another $50 for $250 spend by June 30, 2027
The World of Hyatt Business Card welcome bonus has increased to 70,000 points after spending $7,000 in the first 3 months, featuring a lower spend threshold than the previous offer
Chase Sapphire Reserve holders are facing a $795 annual fee renewal as of July 17, 2026, with the article advising on whether the cost is justified by benefits like lounge access and statement credits
Chase has launched an improved welcome bonus on the World of Hyatt Credit Card. New members can earn up to 75,000 points after spending $15,000 in the first 6 months
New applicants for the Alaska Airlines Atmos Summit Visa Infinite card can earn 100,000 points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,000 in 90 days
AwardWallet reviews the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex card, evaluating its value proposition for business travelers
Chase has announced the Q3 Pay Yourself Back categories for its Ultimate Rewards cards, valid through September 30. Rates vary by card, with Chase Sapphire Reserve offering 1.5 cents per point for qualifying charities
Scotiabank has updated welcome offers on its Scene+ credit card suite. The Platinum Amex now offers up to 100,000 points, the Gold Amex up to 50,000, and the Passport Visa offers up to 80,000 points, all available through November 1, 2026
Wyndham launches a new $395 premium card and refreshes its lineup, while Hyatt adds a new 45,000-point top tier to its award chart effective September 15. Chase also reduces its Pay Yourself Back bonus on Sapphire Reserve from 25% to 20%
United Airlines is overhauling its co-branded credit card portfolio, adding new perks and increasing annual fees, effective March 16, 2026
American Express is surveying cardholders on potential revamps to the Hilton Business Card, including a fee increase to $195–$395 and new benefits like a $150 business services credit and Gold status
Effective June 30, 2026, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card now earns 3 points per dollar on gas purchases, joining its existing 3x on dining and online groceries. The card also earns 2x on travel and 1x on other purchases
Prince of Travel compares the Amex Cobalt and Scotiabank Gold Amex cards, highlighting differences in welcome bonus structures, annual fees, and earning rates for groceries, dining, and transit
Chase Sapphire Preferred welcome offer increased to 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in first 3 months. Sapphire Reserve also offers 100k points after $6,000 spend
Bank of America and Alaska Airlines have launched an elevated welcome offer for the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card. New applicants can earn 100,000 points, a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, and a 50% flight discount code after spending $6,500 in 90 days. The…
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
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
Chase is lowering the transfer ratio from Chase Ultimate Rewards to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3 for Chase Sapphire Preferred Card holders. Existing cardholders see the change on Oct 1, while new applicants since June 15 are already affected
Chase is refreshing the Sapphire Preferred in June 2026, doubling the annual hotel credit to $100, adding emergency evacuation coverage, and including a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
PS has opened a new private terminal at Miami International Airport (MIA) in the historic Pan Am headquarters. The facility offers private TSA/immigration screenings and BMW escorts, with pricing starting at $1,295 per person
Wyndham and Barclays have launched the Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card, a $395 annual fee card offering Diamond status and up to 120,000 bonus points. The issuer is also updating the Earner Business, Plus, and standard cards with new earning structures
The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard offers up to 70,000 WestJet points as a welcome bonus, expiring November 4, 2026. The bonus requires $5,000 spend in 3 months, a first purchase, and card renewal
RBC has raised the welcome bonus on the ION+ Visa to a record 28,000 Avion points, valid until November 4, 2026. The card features a $48 annual fee and 3x earning on groceries, dining, and gas
Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering a best-ever 150,000-point welcome bonus after $6,000 spend in 3 months. The offer is ending soon, requiring immediate application for eligibility
Chase has launched new best-ever welcome offers for the Ink Business Cash and Ink Unlimited credit cards, updating the sign-up bonus terms for these popular business cards
Amex Platinum Cardholders have until June 30 to use their Q2 $75 Lululemon statement credit for eligible purchases at U.S. stores and online
The Hilton Honors American Express Card currently offers new cardmembers 100,000 bonus points and a $100 statement credit after spending $2,000 in the first six months. The card has no annual fee and earns 7x points on Hilton stays
Scotiabank is offering an elevated welcome bonus of up to 60,000 Scene+ points for the Passport Visa Infinite + Card. Cardholders earn 40,000 points after $2,000 spend in 3 months, with additional bonuses for higher spend thresholds, available until July 1, 2026
Chase is refreshing the Sapphire Preferred card effective June 15, 2026, adding 3x points on gas/EV charging and vacation homes, increasing the hotel credit to $100, and adding a Global Entry credit while keeping the $95 fee
New members joining Accor+ Explorer between June 10 and June 30, 2026, receive 2,000 bonus ALL Reward points. The paid subscription offers elite status and free nights at Accor properties
Chase Sapphire Preferred will change its World of Hyatt transfer ratio from 1:1 to 4:3 effective Oct. 1, 2026 (immediately for new applicants from June 15). The card also sunsets its 10% anniversary points bonus
This week's digest covers Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld in 2027, Qatar resuming Philadelphia flights, Aeroplan award chart devaluation, and new Delta Amex welcome offers
The Amex Blue Business Plus card allows point transfers to authorized users' airline/hotel accounts after 90 days, enabling point consolidation without affecting the authorized user's personal credit report
Delta Air Lines and American Express are updating Delta-branded Amex cards with new benefits and a refreshed look, keeping the current annual fees unchanged
Effective June 4, 2026, primary cardmembers on Delta Amex Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards receive a complimentary second checked bag on domestic Delta flights. The Delta Gold also gains a $120 rideshare credit
