TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card Changes 2026, United-AA Merger Idea, Bonus Offers & more…
Updated list with Amex Platinum Card changes in 2026, United-AA Merger Rumor and more as we recap top stories from the week gone by.
Eye of the Flyer
Listen to This: Does the 5X at Amazon Work on Audible Book Purchases?
One of the Freedom Flex's 5X categories this quarter is Amazon purchases — but does that include Audible? I needed to buy an audiobook anyway, so I ran the test. Here's what actually posted to my account, plus what it means if you're an audiobook buyer.
Monkey Miles
Capital One Venture Business Debuts with a 2 tier 150k offer
Capital One is winning the game of making things simple. Case in point is the Capital One Venture Business. Earn unlimited 2x Capital One Miles, a low $95 annual fee, and some easy to trigger credits. While other issuers are creating coupon books, Capital One is building a very straight...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why I Still Keep One Of The Most Obscure Credit Cards Out There
If you look through your wallet, there’s probably one credit card that doesn’t quite fit with the rest. You’re not alone. Let’s be honest—there’s probably one card in your collection…
Miles To Memories
(Last Chance) War On Happiness! Citi Devalues My Favorite Transfer Partner
In a war on happiness Citi is devaluing the Choice Hotels transfer rate and also reducing the transfer rates for Preferred Hotels.
TravelUpdate
American Express Platinum Card Changes 2026: Update List + Key Dates
American Express has announced a total of 5 changes on the American Express Platinum Card in 2026, here's what we know so far...
2PAXfly
THAILAND: Travel insurance for tourists may become compulsory
Thai authorities are moving toward making travel insurance mandatory for all foreign visitors, as hospitals struggle with rising unpaid medical bills from tourists. It’s not law yet, but according to the Bangkok Post, the direction for travellers is clear, so Australians should take note. Why Thailand is cracking down The...
Live from a Lounge
BOBCARD Etihad Guest Premium Credit Card: Up to 15,000 Miles on Signup in April 2026
Etihad Guest and BOBCARD have launched a new signup offer on their newly launched co-brand credit card, the best one, so far.
2PAXfly
LOYALTY: Will travellers pay the price for the crack down on card fees in Australia?
Australian travellers’ love affair with points-earning credit cards could be heading for turbulence, as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) tightens the screws on card payment fees. On the surface, it sounds like good news: lower costs for merchants, potentially fewer surcharges at checkout, and a fairer payments system. But...
Points Miles and Bling
Credit Card Welcome Bonuses in Canada Are Getting Worse
The trend in credit card sign-up bonuses in Canada is that they are less straightforward than they used to be.…
Traveling For Miles
A change of home means I need to review my credit card portfolio
For reasons that have nothing to do with the miles and points world, I'm now spending considerably less time in the United States than ever before (I may not set foot in the United States this year), and that change means that it's time to take a closer look at...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 576: What’s the limit?
How much is too much change? How much is too much risk? How much is too many flights? We'll likely never know, but many seem to be trying to find out right now.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 575: On Again, Off Again
Are the policy changes real? Can anyone or anything be trusted anymore? And a 20+ year throwback reference at the end, just for fun.
TravelUpdate
Promo: Rogers Bank and Free Roaming
I refer to Rogers Bank MasterCard as the best Canadian credit card for non-bonused spend and I am…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 572: Will They Ever Shut Up?
A longer than normal episode this week, thanks to special guest Ed and lots of wayward story lines.