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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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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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Flights
United MileagePlus, explained
How United prices awards in 2026, the new discounts for cardholders, the best uses of United miles, every United card, and when to book Star Alliance partners instead.
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Flights
Air Canada Aeroplan, explained
One of the most useful Star Alliance programs for U.S. travelers: a published distance chart, a flat partner booking fee, and four banks that transfer in. What changed in June 2026, and where Aeroplan points go furthest.
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Delta SkyMiles, explained
No award chart, but some of the most forgiving award rules in the U.S. How SkyMiles works in 2026, where the miles still go far, every Delta Amex card, and the lounge rules that changed.
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American AAdvantage, explained
The last of the big three U.S. programs with a published partner award chart. How AAdvantage works in 2026, the oneworld seats worth booking, the Citi cards, and status by Loyalty Points.
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Air France-KLM Flying Blue, explained
The one airline program every major bank transfers to. How Flying Blue prices awards since its September 2026 fare change, what Promo Rewards are, the surcharges to expect, and where the miles go furthest.
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, explained
A British airline’s program that holds one of the best routes to Japan: ANA first and business class at fixed prices. How Virgin Points work in 2026, the partner charts worth knowing, and the surcharges that spoil some of them.
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British Airways and Avios, explained
One currency, four airlines: British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways all use Avios. How the British Airways Club works after two price rises, where Avios still go far, and the Chase cards that come with companion tickets.
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Flights
Atmos Rewards (Alaska and Hawaiian), explained
The program that replaced Alaska Mileage Plan kept what made it valuable: a published partner chart priced by distance, with stopovers. How Atmos works in 2026, its best uses, the Bank of America cards, and why Bilt is the way in.
