Breaking Points: Credit Card News

Delta has added new benefits across several of its co-branded Amex cards. Delta Gold personal and business cardholders will now receive up to $120 in annual rideshare credits. Delta has also added a second free checked bag benefit to all co-branded cards with an annual fee. While the first checked bag benefit still extends to up to eight companions on the same reservation, the second checked bag is more limited. Companions only receive a second free checked bag if they are also Basic Card Members on an eligible Delta Amex card and have their SkyMiles number attached to the reservation. The benefit is also limited to domestic itineraries.

Atmos has launched a new promotion called Members Day, featuring discounted Global Getaways award fares. Book by June 6, 2026 for travel between September 1 and November 15, 2026. This sale includes some excellent redemption opportunities on Atmos partner awards, including Mexico City from 7,500 points, Helsinki from 15,000 points, Paris and Tahiti from 20,000 points, Bangkok from 25,000 points, and Taipei from 30,000 points.

Atmos has joined the recent wave of travel program devaluations by increasing partner award booking fees and reducing earnings on Saver fares. Beginning July 2, 2026, partner award bookings made through Alaska's call center will increase from $15 to $30, while online partner award bookings will rise from $12.50 to $20 per person. These fees are in addition to any taxes and carrier-imposed charges, although they are waived for Atmos Summit cardholders. Atmos is also eliminating the ability to earn Rewards Points and Status Points on Saver fares booked on Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines. That change applies to fares booked on or after June 11, 2026 and flown on or after August 1, 2026.

Best Western is running a promotion that could be attractive for anyone traveling around the Fourth of July. Earn 2,500 bonus points per night on stays between July 1-7, up to 10,000 total bonus points. Register and review the full promotion details here. Even better, this offer stacks with Best Western's separate promotion offering 1,000 bonus points per eligible night through September 7. You can register for that promotion and review the terms here.

Wyndham is running a lucrative promotion that can earn members up to 30,000 bonus points on a single stay of two or more consecutive nights. Earn 7,500 bonus points on a two-night stay, 12,500 points on a three-night stay, or 15,000 points on a four-night stay. Members can earn an additional 7,500 points by being a Wyndham Rewards Insider and another 7,500 points by paying with a Wyndham credit card. The full 30,000-point bonus requires both. You must register by September 3, 2026 and complete your stay by September 30, 2026. Register here and review the full terms.