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American Express is removing its semi-annual $50 Saks credit from the Platinum Card on July 1, 2026. Cardholders can still use the first-half credit before that date. Given Saks’ ongoing financial issues, it may be worth using this benefit sooner rather than later due to limited inventory and potential shipping delays.

Choice Privileges is offering up to a 35% bonus on purchased points through April 28, 2026. You can buy points for as low as 0.76¢ each, with a 30% bonus on purchases of 8,000 to 17,000 points and 35% on purchases of 18,000 points or more. We value Choice points at 0.70¢ each, so this isn’t a particularly strong deal, but it could make sense if you have a specific redemption in mind that exceeds that value.

Flying Blue has increased taxes and surcharges on award flights operated by Air France and KLM. These fees were already high on routes to and from Europe and have now risen by about $60 round trip in economy and roughly $200 in business class. You can now expect to pay close to $1,000 in surcharges for a round trip business class award to Europe. If you can find availability on Delta-operated flights through Flying Blue, taxes are much lower, starting at $33.50 one way in economy. Japan Airlines is another partner option with similar award pricing and very low surcharges, though business class availability is scarce. Economy options are much easier to find.

US Bank Business Altitude Connect is offering 75,000 miles after spending $6,000 in 4 months. That’s up 15,000 miles over their standard offer of 60,000 miles with the same spending requirement. The annual fee is $0 for first year ,then $99.