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Rakuten offering up to 25K points/$250 cashback on select Bank of America credit cards
Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applying and being approved for select Chase credit cards. The only Chase card available via Rakuten at the moment is the Freedom Unlimited®, but there are now also two Bank of America credit cards for which you can earn bonus rewards on...
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(Update) Rakuten offering bonus cashback/rewards on select Bank of America credit cards
Update 4/8/26: Rakuten has dropped the rewards on the Travel Rewards card from $250/25K points to $150/15K points, but increased the rewards on the Customized Cash Rewards card from $75/7.5K points to $150/15K points. h/t Doctor of Credit ~ Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applying and being...
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Traveler At Pet-Friendly Hotel Pitched Dog Meat Restaurant Recommendations [Roundup]
A traveler at a pet-friendly hotel in China was reportedly sent recommendations for dog meat restaurants, in one of the stranger travel stories of the day. Also: Amex’s Fort Lauderdale lounge waitlist hits 197, politicians are debuting airport holograms, bees delay a flight in Charlotte, and American’s new A319 interiors...
One Mile at a Time
Hotel Mobile Check-In Via App: Is It Worth Using, And If So, When?
Most major hotel groups, like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott, offer a mobile check-in option through their apps. The question is, should you use this, and if so, what’s the benefit to doing so? I don’t actually have a terribly strong opinion about this, but a reader asked me, so I’ll...
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Wyndham promo: Earn 5K bonus points + save up to 25% on 2+ night stays at Caesars Rewards properties
Wyndham Rewards is running a promotion that’s offering 5,000 bonus points plus savings of up to 25% when staying two or more consecutive nights at Caesars Rewards properties. The Deal Save up to 25% & earn 5,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points when staying 2+ consecutive nights at Caesars Rewards properties....
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$200 back on $500+ at Away (luggage brand) via new Chase Offer on Sapphire Reserve cards
A new Chase Offer offer has dropped on Sapphire Reserve cards to get $200 back after spending $500 or more at Away. If you’re looking for Away luggage, stack this with a shopping portal for a really nice savings. The Deal A new Chase Offer is out that’s good for...
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Premier Card Adds Companion Credits, Mosaic Boost, Award Rebate
In early 2025, we saw JetBlue and Barclays launch the new $499 annual fee JetBlue Premier Card. This was intended to coincide with JetBlue starting to open its own network of lounges, and was also intended to capitalize on the increasing demand among consumers for premium credit cards.
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White House Budget Bans COVID Air Travel Mask Mandates — Four Years After They Already Ended
The White House budget would bar federal spending on COVID air travel mask mandates, reopening one of the most polarizing fights in modern flying even though the federal rule died in court and vanished four years ago. What makes this feel especially strange is that it is not responding to...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
AirAsia is Still Committed to Building a Hub in Bahrain With Flights to Europe Set to Take Off in June… Hopefully
AirAsia X, the long-haul arm of Kuala Lumpur-based airline AirAsia, says it remains committed to building a “key strategic hub” in Bahrain, with flights between London and Asia set to take off from the small Persian Gulf nation in June. The renewed commitment was announced on Monday, amidst speculation that...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
National Car Rental One Two Free Returns: Earn a free rental day with two rentals
One of the longest running annual car rental promotions has returned for 2026 and that is National Emerald Club’s One Two Free promotion. The free rental day offer: Receive one free rental day with every two eligible Midsize or larger vehicle rentals of at least two consecutive days in the...
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Citi Strata Elite Card — 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Year One
Citi new Strata Elite card delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.
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JetBlue Adds Companion Pass And 15% Award Rebate To Its $499 Premier Card — No Fee Increase
JetBlue and Barclays just made the $499 JetBlue Premier Card materially better, adding a companion pass, a 15% rebate on award redemptions, new travel credits, and a 25-tile head start toward status — without raising the annual fee.
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JetBlue changes: Increased checked baggage fees, subscription plans, & redeem points for various expenses
It was a busy week for JetBlue last week as they announced several changes and new initiatives. Checked baggage fees were increased, several subscription plans were launched, and they also introduced the ability to redeem your TrueBlue points for various different fees that they charge. Increased checked baggage fees JetBlue...
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American Airlines Reassigned Confirmed Business Class Seats To Employee Standbys During Boarding: Here’s How To Avoid It
Here’s a cautionary tale that should make you think twice about when you board your next flight. Checked in, confirmed seat, and still almost left behind on American Airlines… When Confirmed Seats Aren’t Really Confirmed (American Airlines Edition) A traveler recently shared a troubling experience on an American Airlines flight...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Primeclass Lounge Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)
During myexotic journey to Bangkok via Paris,I flew Aircalin’s Airbus A330neo business class from Paris (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK). Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out the Primeclass Lounge Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, located in Terminal 2.
