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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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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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Cards
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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Cards
Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire Reserve: an $895 card against a $795 one
The two premium cards compared on earning, credits, lounges and insurance, and which one has the edge.
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Cards
Bilt Palladium or Capital One Venture X: a $495 card against a $395 one
The two cards compared on earning, rent, credits, lounges and insurance, and which one has the edge.
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Hotels
Thompson Central Park: 30,000 Hyatt points against $838 a night
A Central Park hotel selling for $838 a night costs 30,000 World of Hyatt points on the same dates: roughly 2.8 cents a point, before taxes.
