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Southwest’s 2027 overhaul: faster status, a much harder Companion Pass
From January 1, 2027, the Companion Pass is earned only by flying Southwest or spending on a Southwest card. Welcome bonuses stop counting. The new math, and what to do before December 31.
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Points Atelier Daily · Thursday, Oct 15
Amex may soon require two-night stays for the Platinum hotel credit. Plus Hyatt points sharing goes online, Hyatt stays earn Aeroplan points, and an Aeroplan points sale.
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Points Atelier Daily · Wednesday, Oct 14
United reportedly drops flight counts from 2027 status, and 1K would rise to 32,000 PQP. Plus: Blue Business Plus as high as 50,000 points, and a Platinum credit rumor.
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Points Atelier Daily · Tuesday, Oct 13
An Amex Offer pays 15,000 bonus Hilton points on one stay. Plus: Marriott's upgrade line comes to the Bonvoy app, and LifeMiles at about 1.35 cents each until Oct 20.
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The Capital One Venture’s 75,000 miles come with a $300 hotel credit
75,000 bonus miles plus a one-time $300 credit for hotels booked through Capital One Travel, on a $95 card. What the first year is worth, and who should skip it.
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Guides
Credit scores, explained: how to build a great one
What a credit score measures, the five factors behind it, how to reach 760 and beyond, and what collecting points really does to a score.
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Chase, Amex or Capital One: which bank has the best lounge network?
Three banks now run their own airport lounges. Amex has the most, Chase is the most generous with guests, and Capital One costs the least.
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Hyatt Brand Explorer: five brands, one free night worth up to 25,000 points
Stay at five different Hyatt brands and World of Hyatt issues a Category 1–4 free night, worth up to 25,000 points. It repeats every five new brands, with no deadline.
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Citi to Qatar Airways: 15%, 25% or 35% more Avios, by transfer size
Until October 31, Citi ThankYou points moved to Qatar Airways Privilege Club earn bonus Avios. The tier depends on the size of each single transfer.
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Delta Reserve card: 50,000 miles plus two round-trip certificates, until November 4
A one-off welcome offer on the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card, with the business Delta cards on elevated offers to the same date.
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AAdvantage Business: 15,000 bonus miles for new company accounts
Businesses that join AAdvantage Business with code GET15K by October 31 earn 15,000 miles, usable once the company meets American’s travel minimum.
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Guides
The Atelier setup: three cards and one portal
A simple combination that earns on rent, food, travel and online shopping, what each piece does, and the order to open them in.
