Details Written by: RJ Last week the Alaska + Hawaiian airlines merger looked to be a done deal. Now, Alaska has revised the press release to reflect the DOJ’s review is on going. First draft: “The time period for the U.S. Department of Justice to complete its regulatory investigation of the proposed combination of Alaska…
Details Written by: RJ Chase and Southwest are surveying cardholders on potential changes to the cobranded cards. It looks to be in response to Southwest adding assigned seating. Survey take aways: Raising the annual fees Eliminating the anniversary points Adding a % discount on redemptions Early boarding / seat upgrade credit / seat upgrade benefit…
Details Written by: RJ Hawaiian airlines is no longer a transfer option for BILT Rewards as the contract was not renewed. The effort to create or extend the contract wasn’t worth it for both companies. Hawaiian transfers are expected to return with the completion of the Alaska/Hawaiian airlines merger. BILT being the only transfer partner…
Details Written by: RJ Citi has filed a trademark for the name ‘Strata Select’. This filing is under the sale and marketing credit cards with rewards programs. No other details at this time. Trademark First reported by: Proud Money Thoughts There’s a thought floating around that this could be a rebrand of the Rewards+ card.…
Details Written by: RJ Upgrade has launched a new line of credit card My Five Cash Rewards Annual fee: $0 Multipliers 5x up to $3k quarterly in a category of your choice. Can change category monthly Groceries TV, internet, streaming Dining Gas & EV charging Travel Cell Phone providers Pet care and stores Home utilities…
Details Written by: RJ Capital One is increased lounge access pricing for non cardholders. Originally the price was $65, that has now increased to $90. “We know that getting into a Capital One Lounge is top of mind for our customers,” a Capital One spokesperson told TPG, “and we are making this change to ensure…
Details Written by: RJ American Express has announced plans for a new Centurion Lounge in Salt Lake City International Airport. Details are slim, estimated opening is 2025 with about 16,000 square feet. Lounge will be located in concourse B, which is schedule for renovation. “American Express has strong roots in the Salt Lake City…
Details Written by: RJ Synchrony Bank has published details of the Virgin Red card. There’s currently a waitlist for those interested. Virgin Red Rewards Annual fee: $99 Multipliers 3x Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels, and Virgin Voyages 2x Dining, groceries, streaming, & EV Charging 1x All purchases Benefits Spend $15k in a calendar year to pick…
Details Written by: RJ CLEAR has raised membership prices by $10 to $199. Additional members price is also up to $119, previously $89. American Expressed currently still shows the $189 price in app (my Business Platinum) and on the home product pages. I assume this will be updated. Thoughts Some warning would have been nice……
Details Written by: RJ Chase and Door Dash have added perks to the core Chase cards: Sapphire Reserve® Cardmembers with active, free DashPass memberships will continue to receive the benefit through December 31, 2027. New and existing Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who have not yet activated the DashPass benefit can enroll to receive a complimentary DashPass…