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May 2026 Transfer Bonuses (5 new!)
I can’t believe it’s May already! The next few weeks are a bit crazy for my family with end of year school performances, my son’s high school graduation, and two international trips right after that. Let’s do this! Reminder: I don’t recommend transferring points until/unless you see the award availability...
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What I’ll Miss Most About Spirit Airlines
In case you hadn’t heard, Spirit Airlines is no more. After several failed mergers and two bankruptcies, Spirit has ceased all operations. All flights were canceled, all employees were laid off, and there isn’t even a customer service line to call. Spirit Airlines was the butt of jokes and ridicule....
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Spirit Airlines Shutdown: What Passengers and Employees Need to Know
Spirit Airlines has announced an immediate and orderly wind-down of operations. All flights have been canceled, and passengers are advised not to go to the airport. The decision follows financial challenges, including rising fuel costs and an inability to secure […]
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JetBlue Adds China Airlines Awards. The Real Competition Is Now in Loyalty Programs.
JetBlue has expanded its partnership with China Airlines by introducing reciprocal redemption capabilities between the two loyalty programs. TrueBlue members can now redeem points for qualifying China Airlines-operated flights directly through JetBlue’s website and mobile app. In return, China Airlines […]
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Aeroplan Award Chart Changes, Bilt May 2026 Rent Day Promo and More
Lots going on in the miles and points hobby this week! Air Canada Aeroplan Devaluation: New Award Charts Coming June 1: Ouch, this one hurts! Aeroplan points have been very useful to me in the past. Looks like we will be spending more points for those flights now (mostly in...
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Gearing Up for LA28 Olympics Ticket Drop #2
I have a dream to attend the LA28 Olympics! Planning this trip is going to be a marathon over the next two years. Yesterday, LA28 Olympics ticket team announced the timing for the next set of Olympics ticket sales. Ticket Drop #2 will happen in August, and winners of the...
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Stacking Promo and Annual Credit for Almost-free New Year’s Hotel Stay
Last December, I was approved for the Citi Strata Elite card (see this post) back when the bonus was 100,000 points (it’s currently 75,000 points). Despite the card’s $595 annual fee, I’ve already received a lot of value from the card. In addition to the 100k bonus points I earned,...
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Using Points for Fireworks View, Win 100k AA miles and More
Monday, Monday! Unexpected: Wells Fargo adds Wyndham as transfer partner on 1:2 basis: Wells Fargo will now be the only bank with this higher level transfer ratio (Chase, Bilt and Citi have a 1:1 transfer ratio). See this post on Frequent Miler. Using Aeroplan Points to Reserve Epcot Fireworks Spot: Your...
