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May 23, 2026
Chase reveals surprising new mortgage offer: 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points for homeowners
Chase is offering a targeted promotion that awards 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points to select existing Sapphire and Freedom cardholders who close a new primary-residence mortgage by September 30,…
May 20, 2026
Hyatt’s ‘Double Devaluation’ Sparks Outrage as Award Costs Soar Up to 67%
World of Hyatt is delivering a double devaluation on May 20, 2026: annual award category changes affecting 136 hotels take effect simultaneously with a new five-tier redemption structure that raises…
May 18, 2026
European Commission rules high fuel prices don’t exempt airlines from compensation — passengers win
The European Commission has ruled that high fuel prices do not constitute an extraordinary circumstance under EC Regulation 261/2004 [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2004/261/oj/eng], closing the…
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April 30, 2026
Wells Fargo adds Cathay Pacific 1:1 transfer, sparking debate over Amex devaluation
Wells Fargo has added Cathay Pacific Asia Miles as a 1:1 instant transfer partner, effective immediately for Wells Fargo Autograph and Wells Fargo Autograph Journey cardholders. The addition arrives…
April 26, 2026
Amex UK Platinum offers 75,000 points and £250 credit — highest bonus ever
American Express UK is offering its highest publicly available sign-up bonus on The Platinum Card: 75,000 Membership Rewards points plus £250 in Amex Travel credit after spending £10,000 within six…
April 22, 2026
Traveler asks: Can 170k Capital One miles get 2 to Europe in premium economy?
A traveler with 170,000 Capital One miles heading to Southern Spain on May 1, 2026 has found a viable 45,000-point LAX-CDG premium economy award via Alaska Airlines through Finnair Plus — but better…

















