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Hawaii oceanfront beach escape — the newest Marriott Moment — is open for bidding from 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

If you’re looking for amazing ways to use your Marriott Bonvoy points beyond just a hotel stay, then Marriott Bonvoy Moments might be just what you’re searching for. Recently, TPG’s Editor-in-Chief, Nick Ewen, experienced a Marriott Moment that included accommodations and tickets for a FIFA World Cup game in Seattle. And as we’ve covered before, […]

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Missed the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s 100,000-point offer? You may still have one more chance

The recent 100,000-point bonus offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card just ended, and as we expected, many of our readers waited until the absolute last second to apply. In fact, we saw hundreds of link clicks after the offer ended at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 30. And while the public offer has

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I’ve been using the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business for a year — here’s why I’m keeping it

When Chase launched the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Businessâ„  (see rates and fees) just over a year ago, the first thing that caught my attention was its huge welcome bonus. As I dug into the details, I realized there were no strict rules around getting the bonus, because even if you have a Chase Sapphire

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United’s new ‘Elevated’ Dreamliner, Polaris suites coming to 4 more international routes

United Airlines is bringing its most premium planes to four more long-haul routes. This fall, the carrier will debut its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the “Elevated” interior at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). This is the aircraft that has United’s brand-new Polaris business-class suites with sliding privacy doors — and eight of the ultraluxe

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Trump administration weighs airfare rule changes: What it could mean for booking flights

If you want to weigh in, now is your chance. The Trump administration is gearing up to tweak an Obama-era airfare regulation that dictates what price you see first when you go to buy a plane ticket. The change that’s under consideration by the U.S. Department of Transportation would give airlines more leeway to decide

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Citi Strata Elite statement credits: What they are and how to maximize them

The Citi Strata Eliteâ„  Card (see rates and fees) is a great option for luxury-minded travelers and people looking to collect more Citi ThankYou Rewards points. Citi ThankYou Rewards is appealing in large part because of its partnership with American Airlines AAdvantage. Currently, Citi is the only card issuer with direct transfers to American Airlines,

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Best time to apply for Atmos Rewards cards based on offer history

Atmos Rewards is the joint loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flyers. There are three Atmos Rewards cobranded cards (two personal and one business), all of which offer solid benefits and travel-related perks for cardmembers. They also feature some valuable welcome offers to collect a stash of Atmos Rewards points. Now that we’ve

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Chase is removing Sapphire Lounges from Priority Pass — but adding a perk for cardholders

Over the last few years, Chase has steadily expanded its Sapphire Lounge network, opening new locations and enlarging existing lounges across the country. These aren’t just run-of-the-mill airport lounges; they’re genuinely enjoyable places to spend time before a flight. Inside, you’ll find high-quality food and drinks, while some locations also offer amenities like facials and

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