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
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
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
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
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
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
An evergreen guide explaining the rules and timing for downgrading credit cards across major issuers like American Express, including waiting periods and family restrictions
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
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
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 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
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
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
Accor's paid ALL Accor+ Explorer membership is expanding to the UAE, allowing members to use Stay Plus free nights and access dining discounts in the region
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
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
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
Capital One Venture X Business offers 150K miles after $30K spend in 3 months. Venture Business offers up to 150K miles after $30K spend in 6 months
Thrifty Traveler has released a free Google Docs and Excel tracker for over 50 top travel cards, helping users monitor statement credits and recoup annual fees
American Express is offering eligible Business Platinum and Business Gold cardholders up to $300 in annual statement credits for ChatGPT Business subscriptions, with enrollment required
The American Express Gold Card now offers up to 100,000 Membership Rewards bonus points after spending $8,000 in the first six months, an increase from the previous 60,000-point standard offer
The JetBlue Premier Card offers 100,000 TrueBlue points after $5,000 spend. Valued at $1,350, it carries a $499 annual fee and Priority Pass lounge access
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is currently offering 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first three months, described as the card's best-ever public offer. The article highlights the card's $300 annual travel credit and hotel/dining perks
Survey recipients suggest Bank of America and Alaska Airlines are refreshing the Atmos Rewards Business Card, potentially raising the annual fee to $195 and adding lounge passes and travel credits
Citi is offering 100,000 bonus AAdvantage miles for the Executive World Elite Mastercard after spending $10,000 in the first three months, marking the best bonus ever for this card
The Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card currently offers a 100,000 Ultimate Rewards point welcome bonus after spending $8,000 in the first three months. This is the best publicly available offer seen recently
Thailand's Airports Authority (AOT) is increasing the international departure tax from 730 to 1,120 baht effective June 20, 2026. The fee applies to international passengers departing from six major airports
The new Royal ONE Visa Signature card offers no annual fee, a 45,000-point welcome bonus after $2k spend, and 3x points on Royal Caribbean Group brands
New applicants for the JetBlue Premier Card can earn 100,000 TrueBlue points after spending $5,000 within the first 90 days. The card carries a $499 annual fee
The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card welcome offer has been updated to 125,000 bonus points (90k after $2k spend in 3 months + 35k after $4k spend in 6 months), the highest in the card's history
Barclays has refreshed the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard, increasing the welcome bonus to 100,000 TrueBlue points after spending $5,000 in the first 90 days
JetBlue Premier Card introduces a 100,000-point welcome bonus, a new companion pass statement credit, a 15% redemption rebate, and increased travel spending credits
The IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is offering 140,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months. The offer is ending soon
Chase Sapphire Reserve now offers 150,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months, a new best-ever bonus up from 125,000
The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card is offering a welcome bonus of 100,000 points plus a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,500 in the first 90 days
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Card is offering 200,000 bonus points for spending $6,000 within six months. The offer is valid for applications through May 13, 2026
The Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard is offering 75,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 in the first five months, an increase from the previous 65,000-mile offer
The Chase Aeroplan Credit Card offers 75,000 bonus points after $4,000 spend. A limited-time 20% transfer bonus to Aeroplan runs through April 30, 2026, allowing cardholders to stack offers
Air France and KLM are charging 300-500 EUR to refund Flex fares on specific long-haul routes starting April 21, 2026. La Première remains free to cancel
Tangerine has launched its first paid annual-fee card, the Rewards World Elite Mastercard, offering 30,000 Scene+ points for $3,000 spend in 90 days. The card features a $120 CAD annual fee and integrates with the Scotiabank-owned Scene+ loyalty program
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is offering 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months. The card carries a $199 annual fee
Lufthansa is permanently removing all CityLine planes from its flight program effective Saturday, April 18, 2026, accelerating the planned 2027 shutdown due to high fuel prices and labor disputes
Capital One has replaced its Spark Miles card with the new Venture Business card, featuring a $95 annual fee, up to 150,000-mile welcome bonus, and new travel/credit perks
American Airlines is increasing Basic Economy checked bag fees by $5 effective immediately and removing eligibility for complimentary elite upgrades and seat assignments for tickets purchased after May 18, 2026
Delta is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 per flight for tickets purchased as of April 8, 2026. The first bag becomes $45, the second $55, and the third $200
The United Business Card now offers up to 110,000 MileagePlus bonus miles and 2,000 Premier Qualifying Points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months, plus 10,000 extra miles for adding an authorized user
