Super Typhoon Bavi Forces Royal Caribbean to Scrap Cruise

Is Marriott Bonvoy Still Worth It in 2026?

With Marriott Bonvoy’s shift towards dynamic award pricing, is it still a good loyalty program to engage with in 2026?

Chase Freedom Flex To Lose Cell Phone Protection On 09/20/26

Chase has updated the guide to benefits on the Chase Freedom Flex to state that the Cell Phone Protection policy will be ending on 9/20/26.  Cell Phone Protection (This benefit will cover eligible losses incurred through 09/19/26 and will be disconti

[Northeastern PA only] Fidelity Bank $600/$800 Checking Bonus

Update 7/12/26: There is now a $600 personal and $800 business checking bonus. Hat tip to reader Dave Update 6/20/26: There is now a $600 personal and $500 business checking bonus. Hat tip to reader LS Update 10/29/25: Now $400 Update 1/27/25: Deal is now $550

The Extra Mile, July 10: Amex’s Big Bet on Dinner, Delta’s Growing Loyalty Problem & More

Happy Friday, Extra Mile readers! In today's issue: Amex just spent $700 million on a European restaurant reservation app &#8230; and that's the least surprising part of its billion-dollar plan &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/newsletters/extra-mil

American Airlines AAdvantage® Complete Guide

This is an updated guide to cover the ways to earn and spend American Airlines AAdvantage miles as well as the key details of elite status in terms of how to earn it and what benefits to expect. The post

ALL Accor Meeting Planner Double Points North & Central America Through December 31, 2026

Accor has extended a Meeting Planner offer for meetings and events organized in North and Central America through December 31, 2026. Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members who register for this offer can earn double points for up to three meetings and events throu

American Airlines 777-300ER Flagship First Review (2026): Buenos Aires to New York

American’s Flagship First is one of the last “true First Class” cabins you can still find on a US airline, and it only flies on the Boeing 777-300ERs in the fleet. With American now refreshing its long-haul cabins (the new Flagship Suites replace First Clas

The power of the Chase Trifecta: Maximize your earnings with 3 cards

Maximize the Chase Trifecta to earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points across spending categories while taking advantage of the perks of each card.

Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party and Visa / Mastcard gift cards

Kroger is once again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store, and for fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards purchased in-store. Note that the terms on this promo now state that Amaz

American Express Old Blue Cash Card To Be Discontinued, Converted To Blue Cash Everyday

Unfortunately it seems like the American Express Old Blue Cash card is being discontinued and will be force converted to the Blue Cash Everyday® Card. BlahBlahNyborg on Bogleheads forum received the following notice on the bottom of their Old Blue Cash statem…

Virgin Voyages Ship Denied Entry to Turkey, then Egypt, on LGBTQ+ Cruise

A Mediterranean cruise chartered by Atlantis Events was denied port entry twice in the same week, first in Turkey and then in Egypt, forcing organizers to rework the itinerary on a single 10-night sailing aboard Virgin Voyages&#8217; Scarlet Lady. Turkey cance

I’m Paying $0 For A Chauffeur To Meet My Family At Baggage Claim And Skip The Airport Uber Lot

With kids, bags and no desire to trek through Austin airport’s parking garage to the Uber lot, I booked a chauffeur to meet us at baggage claim. Stacking GHA Discovery’s Blacklane benefit with Citi’s credit brought my out-of-pocket cost to $0.

Bilt Rewards Elite Status Guide: How To Earn It and What You Get at Each Tier

If you pay rent through Bilt and use a Bilt credit card for everyday spending, you&#8217;re likely already making progress toward Bilt Rewards elite status without tracking it. Bilt&#8217;s tiered loyalty program rewards members who engage more deeply with the

This Is The Summer To Tick Santorini Off The Bucket List

Santorini has been overcrowded in recent years, but a quiet season means it&#8217;s the perfect time to grab a bargain, or a better experience. It&#8217;s June,... The post

American Express Formally Terminates Etihad Guest Transfer Partnership

American Express has officially dropped Etihad Guest as a global Membership Rewards transfer partner effective June 30, 2026. While U.S. cardholders can no longer convert Amex points to Etihad at a 1:1 ratio, the airline program remains fully accessible via al

Hah: Norwegian Changes Logo To British Airways’ After Losing World Cup Bet

It&#8217;s rare to see airlines having this much fun on social media nowadays (well, aside from Ryanair roasting its customers), so huge credit to British Airways and Norwegian Air Shuttle for their World Cup rivalry, and for following through on their promise

Carnival Cruise Director Departs Just Days Before New Contract

The Centurion Lounge Just Got Stricter. Will It Feel Any Less Crowded?

Amex's new same-flight and five-hour layover rules are meant to thin out overcrowded Centurion Lounges. They won't, and with no Centurion Lounge in Canada, Canadians only reach one on a layover, which is exactly the access these rules pare back.

Chase Hyatt Credit Card: 75k Offer (45k + 2x Up To 30k)

Chase Hyatt is offering up to 75,000 points as a sign up bonus. Bonus is broken down as